Travels with David and Mark
🥉Knowledgeable CreatorTravels with David and Mark description on YouTube:
Cruise ships, city breaks, and the occasional gin... We’re David and Mark, you might also know us as The Doddolds — husbands, travel lovers, and your guides to cruise adventures, destination vlogs, and UK days out — all with a bit of humour and a love of a good cocktail. If you're into relaxed travel content with personality, you’re in the right place. #CruiseVlog #TravelVlog #UKDaysOut #CruisingCouple #HusbandsWhoTravel #CruiseTips #CruiseLife #TravelCouple #LGBTTravel #VirginVoyages #CruiseReview #CityBreaks #UKTravelVlog #TravelWithDavidAndMark #CruisingWithDavidAndMark
We’ve analysed 97 of 145 videos so far.
Solid sample of Travels with David and Mark's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.
How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?
- 202620100%20 of 2060%12 of 20
- 20255194%48 of 51100%48 of 48
- 20244965%32 of 49100%32 of 32
- 20232025%5 of 20100%5 of 5
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.
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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.
“that was honestly such a special moment that we will never forget”
“Well, that might be one of the best shows we've seen on Virgin. I love it. It's my new favorite show.”
“I think it has cemented itself as our favorite restaurant across the ships.”
“It's one of those moments that's really hard to describe properly. You know they're wild animals, completely free to disappear back into the trees whenever they want.”
“Having them confidently climb onto your shoulders and arms felt genuinely surreal.”
“We were physically assaulted by this lady.”
“it reminds me of when you're sick and you've got nothing left in your stomach and that bile comes out”
“It was the fact that she went straight to violence full-blown anger and violence.”
“it smells like acid reflux acid reflux in a glass”
“Inside bars were closed, activities all outside, and once again, the inside areas of the ship felt a bit like a ghost town.”
Pro Tips From Creators
The most-shared advice for Travels with David and Mark.
Check out the volcano view from the ship in Guatemala; it's a unique experience.
Book activities through the Virgin Voyages app once on board.
If you're intrigued by Cereal Killers, go do it if you don't mind reading aloud and acting.
Definitely try the hula class if it's on your sailing.
Would do Loteria Gigante again if you enjoy margaritas or palomas.
Consider trying the Gol Guppa shots for a unique street food experience.
Book a booth at Arya for a more intimate dining atmosphere.
Check out the new Grounds Club 2 for specialty coffees and a quiet workspace.
Videos (97)
1:17:06VlogWe're home from our EPIC trip! Live Chat with David & Mark! | 6PM UK / 1PM ET/ 10AM PT
12:57ReviewAre We Too Young for Fred Olsen Cruises? | Balmoral Review
39:09VlogWe Took an Ocean Cruise Ship Up the River Seine
32:01VlogFred Olsen Balmoral: Bruges, Formal Night & the £15 Speciality Restaurant | Part 2
33:02VlogOur First Time on Fred Olsen… & It Didn’t Quite Go to Plan | Embarkation Day
1:24:00VlogWe’re back from our First FRED OLSEN Cruise! Live chat with David & Mark!
11:46ReviewWe Tried Marella Explorer 2… Here’s Why It Didn’t Work for Us
18:24VlogNot the Ending We Expected on Our Marella Explorer 2 Cruise
18:44ReviewDress to Impress Night on Marella Explorer 2 — Do You REALLY Need to Dress Up?
22:08VlogWe Didn’t Expect THIS in Lanzarote… | Marella Explorer 2 Cruise
45:24VlogOur FIRST Time with MARELLA Cruises | Explorer 2 Embarkation Day
1:21:09VlogWe’re back from our FIRST MARELLA Cruise! Live chat with David & Mark!
1:31:36VlogIt’s Quizmas! Join Our LIVE Christmas & Cruise Trivia Party!
1:07:49VlogYes… We’ve Booked ANOTHER Cruise! Live Announcement, Q&A and Catch-Up
1:27:24VlogWe’re Announcing Our NEXT Cruise! Live Chat & Catch-Up
17:30ReviewWe Cruised on a 34-Year-Old Ship… Here’s What We REALLY Thought!
16:17VlogFinal Sea Day on Ambassador Ambience! Disembarkation & Farewell to Jane McDonald's Cruise!
30:15VlogWe’ve Got 4 HOURS to Explore Oslo! Cruising with Jane McDonald on Ambassador Ambience!
26:36VlogGothenburg Surprised Us! Cruising with Jane McDonald on Ambassador Ambience (Part 3)
30:18VlogOur Cruise Excursion to Tivoli Gardens + Ship Nightlife | With Jane McDonald (Part 2)!
48:45VlogOur First Time Boarding AMBASSADOR Cruises with JANE MCDONALD! Embarkation & First Impressions!
1:10:01VlogWe’re back from Brilliant Lady and cruising with Jane McDonald! Live chat with David & Mark!
38:41VlogSailing Brilliant Lady into New York! FINAL Chapter of Our Virgin Voyages Adventure!
53:32Vlog