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NK in SoCal

NK in SoCal

Casual Creator
59 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon145 Total Videos on YouTube3K subscribers

NK in SoCal description on YouTube:

Host Nathan Kays takes you on #cruises and to places around the world like #lasvegas #europe #Disneyland and #SixFlags amongst other fun adventures around #SoCal #cruisevlogs #travel #cruisevlogger

Catalogue Coverage
Established read · NK in SoCal

We’ve analysed 59 of 145 videos so far.

Published
59
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
145
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage41%

Solid sample of NK in SoCal's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
NK in SoCal’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
    14
  2. 2025
    23
  3. 2024
    28
  4. 2023
    30
  5. 2022
    45
  6. 2021
    2
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
8 mentions
Biggest Critique
Loyalty Program
1 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Seriously Tasty32 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty8 video mentions
Top
Buffet
Solid Strip36 video mentions
Room Service
Solid Strip1 video mention

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble4 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty6 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty9 video mentions
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty7 video mentions
Casino
Solid Strip1 video mention
Activities
Seriously Tasty26 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip28 video mentions
Water Park
Solid Strip11 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip28 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip6 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Seriously Tasty21 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip16 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip32 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip1 video mention
Value
Solid Strip28 video mentions
Excursions
Seriously Tasty18 video mentions
Top
Loyalty Program
No strong opinion1 video mention
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
80%
Loved
Families (Young Kids)
86%
Loved
Best Match
Families (Teens)
87%
Loved

Consensus Seals

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

Highly Recommended
Overall sentiment above 0.7
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
Veteran Approved
Experienced cruisers endorse this ship

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

We had a great time in Jamaica at Blue Waters Beach Club.

CasualNK in SoCal

The carneasada entree here is the best entree we've had on a cruise ship in a while.

CasualNK in SoCal

Hands down, easily the best show I've ever seen on a cruise ship.

CasualNK in SoCal

It's a whole different animal like than any other show I've ever seen.

CasualNK in SoCal

One bite of that creme brulee donut from Bread Ahead. Absolutely incredible.

CasualNK in SoCal
The Watch-outs

We left the pub, which wasn't amazing food. had better fish and chips in my life.

CasualNK in SoCal

I took one bite of the sea bass and it was extremely salty. So, I switched over to the beef Wellington.

CasualNK in SoCal

In past trips to Las Vegas, we have realized sunscreen, buying sunscreen here at the resorts is a very exorbitantly priced.

CasualNK in SoCal

I had to battle to get my eggs I was the very last person before they shot Off The Griddle

CasualNK in SoCal

it was a little uh a little annoying but try and stay positive

CasualNK in SoCal

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for NK in SoCal.

  1. Get a taxi yourself instead of booking through Royal Caribbean to save money on transportation to Blue Water Beach Club.

  2. If you want a quieter atmosphere at Blue Water Beach Club, go to the end of the beach away from the bar and food areas.

  3. Get to bed earlier to make it to Johnny Rockets breakfast before 9:30 AM.

  4. Use the drink package at Playmakers for drinks, but food is an additional cost.

  5. Reserve the Aqua Theater show in advance or risk a long standby line.

  6. Try making your own smoothie at the fitness center juice bar if you have the deluxe beverage package.

  7. Get to the buffet at 11:30 a.m. when it opens for your choice of tables.

  8. Use the two sides of the buffet on Oasis of the Seas to find a less busy area.

Videos (59)

Norwegian Bliss | Alaskan Cruise Vlog Day 118:47Vlog

Norwegian Bliss | Alaskan Cruise Vlog Day 1

· 13K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Bliss
Las Vegas Vlog | COSMOPOLITAN Suite | Tekka Sushi | Ski Lodge22:16Vlog

Las Vegas Vlog | COSMOPOLITAN Suite | Tekka Sushi | Ski Lodge

· 7K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Thanksgiving Cruise on Navigator of the Seas Vlog | TURKEY DINNER | DAY 415:54

Thanksgiving Cruise on Navigator of the Seas Vlog | TURKEY DINNER | DAY 4

· 642 views · 3 years ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Navigator of the Seas
Navigator of the Seas Vlog | BAR HOPPING on Ship | CATALINA ISLAND | DAY 315:13Vlog

Navigator of the Seas Vlog | BAR HOPPING on Ship | CATALINA ISLAND | DAY 3

· 1K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Navigator of the Seas
FORMAL NIGHT | Navigator of the Seas Vlog Thanksgiving Cruise DAY 221:35Vlog

FORMAL NIGHT | Navigator of the Seas Vlog Thanksgiving Cruise DAY 2

· 2K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Navigator of the Seas
Navigator of the Seas Cruise Vlog | DAY ONE | DRINKS | FOOD! #navigatoroftheseas #royalcaribbean21:13Vlog

Navigator of the Seas Cruise Vlog | DAY ONE | DRINKS | FOOD! #navigatoroftheseas #royalcaribbean

· 1K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Navigator of the Seas
Navigator of the Seas Vlog Part 2 Birthday Cruise !16:09Vlog

Navigator of the Seas Vlog Part 2 Birthday Cruise !

· 918 views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Navigator of the Seas
+1 more
Anna Maria Island Vlog | Snorkel | Kayak Florida Summer Vacation Part 314:49Vlog

Anna Maria Island Vlog | Snorkel | Kayak Florida Summer Vacation Part 3

· 3K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Shutting Down Disneyland at Halloween19:04Vlog

Shutting Down Disneyland at Halloween

· 156 views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Navigator of the Seas Birthday Cruise | First Cruise since Covid! 1 of 2.24:33Vlog

Navigator of the Seas Birthday Cruise | First Cruise since Covid! 1 of 2.

· 2K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Navigator of the Seas
Disneyland Hotel Vlog ! Day 1 Exploring Hotel, Pool! #disneylandhotel #disneylandhoteltour16:28Vlog

Disneyland Hotel Vlog ! Day 1 Exploring Hotel, Pool! #disneylandhotel #disneylandhoteltour

· 3K views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Fantasy