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MidLife Cruising

MidLife Cruising

πŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
hosted by Angela & Steve
251 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon295 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 Β· MidLife Cruising

We’ve analysed 251 of 295 videos so far.

Published
251
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
295
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage85%

Solid sample of MidLife Cruising's catalogue β€” the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
MidLife Cruising’s output Β· year over year

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

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related Γ· discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed Γ· cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    13
  2. 2025
    92
  3. 2024
    174
  4. 2017
    10
Heat scale
0% β†’ 100%β€œDiscovered” = 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 β€” 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Specialty Dining
2 mentions
Biggest Critique
Casino
1 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip18 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Bacon Bliss2 video mentions
Top
Buffet
Solid Strip19 video mentions
Room Service
Solid Strip2 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Solid Strip55 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Bacon Bliss16 video mentions
Top
Suites
Seriously Tasty9 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty3 video mentions
Casino
Seriously Soggy1 video mention
Low
Activities
Solid Strip22 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip22 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty1 video mention
Kids & Family
Solid Strip19 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty11 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip70 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip15 video mentions
Crew & Service
Seriously Tasty105 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip32 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip55 video mentions
Excursions
Seriously Tasty57 video mentions
Wi-Fi
A Nibble27 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Seriously Tasty8 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon β€” creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon 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

β€œYou must do this.”

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β€œThis is definitely a bucket list item.”

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β€œWe love it. Love it. Love it.”

πŸ₯ˆExpertMidLife Cruising

β€œCongratulations, David. You get to come join us for 30 days.”

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β€œI'm going to give this one a 10 out of 10.”

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The Watch-outs

β€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 happened”

πŸ₯ˆExpertMidLife Cruising

β€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.”

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

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β€œI'm giving it a 2.0. I'm not happy.”

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

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for MidLife Cruising.

  1. Try focaccia when in Genoa

  2. Try arancini when in Taormina

  3. Look up Carducci restaurant if visiting Messina

  4. Take a guided market tour to learn about local culture and try new foods.

  5. Consider joining a group cruise for optional tours and social experiences.

  6. Take a guided bike tour in Santa Cruz de Tenerife to see new places.

  7. Consider booking a sanctuary mini suite on Sun Princess for extra perks.

  8. Use the service stateateroom button and privacy please to help your room steward out.

Videos (251)

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

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Gigantic 5 Story Market | Fortaleza, Brazil πŸ‡§πŸ‡· | Balcony Rental | Villa Vie Odyssey | Ep 9514:19Vlog

Gigantic 5 Story Market | Fortaleza, Brazil πŸ‡§πŸ‡· | Balcony Rental | Villa Vie Odyssey | Ep 95

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
C'est La Vie | Heading to Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ | Interview w Denis & Richard | Ocean View Villa for Rent |Ep 9432:44Vlog

C'est La Vie | Heading to Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ | Interview w Denis & Richard | Ocean View Villa for Rent |Ep 94

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 12K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
πŸ’΅ Our Spending in Brazil πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Living Full Time on the Villa Vie Odyssey Cruise Ship | Ep 9319:40Vlog

πŸ’΅ Our Spending in Brazil πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Living Full Time on the Villa Vie Odyssey Cruise Ship | Ep 93

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 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

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 8K views Β· 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

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 10K views Β· 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

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 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

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 25K views Β· 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

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 7K views Β· 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

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 13K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Live from Rio at the Copacabana...40:52Vlog

Live from Rio at the Copacabana...

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Azamara
For Sale by Owner | Paraty, Brazil πŸ‡§πŸ‡· | Villa Vie Residences World Cruise | Episode 8619:01Vlog

For Sale by Owner | Paraty, Brazil πŸ‡§πŸ‡· | Villa Vie Residences World Cruise | Episode 86

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 23K views Β· 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

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 8K views Β· 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

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 21K views Β· 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

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 10K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Live from Puerto Iguazu, Argentina59:31Vlog

Live from Puerto Iguazu, Argentina

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 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

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 8K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
She Had High Expectations  |  Puerto Montt, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡±   |  Villa Vie Odyssey World Cruise  |  Episode 8120:50Vlog

She Had High Expectations | Puerto Montt, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡± | Villa Vie Odyssey World Cruise | Episode 81

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 11K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Live from Argentina36:05Vlog

Live from Argentina

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
πŸ’΅ What we Spend Living on a Cruise Ship Full-time | Villa Vie Odyssey | Episode 80 🚒32:22Vlog

πŸ’΅ What we Spend Living on a Cruise Ship Full-time | Villa Vie Odyssey | Episode 80 🚒

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 126K views Β· 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

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 10K views Β· 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

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 8K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 7K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Street Art Capital - Valparaiso, Chile | Explore a Villa for Rent | Villa Vie Residences | Ep 7621:46Vlog

Street Art Capital - Valparaiso, Chile | Explore a Villa for Rent | Villa Vie Residences | Ep 76

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive