
Shawn Power-Your Trusted Cruise&Tauck Tour Expert!
🥈Expert CreatorShawn 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!
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What Creators Are Saying About Shawn Power-Your Trusted Cruise&Tauck Tour Expert!
I'm very happy to be able to provide this decked top tobottom tour of one of my favorite ships, Oceanana Cruis's Riviera.

Peter Knego's MidShipCinema
The flight should never ever be the worst part of your vacation. It's the beginning of your vacation.

Corey
the Prima is actually one of the ships we have the Christmas market cruise on and I am very pleased to say that the ship is very nice, really wellappointed

Dawn
If you are huge into food, and that is a big consideration for you, then AmaWaterways definitely takes the lead on that one.

Yaycations - The River Cruise Queen
I noticed the first thing that I already really liked about small ship cruising, and that was the fact that this was the most non-chaotic embarkation day I ever had.

Elana
Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
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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 methodologyWhat Creators Are Saying
Selected quotes from our creator panel.
“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.”
“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!.
Bring a travel adapter for European outlets
If you have mobility issues, avoid this room due to the narrow, curved stairs
If booking a bottom deck room, choose the Loft category for a better view
Bring a travel adapter to ensure you can use CPAPs or phone chargers with the various plug types.
Be aware that Category 4 rooms are smaller (190 sq ft) compared to higher categories (225-300 sq ft).
Bring a travel adapter to utilize both North American and European outlets.
If you want a king-size bed, upgrade to a Category 7 room.
Avoid Category 5 rooms if you are sensitive to noise from the lounge/lobby area.
Videos (140)
3:50ReviewEdelweiss Air Business Class Review | Is It a Hidden Gem for Luxury Travel to Europe?
9:08TipsWhen Should You Book Your Cruise or Tauck Land Tour or Safari? | Insider Tips from Shawn Power
18:26TipsTauck Small Ship Ocean Cruises: What Most Travelers Don’t Know
8:43TipsThinking About a Multi-Trip Vacation? Here’s Why It’s a Game-Changer!
17:37TipsAfrican Safari Showdown: River Cruise & Land Tour vs. Land Tour Only! And How About The Gorillas??
25:37ReviewRegent Seven Seas Cruises Review | The Most Inclusive Luxury Cruise Line? 🛳️
3:40TipsDo You REALLY Need a Passport for a Cruise?
6:08TipsDoes Booking with a Travel Agent Cost More? The Truth You Need to Know! 🛳️🌍
17:14TipsRiver Cruises: The Hidden Gem of Modern Travel
41:26ReviewTAUCK: Why This 100-Year-Old Company is My Top Travel Pick (Expert Secrets Revealed!)
12:12TipsShould YOU Book FLIGHTS DIRECTLY Through a Cruise Line or Tauck Tours? (Real Talk from an Airport!)
17:51ReviewIs Oceania Cruises A Good Cruiseline To Sail With?
12:51ReviewReview of Tauck's Essence of Japan Land Tour
16:40TipsAre Alaska Cruises Worth it?
13:16ReviewIs it safe to sail on the "New" Crystal Cruises?
13:08ReviewReview of Tauck's Small Ship Cruise in Iceland
13:41TipsCruising 101: The Different Categories & Types Of Cruises You Can Sail On!
5:32TipsShould I Book My Next Cruise Onboard My Current Cruise?
4:09TipsWelcome To Shawn Power's Channel
5:38Tips