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Solo Cruise & Travel

Solo Cruise & Travel

πŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
255 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon291 Total Videos on YouTube28K subscribers

Solo Cruise & Travel description on YouTube:

Welcome to Solo Cruise & Travel, your destination for honest cruise reviews, solo cruise advice, and practical tips to help you cruise smarter. I share experience-based insights on solo cruising, cruise ship reviews, cruise pricing, cruise value, & what cruising is really like today. You'll also find comparisons between popular cruise lines including Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises, & Celebrity Cruises to help you decide which cruise is right for you. From cruise fees & gratuities to specialty dining, Wi-Fi, cabins, shore excursions, and port logistics, I break down what's included, what costs extra, and how to avoid costly surprises. Whether you're planning your first cruise, cruising solo, comparing cruise lines, choosing the right cabin, or deciding if a cruise is worth the cost, my goal is: help you cruise smarter, more confidently, and with fewer surprises. New videos weekly. Business: solocruisercontact@gmail.com

Catalogue Coverage
Established read Β· Solo Cruise & Travel

We’ve analysed 255 of 291 videos so far.

Published
255
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
291
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage88%

Solid sample of Solo Cruise & Travel's catalogue β€” the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Solo Cruise & Travel’s output Β· year over year

How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related Γ· discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed Γ· cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    73
  2. 2025
    125
  3. 2024
    52
  4. 2023
    18
Heat scale
0% β†’ 100%β€œDiscovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Live Reviews

What Creators Are Saying About Solo Cruise & Travel

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score β€” 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Suites
17 mentions
Biggest Critique
Casino
1 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip60 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip85 video mentions
Buffet
A Nibble68 video mentions
Room Service
Solid Strip18 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Solid Strip73 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip36 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty17 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty40 video mentions
Top
Nightlife
Solid Strip26 video mentions
Casino
Not Their Favorite1 video mention
Low
Activities
Seriously Tasty41 video mentions
Top

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip48 video mentions
Water Park
A Nibble5 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip32 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip22 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
A Nibble87 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip48 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip132 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip80 video mentions
Value
A Nibble233 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip36 video mentions
Wi-Fi
A Nibble32 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip20 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon β€” creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon 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
Solo Travelers
80%
Loved

Consensus Seals

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

First-Timer Friendly
Highly rated by first-time cruisers

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œWould I do it again? Absolutely. The hardest part, I think, was leaving that little slice of luxury at the end of the week.”

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β€œSo, is Virgin Voyages worth it? In a word, absolutely.”

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β€œsolo cruising is in a word Bliss”

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β€œLooking out off the balcony from your red hammock is one of the greatest things I've ever experienced while on a cruise.”

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β€œIt's like we're arriving to the gates of heaven.”

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The Watch-outs

β€œOne man called what he thought was Carnival's official line and got hit with a $650 per person docking fee.”

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β€œOne woman lost $3,556 for a cruise she had already paid for after getting drawn into exactly this kind of scheme.”

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β€œThe condition of the ship is abhorrent and is long overdue for a dry dock.”

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β€œI paid extra for a premium experience aboard Celebrity Cruis's flagship of modern luxury, the Celebrity Reflection. What I got instead was a blood stained bed, a shredded couch, and a stateateroom that looked like it hadn't been cared for in years.”

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β€œCruise scams are at an all-time high, and they're not the obvious kind you'd easily spot.”

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Solo Cruise & Travel.

  1. Do the math on the full cost including gratuities and drinks before booking.

  2. Read the fine print on Infinite Veranda cabins to manage expectations.

  3. Look for specific solo staterooms on Edge Class ships to avoid solo supplements.

  4. Book a solo cruise to experience neurological novelty and expand the felt length of your life.

  5. Look for ways to avoid or diminish solo supplements using specific booking strategies.

  6. Ride the Skyride early in the morning or just after dinner to avoid lines.

  7. Arrive at the Punchliner Comedy Club 20 to 30 minutes early for late-night shows.

  8. Book Havana staterooms if you want a private pool area and quieter atmosphere.

Videos (255)

What Everyone Gets WRONG About Celebrity Cruises (Top Myths)23:24Tips

What Everyone Gets WRONG About Celebrity Cruises (Top Myths)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 9K views Β· 1 weeks ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Beyond
+1 more
Why Everyone Should Take One Solo Cruise21:35Tips

