S.W. Black Travel

🥉Knowledgeable Creator

290 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon504 Total Videos on YouTube3K subscribers

S.W. Black Travel description on YouTube:

Choose the right cruise line for your travel style with clear, honest comparisons. You’ll learn how to confidently choose the best cruise line through unbiased reviews, ship insights, planning guides, and real comparisons between premium cruise brands—all through an Australian lens with a global perspective. Subscribe for honest, straightforward cruise advice that helps you avoid costly mistakes and cruise with confidence.

Disney Cruise Line19 videos Regent Seven Seas Cruises10 videos Holland America Line14 videos Princess Cruises27 videos Royal Princess19 videos

Catalogue Coverage

Established read · S.W. Black Travel

We’ve analysed 290 of 504 videos so far.

Published

290

analysed and live on Trip Bacon

On YouTube

504

total catalogue

Catalogue coverage58%

Solid sample of S.W. Black Travel's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity

S.W. Black 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)

2026
83
98%81 of 83
100%81 of 81
2025
202
84%169 of 202
100%169 of 169
2024
74
54%40 of 74
100%40 of 40
2023
5
0%0 of 5
— no cruise videos

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

62 mentions

Biggest Critique

Casino

7 mentions

Dining

Main Dining

Seriously Tasty16 video mentions

Top

Specialty Dining

Seriously Tasty28 video mentions

Top

Buffet

Solid Strip6 video mentions

Room Service

Solid Strip2 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins

A Nibble52 video mentions

Balcony Cabins

Solid Strip56 video mentions

Suites

Seriously Tasty62 video mentions

Top

Entertainment

Shows

Solid Strip10 video mentions

Nightlife

A Nibble6 video mentions

Casino

A Nibble7 video mentions

Activities

Solid Strip12 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck

Solid Strip20 video mentions

Water Park

Seriously Tasty2 video mentions

Kids & Family

Solid Strip18 video mentions

Spa & Fitness

Solid Strip16 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition

Solid Strip52 video mentions

Embarkation

Solid Strip8 video mentions

Crew & Service

Solid Strip39 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking

Solid Strip48 video mentions

Value

Solid Strip27 video mentions

Excursions

A Nibble5 video mentions

Wi-Fi

A Nibble4 video mentions

Loyalty Program

Solid Strip4 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: Families (Young Kids)

Best Match

Families (Young Kids)

84%

Loved

Consensus Seals

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

Foodie Favorite

Dining consistently praised

Family Tested

Loved by families with kids

Great Value

Positive consensus on value-for-money

First-Timer Friendly

Highly rated by first-time cruisers

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

“Overall, the cabin or the suite in this matter earned five out of five stars.”

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“Camp Ocean, was really nice. I got to play Nintendo Switch, Mario Kart, and I won all the time.”

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“And to be honest, that's why I love Holland America. Those destination focused itineraries.”

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“This is stunning. Imagine sitting here having a boiling hot spa as this ship sails through Alaska.”

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“It has a maximum of 12 guests that can dine within The Study and experience that VIP treatment on board Regent Seven Seas Explorer.”

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The Watch-outs

“I hate shower curtains, so I always mark down on points for that. Get rid of them, please, princess.”

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“Disney Adventure has been delayed until March 2026.”

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“Got a shower curtain which I personally hate but oh well. Holland America, if you're listening to this, get rid of your shower curtains.”

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“The cruise ship will not wait for you. It will depart on time.”

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“But a word of warning, this was absolutely chockers when we boarded.”

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for S.W. Black Travel.

Keep in mind that the bathroom has a combined shower and bathtub where you need to step into the shower.
Check in before coming down to the dining venues to save waiting by the hub.
Use the Carnival Hub app to find ship maps and bar names.
Make sure to get your photos before you step off your cruise ship.
Keep in mind that even with an obstructed view, you can still get plenty of natural light through the large windows.
Check the bed configuration when booking.
Note the connecting door option for adjacent cabins.
Be aware of the step into the bath in the bathroom.