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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)

The violin trio aboard the Carnival Venezia. #travel #cruiseline #solotravel #carnival #music0:23

The violin trio aboard the Carnival Venezia. #travel #cruiseline #solotravel #carnival #music

Β· 417 views Β· 2 years ago
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Venezia
Carnival Venezia sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. #solotravel #travel #cruiseline #carnival #sunset0:40Vlog

Carnival Venezia sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. #solotravel #travel #cruiseline #carnival #sunset

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 88 views Β· 2 years ago
Mixed
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Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Venezia
Captivated in Canada on this Princess Cruise to Alaska. #travel #cruise #solotravel #cruiseship0:14

Captivated in Canada on this Princess Cruise to Alaska. #travel #cruise #solotravel #cruiseship

Β· 137 views Β· 2 years ago
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
A cruise ship crew goodbye on the Ruby Princess. #travel #cruise #solotravel #cruiseship #cruiser0:50

A cruise ship crew goodbye on the Ruby Princess. #travel #cruise #solotravel #cruiseship #cruiser

Β· 362 views Β· 2 years ago
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Ruby Princess
A cruise to Alaska solo helps to reset the soul. #cruise #solotravel #travel #cruiseship #alaska0:38

A cruise to Alaska solo helps to reset the soul. #cruise #solotravel #travel #cruiseship #alaska

Β· 258 views Β· 2 years ago
There’s a cruise and then there’s an Alaskan Cruise. #cruise #solotravel #travel #cruiseship #alaska0:27

There’s a cruise and then there’s an Alaskan Cruise. #cruise #solotravel #travel #cruiseship #alaska

Β· 106 views Β· 2 years ago
A solo cruise to Alaska is exactly what the soul ordered. #cruise #travel #solotravel #beauty0:45

A solo cruise to Alaska is exactly what the soul ordered. #cruise #travel #solotravel #beauty

Β· 65 views Β· 2 years ago
The first cruise sunset is always inspiring. #travel #cruise #solotravel #lovecruise #cruiseship0:26

The first cruise sunset is always inspiring. #travel #cruise #solotravel #lovecruise #cruiseship

Β· 116 views Β· 2 years ago
Cruise Ship Ice Carving! #travel #cruise #solotravel #cruiseship #princess #cruiser0:17

Cruise Ship Ice Carving! #travel #cruise #solotravel #cruiseship #princess #cruiser

Β· 3K views Β· 2 years ago
Ruby Princess Cruise to Alaska was a spectacular sail away! #travel #cruise #solotravel #lovecruise0:41

Ruby Princess Cruise to Alaska was a spectacular sail away! #travel #cruise #solotravel #lovecruise

Β· 2K views Β· 2 years ago
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Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Ruby Princess
No place I’d rather be than a cruise. #cruise #cruiseship #solocruise #solotravel #carnival0:21

No place I’d rather be than a cruise. #cruise #cruiseship #solocruise #solotravel #carnival

Β· 170 views Β· 2 years ago
This Solo Cruise over yard work any day. #travel #solotravel #cruise #cruiseship #ocean0:22

This Solo Cruise over yard work any day. #travel #solotravel #cruise #cruiseship #ocean

Β· 87 views Β· 2 years ago
A solo cruise is always better than no cruise at all. #cruise #solotravel #solocruise #cruiseship0:23

A solo cruise is always better than no cruise at all. #cruise #solotravel #solocruise #cruiseship

Β· 157 views Β· 2 years ago
Why a Solo Cruise on Carnival Panorama Is Worth The Price22:40Review

Why a Solo Cruise on Carnival Panorama Is Worth The Price

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 14K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Panorama
Unsure about taking a cruise solo? Don’t be. #solotravel #solocruise #cruise #cruiseship0:13

Unsure about taking a cruise solo? Don’t be. #solotravel #solocruise #cruise #cruiseship

Β· 152 views Β· 2 years ago