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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 Nibble220 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 behind the counter for guacamole as it may not be at the self-serve station.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Videos (301)

Navigator of the Seas Virtual Balcony Room Tour on Royal Caribbean  4K4:21Tour

Navigator of the Seas Virtual Balcony Room Tour on Royal Caribbean 4K

🥈 · 2K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Navigator of the Seas
Lightsabers, BOSSY Stormtroopers, DEFENSIVE Chewbacca at DISNEYLAND   4K43:35Vlog

Lightsabers, BOSSY Stormtroopers, DEFENSIVE Chewbacca at DISNEYLAND 4K

🥈 · 476 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cabo on a BUDGET | LOVERS BEACH & DIVORCE BEACH   4K27:48Vlog

Cabo on a BUDGET | LOVERS BEACH & DIVORCE BEACH 4K

🥈 · 3K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Firenze
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Panorama
Adventure of the Seas the Movie!1:02:49Vlog

Adventure of the Seas the Movie!

🥈 · 5K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Adventure of the Seas
+2 more
Is Carnival Firenze Worth It? Full Tour from Bow to Stern!39:37Tour

Is Carnival Firenze Worth It? Full Tour from Bow to Stern!

🥈 · 3K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Firenze
Carnival Firenze 2025 boarding day MADNESS   4K47:03Vlog

Carnival Firenze 2025 boarding day MADNESS 4K

🥈 · 13K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Firenze
The Good, the Bad, the Yucky | Navigator of the Seas Food Tour28:49Tour

The Good, the Bad, the Yucky | Navigator of the Seas Food Tour

🥈 · 3K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Navigator of the Seas
The BEST Excursion in ENSENADA!  ONLY 3 in the WORLD!  4K40:33Vlog

The BEST Excursion in ENSENADA! ONLY 3 in the WORLD! 4K

🥈 · 6K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Navigator of the Seas
Are Sea Days BORING? Join us to ANSWER that question...   4K32:36Vlog

Are Sea Days BORING? Join us to ANSWER that question... 4K

🥈 · 1K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Navigator of the Seas
Carnival Panorama The Movie1:16:39Vlog

Carnival Panorama The Movie

🥈 · 13K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Panorama
+1 more
Catalina Island Adventure: A Cruise Day You'll Never Forget21:53Vlog

Catalina Island Adventure: A Cruise Day You'll Never Forget

🥈 · 2K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Navigator of the Seas
Panama Canal | 288 Hours on Emerald Princess29:54Vlog

Panama Canal | 288 Hours on Emerald Princess

🥈 · 3K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
Boarding Day on Navigator | WORST Speciality Dining EVER! December 202443:09Vlog

Boarding Day on Navigator | WORST Speciality Dining EVER! December 2024

🥈 · 3K views · 1 years ago
Critical
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Navigator of the Seas
INTERACTING with STINGRAYS in the Cayman Islands  4K23:01Tour

INTERACTING with STINGRAYS in the Cayman Islands 4K

🥈 · 2K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
Carnival Radiance the Movie!1:07:41Vlog

Carnival Radiance the Movie!

🥈 · 10K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Radiance
Emerald Princess Obstructed Ocean View Room Tour E6173:49Tour

Emerald Princess Obstructed Ocean View Room Tour E617

🥈 · 3K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
Scenic drive of Cartagena & San Pedro Claver Church Excursion43:08Tour

Scenic drive of Cartagena & San Pedro Claver Church Excursion

🥈 · 926 views · 1 years ago
Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
Limon Countryside & Tropical Plant Paradise36:55Tour

Limon Countryside & Tropical Plant Paradise

🥈 · 1K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
Discovering Curaçao: Hidden Gems & Unforgettable Views on a Cruise Adventure!38:33Tour

Discovering Curaçao: Hidden Gems & Unforgettable Views on a Cruise Adventure!

🥈 · 1K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
KUKOO KUNUKU California Lighthouse & Beach ARUBA34:00Tour

KUKOO KUNUKU California Lighthouse & Beach ARUBA

🥈 · 2K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Windstar Cruises logo
Windstar Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
+1 more
ALLURE OF THE SEAS FULL WALKTHROUGH SHIP TOUR 4k44:55Tour

ALLURE OF THE SEAS FULL WALKTHROUGH SHIP TOUR 4k

🥈 · 2K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Allure of the Seas
+3 more
Coco Cay Bahamas on Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas34:37Vlog

Coco Cay Bahamas on Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas

🥈 · 2K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Allure of the Seas
288 HOURS on the LOVE BOAT and we were SHOCKED!42:00Vlog

288 HOURS on the LOVE BOAT and we were SHOCKED!

🥈 · 3K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
Touring Nassau Bahamas and the Atlantis Resort with Shug & Alan52:19Tour

Touring Nassau Bahamas and the Atlantis Resort with Shug & Alan

🥈 · 2K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Allure of the Seas