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Retirement Travelers

Retirement Travelers

🥈Expert Creator
hosted by John
234 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon310 Total Videos on YouTube205K subscribers

Retirement Travelers description on YouTube:

Hi! We’re John & Bev — Retirement Travelers We’re a full-time travel couple who swapped lawn care for luggage and “someday” for right now. In 2020, we sold our home, gave away our stuff, and set off to see what retirement could look like with two backpacks and a lot of curiosity. So far, that’s taken us to 115 countries, all 50 U.S. states, and every National Park in the lower 48 — and we’re still not done. On this channel, we share practical travel tips, lessons we've learned the hard way, and honest advice. And yes… we bring you along on our travelogues too — the beautiful places, the unexpected surprises, and the occasional “well… that didn’t go as planned” moments that make travel memorable. Our goal is simple: to help you travel smarter, easier, and with more confidence, and maybe inspire you to see retirement as the ultimate open door instead of the closing chapter. Happy Journeys! John & Bev Retirement Travelers, LLC is a registered trademark. All rights reserved.

Catalogue CoverageDeep coverage
Deep coverage · Retirement Travelers

We’ve analysed 234 of 310 videos so far.

Published
234
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
310
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage75%

Comprehensive read on Retirement Travelers's catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.

Annual Activity
Retirement Travelers’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
    21
  2. 2025
    46
  3. 2024
    46
  4. 2023
    65
  5. 2022
    72
  6. 2021
    28
  7. 2020
    27
Heat scale
0% → 100%“Discovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Live Reviews

What Creators Are Saying About Retirement Travelers

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Shows
4 mentions
Biggest Critique
Balcony Cabins
1 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Bacon Bliss2 video mentions
Top
Buffet
Seriously Tasty7 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Seriously Tasty5 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Barely Crispy1 video mention

Entertainment

Shows
Bacon Bliss4 video mentions
Top
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty1 video mention
Activities
Seriously Tasty2 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip2 video mentions
Kids & Family
Seriously Tasty5 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip9 video mentions
Crew & Service
Seriously Tasty13 video mentions
Top

Value & Logistics

Booking
Seriously Tasty3 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip28 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip21 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Barely Crispy3 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip2 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.

Couples
83%
Loved
Best Match
Groups
90%
Loved

Consensus Seals

Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.

Great Value
Positive consensus on value-for-money
First-Timer Friendly
Highly rated by first-time cruisers
Serenity Spot
Outstanding spa & fitness experience

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

Sailing with American Cruise Lines was truly one of the highlights of our travels and it's a journey we'll never forget.

This cruise had been on our bucket list for years and exceeded every expectation we had.

I can now say that my number one place on Earth is Raja Ampat in Indonesia

What a beautiful world

our all-time favorite Excursion to date was here not only did we get to see flamingos and the sand dunes but we got the kayak with cape seals

The Watch-outs

unfortunately the day after our aquarium visit our little ginger passed away

we were shocked to receive a negative review from the owner stating that we had moved the furniture and had been poor communicators

this rule is an overreach and really needs to be modified to clear all dogs like annie who come and go from the u.s

our little ginger was not well when we started and we had hoped to give her one last hurrah

the final straw for us was a unit in Budapest we booked a weak stay at a rate of $176 per night which was on the higher end for the area

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Retirement Travelers.

  1. If visiting Baltimore, the National Aquarium is highly recommended.

  2. Sign up for the newsletter to get information about future trips first.

  3. Join the free Facebook community to share experiences and connect with other travelers.

  4. Visit Comore for its fairy-tale charm and pastel villages.

  5. Explore the Alcase Wine Route near Comore for scenic beauty.

  6. Drink the mineral waters in Carlovar for health benefits.

  7. Climb the church tower in Dresden for amazing views.

  8. Take a day trip to Bratislava from Vienna for a relaxed experience.

Videos (234)

American Cruise Lines | American Revolution - Coastal and River Cruise19:13Vlog

American Cruise Lines | American Revolution - Coastal and River Cruise

🥈 · 21K views · 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Our Youtube Dream Isn't What You Think! | How We Traveled the World with a Plan!20:33Vlog

Our Youtube Dream Isn't What You Think! | How We Traveled the World with a Plan!

🥈 · 12K views · 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
5 Most Beautiful Cities in Europe for Travel in 202616:18Tips

5 Most Beautiful Cities in Europe for Travel in 2026

🥈 · 57K views · 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
Is Full-Time Travel Worth it? Pros and Cons of Traveling Full Time19:47Tips

Is Full-Time Travel Worth it? Pros and Cons of Traveling Full Time

🥈 · 17K views · 3 months ago
Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
8 Countries that Changed How We Travel the World | Travel Inspiration in 4K21:42Tips

8 Countries that Changed How We Travel the World | Travel Inspiration in 4K

🥈 · 96K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
The BEST Packing Advice for World Travel and Packing LIght 202623:29Tips

The BEST Packing Advice for World Travel and Packing LIght 2026

🥈 · 96K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
Luxury Travel for LESS | Stretch Your Travel Budget in 202622:29Tips

Luxury Travel for LESS | Stretch Your Travel Budget in 2026

🥈 · 46K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
El Salvador is Going to Blow Up! See it Before it Changes FOREVER! Is it Safe?17:57Tips

El Salvador is Going to Blow Up! See it Before it Changes FOREVER! Is it Safe?

🥈 · 128K views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
Full-Time World Travel | We did so much wrong and a few things right!32:58Tips

Full-Time World Travel | We did so much wrong and a few things right!

🥈 · 51K views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
5 BEST (Underrated) Europe Cities for Long Stays or Slow Travel | Our NEW Picks for 202613:36Tips

5 BEST (Underrated) Europe Cities for Long Stays or Slow Travel | Our NEW Picks for 2026

🥈 · 69K views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
Slow Travel Isn't the Only Way to Travel in Retirement18:04Tips

Slow Travel Isn't the Only Way to Travel in Retirement

🥈 · 71K views · 6 months ago
Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
10 Cheap Countries to Travel in 2026 for Vacation14:15Tips

10 Cheap Countries to Travel in 2026 for Vacation

🥈 · 39K views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
Are Granny Pods the Solution to our Senior Living Needs Long-Term?12:27Vlog

Are Granny Pods the Solution to our Senior Living Needs Long-Term?

🥈 · 37K views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
Repositioning Cruises 2026 Pros and Cons, New Details, and Our Tips13:54Tips

Repositioning Cruises 2026 Pros and Cons, New Details, and Our Tips

🥈 · 66K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
5 Bucket List Vacations in 2026 | Adventure Travel11:32Tips

5 Bucket List Vacations in 2026 | Adventure Travel

🥈 · 81K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
8 Ways to Get Cheap Business Class Seats in 202616:34Tips

8 Ways to Get Cheap Business Class Seats in 2026

🥈 · 142K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
What's Happening in our Crib? | John & Bev Retirement Travelers 202612:54Vlog

What's Happening in our Crib? | John & Bev Retirement Travelers 2026

🥈 · 13K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
Interlaken Switzerland is Perfection! Trains, Gondolas, Funicular, Hiking, and More!14:41Tips

Interlaken Switzerland is Perfection! Trains, Gondolas, Funicular, Hiking, and More!

🥈 · 23K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
How to Plan a Trip to EUROPE with Friends in 202613:49Tips

How to Plan a Trip to EUROPE with Friends in 2026

🥈 · 7K views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
COLORADO Grandparent Trip with Grandchildren | Best Road Trip Route in Colorado for Family Travel17:48Vlog

COLORADO Grandparent Trip with Grandchildren | Best Road Trip Route in Colorado for Family Travel

🥈 · 15K views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
VIKING Ocean Cruise Review | Repositioning Transpacific Cruise | Alaska Cruise 202512:39Review

VIKING Ocean Cruise Review | Repositioning Transpacific Cruise | Alaska Cruise 2025

🥈 · 83K views · 11 months ago
Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Orion
Retirement Travelers: Victoria Falls Group Trip 20260:46Tour

Retirement Travelers: Victoria Falls Group Trip 2026

🥈 · 3K views · 12 months ago
Highly Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
Retirement Travelers 2026 Victoria Falls Group Trip and Life Update8:02Tour

Retirement Travelers 2026 Victoria Falls Group Trip and Life Update

🥈 · 10K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
How to Take China Trains | Understanding Business Class, First Class, Second Class16:43Tips

How to Take China Trains | Understanding Business Class, First Class, Second Class

🥈 · 46K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller