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)
6:21TipsExpedition Cruises EXPLAINED: What Makes Them So Special? | Shawn Power on Silver Endeavour
7:02TourInside Silver Endeavour: Tour the Premium Suite on Silversea’s Luxury Arctic Expedition Ship
0:56TipsWhy I Always Arrive Early | Oslo Pre-Cruise Tip
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