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Solo Cruise & Travel

Solo Cruise & Travel

🥈Expert Creator
240 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon265 Total Videos on YouTube24K subscribers

Solo Cruise & Travel description on YouTube:

Welcome to Solo Cruise & Travel. A channel focused on honest, experience-based cruise advice, with a strong emphasis on solo cruising, cruise value, and what cruising is really like today. I share in-depth cruise ship reviews, solo cruise tips, and clear breakdowns of what’s included on cruises, what costs extra, and how cruise pricing has changed. From cruise fees and gratuities to specialty dining, Wi-Fi, ship experiences, and port logistics, this channel helps you understand the full cost of modern cruising. Whether you’re cruising alone, cruising for the first time, or deciding if a cruise line or ship is worth the money, my goal is simple: help you cruise smarter, more confidently, and with fewer surprises. New videos weekly. For Business Inquires Contact: solocruisercontact@gmail.com #cruise #cruiseline #solocruise #solotravel #cruiselife

Catalogue Coverage
Established read · Solo Cruise & Travel

We’ve analysed 240 of 265 videos so far.

Published
240
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
265
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage91%

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

Annual Activity
Solo Cruise & Travel’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
    57
  2. 2025
    125
  3. 2024
    52
  4. 2023
    18
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
Suites
12 mentions
Biggest Critique
Water Park
4 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip49 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip71 video mentions
Buffet
A Nibble64 video mentions
Room Service
Solid Strip17 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Solid Strip66 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty31 video mentions
Top
Suites
Seriously Tasty12 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty40 video mentions
Nightlife
Solid Strip24 video mentions
Activities
Seriously Tasty38 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip45 video mentions
Water Park
A Nibble4 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip31 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty21 video mentions
Top

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
A Nibble83 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip44 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip128 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip63 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip215 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip32 video mentions
Wi-Fi
A Nibble31 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip15 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
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

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

So, is Virgin Voyages worth it? In a word, absolutely.

solo cruising is in a word Bliss

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

It's like we're arriving to the gates of heaven.

The Watch-outs

The condition of the ship is abhorrent and is long overdue for a dry dock.

I 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.

Passengers are consistently describing Carnival food as terrible, the worst, and subpar.

Something that was not exquisite and by far was the worst experience I've ever had on a cruise ship happened to be my stateateroom.

Luxury is in the details. And the details in state room 8343, they screamed neglect.

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Solo Cruise & Travel.

  1. Use traditional dining for a more personalized experience and to avoid lines.

  2. Stick to the complimentary continental breakfast for room service to save money.

  3. Visit El Loco Fresh for included fast-casual Mexican food on the pool deck.

  4. Book an interior cabin to save hundreds to thousands of dollars.

  5. Skip the drink package and pay as you go to save $500 to $800 on a 7-night cruise.

  6. Leave the Wi-Fi behind and use free port Wi-Fi for connectivity.

  7. Bring a bottle of wine on embarkation day to enjoy in your cabin.

  8. Book Carnival if you want familiar American fun and free food variety.

Videos (240)

A Packed Solo Cruise: CARNIVAL RADIANCE to Mexico34:18Review

A Packed Solo Cruise: CARNIVAL RADIANCE to Mexico

🥈 · 44K views · 2 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Radiance
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Panorama
Discovery Princess excursion in Cabo San Lucas. Luxury Sunset sailboat cruise! #cruise #solocruise1:00Vlog

Discovery Princess excursion in Cabo San Lucas. Luxury Sunset sailboat cruise! #cruise #solocruise

🥈 · 494 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Discovery Princess
Was a Solo Cruise on The New CARNIVAL VENEZIA Worth It?43:04Review

Was a Solo Cruise on The New CARNIVAL VENEZIA Worth It?

🥈 · 102K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Costa Cruises logo
Costa Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Venezia
+1 more
First solo cruise of 2024 on board the beautiful Discovery Princess to Mexico. #cruise #solocruise1:00

First solo cruise of 2024 on board the beautiful Discovery Princess to Mexico. #cruise #solocruise

· 1K views · 2 years ago
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Discovery Princess
Discovery Princess has a gorgeous spa facility. #cruise #solocruise #cruiseship #travel0:40

Discovery Princess has a gorgeous spa facility. #cruise #solocruise #cruiseship #travel

· 883 views · 2 years ago
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Discovery Princess
Doing a Solo Cruise? 8 Things to Consider First18:08Tips

Doing a Solo Cruise? 8 Things to Consider First

🥈 · 21K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
+2 more
10 Reasons Why You SHOULD Cruise ALONE In 202421:36Tips

10 Reasons Why You SHOULD Cruise ALONE In 2024

🥈 · 26K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Carnival Venezia solo cruise to Pearl Island in the Bahamas. #solotravel #travel #cruise #carnival0:25

Carnival Venezia solo cruise to Pearl Island in the Bahamas. #solotravel #travel #cruise #carnival

· 387 views · 2 years ago
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Venezia
Carnival Venezia to the Bahamas where we enjoyed these views. #solotravel #travel #carnival0:28

Carnival Venezia to the Bahamas where we enjoyed these views. #solotravel #travel #carnival

· 225 views · 2 years ago
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Venezia
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

· 389 views · 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

🥈 · 85 views · 2 years ago
Mixed
Carnival Cruise Line logo
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

· 133 views · 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

· 353 views · 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

· 246 views · 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

· 104 views · 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

· 63 views · 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

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

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

· 3K views · 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

· 2K views · 2 years ago
Princess Cruises logo
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

· 168 views · 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

· 86 views · 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

· 156 views · 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

🥈 · 13K views · 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

· 148 views · 2 years ago