
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)
14:54ReviewWould We Cruise MSC Seaside Again? Our Honest Take
20:44TourMSC Seaside Cruise Ship Tour from Top to Bottom!
6:23VlogBooked One Cruise…Got Another?! Royal Caribbean’s Itinerary Shake-Up
14:45TipsCruise Ship vs Land Vacation: The ULTIMATE Guide for Retirees!
10:02VlogLIMON Costa Rica CRUISE PORT DAY!
12:48VlogCrossing the Panama Canal: Bucket List Unlocked
12:05TipsIs Cartagena Cruise Port WORTH Leaving the Ship For?
9:03VlogDiscover MAMBO BEACH at Curacao Cruise Port!
11:48Vlog$5 Roundtrip Aruba Bus Ride! Was it Worth it?
13:09ReviewEmerald Princess Reality Check: Onboard Life Exposed!
16:01TourEmerald Princess Cruise Ship and Cabin Tour!
7:00VlogTravel Hiccup: Vietnam Visa Fiasco
2:57VlogWhen Travel Goes Wrong: Tired, Jet Lagged, and Almost Scammed!
16:51Tips7 Amazing Days in Cape Town Top Things to Do and Must See Spots!
2:42VlogWe FINALLY made it to Cape Town, South Africa!
9:34TipsFive Surprisingly Budget-Friendly Destinations 2025
10:48ReviewWhat YOU Need to Know and How Much Did It Cost - West African Cruise on NCL Sky
20:00TipsAfrican Cruise Ports: What We Wish We Knew Before Booking This Cruise
18:38TipsExplore Canary Cruise Ports Without Breaking the Bank
16:41VlogDiscovering Madeira's Stunning Funchal Cruise Port
16:33ReviewWe Survived 21 days on a Small Cruise Ship - Norwegian Sky!
19:29TourDiscover the Norwegian Sky Cruise Ship!
12:39TipsCruising from Lisbon - See the iconic Christ Statue
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