The Bargain Chasing Tourist
🥈Expert CreatorThe Bargain Chasing Tourist description on YouTube:
Hi, I'm Kristin, a life-long traveler sharing cruise tips and bargains with you. I consider myself a cruise expert after sailing for 25 years and working on cruise ships for five years. Everyone deserves to travel: let me show you how I do it on a budget.
We’ve analysed 72 of 75 videos so far.
Solid sample of The Bargain Chasing Tourist's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.
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What Creators Are Saying About The Bargain Chasing Tourist
He's in a desperate attempt to save a dying channel that's on the skids. And I'm going to turn you guys around so you can see the road.
New York Dan
They can also cook up some made-to-order Western dishes as well as local delicacies, which I highly encourage you to try.
Alicia
It is refined, calm, and geared toward adults who actually want to relax on vacation.
CruiseTalesToday
Just because you're on vacation does not necessarily mean that you are exempt from bad things happening to you or the people you are traveling with.
LetsTalkShip
If you're a retiree who values a quiet lounge before dinner, or a grandparent who wants that curtain of separation from a grandkid on the sofa bed, this suite earns its keep.
Matt
Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
Dining
Cabins
Entertainment
Deck & Recreation
Ship & Crew
Value & Logistics
Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.
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Consensus Seals
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What Creators Are Saying
Selected quotes from our creator panel.
“You have helped me reach the huge YouTube milestone of 1,000 subscribers this year. I'm so grateful to all of you and thank you for sticking with me”
“I have found that all the crew on Princess ships are exceptional, and the Star Princess crew are definitely 10 out of 10.”
“The adventure we had today was the best of any shore excursion I've ever taken from a cruise.”
“I wanted to recap our day in Skagway because it was the most amazing day of this cruise so far.”
“aahu is my favorite Hawaiian island and after eight visits I still haven't run out of exciting adventures and things to see in this Tropical Paradise”
“That was very frustrating, very much in a panic.”
“I saw a couple pairs of my underwear actually rotating completely separate from my suitcase around the baggage carousel and I was so embarrassed”
“The last time we were here in March, we witnessed a woman nearly get hit by a bus.”
“My face was completely in shadow. That was definitely a disappointment.”
“the street cars were a disappointment we waited over an hour in the sun to get on the street car at every stop”
Pro Tips From Creators
The most-shared advice for The Bargain Chasing Tourist.
Check out the free cruise packet in the link below for packing lists and countdown checklists.
Print my free Alaska cruise packing list.
Layer lightweight long sleeve t-shirts, short sleeve active shirts, and lightweight active or hiking pants.
Bring a rainshell with a hood and a rain poncho.
Make entertainment reservations on the website about a month and a half before your cruise and ensure you close out your cart to secure them.
Sit in the splash zone at the Aqua Theater with caution as you will get wet.
If you book a cove balcony, keep in mind they have no privacy at all.
If you want a view and high ceilings in the main dining room, try to get assigned to the back of the room.
Videos (72)
11:10TourExplore Skagway and The Yukon: Discovery Princess Alaska Cruise
9:59VlogDiscovery Princess: Glacier Day and Juneau, Day 4
13:22VlogDiscovery Princess Alaska Cruise: Day 3, Exploring Ketchikan
11:03VlogIs There Anything to Do on Sea Days? Discovery Princess, Day 2
17:17VlogDiscovery Princess: Embarkation Day in Seattle, Day 1
0:37TipsDon't Wait to Cruise! The Time is Now
11:48TipsAlaska Cruise Essentials from Clothes to Accessories
12:23ReviewMy Honest Review of the Osmo Pocket 2
0:48TipsIs the Key on Royal Caribbean Worth It?
1:00TipsCruise Tipping Explained
0:59TipsFirst Time Cruise Packing Tips
0:52TipsWhy to Take a Princess Cruise
0:56TipsWhy You Should Bring Cash on a Cruise
5:43TipsDon't Make the Embarrassing Mistake I Did!
5:59TipsNo Tourist Traps, Get the Most Bang for Your Buck!
5:12TipsBreaking My Cruise Rules (And Why I Would Do It Again!)
4:29TipsBest Cruise Upgrades (and Why They Matter!)
5:35ReviewI Tried Royal Caribbean's Key (Here's What You Really Get)
4:14TipsUltimate Gift Guide for People Who Cruise
6:37TipsWhat You Must Know Before You Go!
4:43TipsDo THIS If You Have Only a Few Hours on Your Alaska Cruise
4:23TipsHow to See San Diego On a Budget
4:21TipsCruise Port Guide: Best Things to Do in the City by the Bay
6:36TipsYes, It's Possible! Without Skipping Dessert!