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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)

Why cruise gratuities feel so confusing right now. #cruiseship #cruise #cruisetips #solocruise0:58Tips

Why cruise gratuities feel so confusing right now. #cruiseship #cruise #cruisetips #solocruise

🥈 · 2K views · 4 months ago
Mixed
Royal Princess Cruise Ship: Who It's Perfect for (And Who Should Skip It)14:50Review

Royal Princess Cruise Ship: Who It's Perfect for (And Who Should Skip It)

🥈 · 15K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Royal Princess
Taking a solo cruise helps you build confidence. #cruise #solocruise #travel #motivation #cruising0:47Tips

Taking a solo cruise helps you build confidence. #cruise #solocruise #travel #motivation #cruising

🥈 · 2K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
New Year, New Me, literally when you take a solo cruise. #solocruise #solotravel #cruise #motivation0:41Vlog

New Year, New Me, literally when you take a solo cruise. #solocruise #solotravel #cruise #motivation

🥈 · 3K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Ahead of a solo cruise, make the right choices. #solocruise #cruise #cruisetips #travel0:35Tips

Ahead of a solo cruise, make the right choices. #solocruise #cruise #cruisetips #travel

🥈 · 2K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Why You Should Cruise Solo in 2026 | New Year, New Me Travel Reset14:30Tips

Why You Should Cruise Solo in 2026 | New Year, New Me Travel Reset

🥈 · 9K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Cruise tranquility in the twilight. #cruiseship #sunset #cruise #relaxing #solocruise0:29

Cruise tranquility in the twilight. #cruiseship #sunset #cruise #relaxing #solocruise

· 1K views · 5 months ago
What Solo Cruising Taught Me This Year (And What’s Next)12:54Vlog

What Solo Cruising Taught Me This Year (And What’s Next)

🥈 · 2K views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Who Virgin Voyages is For (And Who Should Skip It)16:30Review

Who Virgin Voyages is For (And Who Should Skip It)

🥈 · 19K views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Christmas is in the air on the Emerald Princess Cruise Ship. #cruiseship #christmas #cruise #xmas0:52

Christmas is in the air on the Emerald Princess Cruise Ship. #cruiseship #christmas #cruise #xmas

· 955 views · 5 months ago
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
Christmas is all around you on the Emerald Princess cruise ship. #cruise #cruiseship #christmas0:20

Christmas is all around you on the Emerald Princess cruise ship. #cruise #cruiseship #christmas

· 2K views · 5 months ago
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
The Psychology of Cruising Alone in a Burnout World15:05Tips

The Psychology of Cruising Alone in a Burnout World

🥈 · 3K views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Things Cruise Lines Used to Include for Free (But Now Charge Extra For)15:43Tips

Things Cruise Lines Used to Include for Free (But Now Charge Extra For)

🥈 · 2K views · 5 months ago
Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Cruise Gratuities Explained: Why They’re Confusing, Where the Money Goes, and What to Tip14:34Tips

Cruise Gratuities Explained: Why They’re Confusing, Where the Money Goes, and What to Tip

🥈 · 6K views · 5 months ago
Positive
The spirit of Christmas on my Emerald Princess cruise is alive and well. #cruise #xmas #travel0:51

The spirit of Christmas on my Emerald Princess cruise is alive and well. #cruise #xmas #travel

· 1K views · 5 months ago
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
Spectacular Christmas decor on an Emerald Princess cruise. #cruise #solocruise #christmas #xmas0:32

Spectacular Christmas decor on an Emerald Princess cruise. #cruise #solocruise #christmas #xmas

· 2K views · 5 months ago
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
Top Solo Cruise Tips for Seniors (How to Cruise Alone Safely & Confidently)13:56Tips

Top Solo Cruise Tips for Seniors (How to Cruise Alone Safely & Confidently)

🥈 · 8K views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Royal Princess
A Christmas cruise is full of wonder. #cruise #cruiseship #christmas #solocruise #cruiselife0:31

A Christmas cruise is full of wonder. #cruise #cruiseship #christmas #solocruise #cruiselife

· 894 views · 5 months ago
Cruising Alone and Mental Health: Why Solo Cruises Can Reduce Stress12:29Tips

Cruising Alone and Mental Health: Why Solo Cruises Can Reduce Stress

🥈 · 3K views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
A cruise on the edge of an extraordinary sunrise. #cruise #sunrise #cruiseship #solocruise0:41Vlog

A cruise on the edge of an extraordinary sunrise. #cruise #sunrise #cruiseship #solocruise

🥈 · 559 views · 5 months ago
Mixed
Carnival Mardi Gras Pros and Cons: What You Should Know Before Booking15:42Review

Carnival Mardi Gras Pros and Cons: What You Should Know Before Booking

🥈 · 29K views · 5 months ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
Solo Cruise sail away time on Emerald Princess out of Los Angeles. #solocruise #cruise #cruiselife1:00

Solo Cruise sail away time on Emerald Princess out of Los Angeles. #solocruise #cruise #cruiselife

· 1K views · 5 months ago
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
A cruise to Cabo isn’t complete without Lover’s Beach #cruise #solocruise #cruiselife #travel0:51Vlog

A cruise to Cabo isn’t complete without Lover’s Beach #cruise #solocruise #cruiselife #travel

🥈 · 2K views · 5 months ago
Mixed
MSC Cruises: The BEST Value at Sea? Here’s the Truth…14:24Compare

MSC Cruises: The BEST Value at Sea? Here’s the Truth…

🥈 · 17K views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Seashore
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