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)
0:59TipsFive Things to do in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
2:22ReviewBig Ship, Bigger Views: Carnival's Excel Ocean View Stateroom Review
0:59TipsSt. Thomas' Best Kept Secret Beach (and why you NEED to visit it)
0:39TipsCruise Ship Theme Parties: How to Find Them & What to Wear
0:11Maybe I’m just in denial…
0:59TipsThe Scoop on Cruise Hookups
11:43ReviewThe One Excursion I’ll Never Do Again (Although I Liked It)
0:59TipsHere’s why I advise cruisers to avoid getting souvenir passport stamps at cruise ports.
0:59TipsThe Best Way to Explore St. Thomas
0:59VlogThe Two Recent Carnival Cruise Brawls
12:34TipsThe Disturbing Truth About Cruise Ship Brawls
0:38TipsMy Favorite Travel Hack with Flights
0:59TipsCruise Embarkation Day: What to Expect
0:10Who else loves the fun ships? 😁
0:59TipsPuerto Plata: The Best Way To Explore This Hidden Gem
4:13TourIs An Ocean View Stateroom Worth the Money?
0:59Tips3 Things to Know about Grand Cayman
0:59TourHere’s a tour of an ocean view stateroom on a Carnival XL class cruise ship
0:59VlogThe MSC Comedy Club Fight
0:59TipsExploring Amber Cove: The Hidden Gem of the Caribbean
8:39TipsPuerto Plata Cruise Travel Guide: What to Do & Where to Go!
0:23TipsTrying to diversify and not just take the same cruises over and over again
0:59TipsThe Perfect Cruise Packing Method
0:59Tips