National Geographic VenturevsStar of the Seas
Side-by-side creator consensus from cruise reviewers across YouTube.
Creators' Pick
The Bacon Verdict
National Geographic Venture wins this matchup
Earns a +13% higher BaconScore than Star of the Seas. Based on 3598 creator reviews.
Lead+13%BaconScore
The Bacon Story
Data-driven recap
Across 3598 creator reviews, National Geographic Venture holds a +13% BaconScore lead over Star of the Seas — 89% versus 76%. National Geographic Venture edges ahead on Excursions and itinerary route. Star of the Seas sentiment is cooling off in the latest reviews. Coverage spans 424 distinct cruise channels — read the full breakdown for each ship below.
Score comparison
Recommend
0%
of 35 reviews
0%
of cruise creators recommend National Geographic Venture
35 videos9 channels0% warn againstDeveloping data
Recommend
0%
of 3.6K reviews
0%
of cruise creators recommend Star of the Seas
3.6K videos415 channels2% warn againstDeveloping data
Opinion trend for Star of the Seas
Going soggyCreator enthusiasm has dropped noticeably • Moderate consensus
Side-by-side facts
The specs
 | Specification | Star of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| National Geographic Expeditions | Cruise line | Royal Caribbean Group |
| 35 videos | Creator reviews | 3563 videos |
| 9 | Distinct creators | 415 |
- Cruise line
- National Geographic Expeditions
- Creator reviews
- 35 videos
- Distinct creators
- 9
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean Group
- Creator reviews
- 3563 videos
- Distinct creators
- 415
Topic Scoreboard
How they really compare
National Geographic Venture
Star of the Seas
Where creators agree
- National Geographic Venture:5 mentions4 Happy BaconShip ConditionBoth like itStar of the Seas:679 mentions3 Happy Bacon
- National Geographic Venture:3 mentions3 Happy BaconSpa & FitnessBoth like itStar of the Seas:94 mentions3 Happy Bacon
- National Geographic Venture:2 mentions4 Happy BaconBalcony CabinsBoth like itStar of the Seas:282 mentions3 Happy Bacon
Where creators diverge
- National Geographic Venture:15 mentions4 Happy BaconExcursions0.37 gapStar of the Seas:14 mentions2 Happy Bacon
- National Geographic Venture:2 mentions4 Happy Baconitinerary route0.33 gapStar of the Seas:408 mentions2 Happy Bacon
- National Geographic Venture:2 mentions3½ Happy Baconcrowd capacity0.31 gapStar of the Seas:390 mentions2 Happy Bacon
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 methodologyStandout creator quotes
Positive · National Geographic Venture
“the food on board venture is extremely good and it's all included”
Positive · Star of the Seas
“My love of Royal Caribbean started 30 plus years ago, the very first time I set foot on a ship. Fell in love with it then, still love it to today.”
Critical · National Geographic Venture
“A Carnival Venicha guest is seeking answers after his food stained suit was allegedly ruined by the ship's laundry service.”
Critical · Star of the Seas
“A band-aid, an ink pen, a fake eyelash, straws, a child's plastic spider ring, must have been Halloween, coins, and a nose ring hoop.”
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Other National Geographic Expeditions ships
National Geographic Explorer
National Geographic Expeditions
3½ Happy Bacon
167 videos
National Geographic Orion
National Geographic Expeditions
3½ Happy Bacon
77 videos
National Geographic Resolution
National Geographic Expeditions
3½ Happy Bacon
67 videos
National Geographic Endurance
National Geographic Expeditions
3½ Happy Bacon
55 videos
National Geographic Quest
National Geographic Expeditions
3½ Happy Bacon
46 videos
National Geographic Venture
National Geographic Expeditions
3 Happy Bacon
39 videos
Other Royal Caribbean Group ships
Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group
2 Happy Bacon
11,819 videos
Wonder of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group
2 Happy Bacon
9,857 videos
Allure of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group
2 Happy Bacon
9,231 videos
Harmony of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group
2 Happy Bacon
8,643 videos
Adventure of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group
2 Happy Bacon
8,337 videos
Oasis of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group
2 Happy Bacon
8,261 videos
Watch creators on each ship
National Geographic Venture
12:26ReviewNational Geographic Venture Tour & Review ~ Lindblad Expeditions ~ Cruise Ship Tour & Review
🏅Jason and Heidi's Popular Cruising · 40K views · 6 years ago
Highly Positive
30:48VlogCarnival Spirit Pt.4: Juneau, Glacier Gardens, Upside Down Trees, City Bus, Tracy's King Crab Shack
🥈ParoDeeJay · 25K views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
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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 →