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Professor Melissa

Professor Melissa

🏅Authority Creator
1,207 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon1,356 Total Videos on YouTube84K 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 · Professor Melissa

We’ve analysed 1,207 of 1,400+ videos so far.

Published
1,207
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
1,356
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage89%

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

Annual Activity
Professor Melissa’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
    143
  2. 2025
    610
  3. 2024
    483
  4. 2023
    3
Heat scale
0% → 100%“Discovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

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

Strongest Praise
Specialty Dining
50 mentions
Biggest Critique
Wi-Fi
31 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Barely Crispy98 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip50 video mentions
Top
Buffet
Barely Crispy27 video mentions
Room Service
No strong opinion25 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Barely Crispy119 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Barely Crispy54 video mentions
Suites
No strong opinion10 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Solid Strip21 video mentions
Top
Nightlife
Barely Crispy21 video mentions
Casino
No strong opinion28 video mentions
Activities
A Nibble26 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
No strong opinion36 video mentions
Low
Water Park
Barely Crispy18 video mentions
Kids & Family
A Nibble98 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
A Nibble11 video mentions
Top

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Barely Crispy109 video mentions
Embarkation
Barely Crispy101 video mentions
Crew & Service
Barely Crispy156 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Barely Crispy86 video mentions
Value
No strong opinion303 video mentions
Excursions
Barely Crispy112 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 — 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
Solo Travelers
77%
Great fit
Couples
70%
Great fit
Families (Young Kids)
68%
Great fit
Families (Teens)
70%
Great fit
Groups
65%
Great fit
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

We had the perfect day in Curacel.

🏅AuthorityProfessor Melissa

Oh my god, that was out of this world.

🏅AuthorityProfessor Melissa

So overall, is it worth it? Absolutely.

🏅AuthorityProfessor Melissa

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

🏅AuthorityProfessor Melissa

At the end of the day, do you need to pay for anything at Coco K? Absolutely not. You don't have to spend a single dime to have a great day at Coco K.

🏅AuthorityProfessor Melissa
The Watch-outs

A 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.

🏅AuthorityProfessor Melissa

I kind of hate it.

🏅AuthorityProfessor Melissa

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.

🏅AuthorityProfessor Melissa

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.

🏅AuthorityProfessor Melissa

Bar none the worst cruise experience I've ever had. Both ship, food, service, everything.

🏅AuthorityProfessor Melissa

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Professor Melissa.

  1. If you value dining flexibility, book the Aurea experience to avoid fixed dining times.

  2. Manage your expectations regarding service and food consistency, as they can vary significantly from sailing to sailing.

  3. Confirm the total taxi price before getting in and ask if the bridge toll is included when going to Paradise Island.

  4. Book day passes ahead of time as popular options can sell out during peak periods.

  5. Compare third-party booking sites against cruise line prices, as third-party is almost always cheaper.

  6. Check towel policies in advance, as some expensive water parks require you to bring your own.

  7. Always do the cruise math on your own habits before you ever buy any package, especially the drink package.

  8. Look up your exact ship's youth program hours and the rates before you sail and try to plan your activities and your nights around the free window.

Videos (1207)

Cruise Ship Mayhem: Crime Spikes, Glass Shatters & the Poop Cruise Returns!11:36Review

Cruise Ship Mayhem: Crime Spikes, Glass Shatters & the Poop Cruise Returns!

🏅 · 9K views · 1 years ago
Critical
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+3 more
Cruise Ship Smart Elevators0:44Tips

Cruise Ship Smart Elevators

🏅 · 14K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Cozumel Cruise Port0:59Tips

Cozumel Cruise Port

🏅 · 18K views · 1 years ago
Critical
Nacional Beach Club: Hidden Gem or Overhyped Tourist Trap?19:31Review

Nacional Beach Club: Hidden Gem or Overhyped Tourist Trap?

🏅 · 14K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Have you ever seen an upside down pineapple on a cruise?0:06

Have you ever seen an upside down pineapple on a cruise?

· 30K views · 1 years ago
Best Cozumel All-Inclusive Beach Clubs for Cruisers0:56

Best Cozumel All-Inclusive Beach Clubs for Cruisers

· 11K views · 1 years ago
Getting Around in St. Lucia1:01Tips

Getting Around in St. Lucia

🏅 · 23K views · 1 years ago
Positive
What’s a Bonaire Boat Captain Think about Cruisers?0:39Tour

What’s a Bonaire Boat Captain Think about Cruisers?

🏅 · 13K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Banned for Life: Carnival Claps Back at TikTok Booze Hack12:20Tips

Banned for Life: Carnival Claps Back at TikTok Booze Hack

🏅 · 6K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Cruise Line
Benefits of an Interior Cruise Stateroom0:22Tips

Benefits of an Interior Cruise Stateroom

🏅 · 21K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Let Carnival Handle Your Luggage? Here’s How Debarkation Works1:00Tips

Let Carnival Handle Your Luggage? Here’s How Debarkation Works

🏅 · 20K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Inside a Celebrity Cruises Interior Stateroom1:00Tour

Inside a Celebrity Cruises Interior Stateroom

🏅 · 15K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Silhouette
Nacional in Costa Maya1:01Review

Nacional in Costa Maya

🏅 · 12K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
5 Cruise Ports You’re Probably Skipping...But Shouldn’t15:28Tips

5 Cruise Ports You’re Probably Skipping...But Shouldn’t

🏅 · 13K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cruise Line Excursions vs. On Your Own1:02Tips

Cruise Line Excursions vs. On Your Own

🏅 · 19K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Saving on Luxury Goods on a Cruise1:29Tips

Saving on Luxury Goods on a Cruise

🏅 · 12K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Affordable Cruise, First-Class Vibes!0:14

Affordable Cruise, First-Class Vibes!

· 16K views · 1 years ago
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Are There Cameras on Cruise Ships?1:00Tips

Are There Cameras on Cruise Ships?

🏅 · 8K views · 1 years ago
Mixed
Breezes in Nassau1:00Tips

Breezes in Nassau

🏅 · 16K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Medical Requests on a Cruise1:00Tips

Medical Requests on a Cruise

🏅 · 5K views · 1 years ago
Positive
What should you wear on cruise elegant night?1:00Tips

What should you wear on cruise elegant night?

🏅 · 20K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Horizon
One Thing to Pack For Your Next Cruise1:00Tips

One Thing to Pack For Your Next Cruise

🏅 · 5K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
CocoCay Brawl, Cruise Scams, & Carnival’s Adults-Only Experiment12:26Tips

CocoCay Brawl, Cruise Scams, & Carnival’s Adults-Only Experiment

🏅 · 9K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+2 more
Carnival Ban for Life1:03Tips

Carnival Ban for Life

🏅 · 33K views · 1 years ago
Critical
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line