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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)

Viking Orion Cruise Ship: Highlights of Staterooms onboard0:22

Viking Orion Cruise Ship: Highlights of Staterooms onboard

· 2K views · 11 months ago
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Orion
Viking Ocean Cruises: 7 Inclusions You’ll Love (& 4 Hidden Costs You Need to Know!)17:19Tips

Viking Ocean Cruises: 7 Inclusions You’ll Love (& 4 Hidden Costs You Need to Know!)

🥈 · 18K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Viking Orion Cruise Ship Highlights 🚢| Infinity Pool, Nordic Spa & Planetarium Luxury Tour0:28

Viking Orion Cruise Ship Highlights 🚢| Infinity Pool, Nordic Spa & Planetarium Luxury Tour

· 2K views · 11 months ago
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Orion
Viking vs Tauck River Cruises: Which Is Really Worth Your Money?36:54Compare

Viking vs Tauck River Cruises: Which Is Really Worth Your Money?

🥈 · 30K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Regent Seven Seas Explorer Grand Suite Tour | Luxury Entertaining & Spacious Living at Sea1:19Tour

Regent Seven Seas Explorer Grand Suite Tour | Luxury Entertaining & Spacious Living at Sea

🥈 · 2K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Seven Seas Explorer
Viking Cruises Travel Insurance: Is It Worth It or Should You Go Third-Party? | Insider Advice17:25Tips

Viking Cruises Travel Insurance: Is It Worth It or Should You Go Third-Party? | Insider Advice

🥈 · 2K views · 11 months ago
Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Regent Seven Seas Explorer Signature Suite Tour | Ultimate 2-Bedroom Luxury at Sea2:16Tour

Regent Seven Seas Explorer Signature Suite Tour | Ultimate 2-Bedroom Luxury at Sea

🥈 · 1K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Seven Seas Explorer
Viking Cruises Airfare: Should You Book It or Skip It? (Insider Travel Expert Advice)14:09Tips

Viking Cruises Airfare: Should You Book It or Skip It? (Insider Travel Expert Advice)

🥈 · 6K views · 11 months ago
Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
🌍 Where in the World Can You River Cruise? (It’s More Than You Think!)19:05Tips

🌍 Where in the World Can You River Cruise? (It’s More Than You Think!)

🥈 · 285 views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Explorer, Explorer Suite Tour | Spacious Balcony, Luxury Living & Insider Tips0:35Tour

Regent Seven Seas Explorer, Explorer Suite Tour | Spacious Balcony, Luxury Living & Insider Tips

🥈 · 2K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Seven Seas Explorer
Regent Seven Seas Explorer Seven Seas Suite Tour | Luxury Forward-Facing Room + Key Insider Tip0:44Tour

Regent Seven Seas Explorer Seven Seas Suite Tour | Luxury Forward-Facing Room + Key Insider Tip

🥈 · 1K views · 11 months ago
Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Seven Seas Explorer
First Timer River Cruise Advice Travel Agents Get WRONG (What I Tell My Clients Instead)13:59Tips

First Timer River Cruise Advice Travel Agents Get WRONG (What I Tell My Clients Instead)

🥈 · 1K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Behind the Scenes Access to Regent Seven Seas Explorer Regent Suite | Luxury Suite Tour2:06Tour

Behind the Scenes Access to Regent Seven Seas Explorer Regent Suite | Luxury Suite Tour

🥈 · 803 views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Seven Seas Explorer
Regent Seven Seas Explorer Penthouse Suite Tour | Luxury Details, Layout Perks & Insider Tips1:12Tour

Regent Seven Seas Explorer Penthouse Suite Tour | Luxury Details, Layout Perks & Insider Tips

🥈 · 562 views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Seven Seas Explorer
This Hidden Canadian Cruise Port Might Surprise You | Explore St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador4:48Tips

This Hidden Canadian Cruise Port Might Surprise You | Explore St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador

🥈 · 904 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Inside AmaMagna's "Category D" Stateroom | Full Tour + Insider Tips!4:07Tour

Inside AmaMagna's "Category D" Stateroom | Full Tour + Insider Tips!

🥈 · 445 views · 1 years ago
Positive
AmaWaterways logo
AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways logo
AmaMagna
Inside a "Category AA Balcony" Stateroom on AmaMagna | River Cruise Room Tour2:28Tour

Inside a "Category AA Balcony" Stateroom on AmaMagna | River Cruise Room Tour

🥈 · 648 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways logo
AmaMagna
Inside AmaMagna's Luxurious River Ship "Category SA Suite"2:54Tour

Inside AmaMagna's Luxurious River Ship "Category SA Suite"

🥈 · 664 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
AmaWaterways logo
AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways logo
AmaMagna
Inside AmaMagna's  "Owners Suite" | Suite Tour + Insider Tips!1:58Tour

Inside AmaMagna's "Owners Suite" | Suite Tour + Insider Tips!

🥈 · 311 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
AmaWaterways logo
AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways logo
AmaMagna
Inside the Luxurious "Grand Suite" on AmaMagna | River Cruise Suite Tour4:03Tour

Inside the Luxurious "Grand Suite" on AmaMagna | River Cruise Suite Tour

🥈 · 670 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
AmaWaterways logo
AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways logo
AmaMagna
Thinking about cruising the Danube River? | River Cruise Highlights3:01Vlog

Thinking about cruising the Danube River? | River Cruise Highlights

🥈 · 541 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
AmaWaterways logo
AmaWaterways
AmaMagna River Cruise Food Tour: 4 Tasty Restaurants (Including a Tribute to Jimmy Murphy)2:38Tour

AmaMagna River Cruise Food Tour: 4 Tasty Restaurants (Including a Tribute to Jimmy Murphy)

🥈 · 316 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
AmaWaterways logo
AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways logo
AmaMagna
AmaMagna Review: The Biggest & Most High‑End River Cruise Ship on the Danube3:25Review

AmaMagna Review: The Biggest & Most High‑End River Cruise Ship on the Danube

🥈 · 3K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
AmaWaterways logo
AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways logo
AmaMagna
Inside Oceania Vista's Concierge Solo Veranda Room| A Candid Review!1:14Review

Inside Oceania Vista's Concierge Solo Veranda Room| A Candid Review!

🥈 · 2K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Vista
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Allura