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Shawn Power-Your Trusted Cruise&Tauck Tour Expert!

Shawn Power-Your Trusted Cruise&Tauck Tour Expert!

🥈Expert Creator
118 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon133 Total Videos on YouTube3K subscribers

Shawn Power-Your Trusted Cruise&Tauck Tour Expert! description on YouTube:

Hi, I’m Shawn Power — your go-to Small Ship Cruise, Tauck Tour, and African Safari expert! I’ve personally sailed on nearly 100 cruises, explored almost 100 countries, taken multiple Tauck Land Tours, and guided thousands of clients in booking over $100 million worth of unforgettable journeys. Travel isn’t just my career — it’s my passion, and I love sharing honest insights (even when they go against the industry norm!). On this channel, you’ll get insider tips, reviews, and advice on: ✨ Luxury & small-ship cruises ✨ All-inclusive and upper-premium cruise lines ✨ River cruises around the world ✨ Tauck Land Tours ✨ African safaris and beyond If you’re looking for straightforward, engaging, and experience-driven travel advice, you’re in the right place. Hit subscribe and let’s explore the world together! 🌍 Ready to plan your dream trip? Check the links below for more information!

Catalogue Coverage
Established read · Shawn Power-Your Trusted Cruise&Tauck Tour Expert!

We’ve analysed 118 of 133 videos so far.

Published
118
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
133
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage89%

Solid sample of Shawn Power-Your Trusted Cruise&Tauck Tour Expert!'s catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Shawn Power-Your Trusted Cruise&Tauck Tour Expert!’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
    25
  2. 2025
    105
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
Pool Deck
3 mentions
Biggest Critique
Buffet
1 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip16 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty32 video mentions
Buffet
Seriously Soggy1 video mention
Low
Room Service
Solid Strip8 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Barely Crispy39 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
A Nibble37 video mentions
Suites
Solid Strip117 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Barely Crispy2 video mentions
Nightlife
Mild Gripe2 video mentions
Low
Activities
Seriously Tasty2 video mentions
Top

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Seriously Tasty3 video mentions
Top
Kids & Family
A Nibble13 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty13 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
A Nibble20 video mentions
Embarkation
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions
Top
Crew & Service
Solid Strip52 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble75 video mentions
Value
A Nibble103 video mentions
Excursions
A Nibble61 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Seriously Tasty4 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

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

As long as you're sending your booking to me, I'll make sure that you're getting the best deal.

🥈ExpertShawn Power-Your Trusted Cruise&Tauck Tour Expert!

We're literally saving like $20,000 on airfare rather than flying back every year and doing the same trips.

🥈ExpertShawn Power-Your Trusted Cruise&Tauck Tour Expert!

there's no charge here, so that's a real plus

you don't have to pay 5 cents. So, that's a real nice perk

They're in the small ship luxury all-inclusive category. some of the biggest rooms in the industry and they include everything on board from tips to drinks to all meals.

The Watch-outs

I suggest not getting a room on deck 3 and this is the reason why.

I would never really recommend anyone going on panant uh directly

realistically, you're going to pay thousands of dollars more for excursions

When you sit down, you don't really have a view.

The problem is when you're in these front rooms, you know, this is literally facing forward, so you got the kind of captain's view, but the problem is with these rooms, and I've stayed in one before, literally, it's um so windy up here.

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Shawn Power-Your Trusted Cruise&Tauck Tour Expert!.

  1. Pack a sport coat or nicer dress for one special night off the ship.

  2. Don't overdress; the dress code is similar to other river cruise lines.

  3. Book a higher-tier room to get more reservations at specialty restaurants.

  4. Take advantage of the changing menu at the Chef's Table for multiple visits.

  5. Be prepared to pay for some excursions on Viking cruises.

  6. Prepay excursions in advance to avoid them selling out.

  7. Use onboard credit for drinks or tips, not for excursions.

  8. Look for promo codes in Viking emails or brochures to drop your price or add free perks.

Videos (118)

Inside Viking Vesta Deluxe Veranda: Best Cabin Secrets & Excursion Tips6:21Tips

Inside Viking Vesta Deluxe Veranda: Best Cabin Secrets & Excursion Tips

🥈 · 897 views · 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Vesta
The Best Street Food in Seoul | Gwangjang Market & Secret Food Tours1:31Tour

The Best Street Food in Seoul | Gwangjang Market & Secret Food Tours

🥈 · 129 views · 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Experience Authentic Korea: Inside a Luxury Hanok Stay3:00Tour

Experience Authentic Korea: Inside a Luxury Hanok Stay

🥈 · 328 views · 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Explora II Wellness Area Tour: A Luxury Spa You Need to See!2:43Tour

Explora II Wellness Area Tour: A Luxury Spa You Need to See!

