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Shug & Alan's Travel Channel

Shug & Alan's Travel Channel

🥈Expert Creator
hosted by Alan
301 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon369 Total Videos on YouTube9K subscribers

Shug & Alan's Travel Channel description on YouTube:

Welcome to Shug & Alan’s Travel Channel — where every trip is a chance to explore, experience something new, and have a little fun along the way! We’re Shug & Alan, and we’re taking you with us on cruises, theme park adventures, historic destinations, national monuments, and unforgettable experiences across the country and beyond. Cruising is a huge part of our channel! From boarding day excitement and cruise ship tours to dining reviews, entertainment, ports of call, and honest conversations about the good, the bad, and everything in between, we share what cruising is really like. But the adventure doesn’t stop at the cruise port! Join us as we explore theme parks, historic landmarks, iconic destinations, and places we’ve always wanted to experience. We’re not here to pretend every trip is perfect. We share our honest opinions, real experiences, plenty of laughs, and the adventures that make traveling together unforgettable. Join us for Another Day, Another Adventure!

Catalogue CoverageDeep coverage
Deep coverage · Shug & Alan's Travel Channel

We’ve analysed 301 of 369 videos so far.

Published
301
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
369
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage82%

Comprehensive read on Shug & Alan's Travel Channel's catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.

Annual Activity
Shug & Alan's Travel Channel’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
    42
  2. 2025
    71
  3. 2024
    61
  4. 2023
    37
  5. 2022
    91
  6. 2021
    17
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
Shows
72 mentions
Biggest Critique
Room Service
2 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
A Nibble96 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip62 video mentions
Buffet
A Nibble219 video mentions
Room Service
Not Their Favorite2 video mentions
Low

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble61 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip70 video mentions
Suites
Solid Strip8 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty72 video mentions
Top
Nightlife
A Nibble7 video mentions
Casino
A Nibble11 video mentions
Activities
Solid Strip69 video mentions
Top

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip70 video mentions
Water Park
Solid Strip29 video mentions
Top
Kids & Family
Solid Strip42 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip17 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip114 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble84 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip151 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble52 video mentions
Value
A Nibble67 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip120 video mentions
Wi-Fi
A Nibble6 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip58 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

Who’s this ship for?

How the ship rates with different travel parties.

Best Match
Couples
76%
Great fit

Consensus Seals

Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.

Thrill Ship
Standout water park & activities

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

I loved it. L O V E D. Loved.

That was an 11 out of 10. Totally. It was absolutely incredible.

Customer service is perfect. Food was perfect. Cooked to perfection.

I'd give it a five a five five out of five sus yes I would

the tour guide five out of five that's great every every uh every Excursion we've done on this Cruise tour guide's been five out of five

The Watch-outs

The spaghetti was completely cold. So cold to maybe it was supposed to be? I I don't know. It was cold.

That sourdough bread that that sourdough rock. Yeah. I didn't even eat it. I could have bit it.

The meatballs, on the other hand, that's what the kids call epic fail.

this is the worst as much as we've cruised this is the worst

this one is not a not a happy one this is not a nice story so Disney um fantasy assisted the US Coast Guard in a search and rescue

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Shug & Alan's Travel Channel.

  1. Check the app for availability because the hours are really limited and it is not available every day.

  2. If you want your food hot, try to eat it inside if possible since the outdoor location makes it hard to keep warm.

  3. Look for the chicken breast version of the sandwich rather than the chicken strip version for a better experience.

  4. Get to the cruise port early to avoid parking filling up and having to use the shuttle bus.

  5. If you are Platinum status, use the Captain's Lounge to relax before boarding starts.

  6. When booking excursions outside the cruise line, arrive at the meeting spot early to avoid missing the ship.

  7. If the Marketplace buffet is cold and limited, consider going to the main dining room instead.

  8. Check if both sides of the buffet are open for more variety.

Videos (301)

Cruise Buffet Dinner… One 9/10 & One Big Disappointment8:26Review

Cruise Buffet Dinner… One 9/10 & One Big Disappointment

🥈 · 979 views · 5 months ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Quantum of the Seas
Most Cruisers Waste the First 3 Days of a Cruise?1:38:58Vlog

Most Cruisers Waste the First 3 Days of a Cruise?

🥈 · 2K views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Ovation of the Seas
Main Dining Room on Quantum… Almost Perfect (Except This)8:35Review

Main Dining Room on Quantum… Almost Perfect (Except This)

🥈 · 1K views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Quantum of the Seas
These Cruise Mistakes Quietly Drain Your Wallet... Don't Make Them!5:58Tips

These Cruise Mistakes Quietly Drain Your Wallet... Don't Make Them!

🥈 · 407 views · 5 months ago
Positive
Is 3 Days at Sea Enough for a Cruise Vacation?1:46:35Review

Is 3 Days at Sea Enough for a Cruise Vacation?

🥈 · 3K views · 5 months ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Quantum of the Seas
Windjammer Lunch on Quantum of the Seas… Hit or Miss?14:15Tour

Windjammer Lunch on Quantum of the Seas… Hit or Miss?

🥈 · 1K views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Quantum of the Seas
Cruise ship slide almost gone wrong!!0:09

Cruise ship slide almost gone wrong!!

· 2K views · 5 months ago
Don’t Bring This on a Cruise (You’ll Regret It)5:24Tips

Don’t Bring This on a Cruise (You’ll Regret It)

🥈 · 407 views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
We Skipped the Excursion in Ensenada... Was it a Mistake?19:11Tips

We Skipped the Excursion in Ensenada... Was it a Mistake?

🥈 · 8K views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Quantum of the Seas
+1 more
Is Brunch on Quantum of the Seas Worth It? | Honest Food Review9:47Review

Is Brunch on Quantum of the Seas Worth It? | Honest Food Review

🥈 · 939 views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Quantum of the Seas
How Cruise Lines Quietly Get You to Overspend4:16Tips

How Cruise Lines Quietly Get You to Overspend

🥈 · 572 views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
I’m Not a Breakfast Person… But This Changed My Mind14:59

I’m Not a Breakfast Person… But This Changed My Mind

· 1K views · 6 months ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Quantum of the Seas
This Balcony Cabin Was Better Than We Expected5:28Tour

This Balcony Cabin Was Better Than We Expected

🥈 · 947 views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Quantum of the Seas
10 Things First-Time Cruisers Regret Not Knowing6:04Tips

10 Things First-Time Cruisers Regret Not Knowing

🥈 · 605 views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Was This the Moment the Cruise Changed for Us?41:07Vlog

Was This the Moment the Cruise Changed for Us?

🥈 · 2K views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Quantum of the Seas
A Picky Eater’s Worst Nightmare on Star of the Seas21:54Tour

A Picky Eater’s Worst Nightmare on Star of the Seas

🥈 · 2K views · 6 months ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
How Did ONE Sea Day Turn Into THIS Much Chaos?! | Quantum of the Seas31:57Vlog

How Did ONE Sea Day Turn Into THIS Much Chaos?! | Quantum of the Seas

🥈 · 3K views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Quantum of the Seas
This Cruise Eatery Is NOT What We Expected!11:03Review

This Cruise Eatery Is NOT What We Expected!

🥈 · 896 views · 6 months ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas
This Is How You Board a Cruise in Style0:08

This Is How You Board a Cruise in Style

· 3K views · 6 months ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Quantum of the Seas
Quantum of the Seas Boarding Day: The Good, The Meh, and the Fun!36:12Vlog

Quantum of the Seas Boarding Day: The Good, The Meh, and the Fun!

🥈 · 7K views · 6 months ago
Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Quantum of the Seas
Cruise energy hits different!0:15

Cruise energy hits different!

· 2K views · 6 months ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Quantum of the Seas
Cruise Ship Tacos… BIG Mistake?5:41Review

Cruise Ship Tacos… BIG Mistake?

🥈 · 731 views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas
We Tried EVERYTHING on the World’s Biggest Cruise Ship… Was It Worth It?1:50:16Review

We Tried EVERYTHING on the World’s Biggest Cruise Ship… Was It Worth It?

🥈 · 3K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas
+1 more
Windjammer Dinner Gets WILD on Star of the Seas!16:11Tour

Windjammer Dinner Gets WILD on Star of the Seas!

🥈 · 4K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas