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MidLife Cruising

MidLife Cruising

๐ŸฅˆExpert 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 ยท MidLife Cruising

Weโ€™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 โ€” the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
MidLife Cruisingโ€™s output ยท year over year

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

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related รท discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed รท cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    19
  2. 2025
    92
  3. 2024
    174
  4. 2017
    10
Heat scale
0% โ†’ 100%โ€œDiscoveredโ€ = videos weโ€™ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score โ€” 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 โ€” creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon โ€” creators took issue with this
Meh โ€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0โ€“5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = โ€œmehโ€, 5 = โ€œbacon blissโ€. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology

Whoโ€™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

โ€œYou must do this.โ€

๐ŸฅˆExpertMidLife Cruising

โ€œThis is definitely a bucket list item.โ€

๐ŸฅˆExpertMidLife Cruising

โ€œWe love it. Love it. Love it.โ€

๐ŸฅˆExpertMidLife Cruising

โ€œCongratulations, David. You get to come join us for 30 days.โ€

๐ŸฅˆExpertMidLife Cruising

โ€œI'm going to give this one a 10 out of 10.โ€

๐ŸฅˆExpertMidLife Cruising
The Watch-outs

โ€œI'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 happenedโ€

๐ŸฅˆExpertMidLife Cruising

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

๐ŸฅˆExpertMidLife Cruising

โ€œSo when they brought that cluster of passports back to the ship, Stephanie's wasn't there. So panic set inโ€

๐ŸฅˆExpertMidLife Cruising

โ€œI'm giving it a 2.0. I'm not happy.โ€

๐ŸฅˆExpertMidLife Cruising

โ€œour hearts are are heavy for all our friends in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee and all of that southern Appalachiaโ€

๐ŸฅˆExpertMidLife Cruising

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)

They Left... | Royalton Grenada All-Inclusive Resort | Villa Vie Odyssey World Cruise | Ep 9720:54Vlog

They Left... | Royalton Grenada All-Inclusive Resort | Villa Vie Odyssey World Cruise | Ep 97

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 32K views ยท 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Who can it be? | Crossing the Equator | Belem, Brazil | Villa Vie Odyssey World Cruise | Ep 9613:44Vlog

Who can it be? | Crossing the Equator | Belem, Brazil | Villa Vie Odyssey World Cruise | Ep 96

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 3K views ยท 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Gigantic 5 Story Market | Fortaleza, Brazil ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท | Balcony Rental | Villa Vie Odyssey | Ep 9514:19Vlog

Gigantic 5 Story Market | Fortaleza, Brazil ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท | Balcony Rental | Villa Vie Odyssey | Ep 95

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 4K views ยท 1 years ago
Highly Positive
C'est La Vie | Heading to Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | Interview w Denis & Richard | Ocean View Villa for Rent |Ep 9432:44Vlog

C'est La Vie | Heading to Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | Interview w Denis & Richard | Ocean View Villa for Rent |Ep 94

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 12K views ยท 1 years ago
Highly Positive
๐Ÿ’ต Our Spending in Brazil ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Living Full Time on the Villa Vie Odyssey Cruise Ship | Ep 9319:40Vlog

๐Ÿ’ต Our Spending in Brazil ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Living Full Time on the Villa Vie Odyssey Cruise Ship | Ep 93

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 6K views ยท 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Unbelievable | Balcony Suite for Rent in Alaska | Villa Vie Odyssey | Olinda, Brazil | Ep 9216:33Vlog

Unbelievable | Balcony Suite for Rent in Alaska | Villa Vie Odyssey | Olinda, Brazil | Ep 92

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 8K views ยท 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cruising in her 90s | Recife, Brazil | Villa Vie Odyssey | Episode 9132:00Vlog

Cruising in her 90s | Recife, Brazil | Villa Vie Odyssey | Episode 91

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 10K views ยท 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Free Cruise Giveaway Update | Exploring Salvador, Brazil | Villa Vie Residences World Cruise | Ep 9015:54Vlog

Free Cruise Giveaway Update | Exploring Salvador, Brazil | Villa Vie Residences World Cruise | Ep 90

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 5K views ยท 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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MSC Cruises USA
Seriously ?? | What are they thinking ?? | Villa Vie Residences World Cruise | Episode 8912:06Vlog

Seriously ?? | What are they thinking ?? | Villa Vie Residences World Cruise | Episode 89

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 25K views ยท 1 years ago
Highly Positive
He's Back | Rio de Janiero, Brazil | Villa Vie Residences World Cruise | Ep 8833:03Vlog

He's Back | Rio de Janiero, Brazil | Villa Vie Residences World Cruise | Ep 88

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 7K views ยท 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Our Ocean View Cabin Tour | Ilha Grande, Brazil | Villa Vie Residences | World Cruise | Ep 8720:47Vlog

Our Ocean View Cabin Tour | Ilha Grande, Brazil | Villa Vie Residences | World Cruise | Ep 87

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 13K views ยท 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Live from Rio at the Copacabana...40:52Vlog

Live from Rio at the Copacabana...

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 3K views ยท 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Azamara
For Sale by Owner | Paraty, Brazil ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท | Villa Vie Residences World Cruise | Episode 8619:01Vlog

For Sale by Owner | Paraty, Brazil ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท | Villa Vie Residences World Cruise | Episode 86

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 23K views ยท 1 years ago
Highly Positive
You'll Never Guess | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Villa Vie Residences | Ep 8520:26Vlog

You'll Never Guess | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Villa Vie Residences | Ep 85

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 8K views ยท 1 years ago
Highly Positive
For Sale | Adventures in Montevideo, Uruguay | Villa Vie Residences World Cruise | Ep 8425:20Vlog

For Sale | Adventures in Montevideo, Uruguay | Villa Vie Residences World Cruise | Ep 84

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 21K views ยท 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Star
I thought I was Drowning | Iguazu Falls Brazil & Argentina | Villa Vie Residences |  Ep 8335:05Vlog

I thought I was Drowning | Iguazu Falls Brazil & Argentina | Villa Vie Residences | Ep 83

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 10K views ยท 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Live from Puerto Iguazu, Argentina59:31Vlog

Live from Puerto Iguazu, Argentina

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 2K views ยท 1 years ago
Positive
Just for a Little While | Balcony for Rent | Our Penguin Adventure | Ville Vie Residences | Ep 8219:43Vlog

Just for a Little While | Balcony for Rent | Our Penguin Adventure | Ville Vie Residences | Ep 82

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 8K views ยท 1 years ago
Highly Positive
She Had High Expectations  |  Puerto Montt, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฑ   |  Villa Vie Odyssey World Cruise  |  Episode 8120:50Vlog

She Had High Expectations | Puerto Montt, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฑ | Villa Vie Odyssey World Cruise | Episode 81

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 12K views ยท 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Live from Argentina36:05Vlog

Live from Argentina

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 3K views ยท 1 years ago
Highly Positive
๐Ÿ’ต What we Spend Living on a Cruise Ship Full-time | Villa Vie Odyssey | Episode 80 ๐Ÿšข32:22Vlog

๐Ÿ’ต What we Spend Living on a Cruise Ship Full-time | Villa Vie Odyssey | Episode 80 ๐Ÿšข

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 129K views ยท 1 years ago
Highly Positive
A Day in the Life aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey in Patagonia | World Cruise | Ep 7917:42Vlog

A Day in the Life aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey in Patagonia | World Cruise | Ep 79

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 10K views ยท 1 years ago
Highly Positive
We Said It... | 20 hr Excursion to Torres del Paine | Life on the Villa Vie Odyssey Cruise Ship |E7829:52Vlog

We Said It... | 20 hr Excursion to Torres del Paine | Life on the Villa Vie Odyssey Cruise Ship |E78

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 8K views ยท 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
Meet our Neighbors | Exploring Patagonia | Life on the Villa Vie Odyssey Residential Cruise Ship E7726:17Vlog

Meet our Neighbors | Exploring Patagonia | Life on the Villa Vie Odyssey Residential Cruise Ship E77

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 7K views ยท 1 years ago
Highly Positive