The Informed Traveler Podcast
β¨Casual CreatorWeβve analysed 87 of 193 videos so far.
Solid sample of The Informed Traveler Podcast's catalogue β the patterns below should be reliable.
How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?
- 20263546%16 of 3575%12 of 16
- 20256253%33 of 62100%33 of 33
- 20245368%36 of 53100%36 of 36
- 20233418%6 of 34100%6 of 6
- 202210%0 of 1β no cruise videos
Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score β 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
Dining
Cabins
Entertainment
Deck & Recreation
Ship & Crew
Value & Logistics
Scale: 0β5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = βmehβ, 5 = βbacon blissβ. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.
About our Bacon Score methodologyWhoβs 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.
βThat water is that minty green turquoise and it is just everything perfection.β
βThey've just received their first Michelin star for their dining room, the Bishop's Buttery and uh welld deserved.β
βyou come aboard as guests and leave as familyβ
βI feel very safe here walking by myself in you know in a big city like Porto or in the Villages people are so friendlyβ
βwe embarked on a 4 day three night adventure on the Anaconda with a K Amazon cruisesβ
βit is quite expensive even though our dollar is very close to their currency like Australian would be about 17 or $18β
βSo yes, we did see it in Paloan um when we were having a a very lovely lunch on the ocean. It was in front of um some like almost glamping or like tents. Um but it was so quiet. was very empty.β
βWest Africa isn't so much like that. Um, and it becomes clear almost immediately. The ports aren't built around cruise tourism and you feel that the moment that you arrive.β
βthey only have Wi-Fi in the lounge or in the reception area so not in your room um and there's no TV in your roomβ
Pro Tips From Creators
The most-shared advice for The Informed Traveler Podcast.
Don't skimp on travel insurance, especially for climate events or operational disruptions.
Work with a travel professional because things change all the time.
Be flexible and patient during travel.
Rent a car to get the full experience of the Florida Keys.
Drive the overseas highway for the panoramic views.
Try key lime pie, fresh seafood, and conch cuisine.
Visit Fort Lauderdale for a pre- or post-cruise stay
Use the water taxi to explore the city's waterways
Videos (87)
37:42TipsSplurge or Skip? Luxury Upgrades & Scenic Cruise Dining Revealed
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0:36VlogThe Informed Traveler Podcast
34:43TipsCruising on the Sapphire Princess (Part 2) & Earning Bonus Travel Rewards
0:57TourSailing on the Sapphire Princess
32:54VlogCruising on the Sapphire Princess & Vacations Can Be Murder
33:28TipsSicily Long Stay Tips & Brugge Tours
31:16TipsUnique Winter Experiences in Canada & Credit Card Travel Insurance
34:29TipsCruising To The Canary Islands & Provence-Alpes CΓ΄te d'Azur, France
41:00TipsA Long Stay In The Canary Islands & Personalized Ireland
37:16TipsCruising the African Coast (Part 2) & The Top Travel Rewards Cards
33:14TipsCruising The African Coast & Booking.com's Travel Trends for 2026
26:02TipsBest Places To Travel In 2026 & Exploring Puerto Rico
39:42TipsHoliday Air Travel Reminders & Squamish Canyon, BC
33:40TipsTop Cruise Lines for 2026 & Hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro
29:39TipsBlack Friday Travel Deals & Destination Morocco
38:59TipsTravel Trends for 2026 & Dublin Walking Tours
27:11TipsAI Travel Planning & Regent Seven Seas Grandeur
27:43TipsMulti-Generational Vacations & Loreto, MX
32:52VlogExploring Montreal & The Rise of Anti-Tourism
32:33TipsExploring Newfoundland & TROBBU Resorts
29:55TipsSlow Travel & The Gift Of Travel
32:34TipsExplora Journeys & Smithe House, Vancouver BC
37:50Tips