Professor Melissa
🏅Authority CreatorProfessor 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.
We’ve analysed 1,195 of 1,300+ videos so far.
Comprehensive read on Professor Melissa's catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.
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Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
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What Creators Are Saying
Selected quotes from our creator panel.
“We had the perfect day in Curacel.”
“Oh my god, that was out of this world.”
“So overall, is it worth it? Absolutely.”
“MSC Seascape in mid-April currently starts around 385 dollars per person for an inside cabin. That's about 55 dollars per day. I'm sorry, that is a freaking steal.”
“And don't worry about missing the ship. Brian is a pro, and he's going to make sure you get back in time.”
“I kind of hate it.”
“I 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.”
“one 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.”
“I kind of hate it.”
“I'm just wrapping up a port day in Puerto Plata and unfortunately saw something that really shook me to the core and is very disturbing which was a man laying at the side of the road who had passed away.”
Pro Tips From Creators
The most-shared advice for Professor Melissa.
Consider repositioning cruises for better value.
Look for shoulder season sailings in September and October for the Caribbean.
Check Royal Caribbean's weekly 'Going Gone' sale PDF for last-minute deals.
Explore Holland America's standby program for low-cost sailings.
Use a travel agent to monitor dynamic pricing and find deals.
Never hide ducks in shops, pools, or hot tubs.
Hide keychain versions for more variety of hiding spots.
Look all around, up, and down to find hidden items.
Videos (1195)
1:01TipsIf you're taking a cruise to Bermuda, consider making a stop at this unique spot
1:00TipsI go back and forth on this one, and end up doing both
1:26ReviewCruise ship specialty restaurants
1:01TipsMany cruisers to Nassau visit the free beaches, and a popular one is Junkanoo Beach
23:35ReviewAre High-Tech Cruise Ships the Future or Just Marketing Fluff?
0:07Rise and shine!! ☀️
1:00TipsWhat you need to know about the St. Maarten cruise port
1:07TipsHave you ever had an item confiscated on a cruise and had to retrieve it from the "table of shame?"
1:03VlogI hate debarkation day, but I love discovering new travel gems, and I found a new Orlando area
29:34VlogRoyal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas | First Impressions & Ship Vibes
1:00TipsHelp me figure out what to do in Miami tomorrow, please
1:03TipsA big mistake cruisers make when visiting Nassau is visiting Junkanoo beach
0:32TipsIf you’re planning a European cruise, here are 3 things to know
1:10TourHere’s a tour of an oceanview stateroom on Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas
12:25TipsCruise Chaos: Onboard Brawl, Loyalty Drama & Hidden Royal Caribbean Deals
1:10VlogI haven’t sailed Royal Caribbean in over a year, and I’ve never sailed on one of their new fancy big
1:00TipsPacking for a cruise? Here are some unexpected things to bring
1:27TipsOh, how I loved Bermuda
1:21VlogCruise Fight Takes an Unexpected Turn 😲
1:01TipsDefinitely in the “never check a bag” club
14:18Tips15 Cruise Rules Everyone Breaks (But Shouldn’t)
0:35TipsI think this is a great change for thr cruising industry
1:26TipsCarnival’s VIFP Update
1:05Tips