The Informed Traveler Podcast
✨Casual Creatorhosted by Randy
86 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon177 Total Videos on YouTube18 subscribers
Catalogue Coverage
Established read · The Informed Traveler Podcast
We’ve analysed 86 of 177 videos so far.
Published
86
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
177
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage49%
Solid sample of The Informed Traveler Podcast's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.
Annual Activity
The Informed Traveler Podcast’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)
- 20262548%12 of 25100%12 of 12
- 20256253%33 of 62100%33 of 33
- 20245366%35 of 53100%35 of 35
- 20233418%6 of 34100%6 of 6
- 202210%0 of 1— 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
Water Park
1 mentions
Biggest Critique
Embarkation
2 mentions
Dining
Main Dining
Seriously Tasty18 video mentions
Top
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty5 video mentions
Buffet
Solid Strip6 video mentions
Cabins
Interior Cabins
A Nibble2 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip3 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty9 video mentions
Top
Entertainment
Shows
Solid Strip6 video mentions
Activities
Solid Strip12 video mentions
Deck & Recreation
Pool Deck
Solid Strip6 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty1 video mention
Top
Kids & Family
Solid Strip14 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip5 video mentions
Ship & Crew
Ship Condition
Seriously Tasty13 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble2 video mentions
Crew & Service
Seriously Tasty37 video mentions
Value & Logistics
Booking
A Nibble37 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip62 video mentions
Excursions
A Nibble33 video mentions
Wi-Fi
A Nibble11 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip10 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 methodologyWho’s this ship for?
How the ship rates with different travel parties.
Best Match
Groups
90%
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
Pro Tips From Creators
The most-shared advice for The Informed Traveler Podcast.
Bid on cabin upgrades for $10 over the base lead-in price.
Use credit cards or memberships for airport lounge access during delays.
Book private transfers for seamless arrival experiences.
Skip hotel breakfast packages and opt for local cafes.
Choose mid-ship cabins to reduce motion.
Visit Herculaneum if you're in Naples as it's only about a half an hour drive from the port.
Register for loyalty program bonus offers as soon as you learn about them.
Book hotel stays directly with the hotel to earn bonus points.
Videos (86)
37:42TipsSplurge or Skip? Luxury Upgrades & Scenic Cruise Dining Revealed
· 1 months ago
Highly Positive
0:36VlogOnanta audiovideo clip
· 1 views · 1 months ago
Positive
0:36VlogThe Informed Traveler Podcast
· 2 views · 1 months ago
Positive
34:43TipsCruising on the Sapphire Princess (Part 2) & Earning Bonus Travel Rewards
· 3 views · 1 months ago
Highly Positive
0:57TourSailing on the Sapphire Princess
· 124 views · 1 months ago
Highly Positive
32:54VlogCruising on the Sapphire Princess & Vacations Can Be Murder
· 1 months ago
Highly Positive
33:28TipsSicily Long Stay Tips & Brugge Tours
· 2 months ago
Highly Positive
31:16TipsUnique Winter Experiences in Canada & Credit Card Travel Insurance
· 2 months ago
Positive
34:29TipsCruising To The Canary Islands & Provence-Alpes Côte d'Azur, France
· 4 views · 2 months ago
Highly Positive
41:00TipsA Long Stay In The Canary Islands & Personalized Ireland
· 3 views · 3 months ago
Positive
37:16TipsCruising the African Coast (Part 2) & The Top Travel Rewards Cards
· 5 views · 3 months ago
Positive
33:14TipsCruising The African Coast & Booking.com's Travel Trends for 2026
· 1 views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
26:02TipsBest Places To Travel In 2026 & Exploring Puerto Rico
· 3 views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
39:42TipsHoliday Air Travel Reminders & Squamish Canyon, BC
· 4 months ago
Positive
33:40TipsTop Cruise Lines for 2026 & Hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro
· 1 views · 5 months ago
Positive
29:39TipsBlack Friday Travel Deals & Destination Morocco
· 1 views · 5 months ago
Positive
38:59TipsTravel Trends for 2026 & Dublin Walking Tours
· 48 views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
27:11TipsAI Travel Planning & Regent Seven Seas Grandeur
· 4 views · 7 months ago
Positive
27:43TipsMulti-Generational Vacations & Loreto, MX
· 2 views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
32:52TipsExploring Montreal & The Rise of Anti-Tourism
· 3 views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
32:33TipsExploring Newfoundland & TROBBU Resorts
· 5 views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
29:55TipsSlow Travel & The Gift Of Travel
· 6 views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
32:34TipsExplora Journeys & Smithe House, Vancouver BC
· 24 views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
37:50TipsMulti-Generational Travel, Pure Grenada & Summer Travel Trends
· 1 views · 9 months ago
Positive