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Travels with David and Mark

Travels with David and Mark

🥉Knowledgeable Creator
hosted by David & Mark
97 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon145 Total Videos on YouTube9K subscribers

Travels with David and Mark description on YouTube:

Cruise ships, city breaks, and the occasional gin... We’re David and Mark, you might also know us as The Doddolds — husbands, travel lovers, and your guides to cruise adventures, destination vlogs, and UK days out — all with a bit of humour and a love of a good cocktail. If you're into relaxed travel content with personality, you’re in the right place. #CruiseVlog #TravelVlog #UKDaysOut #CruisingCouple #HusbandsWhoTravel #CruiseTips #CruiseLife #TravelCouple #LGBTTravel #VirginVoyages #CruiseReview #CityBreaks #UKTravelVlog #TravelWithDavidAndMark #CruisingWithDavidAndMark

Catalogue Coverage
Established read · Travels with David and Mark

We’ve analysed 97 of 145 videos so far.

Published
97
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
145
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage67%

Solid sample of Travels with David and Mark's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Travels with David and Mark’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
    20
  2. 2025
    51
  3. 2024
    49
  4. 2023
    20
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
Suites
7 mentions
Biggest Critique
Water Park
1 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
A Nibble50 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip54 video mentions
Top
Buffet
No strong opinion11 video mentions
Low
Room Service
A Nibble5 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Barely Crispy28 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions
Top
Suites
Seriously Tasty7 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Solid Strip67 video mentions
Nightlife
Solid Strip31 video mentions
Casino
No strong opinion2 video mentions
Activities
Solid Strip27 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
A Nibble40 video mentions
Water Park
Mild Gripe1 video mention
Low
Kids & Family
A Nibble15 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip6 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip63 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip43 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip86 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip23 video mentions
Value
A Nibble78 video mentions
Excursions
A Nibble35 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Barely Crispy13 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip8 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.

Couples
76%
Great fit
Best Match
Groups
82%
Loved
No consensus seals earned yet

Seals are awarded when topics or audiences cross positive thresholds with sufficient volume.

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

that was honestly such a special moment that we will never forget

Well, that might be one of the best shows we've seen on Virgin. I love it. It's my new favorite show.

🥉KnowledgeableTravels with David and Mark

I think it has cemented itself as our favorite restaurant across the ships.

🥉KnowledgeableTravels with David and Mark

It's one of those moments that's really hard to describe properly. You know they're wild animals, completely free to disappear back into the trees whenever they want.

🥉KnowledgeableTravels with David and Mark

Having them confidently climb onto your shoulders and arms felt genuinely surreal.

🥉KnowledgeableTravels with David and Mark
The Watch-outs

We were physically assaulted by this lady.

it reminds me of when you're sick and you've got nothing left in your stomach and that bile comes out

It was the fact that she went straight to violence full-blown anger and violence.

it smells like acid reflux acid reflux in a glass

Inside bars were closed, activities all outside, and once again, the inside areas of the ship felt a bit like a ghost town.

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Travels with David and Mark.

  1. Check out the volcano view from the ship in Guatemala; it's a unique experience.

  2. Book activities through the Virgin Voyages app once on board.

  3. If you're intrigued by Cereal Killers, go do it if you don't mind reading aloud and acting.

  4. Definitely try the hula class if it's on your sailing.

  5. Would do Loteria Gigante again if you enjoy margaritas or palomas.

  6. Consider trying the Gol Guppa shots for a unique street food experience.

  7. Book a booth at Arya for a more intimate dining atmosphere.

  8. Check out the new Grounds Club 2 for specialty coffees and a quiet workspace.

Videos (97)

We're home from our EPIC trip! Live Chat with David & Mark! | 6PM UK / 1PM ET/ 10AM PT1:17:06Vlog

We're home from our EPIC trip! Live Chat with David & Mark! | 6PM UK / 1PM ET/ 10AM PT

· 1K views · 2 months ago
Highly Positive
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Virgin Voyages
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Cruise Line
+6 more
Are We Too Young for Fred  Olsen Cruises? | Balmoral Review12:57Review

Are We Too Young for Fred Olsen Cruises? | Balmoral Review

· 6K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
We Took an Ocean Cruise Ship Up the River Seine39:09Vlog

We Took an Ocean Cruise Ship Up the River Seine

· 4K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+2 more
Fred Olsen Balmoral: Bruges, Formal Night & the £15 Speciality Restaurant | Part 232:01Vlog

Fred Olsen Balmoral: Bruges, Formal Night & the £15 Speciality Restaurant | Part 2

· 6K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Cruises
Our First Time on Fred  Olsen… & It Didn’t Quite Go to Plan | Embarkation Day33:02Vlog

Our First Time on Fred Olsen… & It Didn’t Quite Go to Plan | Embarkation Day

· 13K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Holland America Line logo
Rotterdam
We’re back from our First FRED OLSEN Cruise! Live chat with David & Mark!1:24:00Vlog

We’re back from our First FRED OLSEN Cruise! Live chat with David & Mark!

