Explorer of the SeasvsScenic Eclipse
Side-by-side creator consensus from cruise reviewers across YouTube.
The Bacon Verdict
Scenic Eclipse wins this matchup
Earns a +9% higher BaconScore than Explorer of the Seas. Based on 1245 creator reviews.
The Bacon Story
Data-driven recap
Across 1245 creator reviews, Scenic Eclipse holds a +9% BaconScore lead over Explorer of the Seas — 83% versus 74%. Explorer of the Seas edges ahead on cruise news, while Scenic Eclipse leads on Wi-Fi and crowd capacity. Explorer of the Seas sentiment is trending up in the latest reviews. Coverage spans 251 distinct cruise channels — read the full breakdown for each ship below.
Score comparison
Opinion trend for Explorer of the Seas
Opinion trend for Scenic Eclipse
Side-by-side facts
The specs
 | Specification | Scenic Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Caribbean Group | Cruise line | Scenic Cruises and Tours |
| 1123 videos | Creator reviews | 122 videos |
| 202 | Distinct creators | 49 |
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean Group
- Creator reviews
- 1123 videos
- Distinct creators
- 202
- Cruise line
- Scenic Cruises and Tours
- Creator reviews
- 122 videos
- Distinct creators
- 49
Topic Scoreboard
How they really compare
Explorer of the Seas
Scenic Eclipse
Where creators agree
- Explorer of the Seas:33 mentions4 Happy BaconSuitesBoth like itScenic Eclipse:40 mentions4 Happy Bacon
- Explorer of the Seas:4 mentions3½ Happy BaconRoom ServiceBoth like itScenic Eclipse:6 mentions3 Happy Bacon
- Explorer of the Seas:68 mentions3 Happy BaconSpecialty DiningBoth like itScenic Eclipse:20 mentions4 Happy Bacon
Where creators diverge
- Explorer of the Seas:19 mentions1½ Sad BaconWi-Fi1.12 gapScenic Eclipse:3 mentions4 Happy Bacon
- Explorer of the Seas:63 mentions½ Happy Baconcrowd capacity0.76 gapScenic Eclipse:2 mentions4½ Happy Bacon
- Explorer of the Seas:98 mentions2 Sad Baconsafety medical0.62 gapScenic Eclipse:13 mentions1 Happy Bacon
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 methodologyStandout creator quotes
“what an amazing contract it's been on board Symphony Of The Seas and Explorer Of The Seas”
“Scenic truly is an all-inclusive experience you'll have some incredible dining here on board some of the best chefs in the world”
“Kimberly is unfortunately no longer with us now”
“We have a cruise ship that has broken down and it's so severe that they have to cancel the next sailing completely with only a day's notice before the ship was supposed to set sail.”
Drill Deeper
See the full creator breakdown
Each detail page has the full creator panel, topic heatmap, monthly trends, audience breakdown, and verbatim quotes — far more than fits in this comparison.
Other Royal Caribbean Group ships
Icon of the Seas
Wonder of the Seas
Allure of the Seas
Harmony of the Seas
Adventure of the Seas
Oasis of the Seas
Other Scenic Cruises and Tours ships
Watch creators on each ship
More matchups
Compare with…
How this comparison is built
Scores aggregate every cruise creator review we've indexed for each entity, weighted by creator expertise and capped per channel so no single voice dominates. Read the full methodology →