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Zach the Traveling Man

Zach the Traveling Man

🥈Expert Creator
hosted by Zach
303 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon340 Total Videos on YouTube63K subscribers

Zach the Traveling Man description on YouTube:

Hi, I'm Zach—a solo traveler delivering brutally honest cruise reviews and real travel adventures. I’ve sailed every major cruise line, ranking them from worst to best with zero fluff—just the truth. Perfect for solo cruisers and cruise lovers who want real answers before booking. Expect unbiased ship reviews, cruise line comparisons, and solo travel tips based on firsthand experience. New videos every week: cruise rankings, solo cruising guides, and destination reviews. No fluff, no sales pitches—just honest advice to help you cruise smarter. Subscribe for real cruise reviews that actually help you decide where to sail next!

Catalogue CoverageDeep coverage
Deep coverage · Zach the Traveling Man

We’ve analysed 303 of 340 videos so far.

Published
303
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
340
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage89%

Comprehensive read on Zach the Traveling Man's catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.

Annual Activity
Zach the Traveling Man’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
    21
  2. 2025
    46
  3. 2024
    51
  4. 2023
    58
  5. 2022
    57
  6. 2021
    66
  7. 2020
    37
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 Zach the Traveling Man

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

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

Strongest Praise
Spa & Fitness
29 mentions
Biggest Critique
Booking
115 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip105 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty178 video mentions
Top
Buffet
A Nibble77 video mentions
Room Service
A Nibble13 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Solid Strip108 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip68 video mentions
Suites
Solid Strip73 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Solid Strip84 video mentions
Nightlife
A Nibble33 video mentions
Casino
A Nibble4 video mentions
Activities
Solid Strip38 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip97 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty14 video mentions
Top
Kids & Family
A Nibble21 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty29 video mentions
Top

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip298 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip101 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip229 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Barely Crispy115 video mentions
Value
A Nibble243 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip103 video mentions
Wi-Fi
A Nibble45 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip94 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
77%
Great fit
Families (Young Kids)
75%
Great fit

Consensus Seals

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

Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised
Thrill Ship
Standout water park & activities
Serenity Spot
Outstanding spa & fitness experience

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

This might be some of the best food I've ever had at sea.

Out of 49 cruises, this might be one of the strongest overall service experiences that I've had.

I just boarded the Celebrity Ascent for my 50th cruise cuz what better way to celebrate a 50th cruise than on my favorite cruise line.

I think it's probably my new favorite cruise ship at this point. loved having the Magic Carpet Sky Suite. I definitely want to have this room again.

I'm going to give the S for service, the only thing I can, a 5.0 out of a five.

The Watch-outs

MSE Cruises without a doubt wins the award for the worst cruise ship experience to date.

I've recently dealt with a nightmare scenario that I have to just be honest with you about

the Heartbreak arrived with an email from celebrity saying that my booking had been canceled because apparently due to a glitch in their system the ship was oversold

i think i've been on 13 or 14 cruises now and it's at the very bottom of my cruises

i will not be selling with msc anymore i have no plans to sell with them and i'm fine never getting on one of their ships ever again

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Zach the Traveling Man.

  1. If traveling on large Norwegian ships in Alaska, budget extra time for shuttles to get to downtown ports.

  2. Pack for both 40° mornings and 60° afternoons and always bring a real rain jacket.

  3. Understand that MoveUp is a revenue maximization tool, not a loyalty perk.

  4. Track availability on the public booking site to spot the 'cascade effect' in real time.

  5. Don't rely solely on loyalty status; it acts more as a tiebreaker than a competitive advantage.

  6. Casino comp guests should leverage MoveUp as it provides high value relative to out-of-pocket cost.

  7. Have a bid locked in at least a week before sailing to allow for adjustments.

  8. If you go to Skagway, take the White Pass Railway.

Videos (303)

Is Coco Beach Club WORTH IT? (Perfect Day at Coco Cay)22:44Review

Is Coco Beach Club WORTH IT? (Perfect Day at Coco Cay)

🥈 · 31K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+5 more
Is THIS Celebrity’s Booze Cruise? (Reflection Embarkation Day)29:53Vlog

Is THIS Celebrity’s Booze Cruise? (Reflection Embarkation Day)

🥈 · 15K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+6 more
I Had to Cancel My Cruise (Don't let this happen to you...)9:52Tips

I Had to Cancel My Cruise (Don't let this happen to you...)

