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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Value & Logistics
Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.
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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)
1:00ReviewAll cruise line private islands are amazing, but here are 5 things I love about MSC’s Ocean Cay
1:07TourOne of my favorite things about cruising is enjoying sit down dinners every night in the Main Dining
0:21TipsA lot of Carnival cruisers are unhappy about this change, but I’m happy about it
0:27TipsSharing tables when you cruise… yea or nay? 🍴
0:33TipsEven when I’m taking a cruise without my kids, THIS is my favorite kind of room when sailing with
1:00TourAruba isn’t a huge island, but there’s still a lot to do and see here
13:07TipsViolence at Sea: Vanished Passenger, Teen Club Drama, and Royal’s Big Setback
1:00TipsIf you’re packing for a cruise, here are some things to leave behind
1:00ReviewHave you ever had a massage on a cruise? They’re expensive, but for me, they just hit different and
1:00VlogThat cruise disembarkation energy is SO different than embarkation energy
1:00ReviewI Love Virgin Voyages—But Here’s Why I Don’t Always Sail Them
1:00TipsWhat’s It Really Like to Work on a Cruise Ship?
0:15Why I Can’t Stand Cruise Ship Sugar Straws 🍭🙅♀️
1:00VlogSea Days… love them or hate them? I have FOUR on this cruise, but I’m loving them so far
1:00TipsHere’s a cruise travel tip that I need for myself
1:02TipsIt took me *way* too many cruises (and sleepless nights) to figure these things out
0:17TipsCruise Dining Hack Most People Miss
1:00Matching clothes on a cruise… cringe, or cute? 🥰
27:30TipsPort Miami Secrets: Save Big, Stay Smart & Cruise in Style
1:00TipsWhat do you think about this BIG cruise news?
1:03TipsCarnival just made another change to their drink package
1:00TipsOf course I prefer balcony rooms, but I don’t mind interiors at all
1:00ReviewI hadn’t sailed Celebrity since 2019, so I was excited to give it another try
0:14Tips