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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)

Experience an Easy Beach Day on Your St. Maarten Cruise Stop!8:43Tips

Experience an Easy Beach Day on Your St. Maarten Cruise Stop!

· 789 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
We Spent HOW Much Traveling in 2024?25:18Tips

We Spent HOW Much Traveling in 2024?

· 296 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
+1 more
Discover Dominica’s Hidden Gems on Your Cruise Port Day8:53Tour

Discover Dominica’s Hidden Gems on Your Cruise Port Day

· 4K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Enchanted Princess
Barbados Relaxing Cruise Port Day9:01Vlog

Barbados Relaxing Cruise Port Day

· 6K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Enchanted Princess
4 Cruise Lines Tested!  Our Favorite Ship Revealed!32:13Compare

4 Cruise Lines Tested! Our Favorite Ship Revealed!

· 183 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
+5 more
Exploring Curacao On Your Cruise Port Day9:11Tips

Exploring Curacao On Your Cruise Port Day

· 2K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Aruba Cruise Port Day9:24Vlog

Aruba Cruise Port Day

· 672 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Enchanted Princess
Bonaire:  Our Budget-Friendly Cruise Port Day10:48Tips

Bonaire: Our Budget-Friendly Cruise Port Day

· 799 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Enchanted Princess
We Spent 14 DAYS on the Enchanted Princess!19:19Review

We Spent 14 DAYS on the Enchanted Princess!

· 3K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Enchanted Princess
Channel Trailer - Welcome to the TravellingWests channel!1:35Vlog

Channel Trailer - Welcome to the TravellingWests channel!

· 326 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
Enchanted Princess:  Ultimate Ship & Cabin Tour25:14Tour

Enchanted Princess: Ultimate Ship & Cabin Tour

· 7K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Enchanted Princess
Orlando's Universal Studios and Epcot in 48 hours!22:23Tips

Orlando's Universal Studios and Epcot in 48 hours!

· 105 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Adventure
Happy Fall!  We are Taking a Week Off2:37Vlog

Happy Fall! We are Taking a Week Off

· 18 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Island Hopping in Greece - Milos, Paros, and Naxos:  Our 10 day trip!30:55Vlog

Island Hopping in Greece - Milos, Paros, and Naxos: Our 10 day trip!

· 1K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Mykonos, Greece: Our Budget Friendly Cruise Port Day14:26Tips

Mykonos, Greece: Our Budget Friendly Cruise Port Day

· 6K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Rhodes, Greece:  Our Budget Friendly Cruise Port Day12:06Vlog

Rhodes, Greece: Our Budget Friendly Cruise Port Day

· 5K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Our cruise port day in Oia and Fira11:31Vlog

Our cruise port day in Oia and Fira

· 273 views · 1 years ago
Very Critical
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Five Tips to Help You Successfully Navigate Retirement!13:22Tips

Five Tips to Help You Successfully Navigate Retirement!

· 97 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Resilient Lady: An Honest Review16:29Review

Virgin Resilient Lady: An Honest Review

· 202 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Resilient Lady
Cabin and Full Ship Tour of the Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady29:58Tour

Cabin and Full Ship Tour of the Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady

· 1K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Resilient Lady
Before & After Cruise Adventures in Athens, Greece!29:27Vlog

Before & After Cruise Adventures in Athens, Greece!

· 714 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Experience the Streets of Lisbon, Portugal32:15Tips

Experience the Streets of Lisbon, Portugal

· 548 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Explore Stunning Sicily: A Day At The Cruise Port9:57Vlog

Explore Stunning Sicily: A Day At The Cruise Port

· 3K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Grandiosa
Medina of Tunis, Bardo Museum, Antonine Baths, and Sidi Bou Said10:38Tour

Medina of Tunis, Bardo Museum, Antonine Baths, and Sidi Bou Said

· 260 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive