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Rambling With Phil

Rambling With Phil

Casual Creator
hosted by Phil
105 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon391 Total Videos on YouTube1K subscribers

Rambling With Phil description on YouTube:

Welcome to the Rambling with Phil YouTube channel! My name is Phil and, guess what, I like to ramble - that's right, I like to ramble but don't take my word for it, hit SUBSCRIBE and click on my videos to see what I mean! Many of the videos you'll see on my channel are related to me rambling about my travels whether by air, land or by sea. I like to do it all! Along the way, I visit well known landmarks, eat great food and stay in some pretty cool hotels, Air Bnbs and VRBOs. In my "down time", I also work on projects and fix what needs fixing while holding a camera to show you how I get the job done - some projects are easier than others! Thanks for letting me ramble and please remember to SUBSCRIBE to the Rambling with Phil YouTube channel while you're here!! ALSO ... Don't forget to follow me on Instagram!

Catalogue Coverage
Established read · Rambling With Phil

We’ve analysed 105 of 391 videos so far.

Published
105
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
391
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage27%

Solid sample of Rambling With Phil's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Rambling With Phil’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
    11
  2. 2025
    28
  3. 2024
    36
  4. 2023
    56
  5. 2022
    69
  6. 2021
    53
  7. 2020
    57
  8. 2019
    63
  9. 2018
    17
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
Loyalty Program
1 mentions
Biggest Critique
Casino
1 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
A Nibble5 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip34 video mentions
Buffet
A Nibble13 video mentions
Room Service
A Nibble6 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Solid Strip18 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
A Nibble22 video mentions
Suites
Solid Strip4 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Solid Strip2 video mentions
Nightlife
Barely Crispy1 video mention
Casino
Barely Crispy1 video mention
Activities
Solid Strip14 video mentions
Top

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
A Nibble6 video mentions
Water Park
Solid Strip4 video mentions
Kids & Family
A Nibble3 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
A Nibble5 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
A Nibble11 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble22 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip9 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip2 video mentions
Value
A Nibble7 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip31 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Seriously Tasty1 video mention
Top
Loyalty Program
Seriously Tasty1 video mention
Top
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
53%
Solid choice
Best Match
Couples
79%
Great fit
Groups
75%
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

This is the place. Just welcome. You will have a flipping great day.

not only do we get it for looking out the window there's this patio out here and there is or I guess I said that with a little bit of the time accent but tol which is the Eiffel Tower

one time we had lobster for dinner and they pulled the meat out of the shelf for us without even asking

the pizza I must say on MSC is amazing

yes we would and this being our first cruise on MSC you may be wondering are we going to do it again well I just said I would do Yacht Club again

The Watch-outs

I would recommend avoiding the Brant Street Swiss Chalet in Burlington at 12:20 Brant Street just north of the Queen Elizabeth way

this is probably the worst experience we've had at a Swiss Chalet now we've never gone to the Swiss Chalet before we're gonna go back again but not necessarily to this location

a lot of the carnival Panorama cruises will be cancelled until this issue is fixed

the Swiss Chalet sauce which is one of the things that I was really going to Swiss Chalet for was great service we're gonna say it was not great

it's been a little bit of a cluster uh they told us we were supposed to call the number um but that's not what the instruction said

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Rambling With Phil.

  1. Make reservations for Table Rock Restaurant in advance due to potential lineups.

  2. Bring a travel power converter for European outlets

  3. Bring a charging block for extra power

  4. Don't pay for items in the mini-fridge if you don't want them

  5. Go around the roundabout and make a right to reach the official cruise parking garage.

  6. Avoid turning left near the terminal as it makes it more difficult.

  7. Follow signs for cruise parking when exiting Terminal 2.

  8. Be on the port side (left) of the ship to see islands when coming into port or at the dock.

Videos (105)

9 hours on Level Airlines - Where are we going on vacation? - Rambling with Phil6:03Vlog

9 hours on Level Airlines - Where are we going on vacation? - Rambling with Phil

· 1K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Oasis of the Seas
Guide to Miami Cruise Port - Terminal G Parking Garage - Rambling with Phil6:00Tips

Guide to Miami Cruise Port - Terminal G Parking Garage - Rambling with Phil

· 4K views · 2 years ago
Positive
Things to do on the Independence of the Seas - Rambling with Phil9:25Vlog

Things to do on the Independence of the Seas - Rambling with Phil

· 747 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Independence of the Seas
Golf Cart Rental on Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos - Rambling with Phil8:50Vlog

