Ports, Places & Passports
🥈Expert CreatorPorts, Places & Passports description on YouTube:
Cruise ship reviews, cabin tours, port guides and real-world cruise experiences from around the world. I’m Julia, and on this channel I share honest cruising adventures — from Mediterranean and Caribbean cruises to Alaska voyages, transatlantic crossings and iconic cruise ports. Expect cruise vlogs, ship tours, embarkation days, cabin reviews, destination guides, onboard experiences and practical cruise tips to help you plan your next trip. I’ve been cruising since 2008 and share balanced reviews and genuine experiences without the overhype. New videos regularly — subscribe and come cruising the world with me. https://portsplacesandpassports.com Travel business info: https://theworldyouroyster.com
We’ve analysed 179 of 183 videos so far.
Solid sample of Ports, Places & Passports 's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.
How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?
- 202610100%10 of 10100%10 of 10
- 20252085%17 of 20100%17 of 17
- 20242100%2 of 2100%2 of 2
- 20223100%3 of 3100%3 of 3
- 202114100%14 of 14100%14 of 14
- 20201100%1 of 1100%1 of 1
- 201939100%39 of 39100%39 of 39
- 201855100%55 of 55100%55 of 55
- 201738100%38 of 38100%38 of 38
What Creators Are Saying About Ports, Places & Passports
He's in a desperate attempt to save a dying channel that's on the skids. And I'm going to turn you guys around so you can see the road.
New York Dan
It is refined, calm, and geared toward adults who actually want to relax on vacation.
CruiseTalesToday
Just because you're on vacation does not necessarily mean that you are exempt from bad things happening to you or the people you are traveling with.
LetsTalkShip
If you're a retiree who values a quiet lounge before dinner, or a grandparent who wants that curtain of separation from a grandkid on the sofa bed, this suite earns its keep.
Matt
This is a premium ship sitting a step above the mass market lines but without the sky-high price tag of the true luxury brands.
CruiseTalesToday
Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
Dining
Cabins
Entertainment
Deck & Recreation
Ship & Crew
Value & Logistics
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 methodologyWho’s this ship for?
How the ship rates with different travel parties.
Consensus Seals
Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.
What Creators Are Saying
Selected quotes from our creator panel.
“You can't beat that for a view. Wow. Oh my god. Look at that. That is insane. Look at that view.”
“It's been completely and utterly stunning. There's nothing I can say negative about it at all.”
“I cannot recommend it enough.”
“what an amazing night again crown Hall was lovely food it was amazing services gray to the deck party which was absolutely brilliant loved it loved it loved it”
“this is like paradise sitting on the ground over the sea on my home I love this place”
“reception are pretty goddamn rude if they wrote and as for wanting they deposit on the room you're not taking it in cash as if we're going to destroy that room”
“I'm a bit absolutely gutted. Well, not a bit loads gutted today.”
“Oh my goodness, I am so gutted that I've lost yesterday's footage.”
“it stinks in here to be fair it's a lot to be fair but it really stinks of damp in here”
“nice beds nice just that attitude understand that I stayed it's literally bad”
Pro Tips From Creators
The most-shared advice for Ports, Places & Passports .
Check the app to book dining and activities early.
Check the fine print for alcohol service on moving restaurant tours.
Consider a half-day tour to see major sites efficiently.
Use the Staten Island ferry for a free view of the Statue of Liberty.
Rent a golf cart to explore Catalina Island at your own pace.
Bring cash for the golf cart deposit.
Get off early to watch the ship sail under the Golden Gate Bridge.
Check if you can get on an earlier Alcatraz tour if your allotted time is busy.
Videos (179)
31:05VlogLife at Sea on Queen Mary 2 | Two Relaxing Sea Days & Our First Formal Night
36:31VlogBoarding Queen Mary 2 in New York | Sailaway, First Dinner & Our First Evening Onboard
34:34VlogIf You Only Have One Day in New York... Here's What We'd Do | Bustronome Review
35:07Our First Full Day in New York | Central Park, Hip Hop & Hidden Speakeasy Episode 2
32:40San Diego Shore Excursion — Hotel del Coronado, Sunset Cruise + Gastown Vibes | Caribbean Princess
26:46VlogWe Took a Golf Cart Around Catalina Island 😍 | Best Day Off the Cruise
36:10VlogSan Francisco Cruise Stop – Classic Sights & a Futuristic Taxi Ride
32:55VlogCaribbean Princess Boarding Day 🇨🇦 | Vancouver Embarkation, Sailaway & First Night
23:22VlogTravel Day to Vancouver 🇨🇦 | From the Isle of Wight to Canada (Cruise & California Series)
38:03TourMajestic Princess Walkthrough Tour | Full Ship Tour Deck by Deck (July 2025)
34:01Vigo Cruise Port Day | Walking Tour & Catch by Rudi Dinner on Majestic Princess
25:37VlogCadiz Cruise Port Day | Walking|Exploring, Beach Time & Crown Grill Dinner on Princess Cruises
31:34Gibraltar Cruise Port Guide | Walking from Ship to Town + Majestic Princess Evening
39:53TipsMajestic Princess Cruise Port Day in Malaga, Spain | July 2025 Travel Guide & Highlights
32:39Majestic Princess Boarding Day 🚢 Barcelona to Southampton | First Impressions & Ship Tour | travel
15:14VlogTRAVEL DAY ✈️ Isle of Wight to Barcelona | Majestic Princess Cruise Adventure Begins
1:54VlogChannel Introduction. All about The World Your Oyster
3:50TourRoom Tour, Novotel Heathrow, Terminal 1, 2, 3. Airport Hotel, London Heathrow.
13:41TourSorrento & Wine Tasting, Celebrity Beyond Cruise Excursion. The World Your Oyster.
5:37TourTwo Bedroom Suite Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas
32:32VlogPrivate Boat Tour Italian Riviera 🚤 Celebrity Beyond Cruise | Portofino, Crystal Waters & Dolce Vita
28:53VlogVilleFranche & Nice, beautiful south of France, Celebrity Beyond. TWYO, previously SoloCruiser.
34:59VlogCelebrity Beyond: Barcelona Round Trip, Day 1 Marseille. TWYO, SoloCruiser 2.0
25:35Boarding Day! Celebrity Beyond, Barcelona round trip.