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Professor Melissa

Professor Melissa

🏅Authority Creator
1,195 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon1,311 Total Videos on YouTube79K 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 1,195 of 1,300+ videos so far.

Published
1,195
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
1,311
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage91%

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
    132
  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
47 mentions
Biggest Critique
Wi-Fi
30 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Barely Crispy93 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip47 video mentions
Top
Buffet
Barely Crispy26 video mentions
Room Service
Barely Crispy22 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Barely Crispy118 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Barely Crispy59 video mentions
Suites
No strong opinion9 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
A Nibble18 video mentions
Top
Nightlife
Barely Crispy22 video mentions
Casino
Barely Crispy26 video mentions
Activities
A Nibble22 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
No strong opinion35 video mentions
Low
Water Park
No strong opinion17 video mentions
Kids & Family
A Nibble85 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip9 video mentions
Top

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Barely Crispy115 video mentions
Embarkation
Barely Crispy100 video mentions
Crew & Service
Barely Crispy142 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Barely Crispy84 video mentions
Value
No strong opinion280 video mentions
Excursions
Barely Crispy112 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Mild Gripe30 video mentions
Low
Loyalty Program
No strong opinion74 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.

Solo Travelers
77%
Great fit
Couples
67%
Great fit
Families (Young Kids)
69%
Great fit
Best Match
Families (Teens)
78%
Great fit
Groups
63%
Solid choice
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

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.

🏅AuthorityProfessor Melissa

And don't worry about missing the ship. Brian is a pro, and he's going to make sure you get back in time.

🏅AuthorityProfessor Melissa
The Watch-outs

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

I kind of hate it.

🏅AuthorityProfessor Melissa

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.

🏅AuthorityProfessor Melissa

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Professor Melissa.

  1. Consider repositioning cruises for better value.

  2. Look for shoulder season sailings in September and October for the Caribbean.

  3. Check Royal Caribbean's weekly 'Going Gone' sale PDF for last-minute deals.

  4. Explore Holland America's standby program for low-cost sailings.

  5. Use a travel agent to monitor dynamic pricing and find deals.

  6. Never hide ducks in shops, pools, or hot tubs.

  7. Hide keychain versions for more variety of hiding spots.

  8. Look all around, up, and down to find hidden items.

Videos (1195)

St0:59Tour

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🏅 · 12K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Have you experienced yet Carnival’s new digital debarkation?0:59Tips

Have you experienced yet Carnival’s new digital debarkation?

🏅 · 26K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
What’s more important to you…ship or itinerary?0:59Tips

What’s more important to you…ship or itinerary?

🏅 · 26K views · 2 years ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
I used to experience this after every cruise, but thankfully not anymore.0:30Tips

I used to experience this after every cruise, but thankfully not anymore.

🏅 · 17K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
When it comes to getting it on while cruising… keep it to your statroom.0:59Tips

When it comes to getting it on while cruising… keep it to your statroom.

🏅 · 35K views · 2 years ago
Mixed
Things to Do in Grand Turk: Jack's Shack -0:59Review

Things to Do in Grand Turk: Jack's Shack -

🏅 · 14K views · 2 years ago
Positive
Cruise Packing Tips: Don't Overpack -0:56Tips

Cruise Packing Tips: Don't Overpack -

🏅 · 26K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
I love quirky attractions, so if you cruise to San Juan, you’ve got to check this one out.0:23Tour

I love quirky attractions, so if you cruise to San Juan, you’ve got to check this one out.

🏅 · 11K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Here are some of the things I love about Carnival0:59Tips

Here are some of the things I love about Carnival

🏅 · 49K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Those Puerto Plata taxis are stupid expensive0:59Tips

Those Puerto Plata taxis are stupid expensive

🏅 · 7K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Is it possible to get on a sold out cruise sailing? Well… maybe.0:59Tips

Is it possible to get on a sold out cruise sailing? Well… maybe.

🏅 · 18K views · 2 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Paradise
Cruise Chair Hogs: Right or Wrong? -0:59Tips

Cruise Chair Hogs: Right or Wrong? -

🏅 · 20K views · 2 years ago
Positive
Make sure you know this before booking a cruise.0:59Tips

Make sure you know this before booking a cruise.

🏅 · 14K views · 2 years ago
Mixed
Make sure you know this before booking a cruise.0:59Tips

Make sure you know this before booking a cruise.

🏅 · 11K views · 2 years ago
Mixed
Here’s what to expect if you’re cruising out of the “Cruise Capital of the World “.0:59Tips

Here’s what to expect if you’re cruising out of the “Cruise Capital of the World “.

🏅 · 16K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Here’s what to expect if you’re cruising out of the “Cruise Capital of the World “.0:59Tips

Here’s what to expect if you’re cruising out of the “Cruise Capital of the World “.

🏅 · 13K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Top Things to Do in Puerto Plata: Amber Cove & Taino Bay2:42Tips

Top Things to Do in Puerto Plata: Amber Cove & Taino Bay

🏅 · 44K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
What You Need To Know Before Visiting Amber Cove Cruise Port6:40Tips

What You Need To Know Before Visiting Amber Cove Cruise Port

🏅 · 43K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
The Cruise Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico2:30Tips

The Cruise Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico

🏅 · 14K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Friends don’t let friends roam at sea.0:59Tips

Friends don’t let friends roam at sea.

🏅 · 16K views · 2 years ago
Positive
I loved the history and architecture of Old San Juan at the San Juan, Puerto Rico cruise port.0:59Tour

I loved the history and architecture of Old San Juan at the San Juan, Puerto Rico cruise port.

🏅 · 12K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
This is the one thing I *always* bring on Caribbean cruises.0:20Tips

This is the one thing I *always* bring on Caribbean cruises.

🏅 · 15K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
What medical requests have you made?0:59Tips

What medical requests have you made?

🏅 · 20K views · 2 years ago
Positive
Not sponsored.. I just love Carnival0:23

Not sponsored.. I just love Carnival

· 9K views · 2 years ago