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Ryan & John Review It

Ryan & John Review It

Casual Creator
97 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon250 Total Videos on YouTube4K subscribers

Ryan & John Review It description on YouTube:

Welcome to your trusted source for honest cruise reviews, Virgin Voyages insights, and real “is it worth it” travel content. We’re Ryan & John, a couple with 17 years together, bringing you in-depth reviews, Virgin Voyages vlogs, shore excursion reviews, onboard breakdowns, and travel tips that save you money. Our content is built for cruisers who want to know what’s worth booking, what’s overrated, and what delivers value before they spend a dime. This channel focuses heavily on Virgin Voyages reviews, including: Virgin Voyages ship experiences & cabin tours Honest reviews of shore excursions Specialty dining, food & drink reviews Scarlet Night, theme parties & adult-only life Cruise extras & splurges — worth it or skip? LGBTQ+ friendly & inclusive travel experiences We don’t do scripted hype. We test it, experience it, and review it so you can cruise smarter. This channel is for anyone who wants real reviews, not sales pitches.

Catalogue Coverage
Established read · Ryan & John Review It

We’ve analysed 97 of 250 videos so far.

Published
97
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
250
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage39%

Solid sample of Ryan & John Review It's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Ryan & John Review It’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
    31
  2. 2025
    98
  3. 2024
    62
  4. 2023
    52
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
Shows
14 mentions
Biggest Critique
Pool Deck
12 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Seriously Tasty17 video mentions
Top
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty51 video mentions
Buffet
Seriously Tasty5 video mentions
Room Service
Solid Strip7 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble13 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty5 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty2 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty14 video mentions
Top
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty11 video mentions
Activities
Seriously Tasty21 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Barely Crispy12 video mentions
Kids & Family
Seriously Tasty8 video mentions
Top
Spa & Fitness
Barely Crispy6 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip9 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble6 video mentions
Crew & Service
Seriously Tasty34 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip17 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip29 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip15 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Solid Strip4 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
85%
Loved
Families (Young Kids)
53%
Solid choice
Best Match
Adults-Only
93%
Loved

Consensus Seals

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

Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised
Date Night Ready
High sentiment from couples
Great Value
Positive consensus on value-for-money
Showstopper
Entertainment praised by creators

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

This separates Virgin Voyage from most your cruise ships. You don't get this kind of food on your normal cruises.

We're saying yes, the $2,000 difference between the Central Sea Terrace and the Seriously Sweet Rockstar Experience was totally worth it, and we would absolutely do it again.

this was absolutely home run hit it out of the park five stars this one did all the research

the reviews really spoke true and it was a five-star experience all the way

the best part of this week was the second level honestly The View and the amenities up here

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Ryan & John Review It.

  1. Line up early for Murder in the Manor, as doors open 30 minutes before showtime and fill up quickly.

  2. Wear neon or glow-in-the-dark clothing for the Electric Party.

  3. Check out the spin class with instructor Reef for a high-energy workout.

  4. Try the pork katsu ramen at Noodle Around for a great meal on a chilly day.

  5. Vegetarians can request a separate grill at Gunbae to avoid cross-contamination.

  6. Join the drinking game and socializing even with dietary restrictions.

  7. Take your time looking through the menu at Keke's because they have many good options.

  8. If Keke's is near you, definitely try them out for breakfast all day and lunch items starting at 10:30.

Videos (97)