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Talking Cruise

Talking Cruise

๐Ÿ…Authority Creator
558 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon562 Total Videos on YouTube62K subscribers

Talking Cruise description on YouTube:

Welcome to Talking Cruise, your ultimate source for navigating the world of cruising! ๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ We deliver the latest cruise news, comprehensive cruise ship tours, and engaging discussions on all things cruising from around the globe. Join host Chris Cardona, with 25 years of insider expertise in the cruise industry, as he shares his passion and helps turn landlubbers into confident cruisers. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned sailor, our fun and unique format will inspire your next voyage. Tune in and let's talk a little ship! ๐Ÿ‘ Like, Comment, and Subscribe to our YouTube channel! โœ๏ธ Let us know what cruise topics or ship tours you'd like to see in future shows. ๐Ÿ“ง Contact our team: https://www.talkingcruise.com/contact Join our official cruise community at https://forums.talkingcruise.com No matter how you reach out, you'll always get a response. We look forward to connecting with you about your cruising adventures!

Catalogue CoverageDeep coverage
Deep coverage ยท Talking Cruise

Weโ€™ve analysed 558 of 562 videos so far.

Published
558
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
562
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage99%

Comprehensive read on Talking Cruise's catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.

Annual Activity
Talking Cruiseโ€™s output ยท year over year

How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related รท discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed รท cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    9
  2. 2025
    30
  3. 2024
    23
  4. 2023
    31
  5. 2022
    43
  6. 2021
    70
  7. 2020
    64
  8. 2019
    104
  9. 2018
    105
  10. 2017
    81
Heat scale
0% โ†’ 100%โ€œDiscoveredโ€ = videos weโ€™ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

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

Strongest Praise
Suites
135 mentions
Biggest Critique
Embarkation
37 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip96 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty171 video mentions
Buffet
Solid Strip70 video mentions
Room Service
A Nibble1 video mention

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Solid Strip98 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip77 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty135 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty136 video mentions
Top
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty32 video mentions
Casino
Solid Strip12 video mentions
Activities
Seriously Tasty188 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Seriously Tasty153 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty148 video mentions
Top
Kids & Family
Solid Strip178 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty80 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Design
Solid Strip1 video mention
Ship Condition
Solid Strip372 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble37 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip114 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip99 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip94 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip21 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Solid Strip15 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip46 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon โ€” creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon โ€” creators took issue with this
Meh โ€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0โ€“5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = โ€œmehโ€, 5 = โ€œbacon blissโ€. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology

Whoโ€™s this ship for?

How the ship rates with different travel parties.

Solo Travelers
77%
Great fit
Best Match
Families (Young Kids)
81%
Loved

Consensus Seals

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

Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised
Thrill Ship
Standout water park & activities
Showstopper
Entertainment praised by creators

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

โ€œWhat I think is fantastic is they do have a rain forest shower head.โ€

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โ€œI absolutely love these two tops that have a view down to the Grand Plaza.โ€

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โ€œThis is probably my absolute favorite dining venue on Oasis class ships.โ€

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โ€œClimb the towering 170 ft tall Jaguars Peak and take on its two dueling slides with over 2 minutes of hairraising twists and turns.โ€

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โ€œthis is probably my absolute favorite spot my wife's as wellโ€

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The Watch-outs

โ€œone thing that is really not satisfactory is the way they've designed these doors to open they actually open into the door for the room as well as the bathroomโ€

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โ€œ2020 was supposed to be another incredible year for new cruise ship launches then kovat 19 happenedโ€

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โ€œthe bathroom was the biggest disappointment aside from having no tub it looked like just any other regular bathroom you'd find in an inside stateroomโ€

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โ€œFor a ship this size, this pool is vastly undersized.โ€

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โ€œit is much more expensive than I've seen on any other shipโ€

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Talking Cruise.

  1. Bring a long USB cable to charge devices in the upper bunk.

  2. Use an adapter to convert the European socket to US power.

  3. Close the curtains when opening the infinite balcony window to mitigate hot air.

  4. Use your medallion to unlock the door via proximity sensors.

  5. Bring adapters for European outlets to get more charging options.

  6. Store bags under the bed to save closet space.

  7. Leave a key in the room to maintain power for charging devices.

  8. Buy adapters for European-style power ports on Amazon.

Videos (558)