Golf Cart Rental on Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos - Rambling with Phil

· 6K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Independence of the Seas
Pacific Northwest Road Trip - Thanksgiving 2023 - Rambling with Phil45:59Vlog

Pacific Northwest Road Trip - Thanksgiving 2023 - Rambling with Phil

· 553 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Panorama
A Day in Astoria: Astoria Column, Oregon Film Museum and Cape Disappointment - PNW Trip Day 2 Cont'd6:05Vlog

A Day in Astoria: Astoria Column, Oregon Film Museum and Cape Disappointment - PNW Trip Day 2 Cont'd

· 362 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Panorama
Disney Magic Cabin 7632 Tour - Rambling with Phil2:30Tour

Disney Magic Cabin 7632 Tour - Rambling with Phil

· 2K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Magic
Carnival Panorama Engine Problems Update - Going to Canada! - Rambling with Phil1:20Vlog

Carnival Panorama Engine Problems Update - Going to Canada! - Rambling with Phil

· 604 views · 2 years ago
Mixed
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Panorama
Carnival Panorama - Cruises Canceled - What Happened?  I have the info -   Rambling With Phil1:56Vlog

Carnival Panorama - Cruises Canceled - What Happened? I have the info - Rambling With Phil

· 1K views · 2 years ago
Critical
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Panorama
Daybed Rental - Perfect Day at Coco Cay - Would We Do It Again??5:46Review

Daybed Rental - Perfect Day at Coco Cay - Would We Do It Again??

· 11K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Independence of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Freedom of the Seas
Guaranteed Balcony Cabin - Did We Make a Mistake??? - Independence of the Seas - Rambling with Phil4:46Tour

Guaranteed Balcony Cabin - Did We Make a Mistake??? - Independence of the Seas - Rambling with Phil

· 6K views · 2 years ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Independence of the Seas
Dining Review: Royal Caribbean's Chef's Table - Rambling with Phil1:54Review

Dining Review: Royal Caribbean's Chef's Table - Rambling with Phil

· 1K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Independence of the Seas
2023 Chevrolet Suburban Rambling Car Review - Rambling with Phil6:12Review

2023 Chevrolet Suburban Rambling Car Review - Rambling with Phil

· 431 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
The Road to Worlds - Odyssey of the Mind in Michigan 202352:58Vlog

The Road to Worlds - Odyssey of the Mind in Michigan 2023

· 561 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Disney Dream Cabin Tour 8154 - Rambling with Phil4:26Tour

Disney Dream Cabin Tour 8154 - Rambling with Phil

· 1K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Dream
Disney's Castaway Cay   Cabana Experience3:09Vlog

Disney's Castaway Cay Cabana Experience

· 794 views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Cruise Line
Pre-cruise Hilton Miami Downtown Room Tour - Rambling with Phil/JoAnn1:36Tour

Pre-cruise Hilton Miami Downtown Room Tour - Rambling with Phil/JoAnn

· 1K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Miami Harbor and Biscayne Bay Site Seeing Tour: Ocean Force Adventures - Rambling with Phil19:24Tour

Miami Harbor and Biscayne Bay Site Seeing Tour: Ocean Force Adventures - Rambling with Phil

· 518 views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Explorer of the Seas
Versailles Restaurant in Miami, Florida - Rambling with Phil7:25Vlog

Versailles Restaurant in Miami, Florida - Rambling with Phil

· 2K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Oasis of the Seas
Our Top Scenic Spots Between Canmore AB & Golden BC (Canada) - Rambling with Phil15:02Vlog

Our Top Scenic Spots Between Canmore AB & Golden BC (Canada) - Rambling with Phil

· 8K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Encore Restaurants - Our Experience - Rambling with Phil2:33Review

Norwegian Encore Restaurants - Our Experience - Rambling with Phil

· 3K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Encore
Ketchikan Bering Sea Crab Boat Adventure with EAGLES!!! - Alaska Cruise - Rambling with Phil11:25Vlog

Ketchikan Bering Sea Crab Boat Adventure with EAGLES!!! - Alaska Cruise - Rambling with Phil

· 2K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Encore
+1 more
Manhattan Room (Main Dining Room) - Norwegian Encore - Rambling with Phil1:44Review

Manhattan Room (Main Dining Room) - Norwegian Encore - Rambling with Phil

· 3K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Encore
Glacier Bay National Park - Alaska Cruise on Norwegian Encore - Rambling with Phil7:29Vlog

Glacier Bay National Park - Alaska Cruise on Norwegian Encore - Rambling with Phil

· 2K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Encore