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TravelOnly with Ken - Your Trusted Cruise Expert

TravelOnly with Ken - Your Trusted Cruise Expert

🥈Expert Creator
142 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon158 Total Videos on YouTube1K subscribers

TravelOnly with Ken - Your Trusted Cruise Expert description on YouTube:

Hi, I’m Ken, your go-to cruise expert for river, ocean, and expedition travel. I’m a traveler driven by curiosity about the world, its people, cultures, and nature. After traveling across all seven continents, I’m here to share the experiences, insights, and memories that have shaped my journey. My hope is to inspire you to create adventures of your own. If you have questions about cruising or travel planning, I’d be glad to help. TravelOnly Head Office (TICO#4316071): 202-325A West Street, Brantford, ON, Canada N3R3V6 Email: kengraham@travelonly.com

Catalogue Coverage
Established read · TravelOnly with Ken - Your Trusted Cruise Expert

We’ve analysed 142 of 158 videos so far.

Published
142
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
158
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage90%

Solid sample of TravelOnly with Ken - Your Trusted Cruise Expert's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
TravelOnly with Ken - Your Trusted Cruise Expert’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
    18
  2. 2025
    62
  3. 2024
    67
  4. 2023
    5
Heat scale
0% → 100%“Discovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Live Reviews

What Creators Are Saying About TravelOnly with Ken - Your Trusted Cruise Expert

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Casino
2 mentions
Biggest Critique
Embarkation
2 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Seriously Tasty34 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty15 video mentions
Buffet
Solid Strip4 video mentions
Room Service
Solid Strip3 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble4 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty20 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty16 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Nightlife
Seriously Tasty3 video mentions
Casino
Seriously Tasty2 video mentions
Top
Activities
Seriously Tasty10 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions
Top
Kids & Family
Seriously Tasty5 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty16 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Seriously Tasty27 video mentions
Embarkation
Barely Crispy2 video mentions
Crew & Service
Seriously Tasty48 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip26 video mentions
Value
A Nibble77 video mentions
Excursions
Seriously Tasty52 video mentions
Wi-Fi
A Nibble7 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip5 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
Couples
90%
Loved

Consensus Seals

Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.

Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised
Date Night Ready
High sentiment from couples
Veteran Approved
Experienced cruisers endorse this ship

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

Standing among them, I felt a joy that was completely uncomplicated, the kind of joy that travel gives back to you.

That quiet exclusivity changed everything. No competing crowds, no rushing.

Let the music take me higher still.

If immersive travel, active exploration, culinary depth, and thoughtfully designed itineraries matter to you, Amma Waterways is a river cruise line worth considering.

It's Viking's fifth consecutive year at the top of the chart.

The Watch-outs

It may seem harmless, but it can lead to overpopulation, dependency on human food, pollution, and even the spread of disease.

think River Cruises are cramped expensive and only for seniors let's bust these myths

As cabins begin to sell and availability decreases, prices move up. At the same time, some of the early booking incentives start to disappear.

That's why local authorities sometimes issue fines, often around €50, for feeding animals in parks or along waterways.

River cruise Wi-Fi is often affected by geography, including river banks, tunnels, locks, and long rural stretches, so speeds can vary throughout the day

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for TravelOnly with Ken - Your Trusted Cruise Expert.

  1. Late spring and early autumn are the sweet spots for the British itinerary to avoid crowds.

  2. Attend the port talk (in person or on Viking TV) to understand the next destination.

  3. Book independent excursions at least a day or two in advance if Viking excursions are sold out.

  4. Use the 'meets at time' from the Viking Daily rather than the departure time to ensure you are on time.

  5. Dress in layers and bring a good windbreaker for Scotland.

  6. Research your destinations before you arrive to connect more deeply with the history.

  7. Book luxury cruises 18 to 24 months in advance to lock in lower rates.

  8. Use a deposit to secure pricing and cabin without paying the full amount immediately.

Videos (142)

Best Time to Visit Antarctica0:48Tips

Best Time to Visit Antarctica

🥈 · 4K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Hurtigruten logo
Hurtigruten
Avalanche in Antarctica0:46Vlog

Avalanche in Antarctica

🥈 · 699 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Hurtigruten logo
Hurtigruten
Viking Service Guarantee0:46Tips

Viking Service Guarantee

🥈 · 762 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Viking Longships0:38Tour

Viking Longships

🥈 · 221 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Viking River Large Fleet Advantages0:48Tips

Viking River Large Fleet Advantages

🥈 · 111 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Viking Cruises Brief History0:58Tour

Viking Cruises Brief History

🥈 · 1K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Star
Douro River Cruise - Portugal's River of Gold - Viking Cruises (4K)16:11Tips

Douro River Cruise - Portugal's River of Gold - Viking Cruises (4K)

🥈 · 47K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Uniworld River Cruises logo
Uniworld River Cruises
AmaWaterways logo
AmaWaterways
Luxor Hot Air Balloon Sunrise0:36Tour

Luxor Hot Air Balloon Sunrise

🥈 · 98 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Luxor Hot Air Balloon Landing0:32Tour

Luxor Hot Air Balloon Landing

🥈 · 595 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Abu Simbel0:48Tour

Abu Simbel

🥈 · 978 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Sphinx of Giza0:26Tour

Sphinx of Giza

🥈 · 11K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Egyptian Tanoura Dance0:39Tour

Egyptian Tanoura Dance

🥈 · 7K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Papyrus Making0:38Tour

Papyrus Making

🥈 · 4K views · 2 years ago
Mixed
Egypt from Above0:52Tour

Egypt from Above

🥈 · 680 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Pyramid of Khafre0:41Tour

Pyramid of Khafre

🥈 · 592 views · 2 years ago
Positive
Key Factors to Consider in Cruise Cost Comparisons13:39Tips

Key Factors to Consider in Cruise Cost Comparisons

🥈 · 10K views · 2 years ago
Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
Choosing a Cabin for Your Cruise13:50

Choosing a Cabin for Your Cruise

· 375 views · 2 years ago
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
Viking River Cruise - What Sets It Apart?10:20Tips

Viking River Cruise - What Sets It Apart?

🥈 · 2K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Viking Ocean Cruise - What Sets It Apart?7:16Review

Viking Ocean Cruise - What Sets It Apart?

🥈 · 9K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Dining Options - Viking Ocean Cruises6:17Tips

Dining Options - Viking Ocean Cruises

🥈 · 34K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Silversea Cruises logo
Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises logo
Silver Spirit
How to Use My Viking Journey (MVJ) - Online Platform for Managing Booked Viking Cruises6:50

How to Use My Viking Journey (MVJ) - Online Platform for Managing Booked Viking Cruises

· 3K views · 2 years ago
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Silver Spirits - Viking Cruises Beverage Package Explained3:59Tips

Silver Spirits - Viking Cruises Beverage Package Explained

🥈 · 12K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Silversea Cruises logo
Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises logo
Silver Spirit