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MidLife Cruising

MidLife Cruising

🥈Expert Creator
hosted by Steve & Angela
253 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon304 Total Videos on YouTube22K subscribers

MidLife Cruising description on YouTube:

Steve and Angela are retired public servants, avid travelers, and explorers. They are traveling the world and sharing their experiences along the way. Join as they share all their cruise adventures, cruise ports, cruise tips and tricks. Come along in this adventure!

Catalogue Coverage
Established read · MidLife Cruising

We’ve analysed 253 of 304 videos so far.

Published
253
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
304
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage83%

Solid sample of MidLife Cruising's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
MidLife Cruising’s output · year over year

How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related ÷ discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed ÷ cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    19
  2. 2025
    92
  3. 2024
    174
  4. 2017
    10
Heat scale
0% → 100%“Discovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Specialty Dining
2 mentions
Biggest Critique
Casino
1 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip17 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Bacon Bliss2 video mentions
Top
Buffet
Solid Strip19 video mentions
Room Service
Seriously Tasty1 video mention

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Solid Strip56 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty17 video mentions
Top
Suites
Seriously Tasty8 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Solid Strip4 video mentions
Casino
Seriously Soggy1 video mention
Low
Activities
Solid Strip23 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip22 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty1 video mention
Kids & Family
Solid Strip18 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty11 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip67 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip15 video mentions
Crew & Service
Seriously Tasty104 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip32 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip55 video mentions
Excursions
Seriously Tasty58 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Solid Strip26 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip9 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology

Who’s this ship for?

How the ship rates with different travel parties.

Couples
81%
Loved
Best Match
Families (Teens)
91%
Loved
Groups
83%
Loved

Consensus Seals

Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.

Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised
Family Tested
Loved by families with kids
Thrill Ship
Standout water park & activities
Great Value
Positive consensus on value-for-money

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

You must do this.

This is definitely a bucket list item.

We love it. Love it. Love it.

Congratulations, David. You get to come join us for 30 days.

I'm going to give this one a 10 out of 10.

The Watch-outs

I'm like this is not how we want to spend Easter like stressed to the max almost missing flights and it just it shouldn't have happened

One scary thing we walked up on on our very first day in Osaka, there was a huge uh fire and department and police presence.

So when they brought that cluster of passports back to the ship, Stephanie's wasn't there. So panic set in

I'm giving it a 2.0. I'm not happy.

our hearts are are heavy for all our friends in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee and all of that southern Appalachia

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for MidLife Cruising.

  1. Book accommodation in Hornillos del Camino way ahead as it gets booked out quickly.

  2. Always be prepared for rain regardless of the forecast.

  3. Use athletic tape for plantar fasciitis if you experience foot pain.

  4. Use the Wise Pilgrim or All Caminos app for accurate trail navigation.

  5. Carry only one small water bottle and refill in towns to reduce weight.

  6. Pre-book accommodations in advance, especially in towns with limited rooms.

  7. Carry rain gear for legit rain walks.

  8. Consider private rooms for comfort but check air conditioning policies.

Videos (253)

For Better or for Worse | What has Changed ? | Villa Vie Odyssey World Cruise | Ep 12016:26Vlog

For Better or for Worse | What has Changed ? | Villa Vie Odyssey World Cruise | Ep 120

🥈 · 30K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Part 2 of our Personalized Tour of the Villa Vie Odyssey Residential Cruise Ship | Ep 11926:06Tour

Part 2 of our Personalized Tour of the Villa Vie Odyssey Residential Cruise Ship | Ep 119

🥈 · 8K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Why ? | Rocky Mountain National Park | Estes Park, Colorado | Villa Vie | Ep 11827:34Vlog

Why ? | Rocky Mountain National Park | Estes Park, Colorado | Villa Vie | Ep 118

🥈 · 3K views · 12 months ago
Highly Positive
They fell in love on a Cruise Ship | Villa Vie Residences World Cruise | Ep 11722:04Vlog

They fell in love on a Cruise Ship | Villa Vie Residences World Cruise | Ep 117

🥈 · 6K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Tangier, Morocco | Update from Colorado | Villa Vie Odyssey Residential Cruise Ship | Ep 11614:17Vlog

Tangier, Morocco | Update from Colorado | Villa Vie Odyssey Residential Cruise Ship | Ep 116

🥈 · 5K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
On the Road Again | Castro, Chile | Patagonia | Villa Vie Residences | Ep 11512:58Vlog

On the Road Again | Castro, Chile | Patagonia | Villa Vie Residences | Ep 115

🥈 · 3K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
The Bourbon Trail | Heading West | Kentucky | Villa Vie Odyssey World Cruise | Ep 11420:52Vlog

The Bourbon Trail | Heading West | Kentucky | Villa Vie Odyssey World Cruise | Ep 114

🥈 · 4K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
How to Rent on the Villa Vie Odyssey Residential Cruise Ship | San Blas Islands, Panama | Ep 11314:04Tips

How to Rent on the Villa Vie Odyssey Residential Cruise Ship | San Blas Islands, Panama | Ep 113

🥈 · 7K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
A Personalized Tour of the Villa Vie Odyssey Residential Cruise Ship | Ep 11238:03Tour

A Personalized Tour of the Villa Vie Odyssey Residential Cruise Ship | Ep 112

🥈 · 54K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
You've Got to be Kidding Me.... | Villa Vie Odyssey World Cruise | Cartagena, Colombia | Ep 11117:42Vlog

You've Got to be Kidding Me.... | Villa Vie Odyssey World Cruise | Cartagena, Colombia | Ep 111

🥈 · 11K views · 1 years ago
Critical
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Celebrity Summit
Appalachia's Finest | Classic Cars - Bourbon - Mountains | Ep 11015:45Vlog

Appalachia's Finest | Classic Cars - Bourbon - Mountains | Ep 110

🥈 · 2K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Where to next ?  | Villa Vie Residences | Trinidad & Tobago | Ep 10921:09Vlog

Where to next ? | Villa Vie Residences | Trinidad & Tobago | Ep 109

🥈 · 6K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Don't let this happen to you when Cruising...| Bridgetown, Barbados | Villa Vie Odyssey | Ep 10818:15Vlog

Don't let this happen to you when Cruising...| Bridgetown, Barbados | Villa Vie Odyssey | Ep 108

🥈 · 7K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Sailing Away in Aruba | Villa Vie Odyssey | Ep 10714:50Vlog

Sailing Away in Aruba | Villa Vie Odyssey | Ep 107

🥈 · 5K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Adventures in Nicaragua | Hiking & 4x4 Excursions | Ep 10633:58Vlog

Adventures in Nicaragua | Hiking & 4x4 Excursions | Ep 106

🥈 · 9K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Steve has a Restaurant in Curacao? | Villa Vie Odyssey | Episode 10516:09Vlog

Steve has a Restaurant in Curacao? | Villa Vie Odyssey | Episode 105

🥈 · 5K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
Our Life in Nicaragua 🇳🇮 | Ep 10434:01Vlog

Our Life in Nicaragua 🇳🇮 | Ep 104

🥈 · 22K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Reunited in Bonaire | Friends & Family explained | Villa Vie Odyssey | Ep 10324:40Vlog

Reunited in Bonaire | Friends & Family explained | Villa Vie Odyssey | Ep 103

🥈 · 7K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Getting Married | An Interview with Tom & Donna | Villa Vie Odyssey | Ep 10228:41Vlog

Getting Married | An Interview with Tom & Donna | Villa Vie Odyssey | Ep 102

🥈 · 7K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
What's next...56:01Vlog

What's next...

🥈 · 12K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
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Celebrity Cruises
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Jewel of the Seas
+1 more
Make an offer | Rooms for Rent on the Villa Vie Odyssey | Villa Vie Residences World Cruise | Ep 10119:05Tour

Make an offer | Rooms for Rent on the Villa Vie Odyssey | Villa Vie Residences World Cruise | Ep 101

🥈 · 22K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
What's next.... | Our YouTube Anniversary | Villa Vie Odyssey World Cruise | Ep 10023:26Vlog

What's next.... | Our YouTube Anniversary | Villa Vie Odyssey World Cruise | Ep 100

🥈 · 12K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
And the winner is.... | Fire Sale Rental | Villa Vie Odyssey World Cruise | Ep 9911:03Vlog

And the winner is.... | Fire Sale Rental | Villa Vie Odyssey World Cruise | Ep 99

🥈 · 7K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate | Interview W Jeff & Barb | Body Groove | Kingstown, St Vincent | Ep 9830:22Vlog

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate | Interview W Jeff & Barb | Body Groove | Kingstown, St Vincent | Ep 98

🥈 · 6K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive