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Professor Melissa

Professor Melissa

πŸ…Authority Creator
1,211 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon1,424 Total Videos on YouTube88K subscribers

Professor Melissa description on YouTube:

I'm a university professor with a passion for travel, specifically cruising. I use every opportunity to see the world, and I love sharing what I learn along the way with others. Connect with me: TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professormelissa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfMelissaCruises/ www.professormelissa.com Subscribe to my channel for regular cruise content, advice, tips, and strategies, and subscribe to my Cruiseletter at www.profmelissa.com/subscribe to get this same info (in written form) delivered straight to your inbox.

Catalogue CoverageDeep coverage
Deep coverage Β· Professor Melissa

We’ve analysed 1,211 of 1,400+ videos so far.

Published
1,211
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
1,424
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage85%

Comprehensive read on Professor Melissa's catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.

Annual Activity
Professor Melissa’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
    148
  2. 2025
    610
  3. 2024
    482
  4. 2023
    3
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 Professor Melissa

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

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

Strongest Praise
Shows
20 mentions
Biggest Critique
Wi-Fi
31 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Barely Crispy97 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip51 video mentions
Top
Buffet
No strong opinion28 video mentions
Room Service
No strong opinion25 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Barely Crispy117 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Barely Crispy55 video mentions
Suites
No strong opinion10 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Solid Strip20 video mentions
Top
Nightlife
Barely Crispy21 video mentions
Casino
No strong opinion29 video mentions
Activities
A Nibble27 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
No strong opinion35 video mentions
Low
Water Park
Barely Crispy19 video mentions
Kids & Family
A Nibble98 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
A Nibble11 video mentions
Top

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Barely Crispy107 video mentions
Embarkation
Barely Crispy98 video mentions
Crew & Service
Barely Crispy154 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Barely Crispy88 video mentions
Value
No strong opinion304 video mentions
Low
Excursions
Barely Crispy114 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Mild Gripe31 video mentions
Low
Loyalty Program
No strong opinion79 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.

Solo Travelers
77%
Great fit
Couples
70%
Great fit
Families (Young Kids)
68%
Great fit
Families (Teens)
70%
Great fit
Groups
65%
Great fit
Best Match
Adults-Only
88%
Loved
No consensus seals earned yet

Seals are awarded when topics or audiences cross positive thresholds with sufficient volume.

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œWe had the perfect day in Curacel.”

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β€œOh my god, that was out of this world.”

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β€œSo overall, is it worth it? Absolutely.”

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β€œIf you take an Alaskan cruise, you got to get at least one whale watching excursion in. And yes, you will see whales from the cruise ship, but a whale watching experience or excursion gets you up much more close and personal.”

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β€œFor 40 bucks, you get a British Colonial day pass that is taxes and fees included, and it includes a meal.”

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The Watch-outs

β€œA band-aid, an ink pen, a fake eyelash, straws, a child's plastic spider ring, must have been Halloween, coins, and a nose ring hoop.”

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β€œI kind of hate it.”

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β€œI can't imagine trying to live my best life, even into my older age, not feeling well on an excursion and being told we'll just head back. It's just absolutely heartbreaking, unforgivable, and devastating.”

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β€œone man on Rap City of the Seas a few days ago took this literally and jumped off the ship because he incurred a massive gambling debt on the ship.”

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β€œBar none the worst cruise experience I've ever had. Both ship, food, service, everything.”

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Professor Melissa.

  1. Check itinerary language specifically for 'full transit', 'partial transit', or 'port of call' to avoid booking errors.

  2. Set your alarm earlier than the published canal transit time as announcements can be quiet.

  3. Splurge on a balcony stateroom to comfortably watch the canal transit.

  4. Book cruise line excursions in advance for Panama (Colon) because independent shore excursions may not be possible during Gatun Lake transits.

  5. In Cartagena, prioritize the walled city in the morning to avoid heat and aggressive vendors.

  6. Use headphones or AirPods for music instead of playing it out loud.

  7. If you are able-bodied and only traveling one or two decks, take the stairs to leave elevators for those with mobility issues.

