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Road Warrior Rick

Road Warrior Rick

πŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
74 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon112 Total Videos on YouTube19K subscribers

Road Warrior Rick description on YouTube:

I am Road Warrior Rick, your ultimate guide to cruise travel! 🚒 I'm a retired U.S. Army veteran with a background in cyber security, and I'm also the proud owner of NolaVipCruises Travel Agency, helping fellow travelers book the perfect cruise vacation. Whether you're looking for luxury cruises, cruise destinations, or tips for your next vacation, we've got you covered. Explore Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise, Norwegian Cruise Line, Disney Cruise, and more, with cruise reviews, ship tours, and essential cruise tips. Discover the best Caribbean cruises, Mediterranean cruises, family cruises, and cruise excursions. When I'm not cruising the seas, you'll find me cheering on the New Orleans Saints! Join us as we explore the world with Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, MSC Cruises, and Cunard Line. Subscribe for all things cruise, travel, and Who Dat nation!

Catalogue Coverage
Established read Β· Road Warrior Rick

We’ve analysed 74 of 112 videos so far.

Published
74
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
112
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage66%

Solid sample of Road Warrior Rick's catalogue β€” the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Road Warrior Rick’s output Β· year over year

How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related Γ· discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed Γ· cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    15
  2. 2025
    19
  3. 2024
    27
  4. 2023
    46
Heat scale
0% β†’ 100%β€œDiscovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Live Reviews

What Creators Are Saying About Road Warrior Rick

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

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

Strongest Praise
Water Park
5 mentions
Biggest Critique
Wi-Fi
6 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip8 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip26 video mentions
Buffet
A Nibble18 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Solid Strip13 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
A Nibble20 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty2 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Solid Strip34 video mentions
Nightlife
Solid Strip15 video mentions
Casino
A Nibble2 video mentions
Activities
Solid Strip6 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
A Nibble29 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty5 video mentions
Top
Kids & Family
Seriously Tasty18 video mentions
Top
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip19 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
A Nibble29 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip20 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip43 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble36 video mentions
Value
A Nibble57 video mentions
Excursions
No strong opinion23 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Slight Frown6 video mentions
Low
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip17 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon β€” creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon 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
63%
Solid choice
Couples
74%
Great fit
Families (Young Kids)
85%
Loved
Best Match
Groups
85%
Loved

Consensus Seals

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

Family Tested
Loved by families with kids

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œBeing here made this pay-per-view so much better. I just can't recommend this enough. It was incredible experience and well worth the money.”

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β€œI genuinely love this ship and for this particular cruise, I can't think of a better ship on any cruise line.”

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β€œthis is my absolute favorite part of this whole ship it is the Hideway pool this is 18 and up this infinity pool is suspended mid air8 stories up”

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β€œAll the food we had was absolutely delicious. I swear this made this wrestling event much more enjoyable than it should have been.”

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β€œThe longer you drive and the deeper you go into land is when you really appreciate the landscape and get to experience and see things that you never would if you were stuck inside of a train.”

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The Watch-outs

β€œGlacier ice isn't like snow. It behaves like broken glass. So now I'm freezing stranded and literally bleeding on the glacier.”

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β€œIf you love standing in massive long lines, often in the freezing cold rain while watching dozens of people cut in line in front of you, then you are absolutely going to love the Ward Cove show experience.”

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β€œIt quickly became clear that the crew was incredibly stressed, understaffed, and overworked, which meant we waited absolute eternity for our food.”

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β€œwe picked this Royal Caribbean ship to celebrate my mom's birthday sadly the ship fell short for our special trip”

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β€œThe shuttle lines, the remote docking locations, and that incredibly tight Ketchikan window, those are just things we don't want to deal with on our next trip.”

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Road Warrior Rick.

  1. If you cannot get tickets inside the dome, it is better to stay home than to get general admission or hall tickets.

  2. Rent a car to see hidden spots the train can't reach and save money.

  3. Bring water-resistant shoes for exploring waterfalls.

  4. Bring toilet paper from your cruise cabin for emergencies in the wilderness.

  5. Activate a satellite phone plan if driving in areas without cell service.

  6. Bring a passport if driving across the Canadian border.

  7. Use Turo as an alternative if traditional rental cars are sold out.

  8. Book water taxis directly with tour operators to save money compared to cruise line prices.

Videos (74)