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Solo Travel 1974

Solo Travel 1974

🥈Expert Creator
223 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon239 Total Videos on YouTube14K subscribers

Solo Travel 1974 description on YouTube:

🚢 Welcome to Solo Travel 1974 - your go-to channel for cruise reviews, ship tours, port guides, and practical advice from a British solo traveller in her 50s. I’ve travelled to over 70 countries and cruise regularly with P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Marella and with Royal Caribbean now joining the line-up. Every video is based on real experiences, filmed by me to help you plan with confidence. Whether you’re travelling solo or with friends, you’ll find useful cruise tips, ship comparisons, dining reviews, and destination guides that make your holiday easier and more enjoyable. 🎥 On this channel you’ll discover: • Cruise ship tours – Britannia, Arvia, Arcadia, Regal Princess, Sky Princess, Independence of the Seas • Dining guides, cabin reviews & entertainment tips • Caribbean, Mediterranean, Baltic & British Isles port guides • Fresh 2025 cruise updates 📍 Based in the UK | 🎬 New videos every week. 👉 Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@solotravel1974?sub_confirmation=1

Catalogue Coverage
Established read · Solo Travel 1974

We’ve analysed 223 of 239 videos so far.

Published
223
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
239
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage93%

Solid sample of Solo Travel 1974's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Solo Travel 1974’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
    34
  2. 2025
    177
  3. 2024
    23
Heat scale
0% → 100%“Discovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Live Reviews

What Creators Are Saying About Solo Travel 1974

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Shows
26 mentions
Biggest Critique
Loyalty Program
10 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip48 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip31 video mentions
Buffet
Solid Strip42 video mentions
Room Service
Solid Strip11 video mentions
Top

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble15 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip11 video mentions
Suites
Solid Strip2 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Solid Strip26 video mentions
Top
Nightlife
Solid Strip7 video mentions
Casino
Solid Strip1 video mention
Activities
Solid Strip20 video mentions
Top

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
A Nibble35 video mentions
Kids & Family
A Nibble18 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip9 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip35 video mentions
Navigation
A Nibble1 video mention
Embarkation
Solid Strip47 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip39 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble20 video mentions
Value
A Nibble59 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip44 video mentions
Wi-Fi
A Nibble17 video mentions
Loyalty Program
A Nibble10 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
84%
Loved
Couples
78%
Great fit
Families (Young Kids)
75%
Great fit
No consensus seals earned yet

Seals are awarded when topics or audiences cross positive thresholds with sufficient volume.

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Solo Travel 1974.

  1. Complete online check-in 21 days before sailing to secure your embarkation time.

  2. Book shows in the Headliner Theatre 14 days before the cruise.

  3. Arrive at the terminal at your assigned embarkation time; arriving early won't help.

  4. If traveling with friends in separate cabins, arrive together at the latest time slot.

  5. Head to the Keys or Taste 360 for a less crowded embarkation lunch.

  6. Pack swimwear in your hand luggage if you want to use the pools immediately.

  7. Use the stairs instead of lifts during embarkation as they are much faster.

  8. Allow 1 hour from leaving the ship to arriving in central Dublin.

Videos (223)

Cruise Dining Showdown: Club vs. Freedom Dining! 🚢1:00

Cruise Dining Showdown: Club vs. Freedom Dining! 🚢

· 46 views · 1 years ago
Cruising from Barbados? Why P&O’s Embarkation is So Easy!0:36

Cruising from Barbados? Why P&O’s Embarkation is So Easy!

· 261 views · 1 years ago
P&O Arvia’s Green & Co – What’s Changing? 🍽️🚢0:31

P&O Arvia’s Green & Co – What’s Changing? 🍽️🚢

· 778 views · 1 years ago
Saying Goodbye to Your Ship Neighbour Like… 👋😢0:08

Saying Goodbye to Your Ship Neighbour Like… 👋😢

· 141 views · 1 years ago
What I Wish I Knew Before My First P&O Arvia Cruise (15 Essential Tips!)9:10Tips

What I Wish I Knew Before My First P&O Arvia Cruise (15 Essential Tips!)

🥈 · 50K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
P&O’s NEW Dining Menu – What’s Changed? 🍽️🚢0:31

P&O’s NEW Dining Menu – What’s Changed? 🍽️🚢

· 519 views · 1 years ago
Is This the BEST Beach in the Caribbean? 🌴0:24

Is This the BEST Beach in the Caribbean? 🌴

· 86 views · 1 years ago
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Caribbean Princess
New P&O Pool Towel Rules Explained! Don’t Get Caught Out!0:30

New P&O Pool Towel Rules Explained! Don’t Get Caught Out!

· 445 views · 1 years ago
🏝️ Spend the Day with Me at Carlisle Beach, Barbados! 🌊✨ | Cruise Port POV 🚢0:43

🏝️ Spend the Day with Me at Carlisle Beach, Barbados! 🌊✨ | Cruise Port POV 🚢

· 621 views · 1 years ago
Why Solo Cruises Are TRENDING in 202510:03Tips

Why Solo Cruises Are TRENDING in 2025

🥈 · 2K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
POV: Barbados Cruise Port 🇧🇧🚢 | What You Need to Know!1:03

POV: Barbados Cruise Port 🇧🇧🚢 | What You Need to Know!

· 3K views · 1 years ago
How to Spend the Perfect Cruise Day in Curaçao! 🌴🚢  #cruisetime0:47

How to Spend the Perfect Cruise Day in Curaçao! 🌴🚢 #cruisetime

· 4K views · 1 years ago
The MOST EPIC Caribbean Cruise Shore Experiences for 202610:53Tips

The MOST EPIC Caribbean Cruise Shore Experiences for 2026

🥈 · 5K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
🌴 Come Spend the Day with Me in Curaçao! 🏝️🐢 | Cruise Port Adventure 🚢✨0:37

🌴 Come Spend the Day with Me in Curaçao! 🏝️🐢 | Cruise Port Adventure 🚢✨

· 314 views · 1 years ago
🚢 Bonaire Cruise Port: What You NEED to Know Before You Go! 🇧🇶✨ #cruisetips0:34

🚢 Bonaire Cruise Port: What You NEED to Know Before You Go! 🇧🇶✨ #cruisetips

· 4K views · 1 years ago
🚢 P&O Britannia Full Ship Tour & What’s New After the Refresh! 🚢15:02Tour

🚢 P&O Britannia Full Ship Tour & What’s New After the Refresh! 🚢

🥈 · 55K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
🌴 Top Things to Do in Barbados on a Cruise Day! 🚢1:04

🌴 Top Things to Do in Barbados on a Cruise Day! 🚢

· 2K views · 1 years ago
🚢 Cruising to Bonaire? Here’s Your Ultimate Guide! 🏝️✨0:39

🚢 Cruising to Bonaire? Here’s Your Ultimate Guide! 🏝️✨

· 169 views · 1 years ago
Arvia vs Britannia 🚢 The Truth You NEED Before You Book!10:25Compare

Arvia vs Britannia 🚢 The Truth You NEED Before You Book!

🥈 · 7K views · 1 years ago
Positive
🚢 POV: A Perfect Day on P&O Britannia! 🏝️✨ #cruiselife0:46

🚢 POV: A Perfect Day on P&O Britannia! 🏝️✨ #cruiselife

· 124 views · 1 years ago
🌴 A Perfect Day in Bonaire! 🦩🏝️ #cruiselife0:46

🌴 A Perfect Day in Bonaire! 🦩🏝️ #cruiselife

· 100 views · 1 years ago
What's the BEST Food on P&O Britannia Cruise?13:43Tips

What's the BEST Food on P&O Britannia Cruise?

🥈 · 12K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
🚢 POV: You Need a Holiday… 😍 #cruiselife0:09

🚢 POV: You Need a Holiday… 😍 #cruiselife

· 59 views · 1 years ago
P&O Britannia Caribbean Cruise Guide - Avoid These Mistakes!11:25Tips

P&O Britannia Caribbean Cruise Guide - Avoid These Mistakes!

🥈 · 9K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive