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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)

Is Port Miami Really a 'Party Port'? My Cruise Experience!0:59Tips

Is Port Miami Really a 'Party Port'? My Cruise Experience!

🏅 · 10K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
A Cruise for People Who Hate Cruises34:56Review

A Cruise for People Who Hate Cruises

🏅 · 12K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Carnival's bluetooth speaker ban 🎵0:25Tips

Carnival's bluetooth speaker ban 🎵

🏅 · 6K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Here’s what you should know if you’re planning a cruise to Cozumel, Mexico0:59Tips

Here’s what you should know if you’re planning a cruise to Cozumel, Mexico

🏅 · 6K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
What to Do With 8+ Hours Before a Late Flight After a Cruise?0:59Tips

What to Do With 8+ Hours Before a Late Flight After a Cruise?

🏅 · 15K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Valiant Lady
Carnival’s Latest Cutback: What I’m Not a Fan Of!0:37Review

Carnival’s Latest Cutback: What I’m Not a Fan Of!

🏅 · 13K views · 1 years ago
Critical
Familiar or New? My Cozumel Cruise Port Adventure0:59Tour

Familiar or New? My Cozumel Cruise Port Adventure

🏅 · 26K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cozumel… what say you? 🤔0:24Vlog

Cozumel… what say you? 🤔

🏅 · 5K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Can we talk about the hammocks? 🥰0:59Tips

Can we talk about the hammocks? 🥰

🏅 · 11K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
If you’re cruising to Cozumel soon, come find this lucky duck! Thanks for the ducks!!0:23Vlog

If you’re cruising to Cozumel soon, come find this lucky duck! Thanks for the ducks!!

🏅 · 7K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Next to Embarkation Day, this might be the best feeling while on a cruise0:08

Next to Embarkation Day, this might be the best feeling while on a cruise

· 4K views · 1 years ago
Inside Port Miami: The World's Largest Cruise Port19:03Tips

Inside Port Miami: The World's Largest Cruise Port

🏅 · 25K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cruise life is the best life… 🚢0:06

Cruise life is the best life… 🚢

· 3K views · 1 years ago
Here’s what a lazy Sea Day is like on a Virgin Voyages cruise.0:38Vlog

Here’s what a lazy Sea Day is like on a Virgin Voyages cruise.

🏅 · 13K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Valiant Lady
What’s dumber than flying in the same day as your cruise? Flying *Frontier* the same day as your0:59Vlog

What’s dumber than flying in the same day as your cruise? Flying *Frontier* the same day as your

🏅 · 42K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Let’s go cruising! Come with me in April for an epic adventure0:47Vlog

Let’s go cruising! Come with me in April for an epic adventure

🏅 · 6K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Jubilee
Here’s my favorite way to get around in beautiful Roatan!0:59Tour

Here’s my favorite way to get around in beautiful Roatan!

🏅 · 4K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Who else loves last minute major changes of plans? 😆 It keeps life exciting…0:40Vlog

Who else loves last minute major changes of plans? 😆 It keeps life exciting…

🏅 · 5K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Valiant Lady
The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Roatan, Honduras0:59Tips

The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Roatan, Honduras

🏅 · 40K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
I’m a couple months in to my gluten-free journey, and even managed to stick with it during my most0:24Tips

I’m a couple months in to my gluten-free journey, and even managed to stick with it during my most

🏅 · 5K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
The Wildest Cruise Stories Ever Told12:14Vlog

The Wildest Cruise Stories Ever Told

🏅 · 12K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Vista
+1 more
Give me allll the juicy tea0:40Vlog

Give me allll the juicy tea

🏅 · 6K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Here’s some good information to know if you’re cruising with children and plan to make use of the0:32Tips

Here’s some good information to know if you’re cruising with children and plan to make use of the

🏅 · 4K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Here’s what I recommend doing if you take a cruise to Cozumel, Mexico0:59Tips

Here’s what I recommend doing if you take a cruise to Cozumel, Mexico

🏅 · 86K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive