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travellingWests

travellingWests

🥉Knowledgeable Creator
112 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon211 Total Videos on YouTube2K subscribers

travellingWests description on YouTube:

Welcome to travellingWests! That’s spelled with a double “l”. We’re Kevin and Trenise West, an early retirement couple, who traded an ordinary, overworked lifestyle for a life of adventure at sea. Our channel is dedicated to helping you discover how to make the most of your best years—by traveling as much as possible while you physically can without breaking the bank. Here, you’ll find: • Honest reviews of cruise lines, ships, and destinations • Ship tours so you know what you’re getting into before you leave • Travel saving strategies and transportation before and after cruises • Port guides and things to do • Learn how to cruise smarter and avoid the mistakes that we have made • Tips for affordable cruising Join us, the travellingWests, as we navigate retirement and cruise throughout the world. Subscribe to learn how to cruise smarter while making the most of your best travel years—one voyage at a time.

Catalogue Coverage
Established read · travellingWests

We’ve analysed 112 of 211 videos so far.

Published
112
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
211
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage53%

Solid sample of travellingWests's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
travellingWests’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
    37
  2. 2025
    70
  3. 2024
    58
  4. 2023
    29
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
Crew & Service
63 mentions
Biggest Critique
Wi-Fi
13 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Barely Crispy28 video mentions
Specialty Dining
A Nibble19 video mentions
Buffet
Barely Crispy27 video mentions
Room Service
A Nibble4 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble31 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip7 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
A Nibble13 video mentions
Nightlife
A Nibble8 video mentions
Casino
Barely Crispy5 video mentions
Activities
Solid Strip10 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip14 video mentions
Water Park
Solid Strip4 video mentions
Top
Kids & Family
A Nibble13 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip32 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip37 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble28 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip63 video mentions
Top

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble23 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip65 video mentions
Excursions
A Nibble49 video mentions
Wi-Fi
No strong opinion13 video mentions
Low
Loyalty Program
A Nibble16 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 methodology

Who’s this ship for?

How the ship rates with different travel parties.

Best Match
Solo Travelers
83%
Loved
Couples
76%
Great fit
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

It's a small ship. I love it. It's one of the nice things about all these different ships and seeing all the different designs.

🥉KnowledgeabletravellingWests

You get a chance to sail down the Mississippi River without having to do a riverboat cruise. It takes several hours to cruise down the river, and I didn't experience seasickness at all.

🥉KnowledgeabletravellingWests

I couldn't believe this. I have problems with seasickness and I am like, you know, really, um, make sure I'm ready with my uh, to be prepared for any seasickness I feel feel on the ship. I forgot my seabands.

🥉KnowledgeabletravellingWests

It was some of the best cruise food that I've eaten on a ship.

🥉KnowledgeabletravellingWests

I love love love this area.

🥉KnowledgeabletravellingWests
The Watch-outs

Our flight was super late. And then once we got on the flight, we sat on the runway for 2 hours while they tried to uh move a disabled plane from the runway.

🥉KnowledgeabletravellingWests

The food in the seafood shacks was probably the worst. Uh it was overcooked.

🥉KnowledgeabletravellingWests

I don't know how I'm going to be a world traveler and deal with jet lag. Kevin is amazing. He could just hop into a city. Boom. He's good. Me, I'm dying.

🥉KnowledgeabletravellingWests

In hindsight, had we watched some YouTube videos, we would have avoided this common scam attempt.

🥉KnowledgeabletravellingWests

the last sea day was a little miserable because there were massive waves in the Mediterranean Sea I spent most of the morning in bed

🥉KnowledgeabletravellingWests

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for travellingWests.

  1. Try to arrive at the terminal as close to your assigned check-in time as possible to avoid being discouraged by the port.

  2. Booking an umbrella or specific spot early via the app is recommended.

  3. If you have a low cabin, it can be an advantage to avoid crowded elevators during embarkation.

  4. Research port days in advance to check for Sunday closures or specific operating hours.

  5. Use the State Department website to check safety ratings for your destination.

  6. Aim to return to the ship at least 2 hours before the scheduled departure to allow for traffic or accidents.

  7. Have a Plan B ready in case of weather issues or transportation delays.

  8. Book excursions, internet, and specialty dining ahead of time to save money.

Videos (112)

Carnival Elation Cruise - Let's Board This Ship!8:21Vlog

Carnival Elation Cruise - Let's Board This Ship!

