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Sail Away Magazine

Sail Away Magazine

๐ŸฅˆExpert Creator
659 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon732 Total Videos on YouTube61K subscribers

Sail Away Magazine description on YouTube:

Welcome to the official YouTube channel of Sail Away Magazine, the British cruise travel magazine dedicated to bringing you honest and balanced content from the captivating world of cruising. As the go-to source for all things cruise, our magazine is lovingly crafted for those who dream of the sea and yearn for their next voyage. Available for purchase at WHSmiths or through a digital or printed subscription on our website, Sail Away Magazine is your portal to the latest cruise news, in-depth reviews, and exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at the world's leading cruise lines and destinations. Our commitment to the ocean goes beyond the pages of our magazine. For every subscription, we proudly donate ยฃ1 to our partners at ORCA, a marine conservation organisation dedicated to protecting whales and dolphins. By subscribing, you're not only embarking on a journey through the world of cruising but also contributing to the vital cause of marine conservation. Subscribe today!

Catalogue CoverageDeep coverage
Deep coverage ยท Sail Away Magazine

Weโ€™ve analysed 659 of 732 videos so far.

Published
659
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
732
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage90%

Comprehensive read on Sail Away Magazine's catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.

Annual Activity
Sail Away Magazineโ€™s output ยท year over year

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

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related รท discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed รท cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    45
  2. 2025
    55
  3. 2024
    55
  4. 2023
    249
  5. 2022
    302
  6. 2021
    15
  7. 2019
    1
Heat scale
0% โ†’ 100%โ€œDiscoveredโ€ = videos weโ€™ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Live Reviews

What Creators Are Saying About Sail Away Magazine

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

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

Strongest Praise
Suites
40 mentions
Biggest Critique
Casino
3 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
No strong opinion94 video mentions
Specialty Dining
A Nibble123 video mentions
Buffet
A Nibble56 video mentions
Room Service
Barely Crispy14 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Barely Crispy54 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
A Nibble70 video mentions
Suites
Solid Strip40 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
A Nibble69 video mentions
Nightlife
Solid Strip14 video mentions
Top
Casino
Slight Frown3 video mentions
Low
Activities
Solid Strip27 video mentions
Top

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
A Nibble74 video mentions
Kids & Family
A Nibble39 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
A Nibble50 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
A Nibble221 video mentions
Embarkation
No strong opinion12 video mentions
Crew & Service
No strong opinion216 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Slight Frown25 video mentions
Low
Value
No strong opinion252 video mentions
Excursions
A Nibble14 video mentions
Wi-Fi
No strong opinion23 video mentions
Loyalty Program
No strong opinion23 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon โ€” creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon โ€” creators took issue with this
Meh โ€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0โ€“5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = โ€œmehโ€, 5 = โ€œbacon blissโ€. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology

Whoโ€™s this ship for?

How the ship rates with different travel parties.

Solo Travelers
55%
Solid choice
Best Match
Couples
59%
Solid choice
Families (Young Kids)
30%
Not recommended
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

โ€œViva offers one of the most un forgettable River cruising experiences around which will leave you craving moreโ€

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โ€œit's not just one of the best steakhouses at Sea that we've tried is one of the best restaurants we've ever eaten at Full Stopโ€

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โ€œwould we recommend splashing out the extra cash on a mini suite aboard enchanted princess 100 yesโ€

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โ€œwould we recommend splashing out the extra cash on a deluxe suite on board britannia 100 yesโ€

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โ€œthis afternoon tea was Sublime better than the afternoon tea in MSC Yacht Club Holland America and even Cunardโ€

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The Watch-outs

โ€œThis was without doubt the dirtiest cruise ship cabin we've ever stayed in.โ€

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โ€œPubic hairs on the bedside table and the bed. Mold and bacteria growing in the soap dish in the shower.โ€

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โ€œAll the grace of a reversing dump truck without any tires on.โ€

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โ€œI'm too principled to actively contribute my money to a country whose current leadership has taken positions I find to be ethically and morally repugnant.โ€

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โ€œIt does feel like they're laughing in our faces.โ€

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Sail Away Magazine.

  1. Look for ships with higher passenger space ratios to avoid feeling crowded.

  2. If you genuinely feel something serious has happened, go to your muster station immediately; do not go back to your cabin.

  3. Voting with your feet is really important. It can and does make a difference.

  4. If looking for adults-only mainstream cruising, be aware that options are currently limited.

  5. If traveling to Cairo in Egypt, be advised to be discreet about your sexuality to prevent being arrested for morality laws.

  6. Bring a small travel kettle to avoid using hotel kettles.

  7. Be prepared for significant jet lag when traveling to China.

  8. If you have mobility issues, be cautious as many sites involve steep inclines and stairs.

Videos (659)

Cruise Ships Stuck as Conflict Escalates in Middle East7:56Tips

Cruise Ships Stuck as Conflict Escalates in Middle East

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 23K views ยท 5 months ago
Very Critical
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+7 more
This is Why P&O Iona Gets So Many Bad Reviews...15:06Review

This is Why P&O Iona Gets So Many Bad Reviews...

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 110K views ยท 5 months ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+6 more
Are Man Overboard's a problem on cruise ships?0:28Tips

Are Man Overboard's a problem on cruise ships?

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 3K views ยท 5 months ago
Mixed
Cruise Ships Have a Man Overboard Problem โ€” Hereโ€™s Why10:20Review

Cruise Ships Have a Man Overboard Problem โ€” Hereโ€™s Why

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 6K views ยท 5 months ago
Very Critical
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+9 more
No better view or sound! ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿป๐ŸŒŠ #cruising #cruise0:18

No better view or sound! ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿป๐ŸŒŠ #cruising #cruise

ยท 2K views ยท 5 months ago
The Cruise Line Private Island Profit Machine?0:35Tips

The Cruise Line Private Island Profit Machine?

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 4K views ยท 5 months ago
Mixed
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Perfect Day CocoCay coming to Europe? ๐Ÿค”0:39Tips

Perfect Day CocoCay coming to Europe? ๐Ÿค”

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 5K views ยท 5 months ago
Mixed
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Celebration Key and CocoCay Coming to Europe?10:38Tips

Celebration Key and CocoCay Coming to Europe?

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 9K views ยท 5 months ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+3 more
STOP TIPPING ON CRUISE SHIPS!0:26Tips

STOP TIPPING ON CRUISE SHIPS!

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 2K views ยท 5 months ago
Very Critical
DONโ€™T DO THIS ON A CRUISE!0:54

DONโ€™T DO THIS ON A CRUISE!

ยท 5K views ยท 6 months ago
Every Cruise Has These Annoying Passengers9:31Tips

Every Cruise Has These Annoying Passengers

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 13K views ยท 6 months ago
Critical
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+3 more
Is This the Beginning of the End for Cruise Ships in Europe? ๐Ÿ‘€0:40Tips

Is This the Beginning of the End for Cruise Ships in Europe? ๐Ÿ‘€

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 4K views ยท 6 months ago
Positive
Is This the Beginning of the End for Cruise Ships in Europe?6:05Vlog

Is This the Beginning of the End for Cruise Ships in Europe?

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 11K views ยท 6 months ago
Critical
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+1 more
Could Trumpโ€™s choices affect the cruise industry? ๐Ÿ˜ฎ #cruisenews #cruisetips #donaldtrump0:26Tips

Could Trumpโ€™s choices affect the cruise industry? ๐Ÿ˜ฎ #cruisenews #cruisetips #donaldtrump

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 2K views ยท 6 months ago
Mixed
River cruising, a calm & refined alternative to ocean cruising, but what if it just isnโ€™t for you?๐Ÿค”0:45Review

River cruising, a calm & refined alternative to ocean cruising, but what if it just isnโ€™t for you?๐Ÿค”

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 3K views ยท 6 months ago
Critical
River Cruising Isnโ€™t for Me. Hereโ€™s Why9:47Review

River Cruising Isnโ€™t for Me. Hereโ€™s Why

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 13K views ยท 6 months ago
Critical
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+2 more
Could Donald Trump Destroy Cruising?11:14Tips

Could Donald Trump Destroy Cruising?

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 24K views ยท 6 months ago
Critical
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+4 more
The P&O Cruises Britannia Fallout Explained ๐Ÿ˜ฎ #cruisenews #pandocruises #cruiseship0:22Review

The P&O Cruises Britannia Fallout Explained ๐Ÿ˜ฎ #cruisenews #pandocruises #cruiseship

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 4K views ยท 6 months ago
Very Critical
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Britannia
P&O Cruises and the Britannia Fallout Explained8:40Review

P&O Cruises and the Britannia Fallout Explained

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 73K views ยท 6 months ago
Very Critical
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+2 more
Will Donald Trump's ESTA proposal affect the cruise industry? ๐Ÿค”0:38Tips

Will Donald Trump's ESTA proposal affect the cruise industry? ๐Ÿค”

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 2K views ยท 7 months ago
Mixed
Donald Trump's proposal might affect the cruise industry. ๐Ÿ˜ตโ€๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ0:27Tips

Donald Trump's proposal might affect the cruise industry. ๐Ÿ˜ตโ€๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 5K views ยท 7 months ago
Very Critical
Why Weโ€™re Boycotting US Cruises (And What Trump's ESTA Changes Mean for You)10:25Tips

Why Weโ€™re Boycotting US Cruises (And What Trump's ESTA Changes Mean for You)

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 39K views ยท 7 months ago
Very Critical
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
+5 more
A cruise line that needed tough love! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ“ข๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ1:04Review

A cruise line that needed tough love! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ“ข๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 4K views ยท 7 months ago
Positive
I Didnโ€™t Think This Cruise Line Would Last 5 Minutes!8:44Review

I Didnโ€™t Think This Cruise Line Would Last 5 Minutes!

๐Ÿฅˆ ยท 9K views ยท 7 months ago
Positive
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
+1 more