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Shawn Power-Your Trusted Cruise&Tauck Tour Expert!

Shawn Power-Your Trusted Cruise&Tauck Tour Expert!

🥈Expert Creator
140 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon145 Total Videos on YouTube4K 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 140 of 145 videos so far.

Published
140
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
145
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage97%

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
    37
  2. 2025
    105
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 Shawn Power-Your Trusted Cruise&Tauck Tour Expert!

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 Strip19 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip33 video mentions
Buffet
Seriously Soggy1 video mention
Low
Room Service
Solid Strip8 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Barely Crispy43 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
A Nibble43 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty118 video mentions

Entertainment

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

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Seriously Tasty3 video mentions
Top
Kids & Family
A Nibble14 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty13 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
A Nibble22 video mentions
Embarkation
Seriously Tasty5 video mentions
Top
Crew & Service
Seriously Tasty50 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble78 video mentions
Value
A Nibble111 video mentions
Excursions
A Nibble65 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions
Top
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

It's only like six or seven. I think the most I ever see is maybe 8% more money than the middle deck, but it's a 33% bigger room.

I just had this um glass of Veuve Clicquot poured for me, uh you know, which is the champagne that they serve on board.

Every drink is included, every tip is included, every shore excursion is is is included is included.

I've personally traveled with Tauck about 14, maybe 13 or 14 times now and my clients love Tauck.

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

The Watch-outs

So, the point is there's just no privacy in these rooms. You're pretty much always going to have the drapes closed when you're um when you're in port.

It's kind of like you're kind of touching everything at once. The main thing a lot of people don't like about this one is the bathroom.

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

But Viking River Cruisers was started like 30 years ago and they were always about quality over quantity. So, they basically jam the most people on their ships.

Pro Tips From Creators

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

  1. Bring a travel adapter for European outlets

  2. If you have mobility issues, avoid this room due to the narrow, curved stairs

  3. If booking a bottom deck room, choose the Loft category for a better view

  4. Bring a travel adapter to ensure you can use CPAPs or phone chargers with the various plug types.

  5. Be aware that Category 4 rooms are smaller (190 sq ft) compared to higher categories (225-300 sq ft).

  6. Bring a travel adapter to utilize both North American and European outlets.

  7. If you want a king-size bed, upgrade to a Category 7 room.

  8. Avoid Category 5 rooms if you are sensitive to noise from the lounge/lobby area.

Videos (140)

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!

🥈 · 537 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
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?

🥈 · 4K 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 the Ultra-Luxury Explora I Retreat Residence1:33Tour

Inside the Ultra-Luxury Explora I Retreat Residence

🥈 · 450 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 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!

🥈 · 560 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
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 · 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 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?

🥈 · 400 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
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?

🥈 · 4K 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
+2 more
Inside Explora I: Ocean Terrace Suite (Full Tour)1:04Tour

Inside Explora I: Ocean Terrace Suite (Full Tour)

🥈 · 573 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 Explora II’s Deluxe Penthouse: A Luxury Suite Tour & Review1:54Tour

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

🥈 · 760 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 Explora II Cove Residence: Is This the Ultimate Luxury Suite?2:06Tour

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

🥈 · 978 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
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

🥈 · 11K 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
+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

🥈 · 2K views · 7 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 · 7 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

🥈 · 637 views · 7 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

🥈 · 421 views · 7 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 · 7 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

· 799 views · 8 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

🥈 · 596 views · 9 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 · 9 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)

🥈 · 379 views · 9 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 · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Ponant Explorations logo
Ponant Explorations
Ponant Explorations logo
Le Bellot
Top 9 Trips of All Time (Part 1): Tauck Tours, African Safaris & Luxury Cruises You’ll Never Forget9:01Review

Top 9 Trips of All Time (Part 1): Tauck Tours, African Safaris & Luxury Cruises You’ll Never Forget

🥈 · 1K views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
AmaWaterways logo
AmaWaterways
An Inside Look: Tauck's "Prestige Suite" Aboard Ponant's "Le Boreal"2:43Tour

An Inside Look: Tauck's "Prestige Suite" Aboard Ponant's "Le Boreal"

🥈 · 903 views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Ponant Explorations logo
Ponant Explorations
Tauck "Blue Danube" River Cruise Review 2025: Is It Worth the Luxury Price?”18:56Review

Tauck "Blue Danube" River Cruise Review 2025: Is It Worth the Luxury Price?”

🥈 · 10K views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive