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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)

How Much Money Do You Need on a Cruise?5:27Tips

How Much Money Do You Need on a Cruise?

🏅 · 3K views · 2 years ago
Positive
Secrets of the Perfect Cruise Boarding Time4:35Tips

Secrets of the Perfect Cruise Boarding Time

🏅 · 4K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
What They DON'T Tell You About Early/Late Boarding On Cruises1:28Tips

What They DON'T Tell You About Early/Late Boarding On Cruises

🏅 · 809 views · 2 years ago
Mixed
What's the Sweet Spot for Flying Home After a Cruise?5:37Tips

What's the Sweet Spot for Flying Home After a Cruise?

🏅 · 5K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Inside Look at an Interior Stateroom on Holland America Line's Zuiderdam #shorts #cruise #cruiselife0:59Tour

Inside Look at an Interior Stateroom on Holland America Line's Zuiderdam #shorts #cruise #cruiselife

🏅 · 8K views · 2 years ago
Positive
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Holland America Line logo
Zuiderdam
Cruising with a CRIMINAL RECORD: What You Need to Know!2:15Tips

Cruising with a CRIMINAL RECORD: What You Need to Know!

🏅 · 6K views · 2 years ago
Positive
Passport vs. Birth Certificate - What You Need To Know8:29Tips

Passport vs. Birth Certificate - What You Need To Know

🏅 · 1K views · 2 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Why You Should Never Cruise With Just a Birth Certificate3:51Tips

Why You Should Never Cruise With Just a Birth Certificate

🏅 · 2K views · 2 years ago
Positive
This Cruise Is PERFECT: How to Pick the Best Cruise for You6:36Tips

This Cruise Is PERFECT: How to Pick the Best Cruise for You

🏅 · 965 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Cruise Line
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
+1 more
What's Included in Cruise Fare (And What's NOT)3:12Tips

What's Included in Cruise Fare (And What's NOT)

🏅 · 3K views · 2 years ago
Positive
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Inside the Stateroom: How to Choose Your Cruise Room4:18Tips

Inside the Stateroom: How to Choose Your Cruise Room

🏅 · 993 views · 2 years ago
Positive
A cruise line playing TITANIC on board?!0:07

A cruise line playing TITANIC on board?!

· 7K views · 2 years ago
Which cruise line is your favorite, and why?0:59Review

Which cruise line is your favorite, and why?

🏅 · 19K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
One Day in St. Maarten: Top Things to Do1:09Tips

One Day in St. Maarten: Top Things to Do

🏅 · 4K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
A Cruiser's Guide to St. Kitts: All You Need to Know for a Day of Fun1:09Tips

A Cruiser's Guide to St. Kitts: All You Need to Know for a Day of Fun

🏅 · 14K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Everything you need to know about Ocean Cay: MSC's private island1:09Tips

Everything you need to know about Ocean Cay: MSC's private island

🏅 · 3K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
European Cruise Differences0:34Tips

European Cruise Differences

🏅 · 12K views · 2 years ago
Positive
Grand Turk Cruise Port: Exciting Things to See & Do1:09Tips

Grand Turk Cruise Port: Exciting Things to See & Do

🏅 · 5K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Pick just one — cruise sunrises or sunsets?0:59

Pick just one — cruise sunrises or sunsets?

· 1K views · 2 years ago
Okay, who else has heard of this?0:14

Okay, who else has heard of this?

· 26K views · 2 years ago
Someone stole my cruise magnets! :(0:23Tips

Someone stole my cruise magnets! :(

🏅 · 6K views · 2 years ago
Critical
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Do you mind tender ports?0:59Tips

Do you mind tender ports?

🏅 · 6K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Me right now.0:07

Me right now.

· 3K views · 2 years ago
What time do you prefer to board?0:59Tips

What time do you prefer to board?

🏅 · 27K views · 2 years ago
Positive