Why Everyone Should Take One Solo Cruise

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 weeks ago
Highly Positive
Before You Book Carnival Panorama, Watch This18:00Review

Before You Book Carnival Panorama, Watch This

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 2 weeks ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Panorama
Solo Travel & the Promises We Keep | Solo Cruise Courage23:33Tips

Solo Travel & the Promises We Keep | Solo Cruise Courage

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 2 weeks ago
Highly Positive
Post Cruise Depression Is Real. Here's How to Beat the Cruise Blues16:58Tips

Post Cruise Depression Is Real. Here's How to Beat the Cruise Blues

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 3 weeks ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
+6 more
Is Solo Cruising Selfish? The Truth About Cruising Alone14:24Tips

Is Solo Cruising Selfish? The Truth About Cruising Alone

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 3 weeks ago
Highly Positive
What Everyone Gets WRONG About Virgin Voyages (Top Myths)27:22Tips

What Everyone Gets WRONG About Virgin Voyages (Top Myths)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 9K views Β· 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Scarlet Lady
Virgin Voyages logo
Valiant Lady
+2 more
The 2 Types of Solo Cruisers (And the Cabins They Book)20:55Tips

The 2 Types of Solo Cruisers (And the Cabins They Book)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+4 more
I'm In a Relationship... So Why Do I Take Solo Cruises?15:37Tips

I'm In a Relationship... So Why Do I Take Solo Cruises?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Why Solo Cruisers Should Pack Light (And Why I Switched to One Bag)18:47Tips

Why Solo Cruisers Should Pack Light (And Why I Switched to One Bag)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 1 months ago
Highly Positive
How to Eat Alone on a Cruise Without Feeling Awkward26:46Tips

How to Eat Alone on a Cruise Without Feeling Awkward

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 28K views Β· 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Norwegian Encore Alaska Cruise: How I Did It CHEAP!27:35Tips

Norwegian Encore Alaska Cruise: How I Did It CHEAP!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 8K views Β· 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Encore
Don't Board a Princess Cruise Until You Know These 7 Things24:49Tips

Don't Board a Princess Cruise Until You Know These 7 Things

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 77K views Β· 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Star Princess
Princess Cruises logo
Sun Princess
+5 more
The Truth About Cruising Nobody Tells You (Cruise Mistakes)21:53Tips

The Truth About Cruising Nobody Tells You (Cruise Mistakes)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 1 months ago
Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
These Cruise Scams Are FOOLING Experienced Cruisers23:04Tips

These Cruise Scams Are FOOLING Experienced Cruisers

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 7K views Β· 2 months ago
Critical
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
+3 more
Navigator of the Seas: EVERY Restaurant Explained (Free & Paid)22:22Tips

Navigator of the Seas: EVERY Restaurant Explained (Free & Paid)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Navigator of the Seas
+1 more
Your Cruise Still Counts20:00Tips

Your Cruise Still Counts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+2 more
MSC vs Carnival: Which Cruise Line is BETTER Overall?27:37Compare

MSC vs Carnival: Which Cruise Line is BETTER Overall?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 44K views Β· 2 months ago
Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+1 more
Solo Cruise to Alaska: What Nobody Tells You Before You Go18:32Review

Solo Cruise to Alaska: What Nobody Tells You Before You Go

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 7K views Β· 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Royal Princess
Is Solo Cruising Safe for Women? (The Honest Truth)26:18Tips

Is Solo Cruising Safe for Women? (The Honest Truth)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 7K views Β· 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Why Carnival Cruise Line Is So Popular (What They Do Right)25:43Review

Why Carnival Cruise Line Is So Popular (What They Do Right)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 24K views Β· 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
What NOT to Wear on a Cruise (Most Common Mistakes)9:33Tips

What NOT to Wear on a Cruise (Most Common Mistakes)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 3 months ago
Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
The REALITY of Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady (Not What You Expect)16:26Review

The REALITY of Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady (Not What You Expect)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 12K views Β· 3 months ago
Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Valiant Lady
What a Solo Cruise Does to You (No One Talks About This)23:20Tips

What a Solo Cruise Does to You (No One Talks About This)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 4 months ago
Highly Positive