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Zach the Traveling Man

Zach the Traveling Man

🥈Expert Creator
hosted by Zach
297 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon334 Total Videos on YouTube62K 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 297 of 334 videos so far.

Published
297
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
334
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
    15
  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.

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

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

Strongest Praise
Spa & Fitness
28 mentions
Biggest Critique
Booking
113 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip101 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty177 video mentions
Top
Buffet
A Nibble77 video mentions
Room Service
A Nibble13 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Solid Strip108 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip67 video mentions
Suites
Solid Strip71 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Solid Strip83 video mentions
Nightlife
A Nibble33 video mentions
Casino
Solid Strip3 video mentions
Activities
Solid Strip33 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip96 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty14 video mentions
Top
Kids & Family
A Nibble19 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty28 video mentions
Top

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip297 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip102 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip227 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Barely Crispy113 video mentions
Value
A Nibble242 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip103 video mentions
Wi-Fi
A Nibble44 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip93 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.

Solo Travelers
77%
Great fit
Best Match
Families (Young Kids)
78%
Great fit

Consensus Seals

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

Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised
Serenity Spot
Outstanding spa & fitness experience

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

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

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. Book shore excursions in advance through Shore Excursions Group

  2. Layer up for cold weather in Skagway

  3. Consider a European itinerary or transatlantic sailing for the best Prima class experience.

  4. Upgrade to the free at sea plus for unlimited Starbucks and 50% off specialty dining.

  5. Avoid the buffet if it feels cramped; try Indulge Food Hall instead.

  6. Book a specialty dining reservation at Kagny's steakhouse.

  7. Book early because solo cabins sell out first.

  8. Know the difference between purpose-built and reclassified solo cabins.

Videos (297)

Revealing Margaritaville At Sea Islander’s BIG Secret38:21Vlog

Revealing Margaritaville At Sea Islander’s BIG Secret

🥈 · 21K 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)

🥈 · 63K 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

🥈 · 138K 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 · 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
Celebrity Reverses CONTROVERSIAL Policy - Will It Last?13:16Review

Celebrity Reverses CONTROVERSIAL Policy - Will It Last?

🥈 · 65K views · 1 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 · 1 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 · 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
Why Norwegian Prima SHOCKED Me On Embarkation Day!49:34Vlog

Why Norwegian Prima SHOCKED Me On Embarkation Day!

🥈 · 22K 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
I Found the Best SOLO Balcony Cabin At Sea!8:01Tour

I Found the Best SOLO Balcony Cabin At Sea!

🥈 · 31K 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
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 · 1 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!

🥈 · 11K 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 Norwegian Joy Really JOYLESS? My Unfiltered Review!21:43Review

Is Norwegian Joy Really JOYLESS? My Unfiltered Review!

🥈 · 76K 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
Bermuda: The Cruise Port You Wish You Knew About12:17Tour

Bermuda: The Cruise Port You Wish You Knew About

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

Embarking on the CHEAPEST 7-Day Cruise - Norwegian Joy

🥈 · 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
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