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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)

Would We Cruise MSC Seaside Again? Our Honest Take14:54Review

Would We Cruise MSC Seaside Again? Our Honest Take

· 485 views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Seaside
MSC Seaside Cruise Ship Tour from Top to Bottom!20:44Tour

MSC Seaside Cruise Ship Tour from Top to Bottom!

· 3K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Seaside
+2 more
Booked One Cruise…Got Another?! Royal Caribbean’s Itinerary Shake-Up6:23Vlog

Booked One Cruise…Got Another?! Royal Caribbean’s Itinerary Shake-Up

· 190 views · 11 months ago
Critical
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Oasis of the Seas
Cruise Ship vs Land Vacation:  The ULTIMATE Guide for Retirees!14:45Tips

Cruise Ship vs Land Vacation: The ULTIMATE Guide for Retirees!

· 259 views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
LIMON Costa Rica CRUISE PORT DAY!10:02Vlog

LIMON Costa Rica CRUISE PORT DAY!

· 3K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
Crossing the Panama Canal: Bucket List Unlocked12:48Vlog

Crossing the Panama Canal: Bucket List Unlocked

· 237 views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
+1 more
Is Cartagena Cruise Port WORTH Leaving the Ship For?12:05Tips

Is Cartagena Cruise Port WORTH Leaving the Ship For?

· 3K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Discover MAMBO BEACH at Curacao Cruise Port!9:03Vlog

Discover MAMBO BEACH at Curacao Cruise Port!

· 2K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
$5 Roundtrip Aruba Bus Ride!  Was it Worth it?11:48Vlog

$5 Roundtrip Aruba Bus Ride! Was it Worth it?

· 892 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
Emerald Princess Reality Check: Onboard Life Exposed!13:09Review

Emerald Princess Reality Check: Onboard Life Exposed!

· 3K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
Emerald Princess Cruise Ship and Cabin Tour!16:01Tour

Emerald Princess Cruise Ship and Cabin Tour!

· 10K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
Travel Hiccup: Vietnam Visa Fiasco7:00Vlog

Travel Hiccup: Vietnam Visa Fiasco

· 131 views · 1 years ago
Very Critical
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Sky
When Travel Goes Wrong: Tired, Jet Lagged, and Almost Scammed!2:57Vlog

When Travel Goes Wrong: Tired, Jet Lagged, and Almost Scammed!

· 352 views · 1 years ago
Very Critical
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
7 Amazing Days in Cape Town Top Things to Do and Must See Spots!16:51Tips

7 Amazing Days in Cape Town Top Things to Do and Must See Spots!

· 1K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Sky
We FINALLY made it to Cape Town, South Africa!2:42Vlog

We FINALLY made it to Cape Town, South Africa!

· 808 views · 1 years ago
Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Sky
Five Surprisingly Budget-Friendly Destinations 20259:34Tips

Five Surprisingly Budget-Friendly Destinations 2025

· 238 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
What YOU Need to Know and How Much Did It Cost - West African Cruise on NCL Sky10:48Review

What YOU Need to Know and How Much Did It Cost - West African Cruise on NCL Sky

· 1K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Sky
African Cruise Ports: What We Wish We Knew Before Booking This Cruise20:00Tips

African Cruise Ports: What We Wish We Knew Before Booking This Cruise

· 5K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Explore Canary Cruise Ports Without Breaking the Bank18:38Tips

Explore Canary Cruise Ports Without Breaking the Bank

· 7K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Sky
Discovering Madeira's Stunning Funchal Cruise Port16:41Vlog

Discovering Madeira's Stunning Funchal Cruise Port

· 5K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
We Survived 21 days on a Small Cruise Ship - Norwegian Sky!16:33Review

We Survived 21 days on a Small Cruise Ship - Norwegian Sky!

· 3K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Sky
Discover the Norwegian Sky Cruise Ship!19:29Tour

Discover the Norwegian Sky Cruise Ship!

· 5K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Sky
Cruising from Lisbon - See the iconic Christ Statue12:39Tips

Cruising from Lisbon - See the iconic Christ Statue

· 406 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Sky
Sail Away to San Juan, Puerto Rico: A Perfect Day at the Cruise Port12:34Vlog

Sail Away to San Juan, Puerto Rico: A Perfect Day at the Cruise Port

· 441 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive