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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)

Carnival vs. Princess Cruises: 10 Key Differences to Know20:11Tips

Carnival vs. Princess Cruises: 10 Key Differences to Know

🥈 · 20K views · 10 months ago
Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+1 more
6 Reasons Why People Love Princess Cruises... And 2 Reasons They Don't12:14Review

6 Reasons Why People Love Princess Cruises... And 2 Reasons They Don't

🥈 · 72K views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
What I Wish I Knew Before My Virgin Voyages Cruise12:05Tips

What I Wish I Knew Before My Virgin Voyages Cruise

🥈 · 12K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Scarlet Lady
Carnival's Celebration Key EXPLAINED! What’s Free, What’s Not + Must Know Details11:11Tips

Carnival's Celebration Key EXPLAINED! What’s Free, What’s Not + Must Know Details

🥈 · 73K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Celebration
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Jubilee
+2 more
7 Surprising Things You’ll Love on Norwegian Bliss (Yes, There’s Racing!)12:25Tips

7 Surprising Things You’ll Love on Norwegian Bliss (Yes, There’s Racing!)

🥈 · 29K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Bliss
Cruising Carnival Firenze: What Makes This Ship So Unique?13:20Tips

Cruising Carnival Firenze: What Makes This Ship So Unique?

🥈 · 18K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Firenze
Carnival Venezia Cruise: 7 Must-Do Experiences on This Italian-Themed Ship13:50Tips

Carnival Venezia Cruise: 7 Must-Do Experiences on This Italian-Themed Ship

🥈 · 39K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Venezia
Celebrity Reflection Review: My Nightmare Cruise in Stateroom 834323:20Review

Celebrity Reflection Review: My Nightmare Cruise in Stateroom 8343

🥈 · 468K views · 11 months ago
Very Critical
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
5 Princess Cruises Luxury Experiences You Need to Try | Cruise Dining, Suites & More!15:45Tips

5 Princess Cruises Luxury Experiences You Need to Try | Cruise Dining, Suites & More!

🥈 · 16K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Discovery Princess
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!

🥈 · 11K views · 12 months 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

🥈 · 73K views · 12 months 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

🥈 · 33K views · 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

🥈 · 22K views · 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

🥈 · 21K views · 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

· 1K views · 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

🥈 · 27K views · 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

🥈 · 24K views · 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.

🥈 · 1K views · 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

🥈 · 45K views · 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

· 1K views · 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

🥈 · 127K views · 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

· 515 views · 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

· 449 views · 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

🥈 · 845 views · 1 years ago
Mixed
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Valiant Lady