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Solo Cruise & Travel

Solo Cruise & Travel

πŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
255 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon292 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 292 videos so far.

Published
255
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
292
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage87%

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)

7 Surprising Reasons to Book an Interior Cabin on a Cruise 🚒 | Save Money & Cruise Smarter!11:16Tips

7 Surprising Reasons to Book an Interior Cabin on a Cruise 🚒 | Save Money & Cruise Smarter!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 12K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Panorama
Solo Cruise Like a Pro! Top 5 Tips for First-Time Solo Cruisers18:41Tips

Solo Cruise Like a Pro! Top 5 Tips for First-Time Solo Cruisers

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 80K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
7 Reasons Why Virgin Voyages Is the Best Cruise Line for Adults in 202514:46Review

7 Reasons Why Virgin Voyages Is the Best Cruise Line for Adults in 2025

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 33K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Valiant Lady
Virgin Voyages logo
Scarlet Lady
+2 more
7 Reasons a Princess Cruise to Alaska Is the Most Unforgettable Travel Experience11:42Review

7 Reasons a Princess Cruise to Alaska Is the Most Unforgettable Travel Experience

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 23K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Ruby Princess
Princess Cruises logo
Discovery Princess
Celebrity Reflection Buffet Tour | Celebrity Cruises 202514:35Tour

Celebrity Reflection Buffet Tour | Celebrity Cruises 2025

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 23K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
+1 more
Celebrity Cruises definitely knows how to throw a party. #cruise #travel #party0:35

Celebrity Cruises definitely knows how to throw a party. #cruise #travel #party

Β· 1K views Β· 1 years ago
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
All the Food on the Carnival Panorama | Ship Food Tour12:08Tour

All the Food on the Carnival Panorama | Ship Food Tour

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 28K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Panorama
A Delicious Food Tour of the Norwegian Epic Cruise Ship14:00Tour

A Delicious Food Tour of the Norwegian Epic Cruise Ship

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 26K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Epic
Rent an alcove at the Lawn Club on Celebrity Reflection for an original cruise ship experience.0:58Vlog

Rent an alcove at the Lawn Club on Celebrity Reflection for an original cruise ship experience.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
Mixed
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
Virgin Voyages Food Tour of the Valiant Lady | Included Dining22:02Tour

Virgin Voyages Food Tour of the Valiant Lady | Included Dining

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 47K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Valiant Lady
A Celebrity Cruise historic walking tour excursion of Nassau, Bahamas. #cruise #cruisevlog0:56

A Celebrity Cruise historic walking tour excursion of Nassau, Bahamas. #cruise #cruisevlog

Β· 1K views Β· 1 years ago
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
My First Virgin Voyages Cruise Surprised Me | Valiant Lady Review1:16:37Review

My First Virgin Voyages Cruise Surprised Me | Valiant Lady Review

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 134K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Valiant Lady
The Valiant Lady’s Razzle Dazzle restaurant offers up dinner & brunch on your Virgin Cruise. #travel0:59

The Valiant Lady’s Razzle Dazzle restaurant offers up dinner & brunch on your Virgin Cruise. #travel

Β· 523 views Β· 1 years ago
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Valiant Lady
Maybe it’s time to consider losing your V card? #virginvoyages #cruise #cruiseline #solo #travel0:58

Maybe it’s time to consider losing your V card? #virginvoyages #cruise #cruiseline #solo #travel

Β· 453 views Β· 1 years ago
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Cruise day sail away on Virgin Voyage’s Valiant Lady. #cruise #solocruise #travel #virginvoyages1:00Vlog

Cruise day sail away on Virgin Voyage’s Valiant Lady. #cruise #solocruise #travel #virginvoyages

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 848 views Β· 1 years ago
Mixed
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Valiant Lady
Head to the aquatic club on Virgin Voyage’s Valiant Lady when you want to cool off. #cruise #travel0:29

Head to the aquatic club on Virgin Voyage’s Valiant Lady when you want to cool off. #cruise #travel

Β· 751 views Β· 1 years ago
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Valiant Lady
Finally losing my V card. #cruiseship #virginvoyages #solocruise #travel1:00Vlog

Finally losing my V card. #cruiseship #virginvoyages #solocruise #travel

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 674 views Β· 1 years ago
Mixed
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
How a Mostly Solo Disney Wish Cruise Surprised Me48:54Review

How a Mostly Solo Disney Wish Cruise Surprised Me

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 32K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Wish
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Magic
Thank you for spending 2024 exploring solo cruise adventures with me. #solotravel #cruise #traveling1:00Vlog

Thank you for spending 2024 exploring solo cruise adventures with me. #solotravel #cruise #traveling

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 451 views Β· 1 years ago
Mixed
Why You *Absolutely* Should Cruise Solo In 202511:11Tips

Why You *Absolutely* Should Cruise Solo In 2025

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 24K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
+1 more
The magic of #christmas has arrived on the Discovery Princess Cruise ship. #cruise #travel #xmas0:49

The magic of #christmas has arrived on the Discovery Princess Cruise ship. #cruise #travel #xmas

Β· 723 views Β· 1 years ago
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Discovery Princess
Grab some coffee & sit outside on your next cruise morning. #princesscruises #cruise #travel #solo0:22

Grab some coffee & sit outside on your next cruise morning. #princesscruises #cruise #travel #solo

Β· 417 views Β· 1 years ago
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Starting a Princess Cruise to Mexico day off right. #solocruise #cruiseblog #cruise #travel0:40

Starting a Princess Cruise to Mexico day off right. #solocruise #cruiseblog #cruise #travel

Β· 271 views Β· 1 years ago
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
A warm December afternoon in Cabo, courtesy of Discovery Princess. #cruise #travel #solotravel0:42

A warm December afternoon in Cabo, courtesy of Discovery Princess. #cruise #travel #solotravel

Β· 521 views Β· 1 years ago
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Discovery Princess