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The Informed Traveler Podcast

The Informed Traveler Podcast

✨Casual Creator
hosted by Randy
87 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon193 Total Videos on YouTube20 subscribers
Catalogue Coverage
Established read Β· The Informed Traveler Podcast

We’ve analysed 87 of 193 videos so far.

Published
87
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
193
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage45%

Solid sample of The Informed Traveler Podcast's catalogue β€” the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
The Informed Traveler Podcast’s output Β· year over year

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

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related Γ· discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed Γ· cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    35
  2. 2025
    62
  3. 2024
    53
  4. 2023
    34
  5. 2022
    1
Heat scale
0% β†’ 100%β€œDiscovered” = 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 β€” 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Nightlife
1 mentions
Biggest Critique
Interior Cabins
3 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip24 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty5 video mentions
Top
Buffet
Solid Strip5 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
No strong opinion3 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip5 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty9 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Solid Strip7 video mentions
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty1 video mention
Top
Activities
Solid Strip11 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip5 video mentions
Water Park
Solid Strip2 video mentions
Kids & Family
A Nibble15 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip6 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Seriously Tasty12 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble3 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip33 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble30 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip65 video mentions
Excursions
A Nibble34 video mentions
Wi-Fi
A Nibble11 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip14 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon β€” creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon 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
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

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œThat water is that minty green turquoise and it is just everything perfection.”

✨CasualThe Informed Traveler Podcast

β€œThey've just received their first Michelin star for their dining room, the Bishop's Buttery and uh welld deserved.”

β€œyou come aboard as guests and leave as family”

β€œI feel very safe here walking by myself in you know in a big city like Porto or in the Villages people are so friendly”

β€œwe embarked on a 4 day three night adventure on the Anaconda with a K Amazon cruises”

The Watch-outs

β€œit is quite expensive even though our dollar is very close to their currency like Australian would be about 17 or $18”

β€œSo yes, we did see it in Paloan um when we were having a a very lovely lunch on the ocean. It was in front of um some like almost glamping or like tents. Um but it was so quiet. was very empty.”

✨CasualThe Informed Traveler Podcast

β€œWest Africa isn't so much like that. Um, and it becomes clear almost immediately. The ports aren't built around cruise tourism and you feel that the moment that you arrive.”

β€œthey only have Wi-Fi in the lounge or in the reception area so not in your room um and there's no TV in your room”

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for The Informed Traveler Podcast.

  1. Don't skimp on travel insurance, especially for climate events or operational disruptions.

  2. Work with a travel professional because things change all the time.

  3. Be flexible and patient during travel.

  4. Rent a car to get the full experience of the Florida Keys.

  5. Drive the overseas highway for the panoramic views.

  6. Try key lime pie, fresh seafood, and conch cuisine.

  7. Visit Fort Lauderdale for a pre- or post-cruise stay

  8. Use the water taxi to explore the city's waterways

Videos (87)

Air Canada's New Carry On Fees & Facial ID and Winter Fun in New Hampshire40:28Tips

Air Canada's New Carry On Fees & Facial ID and Winter Fun in New Hampshire

Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
What  Makes a Good Travel Companion & An Update On Jasper, AB26:52Tips

What Makes a Good Travel Companion & An Update On Jasper, AB

Β· 1 views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Using Wi-Fi While Traveling & Traveling In Wonder38:24Tips

Using Wi-Fi While Traveling & Traveling In Wonder

Β· 1 views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Cruising on HAL's Rotterdam (Part 2) & Festival Season in Puerto Rico41:30Review

Cruising on HAL's Rotterdam (Part 2) & Festival Season in Puerto Rico

Β· 3 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Holland America Line logo
Rotterdam
Cruising on HAL's Rotterdam & the Nature Island of Dominica49:28Tips

Cruising on HAL's Rotterdam & the Nature Island of Dominica

Β· 6 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Holland America Line logo
Rotterdam
Group Travel & Learning About Sweet Spot, Louisiana35:43Tips

Group Travel & Learning About Sweet Spot, Louisiana

Β· 4 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
96 Hours in NYC and Ecuador, More Than The Galapagos40:43Tips

96 Hours in NYC and Ecuador, More Than The Galapagos

Β· 2 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
Travel Disruptions & the St Regis Chicago Hotel35:49Tips

Travel Disruptions & the St Regis Chicago Hotel

Β· 2 views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Where Did You Travel To This Summer & Santa Maria Valley, CA35:08Tips

Where Did You Travel To This Summer & Santa Maria Valley, CA

Β· 2 views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Avalon Waterways logo
Avalon Waterways
Exploring the Azores and Medeira, plus Stockholm, Sweden with Booking.com41:10Tips

Exploring the Azores and Medeira, plus Stockholm, Sweden with Booking.com

Β· 5 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
River Cruising in Portugal (Part 2) & Copper Canyon, Mexico39:17Tips

River Cruising in Portugal (Part 2) & Copper Canyon, Mexico

Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Avalon Waterways logo
Avalon Waterways
Cruising Portugal With Avalon River Cruises27:56Review

Cruising Portugal With Avalon River Cruises

Β· 11 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Avalon Waterways logo
Avalon Waterways
Poor Customer Service & Penwell African Safaris40:07Tips

Poor Customer Service & Penwell African Safaris

Β· 5 views Β· 1 years ago
Critical
Fall Travel Trends & What's New in San Antonio38:26Tips

Fall Travel Trends & What's New in San Antonio

Β· 2 views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Emerald Cruises logo
Emerald Cruises
Human Trafficking, plus A Newfoundlander's Guide to Newfoundland37:15Tips

Human Trafficking, plus A Newfoundlander's Guide to Newfoundland

Β· 7 views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Wildfire Affects on Travel & the Newly Opened Naturally Pacific Resort, BC27:56Tips

Wildfire Affects on Travel & the Newly Opened Naturally Pacific Resort, BC

Β· 39 views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Airline IT Failure & Waterton Lakes National Park, AB31:26Tips

Airline IT Failure & Waterton Lakes National Park, AB

Β· 1 views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Windstar Cruises logo
Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises logo
Wind Star
Traveling With Your Pet & Tips for Visiting Morocco40:24Tips

Traveling With Your Pet & Tips for Visiting Morocco

Β· 13 views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Tourism Phobia & Cycling Tours With O Cycle Japan35:38Tips

Tourism Phobia & Cycling Tours With O Cycle Japan

Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Windstar Cruises logo
Windstar Cruises
Silversea Cruises logo
Silversea Cruises
+1 more
Trip Interruption/Cancellation Insurance & Anakonda Amazon River Cruises34:27Tips

Trip Interruption/Cancellation Insurance & Anakonda Amazon River Cruises

Β· 2 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Car Rental Insurance, Gigsky eSIMS & Explora Journeys44:01Tips

Car Rental Insurance, Gigsky eSIMS & Explora Journeys

Β· 3 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Vacation Repetition, SafetyWing & the Andaz Hotel in Scottsdale, AZ41:46Vlog

Vacation Repetition, SafetyWing & the Andaz Hotel in Scottsdale, AZ

Β· 3 views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
Retirement Havens and the Weinhotel Freylich Zahn Hotel, Germany32:51Tips

Retirement Havens and the Weinhotel Freylich Zahn Hotel, Germany

Β· 18 views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Anthem of the Seas
Exploring Panama & The Seychelles31:06Tips

Exploring Panama & The Seychelles

Β· 6 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises