Zach the Traveling Man
🥈Expert CreatorZach 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!
We’ve analysed 297 of 334 videos so far.
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Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
Dining
Cabins
Entertainment
Deck & Recreation
Ship & Crew
Value & Logistics
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 methodologyWho’s 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.
“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”
“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.
Book shore excursions in advance through Shore Excursions Group
Layer up for cold weather in Skagway
Consider a European itinerary or transatlantic sailing for the best Prima class experience.
Upgrade to the free at sea plus for unlimited Starbucks and 50% off specialty dining.
Avoid the buffet if it feels cramped; try Indulge Food Hall instead.
Book a specialty dining reservation at Kagny's steakhouse.
Book early because solo cabins sell out first.
Know the difference between purpose-built and reclassified solo cabins.
Videos (297)
29:01TipsAlaska Shore Excursions You NEED to Book (Juneau, Skagway & Ketchikan)
10:28TipsNorwegian Just Killed Solo Cruising. This Line Is Bringing It Back!
15:45TipsI've Taken 45 Cruises. Here's What the Cruise Lines Don't Tell You.
20:38VlogA Norovirus Outbreak Hit My Ship — Here's What Really Happened...
0:42ReviewWhat’s your FAVORITE cruise line? 🚢 #cruiseship #cruise #cruiselife #cruiseline #celebritycruises
12:27CompareMSC Yacht Club vs Celebrity Retreat — Which is TRULY Luxury?
28:18ReviewCelebrity’s Oldest Cruise Ship SHOCKED Me! | Celebrity Millennium Review
17:30ReviewI Spent 5 Days on MSC Seashore So You Don't Have To...
21:53ReviewThe Truth About India & Sri Lanka Cruise Excursions! (Which to AVOID)
25:07VlogSetting Sail on Celebrity Cruises’ OLDEST Ship (Celebrity Millennium)
21:04ReviewI Tried MSC Yacht Club — Is It Really Luxury?
13:33TipsCruising in 2026 Is WAY More Expensive — Here’s How I Still Save Money
42:14ReviewSailing MSC Yacht Club After Saying NEVER AGAIN to MSC!
11:41TipsThe EASY Cruise Upgrade Trick Most People Don’t Understand
23:31CompareRanking Every Cruise Ship I Sailed In 2025 - Which Ships to AVOID!
19:54TipsCruising in 2026: 7 Big Changes Cruise Lines Don’t Want You to Ignore
33:43ReviewI Wanted to Love Celebrity Xcel… Why I Don't!
52:15ReviewCelebrity Xcel EXPOSED: Everything YOU Want to Know About This Ship!
39:29TourI’m Boarding Celebrity Xcel EARLY! Full First Look & Embarkation Day Tour
23:08ReviewThe Truth About My 13-Night Transatlantic Cruise on Celebrity Apex
12:03ReviewIs Virgin Voyages Really for Solo Cruisers? An Honest Review
37:29ReviewVirgin Voyages Just Changed Everything (For the WORSE)
20:31ReviewWhy Star of the Seas Is Not the Cruise Ship for Me...
20:24TipsRanking Caribbean Cruise Ports WORST to BEST (Don't Visit #16!)