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!
We’ve analysed 118 of 133 videos so far.
Solid sample of Shawn Power-Your Trusted Cruise&Tauck Tour Expert!'s catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.
How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?
- 20262596%24 of 2567%16 of 24
- 202510597%102 of 105100%102 of 102
Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
Dining
Cabins
Entertainment
Deck & Recreation
Ship & Crew
Value & Logistics
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.
“As long as you're sending your booking to me, I'll make sure that you're getting the best deal.”
“We're literally saving like $20,000 on airfare rather than flying back every year and doing the same trips.”
“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.”
“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!.
Pack a sport coat or nicer dress for one special night off the ship.
Don't overdress; the dress code is similar to other river cruise lines.
Book a higher-tier room to get more reservations at specialty restaurants.
Take advantage of the changing menu at the Chef's Table for multiple visits.
Be prepared to pay for some excursions on Viking cruises.
Prepay excursions in advance to avoid them selling out.
Use onboard credit for drinks or tips, not for excursions.
Look for promo codes in Viking emails or brochures to drop your price or add free perks.
Videos (118)
9:01ReviewTop 9 Trips of All Time (Part 1): Tauck Tours, African Safaris & Luxury Cruises You’ll Never Forget
2:43TourAn Inside Look: Tauck's "Prestige Suite" Aboard Ponant's "Le Boreal"
18:56ReviewTauck "Blue Danube" River Cruise Review 2025: Is It Worth the Luxury Price?”
1:09TourAn Inside Look: Tauck's "Prestige Suite" Aboard Ponant's "Le Bellot"
21:47ReviewTauck Rendezvous on the Seine River Cruise Review: 5 Things That Will Make You Book!
17:23TipsThe Surprising Truth About Why You Need Travel Insurance for Your Next Luxury Cruise or Tour
1:12TourAn Inside Look: Tauck's Luxurious "Privilege Suite" Aboard Ponant's "Le Bellot"
29:41ReviewI’ve Been on 19 River Cruises — Here’s Why Tauck Is the Best
0:32TourAn Inside Look: Tauck's "Grand Suite" Aboard Ponant's "Le Bellot"
6:07TipsDON'T Make This CRUISE BOOKING MISTAKE! | The Real Reason You Should Never Prepay
2:46ReviewInside Tauck's "Prestige Balcony Stateroom" | Aboard Ponant's "Le Bellot"
13:25Tips5 Biggest Surprises for First-Time River Cruisers (Ocean Cruisers, This is For You!)
11:07ReviewTauck’s Grand Australia & New Zealand Tour | Expert Review & Insider Tips!
0:58TourInside Tauck's Spacious Category 5 French Balcony Stateroom| Aboard MS Joy, Inspire, Savor & Grace
4:21TipsOceania Cruises Just Got Better: New Perks Explained + Expert Tips to Maximize Your Trip
1:20TourInside Tauck's Category 3 Loft Stateroom | Aboard MS Joy, Inspire, Savor and Grace
11:06CompareRegent vs Silversea Cruises: Which All-Inclusive Luxury Cruise is Right for You? | Expert Comparison
2:27TourInside Silversea's Luxurious Silver Suite Aboard Silver Muse | Full Tour + Insider Tips! 🌊🚢
14:26TipsNEW! Silversea Cruise Fares Explained: All-Inclusive Plus vs. All-Inclusive – What You Need to Know!
1:25TourRegent Seven Seas Explorer | Category H Veranda Suite Tour & Insider Tips with Shawn Power
25:40TipsTauck Small Ship Cruise Insurance: Should You Choose Tauck’s Protection Plan or an Independent?
0:33TourRegent Seven Seas Explorer Deluxe Suite Tour | Room Highlights & Insider Tips
26:45TipsTauck River Cruise Travel Insurance: Should You Buy Tauck’s Protection Plan? | Expert Breakdown
0:36Tour