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Sometimes Sailing

Sometimes Sailing

πŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
hosted by Dana
121 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon136 Total Videos on YouTube1K subscribers

Sometimes Sailing description on YouTube:

We are small ship cruise experts! Tune in and subscribe for insider info about small-format cruises, including river cruises, sailing cruises, yacht cruises, expedition cruises, and barge cruises. We also talk about the "ship-within-a-ship" concepts that allow you to experience a more personalized service on mega ships to get that small ship cruise feeling, packing essentials, port highlights, and excursion info (including our favorite food tours) for your pre or post-cruise trip extension, and cruise planning tips to maximize your vacation enjoyment!

Catalogue Coverage
Established read Β· Sometimes Sailing

We’ve analysed 121 of 136 videos so far.

Published
121
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
136
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage89%

Solid sample of Sometimes Sailing's catalogue β€” the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Sometimes Sailing’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
    28
  2. 2025
    90
  3. 2024
    9
  4. 2022
    3
Heat scale
0% β†’ 100%β€œDiscovered” = 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 β€” 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Suites
35 mentions
Biggest Critique
Nightlife
1 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip43 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip16 video mentions
Buffet
Seriously Tasty16 video mentions
Top
Room Service
Solid Strip10 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Solid Strip10 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty11 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty35 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty8 video mentions
Top
Nightlife
A Nibble1 video mention
Casino
Solid Strip1 video mention
Activities
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip17 video mentions
Kids & Family
A Nibble17 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip10 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip38 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip17 video mentions
Crew & Service
Seriously Tasty82 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip23 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip86 video mentions
Excursions
Seriously Tasty86 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Solid Strip10 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip13 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.

Couples
86%
Loved
Best Match
Families (Teens)
88%
Loved

Consensus Seals

Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.

Highly Recommended
Overall sentiment above 0.7
Family Tested
Loved by families with kids
Date Night Ready
High sentiment from couples
Great Value
Positive consensus on value-for-money
First-Timer Friendly
Highly rated by first-time cruisers
Showstopper
Entertainment praised by creators

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œRiverside Luxury Cruises. Some of the best food we've ever had, if not the best food on any river cruise line. Their buffet is so phenomenal and so high class and so delicious.”

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β€œIt was a feast for the senses in terms of the chanting that the monks were doing for this blessing and the songs and the scent of the flower petals that they were throwing on us.”

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β€œIf you have gone on 10 cruises with American cruise lines, you get a free cruise. You get the 11th cruise free, which is so freaking cool.”

πŸ₯ˆExpertSometimes Sailing

β€œBarge cruising is truly phenomenal and really tailored. And then the other thing I remember about our cruise, barge cruises, very typically they'll include one incredible meal at a restaurant on land.”

πŸ₯ˆExpertSometimes Sailing

β€œIt's not only a great photo opportunity, it's an incredible educational opportunity.”

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The Watch-outs

β€œThe thing that I miss, I would say, is a pool. I think it would be great to have pools, but none of them have a pool.”

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Sometimes Sailing.

  1. Bring your own wired headphones or use an Airfly device to connect wireless headphones to the Quiet Vox for better comfort and audio quality.

  2. Test the Airfly device before your trip to ensure it works with your headphones or hearing aids.

  3. Check reviews for third-party excursions to ensure back-to-ship guarantees.

  4. Set a calendar reminder 48 hours before to check weather and cancel if needed.

  5. Verify what's included (meals, restrooms, gear) before booking.

  6. Consider physical requirements and mobility issues for dock access.

  7. Pack essentials: sunscreen, motion sickness remedies, water, towel, dry pack if needed.

  8. Grab some snacks to put in your daypack if you are going on the US Space and Rocket Center excursion.

Videos (121)