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OurSecondJourney

OurSecondJourney

πŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
120 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon147 Total Videos on YouTube322 subscribers

OurSecondJourney description on YouTube:

New cruisers & senior travelers β€” welcome home. 🚒✨ We're Linda & Tim β€” a 60-something couple who found love again after both being widowed young. Now we're making up for lost time, one cruise, port, and adventure at a time. This channel is our travel diary β€” and your insider guide. What you'll find here: πŸ›³οΈ Honest cruise ship & cabin tour reviews πŸ—ΊοΈ Port guides & shore excursion tips (so you don't waste a single hour in port) 🌍 European travel β€” Mediterranean cruises, Italian cities, Swiss Alps & more πŸ’‘ First-time cruiser tips & cruise insider secrets for travelers 50+ We've made the mistakes so you don't have to. Subscribe and come along for the ride. πŸ“… New videos every week πŸ’Œ Questions? Drop them in the comments β€” we read every one. Life’s too short to stay dockedβ€”subscribe and let’s set sail together! βš“ πŸ‘‰ Please consider subscribing! https://www.youtube.com/@OurSecondJourney?sub_confirmation=1 #CruiseTravel #SeniorTravel #CruiseTips

Catalogue Coverage
Established read Β· OurSecondJourney

We’ve analysed 120 of 147 videos so far.

Published
120
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
147
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage82%

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

Annual Activity
OurSecondJourney’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
    52
  2. 2025
    78
  3. 2024
    7
Heat scale
0% β†’ 100%β€œDiscovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Live Reviews

What Creators Are Saying About OurSecondJourney

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

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

Strongest Praise
Suites
1 mentions
Biggest Critique
Pool Deck
4 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Seriously Tasty18 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty20 video mentions
Buffet
Solid Strip17 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble9 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions
Top
Suites
Bacon Bliss1 video mention
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty19 video mentions
Nightlife
Solid Strip6 video mentions
Casino
Solid Strip1 video mention
Activities
Solid Strip22 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
No strong opinion4 video mentions
Water Park
Solid Strip4 video mentions
Kids & Family
A Nibble10 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty3 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip24 video mentions
Embarkation
Seriously Tasty21 video mentions
Crew & Service
Bacon Bliss20 video mentions
Top

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip5 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip30 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip24 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Solid Strip1 video mention
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip9 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.

Best Match
Couples
87%
Loved

Consensus Seals

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

Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised
Date Night Ready
High sentiment from couples
Great Value
Positive consensus on value-for-money
Veteran Approved
Experienced cruisers endorse this ship
Showstopper
Entertainment praised by creators

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œThe service in the Ascent I think is probably the best service all around that we've received on the ship.”

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β€œThis is easily one of the most beautiful sunsets we've experienced during a cruise vacation.”

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β€œThis is easily one of the most beautiful sunsets we've experienced during a cruise vacation.”

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β€œThey were and we had front row seats so we could see everything. There wasn't a mistake There wasn't a movie They were amazing.”

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β€œIt was It was a truly amazing performance.”

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The Watch-outs

β€œthe coffee in the dining rooms were was not good it was awful the worst coffee we've had”

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β€œThe food wasn't as good came out cold. The server gave us a bit of an attitude. I wouldn't recommend that.”

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β€œThe wine tasting was not at a winery. It was just basically at a wine bar in view of the ship.”

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β€œYou'll hear a lot of noise. Again, very annoying, but also you only hear that for maybe a little while every day.”

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β€œWe think picky eaters, especially kids, might struggle with the food here. Bottom line, the food just didn't match the price”

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for OurSecondJourney.

  1. Use Bermuda's ferry and bus system to explore beyond the cruise port as it is easy, affordable, and fun.

  2. Head to the AquaDome Market instead of the Windjammer on embarkation day to avoid crowds.

  3. Choose a backyard barbecue if your priority is family tradition and grilling, but choose a cruise if you want a stress-free, relaxing experience.

  4. Use onboard credit or military discounts to improve the value of the excursion.

  5. If you have the drink package, don't worry if a drink isn't perfect; you can simply ask for another one.

  6. Hand off luggage to porters located directly in front of the ship before parking to avoid dragging bags.

  7. Pre-pay for parking as you enter the lot.

  8. Note that the parking lot is an uncovered surface lot.

Videos (120)

Celebrity Ascent: Worth Booking or Skip It?21:16Review

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Β· 107 views Β· 2 days ago
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Newest vs Older Royal Caribbean Ship | Star of the Seas vs Vision of the Seas6:32Compare

Newest vs Older Royal Caribbean Ship | Star of the Seas vs Vision of the Seas

Β· 114 views Β· 1 weeks ago
Highly Positive
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Vision of the Seas
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πŸ‡§πŸ‡²One Perfect Day in Bermuda! St. George's, Hamilton, Swizzle Inn & Dockyard Ferry3:05Tour

πŸ‡§πŸ‡²One Perfect Day in Bermuda! St. George's, Hamilton, Swizzle Inn & Dockyard Ferry

Β· 124 views Β· 2 weeks ago
Highly Positive
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Norwegian Cruise Line
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Norwegian Aqua
πŸ›³οΈCruise Hack Skip the Windjammer! Go to AquaDome Market!0:42Tips

πŸ›³οΈCruise Hack Skip the Windjammer! Go to AquaDome Market!

