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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)

If you love to cruise, go check out the Cruise Legend app0:42Tips

If you love to cruise, go check out the Cruise Legend app

🏅 · 8K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Embarkation Day! Why I Usually Fly In Same Day (Even With the Risk)1:01Vlog

Embarkation Day! Why I Usually Fly In Same Day (Even With the Risk)

🏅 · 14K views · 1 years ago
Positive
CRUISE NEWS: Tragic Overboard Incident, Travel Warnings & Royal Caribbean Shakeup9:41Tips

CRUISE NEWS: Tragic Overboard Incident, Travel Warnings & Royal Caribbean Shakeup

🏅 · 7K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Matching clothes on a cruise… cringe, or cute? 🥰1:00

Matching clothes on a cruise… cringe, or cute? 🥰

🏅 · 10K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cruise Countdown: I Set Sail in Just 2 Days!0:21Vlog

Cruise Countdown: I Set Sail in Just 2 Days!

🏅 · 15K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Horizon
Cruise Dining Hack: Mix, Match & Order Like a Pro!0:17Tips

Cruise Dining Hack: Mix, Match & Order Like a Pro!

🏅 · 12K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises: Why I’m Glad I Gave It Another Shot1:00Review

Celebrity Cruises: Why I’m Glad I Gave It Another Shot

🏅 · 30K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Silhouette
Cruise Banned Items: What Not to Bring on Board (or Lose at Security!)17:12Tips

Cruise Banned Items: What Not to Bring on Board (or Lose at Security!)

🏅 · 13K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Breezes Nassau Beach Resort for Cruisers1:00Review

Breezes Nassau Beach Resort for Cruisers

🏅 · 15K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Why I Don’t Mind Interior Cabins (Even Though I Love Balconies!)1:00Tips

Why I Don’t Mind Interior Cabins (Even Though I Love Balconies!)

🏅 · 16K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Cruise Must-Haves from Dollar Tree?! You Won’t Believe What I Found!1:00

Cruise Must-Haves from Dollar Tree?! You Won’t Believe What I Found!

🏅 · 22K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Why E-Muster Drills Are a Game Changer for Cruisers0:19Tips

Why E-Muster Drills Are a Game Changer for Cruisers

🏅 · 40K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
The Best Way to See Key West in Just One Hour on Your Cruise Stop!0:40Tips

The Best Way to See Key West in Just One Hour on Your Cruise Stop!

🏅 · 18K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
I Found a Rare All-Inclusive Resort in Nassau – And Loved It!1:00Review

I Found a Rare All-Inclusive Resort in Nassau – And Loved It!

🏅 · 11K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Could You Live on a Cruise Ship? One Minute with a Cruise Ship Entertainer1:00Tips

Could You Live on a Cruise Ship? One Minute with a Cruise Ship Entertainer

🏅 · 10K views · 1 years ago
Positive
What’s better? Big ships or little ships?0:05

What’s better? Big ships or little ships?

· 6K views · 1 years ago
What’s Your Take on Formal or Elegant Nights on a Cruise?1:00Review

What’s Your Take on Formal or Elegant Nights on a Cruise?

🏅 · 6K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean’s 80’s Cruise on Adventure of the Seas Just Set Sail… But There’s a Problem0:45Vlog

Royal Caribbean’s 80’s Cruise on Adventure of the Seas Just Set Sail… But There’s a Problem

🏅 · 16K views · 1 years ago
Very Critical
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Adventure of the Seas
Are Cruises STILL Worth It?17:49Tips

Are Cruises STILL Worth It?

🏅 · 28K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Day Rooms After a Cruise1:06Tips

Day Rooms After a Cruise

🏅 · 11K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Answering One of My Most Asked Non-Cruise Questions!0:20Tips

Answering One of My Most Asked Non-Cruise Questions!

🏅 · 4K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Nassau Cruise Port: Trying Something New in One of My Favorite Destinations!1:00Vlog

Nassau Cruise Port: Trying Something New in One of My Favorite Destinations!

🏅 · 7K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+3 more
Key West Cruise Port: An Unexpected Favorite – Let's Talk!0:18Tips

Key West Cruise Port: An Unexpected Favorite – Let's Talk!

🏅 · 18K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Haters Exposed: The Ugly Truth About Cruising!18:16Review

Haters Exposed: The Ugly Truth About Cruising!

🏅 · 7K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line