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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How the ship rates with different travel parties.
Consensus Seals
Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.
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)
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8:26TipsBest Southwest Airlines Tips You Need Right Now!
5:10ReviewNavigator of the Seas in 2025? You Might Be Surprised!
9:51TipsCruising to Alaska on a Budget (Yes, It's Possible!)
3:14TipsWhat I Wore on My Cruise to Mexico
1:00TipsBargain Shopping for Beach Vacation Outfits
0:58TipsWhat to Know When Considering a Repositioning Cruise
4:23TipsWhat You Actually Need on an Alaska Cruise
5:05TipsHow I Saved $1000 on my Royal Caribbean Cruise
3:28ReviewRoyal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas Ship Review
6:39TipsAlaska Cruise Outfit Ideas with Packing List
0:53TourLook at this Awesome Princess Cruise Stateroom!
1:08TipsPerfect Pre-Cruise Hotel in Vancouver
1:32TipsThe Ultimate Relaxing Vacation: A Repositioning Cruise
0:42TipsCruise Hack to Save Money on Cruises
0:59TipsRoyal Caribbean Upgrade Hack
1:39TipsHawaii Vacation Outfits You NEED to Pack!
2:07TipsHow to Keep Kids Entertained at Dinner on Cruises
1:17TipsCruise Ducks: The Trend Taking Over Cruise Ships
2:32TipsCruise like a Pro: Must Have Cruise Accessories for a Smooth Sailing
1:50TipsWhat Every Parent Should Know Before Sailing!