· 78 views · 3 days ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Elation
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Sunshine
Cruise Excursions vs. DIY: How We Explore Ports on Our Own!14:49Tips

Cruise Excursions vs. DIY: How We Explore Ports on Our Own!

· 57 views · 1 weeks ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Carnival Valor - Pro Tips for Maximum FUN!8:02Tips

Carnival Valor - Pro Tips for Maximum FUN!

· 88 views · 2 weeks ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Valor
Booking Carnival Valor? Watch This First!10:11Review

Booking Carnival Valor? Watch This First!

· 99 views · 2 weeks ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Valor
+1 more
Carnival Valor Food… Here’s What Surprised Us!12:00Review

Carnival Valor Food… Here’s What Surprised Us!

· 341 views · 3 weeks ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Valor
Why Cruising is GREAT!46:10

Why Cruising is GREAT!

· 85 views · 3 weeks ago
Carnival Valor Inside Cabin: Cozy Budget Pick or Big Mistake?15:58Tour

Carnival Valor Inside Cabin: Cozy Budget Pick or Big Mistake?

· 123 views · 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Valor
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Sunshine
How to Avoid Weight Gain on a Cruise Q&A41:45

How to Avoid Weight Gain on a Cruise Q&A

· 72 views · 1 months ago
Carnival Valor Ship Tour: Everything You Need to See!29:31Tour

Carnival Valor Ship Tour: Everything You Need to See!

· 3K views · 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Valor
Cabo San Lucas CRUISE Port Has AMAZING Things To Do!10:39Tips

Cabo San Lucas CRUISE Port Has AMAZING Things To Do!

· 125 views · 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Ruby Princess
Mazatlan: DIY Day for Budget Cruisers9:32Vlog

Mazatlan: DIY Day for Budget Cruisers

· 51 views · 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Puerto Vallarta Easy Cruise Port Day!14:54Vlog

Puerto Vallarta Easy Cruise Port Day!

· 375 views · 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Ruby Princess
Ensenada Cruise Port Day: Most Cruisers Skip This, but We Didn't!12:58Vlog

Ensenada Cruise Port Day: Most Cruisers Skip This, but We Didn't!

· 446 views · 1 months ago
Highly Positive
We Tested Ruby Princess for Nearly a Month!11:00Review

We Tested Ruby Princess for Nearly a Month!

· 1K views · 3 months ago
Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Ruby Princess
Princess Cruises logo
Royal Princess
Ruby Princess Ultimate Dining Guide/Best & Worst Food that We ATE!16:39Review

Ruby Princess Ultimate Dining Guide/Best & Worst Food that We ATE!

· 2K views · 3 months ago
Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Ruby Princess
The Sanctuary on Princess...Worth the Extra Cost?!8:11Review

The Sanctuary on Princess...Worth the Extra Cost?!

· 329 views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Ruby Princess
Ruby Princess Full Walkthrough Ship Tour!27:51Tour

Ruby Princess Full Walkthrough Ship Tour!

· 4K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Ruby Princess
Ruby Princess Inside Cabin Tour | Layout & Storage11:05Tour

Ruby Princess Inside Cabin Tour | Layout & Storage

· 608 views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Ruby Princess
San Francisco Cruise Embarkation Nightmare!17:27Review

San Francisco Cruise Embarkation Nightmare!

· 872 views · 4 months ago
Critical
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Azamara logo
Azamara
Princess Cruises logo
Ruby Princess
Where We Stayed Before Cruising Out of San Francisco #cruiselife #sanfrancisco #travel2:04

Where We Stayed Before Cruising Out of San Francisco #cruiselife #sanfrancisco #travel

· 128 views · 4 months ago
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Ruby Princess
Nassau Cruise Port Things to Do Without Spending Much10:09Vlog

Nassau Cruise Port Things to Do Without Spending Much

· 420 views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Sunshine
Celebration Key Twice?! Tour & Honest First + Second Impressions19:56Tour

Celebration Key Twice?! Tour & Honest First + Second Impressions

· 143 views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Elation
15 Ways to Save Money on Your Cruise!12:41Tips

15 Ways to Save Money on Your Cruise!

· 121 views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
How to Make the Most of Your Carnival Sunshine Cruise!11:34Tips

How to Make the Most of Your Carnival Sunshine Cruise!

· 2K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Sunshine