Β· 69 views Β· 2 weeks ago
Highly Positive
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Blu Restaurant on Celebrity Summit Was AMAZING!0:27

Blu Restaurant on Celebrity Summit Was AMAZING!

Β· 112 views Β· 3 weeks ago
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Would You Trade THIS for THIS? πŸ€”πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸš’0:14

Would You Trade THIS for THIS? πŸ€”πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸš’

Β· 291 views Β· 1 months ago
Cruise Ships vs Backyard BBQ: Which Costs More? #cruise #vacation #moneytalk0:13

Cruise Ships vs Backyard BBQ: Which Costs More? #cruise #vacation #moneytalk

Β· 220 views Β· 1 months ago
Cruise Ship or Cookout? πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸš’0:11

Cruise Ship or Cookout? πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸš’

Β· 250 views Β· 1 months ago
Bermuda's Secret Sunset Spot & Longest Bridge0:17Tour

Bermuda's Secret Sunset Spot & Longest Bridge

Β· 56 views Β· 1 months ago
Highly Positive
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ July 4th at Home vs Cruise πŸ›³οΈ | Which Celebration Is Better?2:35Tips

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ July 4th at Home vs Cruise πŸ›³οΈ | Which Celebration Is Better?

Β· 41 views Β· 1 months ago
Highly Positive
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The Ultimate July 4th Upgrade πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸš’0:11

The Ultimate July 4th Upgrade πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸš’

Β· 102 views Β· 1 months ago
πŸŒ…Goslings Sunset Rum Cruise in BermudaπŸ‡§πŸ‡² | Is This $100 Excursion Worth It?2:49Tour

πŸŒ…Goslings Sunset Rum Cruise in BermudaπŸ‡§πŸ‡² | Is This $100 Excursion Worth It?

Β· 137 views Β· 1 months ago
Highly Positive
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Norwegian Cruise Line
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The Drink Package Problem Nobody Talks About (It's Actually Good) #cruise0:56Vlog

The Drink Package Problem Nobody Talks About (It's Actually Good) #cruise

Β· 232 views Β· 1 months ago
Highly Positive
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MSC Cruises USA
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🚒Cruising from Baltimore? Here's Why This Cruise Port Is So Easy!2:59Tips

🚒Cruising from Baltimore? Here's Why This Cruise Port Is So Easy!

Β· 276 views Β· 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
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Vision of the Seas
The Pilot Door Nobody Talks About on Cruise Ships #cruisefail #cruisetravel #shiplife0:21Tips

The Pilot Door Nobody Talks About on Cruise Ships #cruisefail #cruisetravel #shiplife

Β· 1K views Β· 1 months ago
Critical
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This 400-Year-Old Fortress Guards a Secret Most Tourists Miss #SanJuan0:36Tour

This 400-Year-Old Fortress Guards a Secret Most Tourists Miss #SanJuan

Β· 115 views Β· 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Mamma Mia on Cruise Better Than Broadway!0:28Review

Mamma Mia on Cruise Better Than Broadway!

Β· 335 views Β· 2 months ago
Highly Positive
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Nobu Hotel Atlantic City Room Tour | Inside Caesars’ Luxury β€œHotel Within a Hotel”6:40Tour

Nobu Hotel Atlantic City Room Tour | Inside Caesars’ Luxury β€œHotel Within a Hotel”

Β· 258 views Β· 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Once You Try AquaClass You Can't Go Back #cruises #shorts0:11

Once You Try AquaClass You Can't Go Back #cruises #shorts

Β· 85 views Β· 2 months ago
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Swimming with Dangerous Stingrays - Totally Worth It!?3:59Tour

Swimming with Dangerous Stingrays - Totally Worth It!?

Β· 167 views Β· 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Beat the Crowd With This Cruise Ship Bar Trick #cruise #shorts #hack0:18Tips

Beat the Crowd With This Cruise Ship Bar Trick #cruise #shorts #hack

Β· 26 views Β· 2 months ago
Highly Positive
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Bridgetown Barbados Cruise Port Walking Tour πŸ‡§πŸ‡§ | What’s at Harbour Mall & Is It Worth Visiting?4:54Tour

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Β· 295 views Β· 3 months ago
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Don't Get Left Behind at Royal Beach Club! #RoyalBeachClub #CruiseTips #NassauBahamas0:12

Don't Get Left Behind at Royal Beach Club! #RoyalBeachClub #CruiseTips #NassauBahamas

Β· 2K views Β· 3 months ago
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We Tried a Mayan Healing Ritual in Costa Maya… Was It Worth It? (Full Experience + VIP Access)2:46Tour

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Β· 513 views Β· 3 months ago
Highly Positive
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