Zach the Traveling Man
🥈Expert CreatorZach 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!
We’ve analysed 297 of 334 videos so far.
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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.
About our Bacon Score methodologyWho’s this ship for?
How the ship rates with different travel parties.
Consensus Seals
Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.
What Creators Are Saying
Selected quotes from our creator panel.
“I'm going to give the S for service, the only thing I can, a 5.0 out of a five.”
“Norwegian Aqua is currently my favorite cruise ship in the entire world, and that's why it's number one on my list.”
“I love celebrity Edge class of ships I always say they're the best ships at sea and that couldn't be truer of celebrity Ascent it is now my favorite cruise ship anywhere”
“It's the best dining experience that I've ever had on any cruise ship ever.”
“the crew has been absolutely fantastic they have been the best part of this cruise”
“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.
Book shore excursions in advance through Shore Excursions Group
Layer up for cold weather in Skagway
Consider a European itinerary or transatlantic sailing for the best Prima class experience.
Upgrade to the free at sea plus for unlimited Starbucks and 50% off specialty dining.
Avoid the buffet if it feels cramped; try Indulge Food Hall instead.
Book a specialty dining reservation at Kagny's steakhouse.
Book early because solo cabins sell out first.
Know the difference between purpose-built and reclassified solo cabins.
Videos (297)
35:00VlogMURDER on Brilliant Lady?! Scarlet Night & Disembarkation Chaos
22:36ReviewBrilliant Lady Cruise Review — The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
33:37ReviewI Boarded Virgin Voyages’ BRILLIANT LADY… You Won’t Believe This Ship!
11:21TipsCruise Packing Secrets: Why You’re Bringing WAY Too Much!
1:01:05VlogSailing STAR OF THE SEAS - Is Royal's Biggest the Best?
16:11TipsYou’re OVERPAYING to Cruise! (10 Ways to Save INSTANTLY)
13:39CompareRanking Cruise Line FOOD & DINING from WORST to BEST!
27:06VlogThe REAL Reason I Cruise Solo Isn't What You Think... (Personal Q&A)
17:38CompareRanking My TOP CRUISE SHIPS! (#1 Might Surprise You...)
4:01Tips3 Benefits of Cruising Solo with Norwegian Cruise Line
13:51ReviewMy (Very Honest) Review of the Norwegian Spirit - NCL’s OLDEST Ship
19:13TipsExploring Japan via Cruise Ship (What You Should Know)
34:08VlogCan I Survive 25 HOURS of Travel from Asia to the USA?
26:47VlogI Flew 7,000 Miles to Board Norwegian Spirit in Japan!
12:09TipsCruise Shore Excursions: Are They Worth It?
17:56TipsCruising the ABC Islands - Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao!
17:21CompareCruising for Under $500 in 2025: Too Good to Be True?
18:45CompareWhich Cruise Lines Are Best for SOLO Cruisers? (Complete Ranking)
26:06CompareRanking the Cruise Lines from WORST to BEST! (Which to AVOID...)
27:05VlogThe Ultimate Cruise Experience: A Day on Utopia of the Seas
15:00TourDoes Norwegian Aqua Have the BEST Rooms At Sea? (Full Room Tours)
49:04TourNorwegian Aqua Full Ship Tour (What’s It REALLY Like?)
24:38ReviewDoes Norwegian Aqua Live Up to the HYPE?! - My No-Holds-Barred Review
38:33VlogROCKY First Sea Days on Norwegian Aqua (NCL’s NEW SHIP!)