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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)

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 · 7 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"

🥈 · 806 views · 8 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?”

🥈 · 9K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
An Inside Look: Tauck's "Prestige Suite" Aboard Ponant's "Le Bellot"1:09Tour

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

🥈 · 397 views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Ponant Explorations logo
Ponant Explorations
Ponant Explorations logo
Le Bellot
Tauck Rendezvous on the Seine River Cruise Review: 5 Things That Will Make You Book!21:47Review

Tauck Rendezvous on the Seine River Cruise Review: 5 Things That Will Make You Book!

🥈 · 3K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
The Surprising Truth About Why You Need Travel Insurance for Your Next Luxury Cruise or Tour17:23Tips

The Surprising Truth About Why You Need Travel Insurance for Your Next Luxury Cruise or Tour

🥈 · 643 views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
An Inside Look: Tauck's Luxurious "Privilege Suite" Aboard Ponant's "Le Bellot"1:12Tour

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

🥈 · 964 views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Ponant Explorations logo
Ponant Explorations
Ponant Explorations logo
Le Bellot
I’ve Been on 19 River Cruises — Here’s Why Tauck Is the Best29:41Review

I’ve Been on 19 River Cruises — Here’s Why Tauck Is the Best

🥈 · 5K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
An Inside Look: Tauck's "Grand Suite" Aboard Ponant's "Le Bellot"0:32Tour

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

🥈 · 1K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Ponant Explorations logo
Ponant Explorations
Ponant Explorations logo
Le Bellot
DON'T Make This CRUISE BOOKING MISTAKE! | The Real Reason You Should Never Prepay6:07Tips

DON'T Make This CRUISE BOOKING MISTAKE! | The Real Reason You Should Never Prepay

🥈 · 856 views · 8 months ago
Very Critical
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Crystal Cruises logo
Crystal Cruises
Inside Tauck's "Prestige Balcony Stateroom" | Aboard Ponant's "Le Bellot"2:46Review

Inside Tauck's "Prestige Balcony Stateroom" | Aboard Ponant's "Le Bellot"

🥈 · 1K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Ponant Explorations logo
Ponant Explorations
Ponant Explorations logo
Le Bellot
5 Biggest Surprises for First-Time River Cruisers (Ocean Cruisers, This is For You!)13:25Tips

5 Biggest Surprises for First-Time River Cruisers (Ocean Cruisers, This is For You!)

🥈 · 376 views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Tauck’s Grand Australia & New Zealand Tour | Expert Review & Insider Tips!11:07Review

Tauck’s Grand Australia & New Zealand Tour | Expert Review & Insider Tips!

🥈 · 1K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Inside Tauck's Spacious Category 5 French Balcony Stateroom| Aboard MS Joy, Inspire, Savor & Grace0:58Tour

Inside Tauck's Spacious Category 5 French Balcony Stateroom| Aboard MS Joy, Inspire, Savor & Grace

🥈 · 914 views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Oceania Cruises Just Got Better: New Perks Explained + Expert Tips to Maximize Your Trip4:21Tips

Oceania Cruises Just Got Better: New Perks Explained + Expert Tips to Maximize Your Trip

🥈 · 8K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
Inside Tauck's Category 3 Loft Stateroom | Aboard MS Joy, Inspire, Savor and Grace1:20Tour

Inside Tauck's Category 3 Loft Stateroom | Aboard MS Joy, Inspire, Savor and Grace

🥈 · 1K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Regent vs Silversea Cruises: Which All-Inclusive Luxury Cruise is Right for You? | Expert Comparison11:06Compare

Regent vs Silversea Cruises: Which All-Inclusive Luxury Cruise is Right for You? | Expert Comparison

🥈 · 8K views · 9 months ago
Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Silversea Cruises logo
Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises logo
Silver Muse
Inside Silversea's Luxurious Silver Suite Aboard Silver Muse | Full Tour + Insider Tips! 🌊🚢2:27Tour

Inside Silversea's Luxurious Silver Suite Aboard Silver Muse | Full Tour + Insider Tips! 🌊🚢

🥈 · 861 views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Silversea Cruises logo
Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises logo
Silver Muse
NEW! Silversea Cruise Fares Explained: All-Inclusive Plus vs. All-Inclusive – What You Need to Know!14:26Tips

NEW! Silversea Cruise Fares Explained: All-Inclusive Plus vs. All-Inclusive – What You Need to Know!

🥈 · 5K views · 9 months ago
Positive
Silversea Cruises logo
Silversea Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Silversea Cruises logo
Silver Muse
Regent Seven Seas Explorer | Category H Veranda Suite Tour & Insider Tips with Shawn Power1:25Tour

Regent Seven Seas Explorer | Category H Veranda Suite Tour & Insider Tips with Shawn Power

🥈 · 3K views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Seven Seas Explorer
Tauck Small Ship Cruise Insurance: Should You Choose Tauck’s Protection Plan or an Independent?25:40Tips

Tauck Small Ship Cruise Insurance: Should You Choose Tauck’s Protection Plan or an Independent?

🥈 · 249 views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Explorer Deluxe Suite Tour | Room Highlights & Insider Tips0:33Tour

Regent Seven Seas Explorer Deluxe Suite Tour | Room Highlights & Insider Tips

🥈 · 2K views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Seven Seas Explorer
Tauck River Cruise Travel Insurance: Should You Buy Tauck’s Protection Plan? | Expert Breakdown26:45Tips

Tauck River Cruise Travel Insurance: Should You Buy Tauck’s Protection Plan? | Expert Breakdown

🥈 · 809 views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Seven Seas Explorer Regent Cruise 🚢 | Serenity Suite Tour | Hidden Gem Between Deluxe & Concierge!0:36Tour

Seven Seas Explorer Regent Cruise 🚢 | Serenity Suite Tour | Hidden Gem Between Deluxe & Concierge!

🥈 · 3K views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Seven Seas Explorer