
travellingWests
🥉Knowledgeable CreatortravellingWests 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.
We’ve analysed 112 of 211 videos so far.
Solid sample of travellingWests's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.
How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?
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Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
Dining
Cabins
Entertainment
Deck & Recreation
Ship & Crew
Value & Logistics
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.
Seals are awarded when topics or audiences cross positive thresholds with sufficient volume.
What Creators Are Saying
Selected quotes from our creator panel.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“It was some of the best cruise food that I've eaten on a ship.”
“I love love love this area.”
“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.”
“The food in the seafood shacks was probably the worst. Uh it was overcooked.”
“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.”
“In hindsight, had we watched some YouTube videos, we would have avoided this common scam attempt.”
“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”
Pro Tips From Creators
The most-shared advice for travellingWests.
Try to arrive at the terminal as close to your assigned check-in time as possible to avoid being discouraged by the port.
Booking an umbrella or specific spot early via the app is recommended.
If you have a low cabin, it can be an advantage to avoid crowded elevators during embarkation.
Research port days in advance to check for Sunday closures or specific operating hours.
Use the State Department website to check safety ratings for your destination.
Aim to return to the ship at least 2 hours before the scheduled departure to allow for traffic or accidents.
Have a Plan B ready in case of weather issues or transportation delays.
Book excursions, internet, and specialty dining ahead of time to save money.
Videos (112)
8:21VlogCarnival Elation Cruise - Let's Board This Ship!
14:49TipsCruise Excursions vs. DIY: How We Explore Ports on Our Own!
8:02TipsCarnival Valor - Pro Tips for Maximum FUN!
10:11ReviewBooking Carnival Valor? Watch This First!
12:00ReviewCarnival Valor Food… Here’s What Surprised Us!
46:10Why Cruising is GREAT!
15:58TourCarnival Valor Inside Cabin: Cozy Budget Pick or Big Mistake?
41:45How to Avoid Weight Gain on a Cruise Q&A
29:31TourCarnival Valor Ship Tour: Everything You Need to See!
10:39TipsCabo San Lucas CRUISE Port Has AMAZING Things To Do!
9:32VlogMazatlan: DIY Day for Budget Cruisers
14:54VlogPuerto Vallarta Easy Cruise Port Day!
12:58VlogEnsenada Cruise Port Day: Most Cruisers Skip This, but We Didn't!
11:00ReviewWe Tested Ruby Princess for Nearly a Month!
16:39ReviewRuby Princess Ultimate Dining Guide/Best & Worst Food that We ATE!
8:11ReviewThe Sanctuary on Princess...Worth the Extra Cost?!
27:51TourRuby Princess Full Walkthrough Ship Tour!
11:05TourRuby Princess Inside Cabin Tour | Layout & Storage
17:27ReviewSan Francisco Cruise Embarkation Nightmare!
2:04Where We Stayed Before Cruising Out of San Francisco #cruiselife #sanfrancisco #travel
10:09VlogNassau Cruise Port Things to Do Without Spending Much
19:56TourCelebration Key Twice?! Tour & Honest First + Second Impressions
12:41Tips15 Ways to Save Money on Your Cruise!
11:34Tips