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.
Dining
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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.
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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)
0:16Cruise Tips + FREE Packing Guide for Smooth Sailing
1:00TipsDisembarkation Tips: How to Handle Luggage Smoothly
14:01VlogSurprising Cruise Events You Didn't Hear About
1:05ReviewCarnival Cruise Line
0:24TipsAre Cruise Balcony Staterooms Worth It?
0:30TipsCruise Ship Pools
1:00TipsHere are some cruise packing tips so you don’t make the same mistakes I used to make
1:00Do you see this as a good addition… or another money grab?
15:32TipsThe Weirdest Things Banned on Cruise Ships in 2025
0:24VlogThe Cruise Midnight Buffet Is Back…
15:46TipsMassive Cruise Controversies: Tragedies, Fights & Royal Caribbean's $600M Problem
0:22TipsWhy Your Passport Can Save You Time on a Cruise
38:50ReviewSurprising MSC World America Cruise Review You Need to Hear
1:00TipsWhat’s your take on cruise ship Elegant Night?
1:56ReviewMy Honest Review of Celebration Key
1:02TipsCruise Ship Medical Care: What They Don’t Tell You
0:30TipsWhat’s one thing that surprised you on your first cruise?
1:01TipsWhy I Sometimes Break the Golden Cruise Rule
0:29TipsWhat is a Tender Port?
9:24CompareMassive Cruise Updates: Fights, Failures & Future Ships
0:28TipsSecret Free Breakfast on Carnival Cruises Revealed!
1:00TipsThe Travel Agent Guide I Wish I Had
1:00TipsGetting to Port Everglades or Miami
0:30Tips