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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)

Embarking on the CHEAPEST 7-Day Cruise - Norwegian Joy29:39Review

Embarking on the CHEAPEST 7-Day Cruise - Norwegian Joy

🥈 · 33K 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
10 Money-Saving Cruise Hacks (How I Save THOUSANDS)9:00Tips

10 Money-Saving Cruise Hacks (How I Save THOUSANDS)

🥈 · 5K 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
+3 more
The ULTIMATE Virgin Voyages Food & Dining Review20:24Review

The ULTIMATE Virgin Voyages Food & Dining Review

🥈 · 33K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+4 more
Celebrity Edge In Australia: Kangaroos & Koalas in Brisbane!16:54Vlog

Celebrity Edge In Australia: Kangaroos & Koalas in Brisbane!

🥈 · 5K 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
+4 more
My (Very Honest) CELEBRITY EDGE Review 202423:39Review

My (Very Honest) CELEBRITY EDGE Review 2024

🥈 · 40K 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
+4 more
A Celebrity Cruises Adventure: Spotting Crocodiles In Australia!13:22Vlog

A Celebrity Cruises Adventure: Spotting Crocodiles In Australia!

🥈 · 5K 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
DISGUSTING Water on A Celebrity Cruise - What They Didn’t Tell Us…9:50Vlog

DISGUSTING Water on A Celebrity Cruise - What They Didn’t Tell Us…

🥈 · 12K views · 2 years ago
Critical
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+4 more
Explore an Aqua Sky Suite on Celebrity Edge - Full Tour!11:17Tour

Explore an Aqua Sky Suite on Celebrity Edge - Full Tour!

🥈 · 14K 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
+4 more
Is Margaritaville At Sea Truly Paradise? My 48-hour Cruise Adventure55:21Review

Is Margaritaville At Sea Truly Paradise? My 48-hour Cruise Adventure

🥈 · 19K views · 2 years ago
Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+3 more
Celebrity CANCELLED My Shore Excursion! (Airlie Beach & Cairns, Australia)20:03Vlog

Celebrity CANCELLED My Shore Excursion! (Airlie Beach & Cairns, Australia)

🥈 · 11K views · 2 years ago
Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+6 more
I Spent 2 Sea Days in The Retreat on Celebrity Edge21:49Vlog

I Spent 2 Sea Days in The Retreat on Celebrity Edge

🥈 · 20K 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
+4 more
Boarding Celebrity Edge in Sydney, Australia - 11 Days in The Retreat!23:15Vlog

Boarding Celebrity Edge in Sydney, Australia - 11 Days in The Retreat!

🥈 · 46K 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
+4 more
Celebrity Reflection FULL Walkthrough Ship Tour (Celebrity Cruises)39:39Tour

Celebrity Reflection FULL Walkthrough Ship Tour (Celebrity Cruises)

🥈 · 42K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+4 more
I Took A FREE Cruise Excursion in San Juan, Puerto Rico!20:39Tips

I Took A FREE Cruise Excursion in San Juan, Puerto Rico!

🥈 · 47K 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
+4 more
After 8 Nights on Virgin Voyages Will I Ever Go Again?20:46Vlog

After 8 Nights on Virgin Voyages Will I Ever Go Again?

🥈 · 15K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+5 more
The TRUTH About Virgin Voyages from a First Timer (Valiant Lady Review)29:57Review

The TRUTH About Virgin Voyages from a First Timer (Valiant Lady Review)

🥈 · 413K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
+4 more
8 Days In The Ultimate Balcony Stateroom: Virgin Voyages XL Sea Terrace10:14Tour

8 Days In The Ultimate Balcony Stateroom: Virgin Voyages XL Sea Terrace

🥈 · 5K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+4 more
Thrilling Puerto Plata Excursion: My Adventure In The Dominican Republic!16:07Vlog

Thrilling Puerto Plata Excursion: My Adventure In The Dominican Republic!

🥈 · 35K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
+4 more
A Thrilling Sea Day on Valiant Lady - But Where Is the Crew?25:07Vlog

A Thrilling Sea Day on Valiant Lady - But Where Is the Crew?

🥈 · 16K views · 2 years ago
Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+4 more
Celebrity Cruises Overcharges Solo Cruisers - Time To Move On!12:08Review

Celebrity Cruises Overcharges Solo Cruisers - Time To Move On!

🥈 · 21K views · 2 years ago
Very Critical
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
+7 more
My First Time on Virgin Voyages (Valiant Lady Embarkation Day)32:20Vlog

My First Time on Virgin Voyages (Valiant Lady Embarkation Day)

🥈 · 54K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
+6 more
I Took A Cruise to Japan & South Korea (Nagasaki, Aburatsu & Busan)26:55Vlog

I Took A Cruise to Japan & South Korea (Nagasaki, Aburatsu & Busan)

🥈 · 26K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+5 more
What Cruising on CELEBRITY ASCENT Is Really Like (Cruise Vlog)24:42Vlog

What Cruising on CELEBRITY ASCENT Is Really Like (Cruise Vlog)

🥈 · 9K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+8 more
Thanksgiving on CELEBRITY ASCENT the Newest Cruise Ship At Sea (Celebrity Cruises)17:44Vlog

Thanksgiving on CELEBRITY ASCENT the Newest Cruise Ship At Sea (Celebrity Cruises)

🥈 · 6K 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