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Travels with David and Mark

Travels with David and Mark

🥉Knowledgeable Creator
hosted by David & Mark
95 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon136 Total Videos on YouTube8K subscribers

Travels 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

Catalogue Coverage
Established read · Travels with David and Mark

We’ve analysed 95 of 136 videos so far.

Published
95
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
136
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage70%

Solid sample of Travels with David and Mark's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Travels with David and Mark’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
    12
  2. 2025
    51
  3. 2024
    49
  4. 2023
    20
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 Travels with David and Mark

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

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

Strongest Praise
Suites
4 mentions
Biggest Critique
Water Park
1 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
A Nibble36 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip43 video mentions
Buffet
Slight Frown9 video mentions
Low
Room Service
A Nibble5 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Barely Crispy13 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty7 video mentions
Top
Suites
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Solid Strip55 video mentions
Nightlife
Solid Strip25 video mentions
Top
Casino
No strong opinion2 video mentions
Activities
Solid Strip22 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
A Nibble32 video mentions
Water Park
Mild Gripe1 video mention
Low
Kids & Family
A Nibble11 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip5 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip45 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip36 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip78 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip19 video mentions
Value
A Nibble68 video mentions
Excursions
A Nibble30 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Barely Crispy14 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip9 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.

Couples
76%
Great fit
Best Match
Groups
83%
Loved
No consensus seals earned yet

Seals are awarded when topics or audiences cross positive thresholds with sufficient volume.

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Travels with David and Mark.

  1. Disable auto time change on your phone for cruises, especially transatlantic sailings.

  2. If you're on a sailing over 10 days, ask about specials at restaurants.

  3. For a multi-day ticket to Disney California Adventure, you must reserve the park in advance.

  4. Consider the Freedom Fair for drinks with meals, as it may be sufficient for non-heavy drinkers.

  5. Book an ocean view cabin for a more modern feel, as the refurbished cabins are well-equipped.

  6. Enjoy the quiet lounges and observation bar for a relaxing sea experience.

  7. Bring earplugs for thin cabin walls.

  8. If you don't want to drink all four martinis, keep your slip to redeem another day.

Videos (95)

Virgin Voyages BRILLIANT LADY: Shore Excursion & Epic Transatlantic SEA DAYS!45:58Vlog

Virgin Voyages BRILLIANT LADY: Shore Excursion & Epic Transatlantic SEA DAYS!

· 4K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
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Virgin Voyages
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Brilliant Lady
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Resilient Lady
Trying the BRAND NEW Shows on Virgin Voyages’ BRILLIANT LADY!45:13Vlog

Trying the BRAND NEW Shows on Virgin Voyages’ BRILLIANT LADY!

· 5K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
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Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Brilliant Lady
We Set Sail on Virgin Voyages’ BRAND NEW Brilliant Lady – BEFORE Anyone Else!45:36Tour

We Set Sail on Virgin Voyages’ BRAND NEW Brilliant Lady – BEFORE Anyone Else!

· 14K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
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Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Brilliant Lady
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Scarlet Lady
Our Final Cruise Days: Dubrovnik & Mykonos on Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady!30:17Vlog

Our Final Cruise Days: Dubrovnik & Mykonos on Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady!

· 3K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
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Virgin Voyages
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Resilient Lady
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Valiant Lady
+1 more
We’ve Been Hiding Something… 👀 Boarding Virgin Voyages’ NEW Brilliant Lady!1:00Vlog

We’ve Been Hiding Something… 👀 Boarding Virgin Voyages’ NEW Brilliant Lady!

· 5K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
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Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Brilliant Lady
Embarkation Day on Virgin Voyages: From Athens to Stunning Kotor!30:42Vlog

Embarkation Day on Virgin Voyages: From Athens to Stunning Kotor!

· 6K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
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Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Resilient Lady
Join Us for 3 Days in Athens Before Our Virgin Voyages Cruise!32:06Vlog

Join Us for 3 Days in Athens Before Our Virgin Voyages Cruise!

· 4K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Resilient Lady
We’re Home From Greece! Post-Virgin Voyages Live chat with David & Mark!1:11:32Vlog

We’re Home From Greece! Post-Virgin Voyages Live chat with David & Mark!

· 1K views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
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Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Brilliant Lady
Virgin Voyages logo
Scarlet Lady
+1 more
6 PRO Tips to Make Your Money Go Further on VIRGIN VOYAGES!26:45Tips

6 PRO Tips to Make Your Money Go Further on VIRGIN VOYAGES!

· 14K views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
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Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Brilliant Lady
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Scarlet Lady
+2 more
Virgin Voyages Fans… Don’t Miss This! #VirginVoyages #CruiseTips1:00Tips

Virgin Voyages Fans… Don’t Miss This! #VirginVoyages #CruiseTips

· 1K views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
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Virgin Voyages
Is this England’s Most Charming Village? Explore Haworth with Us!22:58Vlog

Is this England’s Most Charming Village? Explore Haworth with Us!

· 5K views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
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Virgin Voyages
Things to Do in Leeds 🇬🇧 | Explore Our Hometown With Us!37:10Vlog

Things to Do in Leeds 🇬🇧 | Explore Our Hometown With Us!

· 2K views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Our First YouTube Live! 🎉 Celebrating 5,000 Subscribers!1:09:30Vlog

Our First YouTube Live! 🎉 Celebrating 5,000 Subscribers!

· 1K views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
+3 more
We Stayed Overnight INSIDE Thorpe Park! 2 Days of Coasters & a Swarm Themed Cabin!41:06Vlog

We Stayed Overnight INSIDE Thorpe Park! 2 Days of Coasters & a Swarm Themed Cabin!

· 1K views · 10 months ago
Positive
Exploring Anglesey With Our Dog! Beaches, Cruise Ships & Coastal Walks39:30Vlog

Exploring Anglesey With Our Dog! Beaches, Cruise Ships & Coastal Walks

· 1K views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
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Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Vista
Is This Yorkshire’s Prettiest Town? Come Explore Knaresborough With Us!31:44Vlog

Is This Yorkshire’s Prettiest Town? Come Explore Knaresborough With Us!

· 2K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Scarborough Seaside Adventure – Join Us for a Classic British Day Out!31:51Vlog

Scarborough Seaside Adventure – Join Us for a Classic British Day Out!

· 5K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Our First Q&A! You Asked, We Spilled: HOW WE MET + Travel & Cruise Chat!44:36Vlog

Our First Q&A! You Asked, We Spilled: HOW WE MET + Travel & Cruise Chat!

· 3K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
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Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Brilliant Lady
First-Time on P&O Iona – Here’s What We Thought!40:46Review

First-Time on P&O Iona – Here’s What We Thought!

· 5K views · 12 months ago
Positive
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Virgin Voyages
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Holland America Line logo
Rotterdam
Our Final Day on P&O IONA – Exploring the Ship & Our EPICUREAN Verdict!43:10Vlog

Our Final Day on P&O IONA – Exploring the Ship & Our EPICUREAN Verdict!

· 4K views · 1 years ago
Positive
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Virgin Voyages
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Holland America Line logo
Rotterdam
Our First Time in Rotterdam & Exploring P&O IONA | 5 Night Cruise Part 353:22Vlog

Our First Time in Rotterdam & Exploring P&O IONA | 5 Night Cruise Part 3

· 5K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
+1 more
Our First P&O IONA Celebration Night! Gin Blending Masterclass & A Few Honest Thoughts!39:00Vlog

Our First P&O IONA Celebration Night! Gin Blending Masterclass & A Few Honest Thoughts!

· 7K views · 1 years ago
Positive
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Virgin Voyages
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Holland America Line logo
Rotterdam
Trying P&O for the First Time! Boarding IONA, the UK’s BIGGEST Cruise Ship – Will We Like It?46:01Vlog

Trying P&O for the First Time! Boarding IONA, the UK’s BIGGEST Cruise Ship – Will We Like It?

· 19K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Virgin Voyages
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
+1 more
Our Cunard Queen Anne Review: Would Virgin Voyages Fans Like It?37:25Review

Our Cunard Queen Anne Review: Would Virgin Voyages Fans Like It?

· 6K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Virgin Voyages