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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)

POOLS, DRINKS & VOMIT... Our CRAZIEST Sea Day on Star of the Seas!33:38Vlog

POOLS, DRINKS & VOMIT... Our CRAZIEST Sea Day on Star of the Seas!

🥈 · 2K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas
Ship Pizza Taste Test! Star of the Seas5:36Review

Ship Pizza Taste Test! Star of the Seas

🥈 · 643 views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas
EPIC PANAMA CANAL Cruise on Emerald Princess | Full 12-Day Adventure Movie2:05:38Vlog

EPIC PANAMA CANAL Cruise on Emerald Princess | Full 12-Day Adventure Movie

🥈 · 4K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Windstar Cruises logo
Windstar Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
+1 more
We Tried EVERYTHING at Chill Grill! CoCoCay’s BEST Free Lunch? | Star of the Seas9:25Review

We Tried EVERYTHING at Chill Grill! CoCoCay’s BEST Free Lunch? | Star of the Seas

🥈 · 930 views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas
Our CRAZIEST Fun Day at Sea! Dodgeball, North Star & Nonstop Food | Ovation of the Seas21:55Vlog

Our CRAZIEST Fun Day at Sea! Dodgeball, North Star & Nonstop Food | Ovation of the Seas

🥈 · 1K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Ovation of the Seas
This Cruise Ship Lunch Was CRAZY | Star of the Seas17:02Review

This Cruise Ship Lunch Was CRAZY | Star of the Seas

🥈 · 2K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas
Carnival Radiance: The Full Cruise Movie!1:31:00Vlog

Carnival Radiance: The Full Cruise Movie!

🥈 · 9K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Radiance
+1 more
Main Dining Room Lunch & Review | Star of the Seas15:34Review

Main Dining Room Lunch & Review | Star of the Seas

🥈 · 2K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas
Drinks at the Swim-Up Bar… Then CocoCay Turned Wild! Star of the Seas22:07Vlog

Drinks at the Swim-Up Bar… Then CocoCay Turned Wild! Star of the Seas

🥈 · 2K views · 8 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
We Tried EVERYTHING at Base Camp (Star of the Seas Food Review!)8:16Review

We Tried EVERYTHING at Base Camp (Star of the Seas Food Review!)

🥈 · 1K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas
This Embarkation Got Wild... Quantum of the Seas Wasn't Ready for Us!38:55Vlog

This Embarkation Got Wild... Quantum of the Seas Wasn't Ready for Us!

🥈 · 4K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Quantum of the Seas
Our Full Carnival Firenze Experience (What It’s REALLY Like)1:43:48Vlog

Our Full Carnival Firenze Experience (What It’s REALLY Like)

🥈 · 9K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Firenze
Star of the Seas Cruise Breakfast Surprise10:48Review

Star of the Seas Cruise Breakfast Surprise

🥈 · 1K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas
Insane Plane Landings at Maho Beach! Star of the Seas Excursion14:36Vlog

Insane Plane Landings at Maho Beach! Star of the Seas Excursion

🥈 · 2K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas
Windjammer Breakfast & Review | Star of the Seas16:32Review

Windjammer Breakfast & Review | Star of the Seas

🥈 · 5K views · 9 months ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas
We Slept in the Noisiest Cruise Cabin Ever | Star of the Seas Surfside Balcony5:39Tour

We Slept in the Noisiest Cruise Cabin Ever | Star of the Seas Surfside Balcony

🥈 · 5K views · 9 months ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas
STAR OF THE SEAS Full Ship Tour | Royal Caribbean’s Newest $2 BILLION Mega Ship58:44Tour

STAR OF THE SEAS Full Ship Tour | Royal Caribbean’s Newest $2 BILLION Mega Ship

🥈 · 2K views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas
+1 more
Star of the Seas Dining Shock: Chops Grille Review11:55Review

Star of the Seas Dining Shock: Chops Grille Review

🥈 · 4K views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas
Star of the Seas at it's BEST!0:16

Star of the Seas at it's BEST!

· 3K views · 9 months ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas
We Just Boarded the World’s Largest $2 Billion Cruise Ship… and This Happened42:54Vlog

We Just Boarded the World’s Largest $2 Billion Cruise Ship… and This Happened

🥈 · 8K views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas
Ovation of the Seas Room Tour | Connected Ocean View Balcony4:44Tour

Ovation of the Seas Room Tour | Connected Ocean View Balcony

🥈 · 1K views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Ovation of the Seas
Ovation's American Icon - Fail or Favorite?5:34Review

Ovation's American Icon - Fail or Favorite?

🥈 · 553 views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Ovation of the Seas
Did Ovation of the Seas Keep Us Entertained All Day?39:36Vlog

Did Ovation of the Seas Keep Us Entertained All Day?

🥈 · 2K views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Ovation of the Seas
Brunch and review at sea with Shug & Alan!4:42Review

Brunch and review at sea with Shug & Alan!

🥈 · 739 views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Firenze