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Shawn Power-Your Trusted Cruise&Tauck Tour Expert!

Shawn Power-Your Trusted Cruise&Tauck Tour Expert!

🥈Expert Creator
117 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon122 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 117 of 122 videos so far.

Published
117
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
122
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage96%

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
    15
  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
Wi-Fi
5 mentions
Biggest Critique
Nightlife
2 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip11 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty24 video mentions
Room Service
Seriously Tasty7 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble32 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
A Nibble31 video mentions
Suites
Solid Strip83 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Barely Crispy2 video mentions
Nightlife
Mild Gripe2 video mentions
Low
Activities
Seriously Tasty1 video mention

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Seriously Tasty2 video mentions
Top
Kids & Family
A Nibble14 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty13 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
A Nibble16 video mentions
Embarkation
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions
Top
Crew & Service
Solid Strip49 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble62 video mentions
Value
A Nibble93 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip51 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Seriously Tasty5 video mentions
Top
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip2 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

Pro Tips From Creators

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

  1. Try the local delicacies during a food tour when on a cruise in Korea.

  2. Stay in a hanok for a night or two before your cruise

  3. Arrive a couple of days early to experience local culture

  4. Try the traditional Korean bath/steam room

  5. Use the wellness area for free during specific hours if you don't have a treatment.

  6. Take advantage of port days when anyone can access the wellness area.

  7. Use the hydrotherapy pool jets for a nice massage on your head, back, or shoulders.

  8. Choose Explorer for the best starting room size and balcony inclusion.

Videos (117)

Inside Silver Endeavour: Tour the Premium Suite on Silversea’s Luxury Arctic Expedition Ship7:02Tour

Inside Silver Endeavour: Tour the Premium Suite on Silversea’s Luxury Arctic Expedition Ship

🥈 · 2K views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Silversea Cruises logo
Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises logo
Silver Endeavour
Why I Always Arrive Early | Oslo Pre-Cruise Tip0:56Tips

Why I Always Arrive Early | Oslo Pre-Cruise Tip

🥈 · 115 views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
When Should You Book Your Cruise or Tauck Land Tour or Safari? | Insider Tips from Shawn Power9:08Tips

When Should You Book Your Cruise or Tauck Land Tour or Safari? | Insider Tips from Shawn Power

🥈 · 493 views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Tauck Small Ship Ocean Cruises: What Most Travelers Don’t Know18:26Tips

Tauck Small Ship Ocean Cruises: What Most Travelers Don’t Know

🥈 · 1K views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Windstar Cruises logo
Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises logo
Wind Star
Thinking About a Multi-Trip Vacation? Here’s Why It’s a Game-Changer!8:43Tips

Thinking About a Multi-Trip Vacation? Here’s Why It’s a Game-Changer!

🥈 · 228 views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
African Safari Showdown: River Cruise & Land Tour vs. Land Tour Only! And How About The Gorillas??17:37Tips

African Safari Showdown: River Cruise & Land Tour vs. Land Tour Only! And How About The Gorillas??

🥈 · 347 views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Review | The Most Inclusive Luxury Cruise Line? 🛳️25:37Review

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Review | The Most Inclusive Luxury Cruise Line? 🛳️

🥈 · 6K views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Crystal Cruises logo
Crystal Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+2 more
Do You REALLY Need a Passport for a Cruise?3:40Tips

Do You REALLY Need a Passport for a Cruise?

🥈 · 272 views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Does Booking with a Travel Agent Cost More? The Truth You Need to Know! 🛳️🌍6:08Tips

Does Booking with a Travel Agent Cost More? The Truth You Need to Know! 🛳️🌍

🥈 · 984 views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
River Cruises: The Hidden Gem of Modern Travel17:14Tips

River Cruises: The Hidden Gem of Modern Travel

🥈 · 260 views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
TAUCK: Why This 100-Year-Old Company is My Top Travel Pick (Expert Secrets Revealed!)41:26Review

TAUCK: Why This 100-Year-Old Company is My Top Travel Pick (Expert Secrets Revealed!)

🥈 · 729 views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Should YOU Book FLIGHTS DIRECTLY Through a Cruise Line or Tauck Tours? (Real Talk from an Airport!)12:12Tips

Should YOU Book FLIGHTS DIRECTLY Through a Cruise Line or Tauck Tours? (Real Talk from an Airport!)

🥈 · 543 views · 11 months ago
Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Crystal Cruises logo
Crystal Cruises
Is Oceania Cruises A Good Cruiseline To Sail With?17:51Review

Is Oceania Cruises A Good Cruiseline To Sail With?

🥈 · 11K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Vista
+1 more
Review of Tauck's Essence of Japan Land Tour12:51Review

Review of Tauck's Essence of Japan Land Tour

🥈 · 1K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Are Alaska Cruises Worth it?16:40Tips

Are Alaska Cruises Worth it?

🥈 · 129 views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Is it safe to sail on the "New" Crystal Cruises?13:16Review

Is it safe to sail on the "New" Crystal Cruises?

🥈 · 785 views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Crystal Cruises logo
Crystal Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Crystal Cruises logo
Crystal Serenity
Review of Tauck's Small Ship Cruise in Iceland13:08Review

Review of Tauck's Small Ship Cruise in Iceland

🥈 · 827 views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Cruising 101: The Different Categories & Types Of Cruises You Can Sail On!13:41Tips

Cruising 101: The Different Categories & Types Of Cruises You Can Sail On!

🥈 · 457 views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Should I Book My Next Cruise Onboard My Current Cruise?5:32Tips

Should I Book My Next Cruise Onboard My Current Cruise?

🥈 · 459 views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Welcome To Shawn Power's Channel4:09Tips

Welcome To Shawn Power's Channel

🥈 · 1K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
How Do Airport Transfers Work For Tauck Tours & River Cruises & Small Ship Cruises?5:38Tips

How Do Airport Transfers Work For Tauck Tours & River Cruises & Small Ship Cruises?

🥈 · 1K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive