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Travel With Chu And Mark

Travel With Chu And Mark

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617 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon897 Total Videos on YouTube4K subscribers

Travel With Chu And Mark description on YouTube:

Welcome to Travel With Chu And Mark! 🌎✨ We are Chu and Mark, a retired couple bringing you honest, real, and incredibly detailed travel guides. After retiring early, we traded the 9-to-5 to show you what cruise life and global exploration are really likeβ€”no fake, over-polished reviews, just the absolute truth! 🚒 CRUISE REVIEWS & CABIN TOURS Get the ultimate insider look before you book your next holiday. We specialize in comprehensive, unbiased reviews of top cruise lines, including P&O Cruises, MSC Cruises (living that Aurea Balcony life!), Marella Cruises, and Ambassador Cruise Line. From detailed cabin walk-throughs and dining comparisons to honest ship vlogs, we've got you covered. πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡­ AUTHENTIC THAILAND DAILY LIFE Want to see the real Thailand? We head deep into the regions where tourists don't go, capturing local Thai culture, street food, and authentic daily life. πŸ”” SUBSCRIBE for honest travel tips and amazing destinations!

Catalogue CoverageDeep coverage
Deep coverage Β· Travel With Chu And Mark

We’ve analysed 617 of 897 videos so far.

Published
617
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
897
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage69%

Comprehensive read on Travel With Chu And Mark's catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.

Annual Activity
Travel With Chu And Mark’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
    197
  2. 2025
    605
  3. 2024
    43
  4. 2013
    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
Room Service
14 mentions
Biggest Critique
Embarkation
38 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
A Nibble66 video mentions
Specialty Dining
A Nibble42 video mentions
Top
Buffet
Barely Crispy80 video mentions
Room Service
Solid Strip14 video mentions
Top

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Barely Crispy37 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
A Nibble51 video mentions
Suites
A Nibble24 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
A Nibble38 video mentions
Nightlife
A Nibble19 video mentions
Casino
Barely Crispy8 video mentions
Activities
Barely Crispy13 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Barely Crispy36 video mentions
Water Park
Barely Crispy1 video mention
Kids & Family
Barely Crispy13 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
A Nibble14 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
A Nibble56 video mentions
Embarkation
Slight Frown38 video mentions
Low
Crew & Service
A Nibble120 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Barely Crispy41 video mentions
Value
Barely Crispy50 video mentions
Excursions
No strong opinion46 video mentions
Wi-Fi
No strong opinion22 video mentions
Low
Loyalty Program
A Nibble35 video mentions
Top
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.

Solo Travelers
68%
Great fit
Couples
61%
Solid choice
Families (Young Kids)
69%
Great fit
Families (Teens)
60%
Solid choice
No consensus seals earned yet

Seals are awarded when topics or audiences cross positive thresholds with sufficient volume.

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œI recommend it 100%.”

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β€œI'm going to actually give this an official 10 out of 10 for cleanliness.”

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β€œMy steak was lovely. I give it 10 out of 10.”

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β€œI'm telling you, it is hands down the best massage I've had ever had.”

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β€œThe custard t. That was lovely. 10 out of 10. Not top. Very nice.”

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The Watch-outs

β€œWould you advise people to come? No.”

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β€œWe had basically what 80% of our two weeks on the cruise ship um disturbed with smoking on the balcony.”

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β€œI actually think it's one of the worst cruise foods I've had.”

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β€œit's still 150 pounds and all we got was a campfire, tea and coffee, and a bus trip”

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β€œI'm only going to give this about a 2 out of 10. I wasn't impressed.”

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Travel With Chu And Mark.

  1. If booking a cruise, opt for more than two nights to truly experience the ship.

  2. If visiting London, see Kinky Boots or The Greatest Showman as they are outstanding shows.

  3. If you upgrade to a suite, check if laundry is complimentary.

  4. The deluxe drinks package is worth it if you consume more than a few drinks a day to avoid feeling restricted by limits.

  5. Set an alarm for 10:13 PM to book 710 Club tickets on the app as soon as they release at 10:15 PM.

  6. Avoid pre-mixed cocktails as they may be weak.

  7. If you want a front-facing balcony, consider a ship where the balcony is at the very front for better views.

  8. Bring a fast charger (e.g., 140W) because the built-in bedside USB ports are too slow.

Videos (617)

Is This the BEST Balcony Cabin on the Iona?8:23Tour

Is This the BEST Balcony Cabin on the Iona?

Β· 929 views Β· 3 months ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
P & O Cruises logo
Arvia
P&O Iona | Embarkation DAY! Was this SLOW?19:33Vlog

P&O Iona | Embarkation DAY! Was this SLOW?

Β· 2K views Β· 3 months ago
Critical
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
Why These Cruise Ship Lifts Are Broken #cruisetruth #shorts1:14Tour

Why These Cruise Ship Lifts Are Broken #cruisetruth #shorts

Β· 498 views Β· 3 months ago
Critical
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
We Didn't Book and Got Seated Immediately #cruisehack #pandocruises #shorts0:44Tips

We Didn't Book and Got Seated Immediately #cruisehack #pandocruises #shorts

Β· 830 views Β· 3 months ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
This Cruise Ship Bathroom Feature is Genius #cruisevlog #pandocruises  #travel1:12Tips

This Cruise Ship Bathroom Feature is Genius #cruisevlog #pandocruises #travel

Β· 722 views Β· 3 months ago
Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
P&O Iona | ULTIMATE Full Ship Tour! | Massive Ship!1:01:07Tour

P&O Iona | ULTIMATE Full Ship Tour! | Massive Ship!

Β· 2K views Β· 3 months ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
Is This Cruise Specialty Restaurant Actually Good Beach House Review #cruise #foodreview #shorts0:16

Is This Cruise Specialty Restaurant Actually Good Beach House Review #cruise #foodreview #shorts

Β· 281 views Β· 3 months ago
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
P&O Iona arrives in the beautiful port of La CoruΓ±a #POIona #LaCoruna #CruiseExcursion #SpainTravel0:38

P&O Iona arrives in the beautiful port of La CoruΓ±a #POIona #LaCoruna #CruiseExcursion #SpainTravel

Β· 365 views Β· 3 months ago
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
+1 more
P&O Iona Quays - is the food actually good? #pandocruises #cruise #shorts1:14Tour

P&O Iona Quays - is the food actually good? #pandocruises #cruise #shorts

Β· 1K views Β· 3 months ago
Mixed
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
Aerial acrobatics on a moving ship? Unreal #cruisevlog #poiona1:00

Aerial acrobatics on a moving ship? Unreal #cruisevlog #poiona

Β· 300 views Β· 3 months ago
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Cruise ship disabled toilet: what those red buttons actually do #cruise #pando #pandocruises0:44Tips

Cruise ship disabled toilet: what those red buttons actually do #cruise #pando #pandocruises

Β· 1K views Β· 3 months ago
Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
This cruise ship dance party is insane #pando #cruise #sailaway0:33

This cruise ship dance party is insane #pando #cruise #sailaway

Β· 1K views Β· 3 months ago
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
We Took the Tuk Tuk Everyone's Talking About in Lisbon #Portugal #cruise #shorts1:00Vlog

We Took the Tuk Tuk Everyone's Talking About in Lisbon #Portugal #cruise #shorts

Β· 751 views Β· 3 months ago
Mixed
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
Cruise Ship Wi-Fi Too Expensive? Try This Instead3:11Tips

Cruise Ship Wi-Fi Too Expensive? Try This Instead

Β· 494 views Β· 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
Watch a Pro Bartender Work Their Magic #cocktails #poiona #cruiseship0:34

Watch a Pro Bartender Work Their Magic #cocktails #poiona #cruiseship

Β· 1K views Β· 3 months ago
Cruise Ship Lifejacket Reality Check: Are You Doing This?5:25Tips

Cruise Ship Lifejacket Reality Check: Are You Doing This?

Β· 106 views Β· 3 months ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
Why This Cruise Ship Hairdryer Cord is Absolutely Ridiculous #cruiselife #pandocruises0:57Vlog

Why This Cruise Ship Hairdryer Cord is Absolutely Ridiculous #cruiselife #pandocruises

Β· 683 views Β· 3 months ago
Critical
How Cruise Ships Secure Everything in Rough Seas #cruise #cruisevlog #POIona1:06Vlog

How Cruise Ships Secure Everything in Rough Seas #cruise #cruisevlog #POIona

Β· 658 views Β· 3 months ago
Positive
We Stayed in a P&O Iona Balcony Cabin and Here's What We Found20:12Tour

We Stayed in a P&O Iona Balcony Cabin and Here's What We Found

Β· 700 views Β· 3 months ago
Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
Bay of Biscay survival gear check #cruisevlog #safety0:18

Bay of Biscay survival gear check #cruisevlog #safety

Β· 387 views Β· 4 months ago
Why Are There Life Jackets on Our Bed #cruisevlog #cruise #worried0:25Vlog

Why Are There Life Jackets on Our Bed #cruisevlog #cruise #worried

Β· 576 views Β· 4 months ago
Critical
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
P and O Iona departing Lisbon will we hit the bridge? Travel With Chu And Mark is live28:58Vlog

P and O Iona departing Lisbon will we hit the bridge? Travel With Chu And Mark is live

Β· 148 views Β· 4 months ago
Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
Pool Deck P & O Iona Lisbon Portugal Travel With Chu And Mark is live13:19Vlog

Pool Deck P & O Iona Lisbon Portugal Travel With Chu And Mark is live

Β· 190 views Β· 4 months ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
P & O Iona $950,000,000 build cost #cruisevlog #cruise #pandocruises0:12

P & O Iona $950,000,000 build cost #cruisevlog #cruise #pandocruises

Β· 1K views Β· 4 months ago
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Iona