🥈 · 20K views · 1 years ago
Very Critical
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+3 more
My Last Day on Margaritaville At Sea Islander26:32Vlog

My Last Day on Margaritaville At Sea Islander

🥈 · 13K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+5 more
Is Playa Mia the BEST Beach in Cozumel?20:03Vlog

Is Playa Mia the BEST Beach in Cozumel?

🥈 · 22K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+3 more
This AMSTERDAM Walking Food Tour Was Different! (Cruise Vlog)18:41Vlog

This AMSTERDAM Walking Food Tour Was Different! (Cruise Vlog)

🥈 · 7K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+5 more
Revealing Margaritaville At Sea Islander’s BIG Secret38:21Vlog

Revealing Margaritaville At Sea Islander’s BIG Secret

🥈 · 22K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+5 more
What's Margaritaville At Sea Islander REALLY Like? (Embarkation Day)43:58Review

What's Margaritaville At Sea Islander REALLY Like? (Embarkation Day)

🥈 · 65K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+3 more
Dolphins follow alongside my cruise ship! #cruise #cruiseship #dolphin0:26

Dolphins follow alongside my cruise ship! #cruise #cruiseship #dolphin

· 2K views · 1 years ago
Why is Norwegian Prima so DISLIKED? - My Full Cruise Review27:11Review

Why is Norwegian Prima so DISLIKED? - My Full Cruise Review

🥈 · 145K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+4 more
It Snowed on My Cruise - In JULY! (NCL Prima in Geiranger)15:56Vlog

It Snowed on My Cruise - In JULY! (NCL Prima in Geiranger)

🥈 · 7K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+4 more
Is A Norwegian Cruise Worth The Cost? My Price Tag Revealed!9:19Review

Is A Norwegian Cruise Worth The Cost? My Price Tag Revealed!

🥈 · 17K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+4 more
Why I Loved My Norwegian Prima Inside Cabin - Full Tour & Review9:49Tour

Why I Loved My Norwegian Prima Inside Cabin - Full Tour & Review

🥈 · 6K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+4 more
Celebrity Reverses CONTROVERSIAL Policy - Will It Last?13:16Review

Celebrity Reverses CONTROVERSIAL Policy - Will It Last?

🥈 · 65K views · 2 years ago
Critical
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
+7 more
This Iceland Cruise Excursion STUNK!22:18Tour

This Iceland Cruise Excursion STUNK!

🥈 · 10K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+5 more
My Day in Isafjordur Was OVERWHELMING - I Didn't Expect This...28:43Vlog

My Day in Isafjordur Was OVERWHELMING - I Didn't Expect This...

🥈 · 21K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+5 more
Why Norwegian Prima SHOCKED Me On Embarkation Day!49:34Vlog

Why Norwegian Prima SHOCKED Me On Embarkation Day!

🥈 · 22K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+4 more
I Found the Best SOLO Balcony Cabin At Sea!8:01Tour

I Found the Best SOLO Balcony Cabin At Sea!

🥈 · 32K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+4 more
Norwegian Joy Vlog: Go-Karts on A Cruise Ship & A Stunning NYC Sunrise11:32Vlog

Norwegian Joy Vlog: Go-Karts on A Cruise Ship & A Stunning NYC Sunrise

🥈 · 3K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+5 more
Exploring King's Wharf, Bermuda On A Norwegian Joy Cruise!16:28Vlog

Exploring King's Wharf, Bermuda On A Norwegian Joy Cruise!

🥈 · 12K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+5 more
Is Norwegian Joy Really JOYLESS? My Unfiltered Review!21:43Review

Is Norwegian Joy Really JOYLESS? My Unfiltered Review!

🥈 · 78K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+4 more
Bermuda: The Cruise Port You Wish You Knew About12:17Tour

Bermuda: The Cruise Port You Wish You Knew About

🥈 · 48K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+7 more
Are Lookout Cay & Other Cruise Line Private Islands Worth It?6:35Tips

Are Lookout Cay & Other Cruise Line Private Islands Worth It?

🥈 · 2K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
+4 more
A Day At Sea Onboard Norwegian Joy: What To Expect21:35Vlog

A Day At Sea Onboard Norwegian Joy: What To Expect

🥈 · 17K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+5 more