  8. Respect designated smoking areas and avoid smoking on balconies.

Videos (1211)

Exploring the World's Ugliest Cruise Ship: Honest Review of Carnival Freedom5:47Review

Exploring the World's Ugliest Cruise Ship: Honest Review of Carnival Freedom

πŸ… Β· 39K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Freedom
+5 more
Chick-fil-A Treat on a Carnival Cruise Ship?!0:07

Chick-fil-A Treat on a Carnival Cruise Ship?!

Β· 4K views Β· 1 years ago
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Cabbage Beach vs Junkanoo Beach: Which is the BEST Bahamas Beach?0:59Tips

Cabbage Beach vs Junkanoo Beach: Which is the BEST Bahamas Beach?

πŸ… Β· 24K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Kiel, Germany Cruise Port Guide: Everything You Need To Know!2:48Tips

Kiel, Germany Cruise Port Guide: Everything You Need To Know!

πŸ… Β· 10K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Conquer Your Fear of Cruising with These Reminders0:22Tips

Conquer Your Fear of Cruising with These Reminders

πŸ… Β· 7K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
The Dark Secrets of Cruise Ship Pools0:59Tips

The Dark Secrets of Cruise Ship Pools

πŸ… Β· 3.6M views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Freedom
Carnival Room Service Hack for First-Timers0:59Tips

Carnival Room Service Hack for First-Timers

πŸ… Β· 18K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
BEST Things To Do From The Stockholm Sweden Cruise Port3:11Tips

BEST Things To Do From The Stockholm Sweden Cruise Port

πŸ… Β· 9K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
If you’re cruising to Princess Cays, come find this lucky duck!0:15Tips

If you’re cruising to Princess Cays, come find this lucky duck!

πŸ… Β· 31K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cruise Ship Hair Appliances: What's Allowed?0:29Tips

Cruise Ship Hair Appliances: What's Allowed?

πŸ… Β· 22K views Β· 1 years ago
Critical
We Explored The Ronne Denmark Cruise Port: What We Almost Missed!2:30Tips

We Explored The Ronne Denmark Cruise Port: What We Almost Missed!

πŸ… Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Visiting Nassau or know someone who is? Come find these lucky ducks!0:27Vlog

Visiting Nassau or know someone who is? Come find these lucky ducks!

πŸ… Β· 5K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Flying to a Cruise on the Same Day0:59Tips

Flying to a Cruise on the Same Day

πŸ… Β· 10K views Β· 1 years ago
Critical
Carnival Freedom Scuffle0:59Vlog

Carnival Freedom Scuffle

πŸ… Β· 5K views Β· 1 years ago
Very Critical
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Freedom
Inside the Carnival Cruise Line’s New EXCEL Class Staterooms2:05Tour

Inside the Carnival Cruise Line’s New EXCEL Class Staterooms

πŸ… Β· 6K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Celebration
+2 more
How to Save Money on a Cruise0:59Tips

How to Save Money on a Cruise

πŸ… Β· 3K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Five Things to do in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands0:59Tips

Five Things to do in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

πŸ… Β· 108K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Big Ship, Bigger Views: Carnival's Excel Ocean View Stateroom Review2:22Review

Big Ship, Bigger Views: Carnival's Excel Ocean View Stateroom Review

πŸ… Β· 1K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Celebration
+2 more
St. Thomas' Best Kept Secret Beach (and why you NEED to visit it)0:59Tips

St. Thomas' Best Kept Secret Beach (and why you NEED to visit it)

πŸ… Β· 5K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cruise Ship Theme Parties: How to Find Them & What to Wear0:39Tips

Cruise Ship Theme Parties: How to Find Them & What to Wear

πŸ… Β· 17K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Maybe I’m just in denial…0:11

Maybe I’m just in denial…

Β· 11K views Β· 1 years ago
The Scoop on Cruise Hookups0:59Tips

The Scoop on Cruise Hookups

πŸ… Β· 83K views Β· 1 years ago
Mixed
The One Excursion I’ll Never Do Again (Although I Liked It)11:43Review

The One Excursion I’ll Never Do Again (Although I Liked It)

πŸ… Β· 7K views Β· 1 years ago
Critical
Here’s why I advise cruisers to avoid getting souvenir passport stamps at cruise ports.0:59Tips

Here’s why I advise cruisers to avoid getting souvenir passport stamps at cruise ports.

πŸ… Β· 22K views Β· 1 years ago
Critical