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)
0:59TipsAre you a Coke or Pepsi person? Is it worth the hassle to you to bring your own on board?
0:30Tips3 Benefits of an Interior Stateroom on a Cruise
0:59TourWho else loves St Thomas, USVI?
0:59TipsHave you ever traveled with a kid who isn’t yours?
0:06Does size matter? 🛳️
0:59ReviewCozumel is one of my favorite cruise ports, in part because of the all-inclusive beach clubs
3:42TipsExplore the Grand Cayman Cruise Port: Tender Process, Shuttles, Seven Mile Beach, and More!
0:36TipsDo you leave your passport in thr safe on port days, or take it with you?
0:59TipsDoes anyone actually like sugar straws?
4:46TipsDiscovering Port of Cozumel: Beach Clubs, Taxis and All You Need to Know
0:16TipsWhat are your favorite cruise concoctions?
0:59ReviewDo you think Faster to the Fun is worth the money?
0:59TipsAre you a “vintage” ship enthusiast?
0:20That embarkation energy is something else…
0:59TipsDo you seek out bottles while cruising?
0:10Challenge accepted
0:21TipsCruising to Cozumel? Look for this lucky duck
0:29TipsCarnival lave cake… overrated or worth the hype? How do you prefer yours?
1:09TipsSea Days on a Cruise: Love Them or Leave Them?
0:59CompareDo you have a favorite cruise ship? Mine is Carnival Mardi Gras, followed by Celebration.
0:59TipsWhat’s your preferred way to get from the airport to the cruise port when you fly in for a cruise?
0:59TipsSea days… do you love them or hate them? What do you do to occupy that time?
0:32TipsHere’s where you can smoke (but not 🥬) on a cruise ship.
0:59Tips