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Travel With Chu And Mark

Travel With Chu And Mark

🥉Knowledgeable Creator
617 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon898 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 like—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. 🇹🇭 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. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for honest travel tips and amazing destinations!

Catalogue CoverageDeep coverage
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We’ve analysed 617 of 898 videos so far.

Published
617
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
898
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 · 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)
  1. 2026
    197
  2. 2025
    605
  3. 2024
    43
  4. 2013
    1
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
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 — 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 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

I recommend it 100%.

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I'm going to actually give this an official 10 out of 10 for cleanliness.

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My steak was lovely. I give it 10 out of 10.

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

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The custard t. That was lovely. 10 out of 10. Not top. Very nice.

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The Watch-outs

Would you advise people to come? No.

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We had basically what 80% of our two weeks on the cruise ship um disturbed with smoking on the balcony.

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I actually think it's one of the worst cruise foods I've had.

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it's still 150 pounds and all we got was a campfire, tea and coffee, and a bus trip

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I'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)

Chu And Mark Packing for next Cruise #cruise #cruisevlog #cruiseship0:13

Chu And Mark Packing for next Cruise #cruise #cruisevlog #cruiseship

· 878 views · 4 months ago
Non-Stop Entertainment at the Zebra Bar #cruiseship #nightlife0:47Vlog

Non-Stop Entertainment at the Zebra Bar #cruiseship #nightlife

· 99 views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Pigalle Lounge Looks Amazing But Here's the Problem #msccruises #cruisevlog #cruiseship1:12Tour

Pigalle Lounge Looks Amazing But Here's the Problem #msccruises #cruisevlog #cruiseship

· 123 views · 4 months ago
Critical
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Poesia
MSC Poesia Is Getting a Complete Makeover - Full Details #mscpoesia #cruiselife1:12Tour

MSC Poesia Is Getting a Complete Makeover - Full Details #mscpoesia #cruiselife

· 883 views · 4 months ago
Mixed
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Poesia
MSC Poesia Main Dining Room Food Review9:06Review

MSC Poesia Main Dining Room Food Review

· 803 views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Poesia
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Virtuosa
Watch This Before MSC Poesia Gets Refitted #mscpoesia #cruisevlog #shiptour1:07Tour

Watch This Before MSC Poesia Gets Refitted #mscpoesia #cruisevlog #shiptour

· 2K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Poesia
Cruise Booking Secrets Direct vs  Travel Agent! #mscpoesia #cruisevlog #fullshiptour1:06Tips

Cruise Booking Secrets Direct vs Travel Agent! #mscpoesia #cruisevlog #fullshiptour

· 260 views · 4 months ago
Critical
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Poesia
This Cruise Ship's Show Production Left Me Speechless #mscpoesia #cruise #performance1:00

This Cruise Ship's Show Production Left Me Speechless #mscpoesia #cruise #performance

· 638 views · 4 months ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Poesia
Cruise breakfast tip that saved us on disembarkation day #cruisevlog #shorts #hacks0:32Vlog

Cruise breakfast tip that saved us on disembarkation day #cruisevlog #shorts #hacks

· 88 views · 4 months ago
Positive
This cruise ship entertainment hits harder than expected #cruiseship #performance #trending0:54

This cruise ship entertainment hits harder than expected #cruiseship #performance #trending

· 1K views · 4 months ago
MUST DO Check Your Cruise Bill Before Disembarking! #shorts #cruisevlog0:46Tips

MUST DO Check Your Cruise Bill Before Disembarking! #shorts #cruisevlog

· 183 views · 4 months ago
Positive
MSC Poesia: Disembarkation Times, Tips & What to Expect?10:39Tips

MSC Poesia: Disembarkation Times, Tips & What to Expect?

· 107 views · 4 months ago
Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Poesia
MSC POESIA Cruise Ship AMAZING Entertainment Everyday! #shorts #cruisevlog #cruiseentertainment0:19

MSC POESIA Cruise Ship AMAZING Entertainment Everyday! #shorts #cruisevlog #cruiseentertainment

· 748 views · 4 months ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Poesia
We Skipped Le Havre for the MSC Poesia! Stay Onboard Better?27:29Vlog

We Skipped Le Havre for the MSC Poesia! Stay Onboard Better?

· 144 views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Poesia
What cruise ship food actually looks like #cruisevlog #foodreview #shorts0:13

What cruise ship food actually looks like #cruisevlog #foodreview #shorts

· 585 views · 5 months ago
This cruise ship amenity is completely complimentary #cruisevlog #travelvlog  #shorts0:17

This cruise ship amenity is completely complimentary #cruisevlog #travelvlog #shorts

· 336 views · 5 months ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Poesia
Staying on the Ship? Why MSC Poesia Port Days are the ULTIMATE Hack!31:50Vlog

Staying on the Ship? Why MSC Poesia Port Days are the ULTIMATE Hack!

· 187 views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Poesia
What cruise ship food is ACTUALLY like #cruisevlog #realreview0:29Vlog

What cruise ship food is ACTUALLY like #cruisevlog #realreview

· 77 views · 5 months ago
Positive
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Holland America Line logo
Rotterdam
Second Meal on MSC Poesia Got Us Like This 🦞 #cruisevlog #foodreview #shorts0:39Vlog

Second Meal on MSC Poesia Got Us Like This 🦞 #cruisevlog #foodreview #shorts

· 122 views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Poesia
Dancing our way into 2026 on this cruise ship #cruisevlog #newyearseve #party0:20

Dancing our way into 2026 on this cruise ship #cruisevlog #newyearseve #party

· 106 views · 5 months ago
Every Night on This Cruise Ship Looks Like This #cruisevlog #entertainment #luxury0:20

Every Night on This Cruise Ship Looks Like This #cruisevlog #entertainment #luxury

· 409 views · 5 months ago
Is This New Years Cruise Actually Worth It? #cruise #mscpoesia #shorts0:45Vlog

Is This New Years Cruise Actually Worth It? #cruise #mscpoesia #shorts

· 204 views · 5 months ago
Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Poesia
+1 more
MSC Poesia Cabin Quality Check #shorts #cruiseship #honest0:22

MSC Poesia Cabin Quality Check #shorts #cruiseship #honest

· 213 views · 5 months ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Poesia
NEW YEARS EVE on MSC Poesia: Is the Hype Real?20:02Vlog

NEW YEARS EVE on MSC Poesia: Is the Hype Real?

· 152 views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Poesia
+1 more