· 1K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Brilliant Lady
We Tried Marella Explorer 2… Here’s Why It Didn’t Work for Us11:46Review

We Tried Marella Explorer 2… Here’s Why It Didn’t Work for Us

· 13K views · 4 months ago
Positive
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Cruises
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Explorer
+1 more
Not the Ending We Expected on Our Marella Explorer 2 Cruise18:24Vlog

Not the Ending We Expected on Our Marella Explorer 2 Cruise

· 7K views · 4 months ago
Critical
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Cruises
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Explorer
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Explorer 2
Dress to Impress Night on Marella Explorer 2 — Do You REALLY Need to Dress Up?18:44Review

Dress to Impress Night on Marella Explorer 2 — Do You REALLY Need to Dress Up?

· 6K views · 4 months ago
Positive
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Cruises
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Explorer
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Explorer 2
We Didn’t Expect THIS in Lanzarote… | Marella Explorer 2 Cruise22:08Vlog

We Didn’t Expect THIS in Lanzarote… | Marella Explorer 2 Cruise

· 5K views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Cruises
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Explorer
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Explorer 2
Our FIRST Time with MARELLA Cruises | Explorer 2 Embarkation Day45:24Vlog

Our FIRST Time with MARELLA Cruises | Explorer 2 Embarkation Day

· 19K views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Cruises
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Explorer
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Explorer 2
We’re back from our FIRST MARELLA Cruise! Live chat with David & Mark!1:21:09Vlog

We’re back from our FIRST MARELLA Cruise! Live chat with David & Mark!

· 1K views · 5 months ago
Positive
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Cruises
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
+6 more
It’s Quizmas! Join Our LIVE Christmas & Cruise Trivia Party!1:31:36Vlog

It’s Quizmas! Join Our LIVE Christmas & Cruise Trivia Party!

· 496 views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+1 more
Yes… We’ve Booked ANOTHER Cruise! Live Announcement, Q&A and Catch-Up1:07:49Vlog

Yes… We’ve Booked ANOTHER Cruise! Live Announcement, Q&A and Catch-Up

· 808 views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+5 more
We’re Announcing Our NEXT Cruise! Live Chat & Catch-Up1:27:24Vlog

We’re Announcing Our NEXT Cruise! Live Chat & Catch-Up

· 979 views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+3 more
We Cruised on a 34-Year-Old Ship… Here’s What We REALLY Thought!17:30Review

We Cruised on a 34-Year-Old Ship… Here’s What We REALLY Thought!

· 4K views · 7 months ago
Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Final Sea Day on Ambassador Ambience! Disembarkation & Farewell to Jane McDonald's Cruise!16:17Vlog

Final Sea Day on Ambassador Ambience! Disembarkation & Farewell to Jane McDonald's Cruise!

· 2K views · 7 months ago
Positive
We’ve Got 4 HOURS to Explore Oslo! Cruising with Jane McDonald on Ambassador Ambience!30:15Vlog

We’ve Got 4 HOURS to Explore Oslo! Cruising with Jane McDonald on Ambassador Ambience!

· 3K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Gothenburg Surprised Us! Cruising with Jane McDonald on Ambassador Ambience (Part 3)26:36Vlog

Gothenburg Surprised Us! Cruising with Jane McDonald on Ambassador Ambience (Part 3)

· 4K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Our Cruise Excursion to Tivoli Gardens + Ship Nightlife | With Jane McDonald (Part 2)!30:18Vlog

Our Cruise Excursion to Tivoli Gardens + Ship Nightlife | With Jane McDonald (Part 2)!

· 5K views · 8 months ago
Positive
Our First Time Boarding AMBASSADOR Cruises with JANE MCDONALD! Embarkation & First Impressions!48:45Vlog

Our First Time Boarding AMBASSADOR Cruises with JANE MCDONALD! Embarkation & First Impressions!

· 22K views · 8 months ago
Positive
We’re back from Brilliant Lady and cruising with Jane McDonald! Live chat with David & Mark!1:10:01Vlog

We’re back from Brilliant Lady and cruising with Jane McDonald! Live chat with David & Mark!

· 1K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+4 more
Sailing Brilliant Lady into New York! FINAL Chapter of Our Virgin Voyages Adventure!38:41Vlog

Sailing Brilliant Lady into New York! FINAL Chapter of Our Virgin Voyages Adventure!

· 4K views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Brilliant Lady
Virgin Voyages logo
Scarlet Lady
Our First Time in Canada + New Scarlet Night on Virgin Voyages BRILLIANT LADY!53:32Vlog

Our First Time in Canada + New Scarlet Night on Virgin Voyages BRILLIANT LADY!

· 5K views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Brilliant Lady