🥈 · 452 views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
+1 more
Explora II Ship Tour: Is This the Best New Luxury Cruise for 2026?5:21Tour

Explora II Ship Tour: Is This the Best New Luxury Cruise for 2026?

🥈 · 3K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
+1 more
Inside the Ultra-Luxury Explora I Retreat Residence1:33Tour

Inside the Ultra-Luxury Explora I Retreat Residence

🥈 · 351 views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
Inside the Explora I Serenity Residence: The Ultimate Luxury Cruise Suite Tour!1:54Tour

Inside the Explora I Serenity Residence: The Ultimate Luxury Cruise Suite Tour!

🥈 · 465 views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
Is This the Best Food at Sea? | Explora II Luxury Cruise Dining Tour & Review2:46Tour

Is This the Best Food at Sea? | Explora II Luxury Cruise Dining Tour & Review

🥈 · 2K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
Inside the Grand Penthouse on Explora 1: Is This the Best Suite for Luxury Travelers?0:39Tour

Inside the Grand Penthouse on Explora 1: Is This the Best Suite for Luxury Travelers?

🥈 · 363 views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
Explora vs. Regent vs. Silversea: Which Luxury Cruise Is Right For You?6:09Compare

Explora vs. Regent vs. Silversea: Which Luxury Cruise Is Right For You?

🥈 · 3K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
+2 more
Inside Explora I: Ocean Terrace Suite (Full Tour)1:04Tour

Inside Explora I: Ocean Terrace Suite (Full Tour)

🥈 · 499 views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
Inside Explora II’s Deluxe Penthouse: A Luxury Suite Tour & Review1:54Tour

Inside Explora II’s Deluxe Penthouse: A Luxury Suite Tour & Review

🥈 · 612 views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
Inside Explora II Cove Residence: Is This the Ultimate Luxury Suite?2:06Tour

Inside Explora II Cove Residence: Is This the Ultimate Luxury Suite?

🥈 · 828 views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
Explora II Review: Why This New Luxury Cruise Line Is Changing the Game23:02Review

Explora II Review: Why This New Luxury Cruise Line Is Changing the Game

🥈 · 10K views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
+1 more
Inside Explora II's Premier Penthouse Suite: Luxury Redefined on Explora Journeys8:06Tour

Inside Explora II's Premier Penthouse Suite: Luxury Redefined on Explora Journeys

🥈 · 1K views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
Explora Journeys vs Viking & Oceania: Which Cruise Is Actually Better?5:37Compare

Explora Journeys vs Viking & Oceania: Which Cruise Is Actually Better?

🥈 · 4K views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Explora II Wellness Tour: Luxury Gym, Spa & Thermal Suite Highlights1:54Tour

Explora II Wellness Tour: Luxury Gym, Spa & Thermal Suite Highlights

🥈 · 565 views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
Is This one of the Best Fine Dining experiences at Sea? Explora II, "Anthology" Restaurant1:58Review

Is This one of the Best Fine Dining experiences at Sea? Explora II, "Anthology" Restaurant

🥈 · 392 views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
Inside the Premier Penthouse Suite on Explora II | Luxury Cruise Room Tour1:54Tour

Inside the Premier Penthouse Suite on Explora II | Luxury Cruise Room Tour

🥈 · 1K views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Ultimate Pre/Post Alaska Cruise Add-On: Luxury Adventure in Tofino & Ucluelet, British Columbia1:02

Ultimate Pre/Post Alaska Cruise Add-On: Luxury Adventure in Tofino & Ucluelet, British Columbia

· 790 views · 7 months ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Top 9 Trips of All Time (Part 3): Egypt +Jordan, Gorilla Trekking and River Cruising in Europe7:18Review

Top 9 Trips of All Time (Part 3): Egypt +Jordan, Gorilla Trekking and River Cruising in Europe

🥈 · 542 views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Uniworld River Cruises logo
Uniworld River Cruises
An Inside Look: Tauck's "Deluxe Stateroom" Aboard Ponant's "Le Bellot". A Stateroom with a Catch!0:43Tour

An Inside Look: Tauck's "Deluxe Stateroom" Aboard Ponant's "Le Bellot". A Stateroom with a Catch!

🥈 · 1K views · 7 months ago
Critical
Ponant Explorations logo
Ponant Explorations
Ponant Explorations logo
Le Bellot
After Visiting almost 100 Countries, These Are 3 of my Most Unforgettable Luxury Trips (Part 2)7:07Review

After Visiting almost 100 Countries, These Are 3 of my Most Unforgettable Luxury Trips (Part 2)

🥈 · 348 views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
An Inside Look: Tauck's "Deluxe Suite" Aboard Ponant's "Le Bellot"0:21Tour

An Inside Look: Tauck's "Deluxe Suite" Aboard Ponant's "Le Bellot"

🥈 · 2K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Ponant Explorations logo
Ponant Explorations
Ponant Explorations logo
Le Bellot