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OurSecondJourney

OurSecondJourney

🥉Knowledgeable Creator
120 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon147 Total Videos on YouTube322 subscribers

OurSecondJourney description on YouTube:

New cruisers & senior travelers — welcome home. 🚢✨ We're Linda & Tim — 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 — and your insider guide. What you'll find here: 🛳️ Honest cruise ship & cabin tour reviews 🗺️ Port guides & shore excursion tips (so you don't waste a single hour in port) 🌍 European travel — Mediterranean cruises, Italian cities, Swiss Alps & more 💡 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. 📅 New videos every week 💌 Questions? Drop them in the comments — we read every one. Life’s too short to stay docked—subscribe and let’s set sail together! ⚓ 👉 Please consider subscribing! https://www.youtube.com/@OurSecondJourney?sub_confirmation=1 #CruiseTravel #SeniorTravel #CruiseTips

Catalogue Coverage
Established read · 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 — the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
OurSecondJourney’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
    52
  2. 2025
    78
  3. 2024
    7
Heat scale
0% → 100%“Discovered” = 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 — 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 — 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.

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

The service in the Ascent I think is probably the best service all around that we've received on the ship.

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This is easily one of the most beautiful sunsets we've experienced during a cruise vacation.

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This is easily one of the most beautiful sunsets we've experienced during a cruise vacation.

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They 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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It was It was a truly amazing performance.

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The Watch-outs

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

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The 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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The wine tasting was not at a winery. It was just basically at a wine bar in view of the ship.

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You'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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We 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)

Eat Here First! Best Embarkation Lunch Spot on Star of the Seas 🍽️0:18Tips

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· 1K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas
Royal Caribbean’s BEST Drink? 🍸Salted Caramel Espresso Martini Chef’s Table Exclusive!2:17Vlog

Royal Caribbean’s BEST Drink? 🍸Salted Caramel Espresso Martini Chef’s Table Exclusive!

· 51 views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Allure of the Seas
🍕MSC Seascape's Pizza: The BEST at Sea! (Even with Frankfurters?!)0:48Review

🍕MSC Seascape's Pizza: The BEST at Sea! (Even with Frankfurters?!)

· 377 views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
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MSC Cruises USA
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Seascape
❤️ Smart Travel Hack: Tip Your Cabin Steward Differently!0:21Tips

❤️ Smart Travel Hack: Tip Your Cabin Steward Differently!

· 171 views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
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Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+1 more
Lincoln Park Supper Club 🎷 The Most Luxurious Dining Experience on Star of the Seas!3:30Review

Lincoln Park Supper Club 🎷 The Most Luxurious Dining Experience on Star of the Seas!

· 180 views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas
Elon Musk Just Changed Cruise Boarding Forever?! 😂🚢🚀 #AprilFools0:22

Elon Musk Just Changed Cruise Boarding Forever?! 😂🚢🚀 #AprilFools

· 2K views · 4 months ago
Which Icon Class Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Are You Actually Picking? #royalcaribbean0:07

Which Icon Class Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Are You Actually Picking? #royalcaribbean

· 450 views · 4 months ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Hero of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
+2 more
👉Hero of the Seas: The Best Icon Class Ship Yet?2:36Compare

👉Hero of the Seas: The Best Icon Class Ship Yet?

· 1K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Hero of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Legend Of The Seas
+2 more
🎰This Excel Trick Finds Your Best Casino Cruise Deal | Royal Caribbean & Celebrity Cruises 🛳️7:33Tips

🎰This Excel Trick Finds Your Best Casino Cruise Deal | Royal Caribbean & Celebrity Cruises 🛳️

· 409 views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
🛳️We Cruise for FREE Using This One Casino Trick14:38Tips

🛳️We Cruise for FREE Using This One Casino Trick

· 193 views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
+2 more
Is Royal Beach Club Actually Worth It? #CruiseLife #BeachClub0:27Review

Is Royal Beach Club Actually Worth It? #CruiseLife #BeachClub

· 3 views · 4 months ago
Critical
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Royal Caribbean Group
Is This the Best Central Park Balcony on Allure of the Seas? Neighborhood Balcony Cabin3:49Tour

Is This the Best Central Park Balcony on Allure of the Seas? Neighborhood Balcony Cabin

· 541 views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Allure of the Seas
Save Big on Royal Beach Club! Rebook Hack!0:39Tips

Save Big on Royal Beach Club! Rebook Hack!

· 111 views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
🛳️Royal Caribbean's Newest Mega Ship Explained | Full Star of the Seas Review23:49Review

🛳️Royal Caribbean's Newest Mega Ship Explained | Full Star of the Seas Review

· 354 views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas
Beach Club Breakdown: Is It Actually Worth Extra #RoyalCaribbean #CruisePlanning0:22Review

Beach Club Breakdown: Is It Actually Worth Extra #RoyalCaribbean #CruisePlanning

· 116 views · 5 months ago
Mixed
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
🌴First Look: Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay – 6AM Arrival12:49

🌴First Look: Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay – 6AM Arrival

· 35 views · 5 months ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Odyssey of the Seas
+1 more
Royal Beach Club vs. Coco Cay: Don't Compare!0:17Compare

Royal Beach Club vs. Coco Cay: Don't Compare!

· 265 views · 5 months ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
🏖️ We Visited Royal Beach Club Nassau | Here's What We Found!5:41Review

🏖️ We Visited Royal Beach Club Nassau | Here's What We Found!

· 275 views · 5 months ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
🛳️Star of the Seas Cabin Tour | Does the Infinite Balcony Live Up to the Hype?5:59Tour

🛳️Star of the Seas Cabin Tour | Does the Infinite Balcony Live Up to the Hype?

· 848 views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas
🚢Celebrity Ascent Cabin 3138 Tour | Is This Ocean View Worth Booking?3:21Tour

🚢Celebrity Ascent Cabin 3138 Tour | Is This Ocean View Worth Booking?

· 466 views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
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Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Ascent
🎉Aruba Cruise Stop 🇦🇼 | Oranjestad Island Tour on the Kukoo Kunuku Bus!🚌2:40Tour

🎉Aruba Cruise Stop 🇦🇼 | Oranjestad Island Tour on the Kukoo Kunuku Bus!🚌

· 623 views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Willemstad Curaçao Cruise Port Day 🇨🇼 | Queen Emma Bridge, Rif Fort & Aquafari Underwater Adventure5:27Vlog

Willemstad Curaçao Cruise Port Day 🇨🇼 | Queen Emma Bridge, Rif Fort & Aquafari Underwater Adventure

· 163 views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Skuggi Hotel Reykjavik | What You Need to Know Before Booking1:38Tour

Skuggi Hotel Reykjavik | What You Need to Know Before Booking

· 327 views · 6 months ago
Positive
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Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
Ranking Reykjavík's Top Attractions | Blue Lagoon vs Lava Show vs Hallgrímskirkja8:43Vlog

Ranking Reykjavík's Top Attractions | Blue Lagoon vs Lava Show vs Hallgrímskirkja

· 112 views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive