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Brian and Carrie

Brian and Carrie

🥉Knowledgeable Creator
hosted by Brian & Carrie
103 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon324 Total Videos on YouTube93K subscribers

Brian and Carrie description on YouTube:

Hey friends! We’re Brian and Carrie, and if you love travel that doesn’t drain your savings, you’re in the right place. After years of living on the road, we’ve learned a thing or two about stretching a budget, finding the good stuff without the price tag, and building a life that’s full of adventure. Whether you're dreaming about a slow, affordable retirement abroad or just looking for smart ways to travel more for less, we’re here to share what has actually worked for us. Think cobblestone cities that feel like stepping into a storybook, beach towns with shockingly cheap eats, and small moments that end up being the best part of the trip. If you’re planning your next escape or your next chapter, come along with us. There’s a whole world out there, and it doesn't have to cost a fortune to enjoy it. Cheers, Brian & Carrie

Catalogue Coverage
Established read · Brian and Carrie

We’ve analysed 103 of 324 videos so far.

Published
103
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
324
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage32%

Solid sample of Brian and Carrie's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Brian and Carrie’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
    19
  2. 2025
    60
  3. 2024
    100
  4. 2023
    59
  5. 2022
    62
  6. 2021
    17
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
1 mentions
Biggest Critique
Specialty Dining
3 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions
Top
Specialty Dining
Barely Crispy3 video mentions
Buffet
Barely Crispy15 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Barely Crispy13 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty3 video mentions
Top
Suites
Bacon Bliss1 video mention
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Barely Crispy4 video mentions
Nightlife
Solid Strip2 video mentions
Casino
A Nibble1 video mention

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
A Nibble6 video mentions
Kids & Family
Barely Crispy6 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
A Nibble14 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
A Nibble11 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip8 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip39 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip8 video mentions
Value
A Nibble31 video mentions
Excursions
A Nibble55 video mentions
Wi-Fi
A Nibble10 video mentions
Loyalty Program
A Nibble5 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.

Best Match
Couples
78%
Great fit

Consensus Seals

Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.

First-Timer Friendly
Highly rated by first-time cruisers

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Brian and Carrie.

  1. Go hiking in the morning to avoid heat and crowds.

  2. Visit Village Fest on Thursday night for food and atmosphere.

  3. Avoid the summertime due to extreme heat.

  4. Try different travel styles to find what works for you personally.

  5. Consider part-time travel as a way to dip your toe into full-time travel.

  6. If you feel drained from travel, pivot to a different style or take a break.

  7. Plan and save for big travel years in advance.

  8. Consider cruising for affordable access to multiple destinations.

Videos (103)

New We Spent 3 Weeks in Palm Springs and Here's The Top 7 Things To Do!16:29Tips

New We Spent 3 Weeks in Palm Springs and Here's The Top 7 Things To Do!

· 1K views · 1 months ago
Highly Positive
We Compared Every Travel Style So You Don't Have To23:54Tips

We Compared Every Travel Style So You Don't Have To

· 1K views · 1 months ago
Highly Positive
We Spent More in 2025 Than Any Year Ever – Here's the Total30:26Vlog

We Spent More in 2025 Than Any Year Ever – Here's the Total

· 20K views · 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
We Took 4 Cruises Back-to-Back – The Final Price Tag18:06Tips

We Took 4 Cruises Back-to-Back – The Final Price Tag

· 25K views · 1 months ago
Positive
We Lived on the Regal Princess for 30 Days | HONEST Review42:22Review

We Lived on the Regal Princess for 30 Days | HONEST Review

· 27K views · 2 months ago
Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Regal Princess
St Thomas Cruise Port: Don't Spend a Dime!18:54Vlog

St Thomas Cruise Port: Don't Spend a Dime!

· 12K views · 2 months ago
Highly Positive
First Time in Antigua? Watch THIS Before You Get Off The Ship16:32Tips

First Time in Antigua? Watch THIS Before You Get Off The Ship

· 12K views · 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Ponta Delgada 2026: Are The Azores Still Worth Visiting?18:12Vlog

Ponta Delgada 2026: Are The Azores Still Worth Visiting?

· 14K views · 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Cruise Mistakes Seasoned Travelers Never Make22:43Tips

Cruise Mistakes Seasoned Travelers Never Make

· 9K views · 2 months ago
Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Is Vigo the Most Underrated Cruise Port in Spain?21:28Tips

Is Vigo the Most Underrated Cruise Port in Spain?

· 10K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Don't Make These 15 Cruise Mistakes | First Time Cruiser Tips23:08Tips

Don't Make These 15 Cruise Mistakes | First Time Cruiser Tips

· 12K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
Is This Really Spain?! First Time in Bilbao, Spain17:09Vlog

Is This Really Spain?! First Time in Bilbao, Spain

· 32K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Cruise Reality Check | When It's Worth It and When It's Not22:51Review

Cruise Reality Check | When It's Worth It and When It's Not

· 22K views · 3 months ago
Positive
Honfleur on a Budget | The Real Cost of This Harbor Town23:02Tips

Honfleur on a Budget | The Real Cost of This Harbor Town

· 12K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
7 Destinations We'd Pick Again (Budget-Friendly to Luxury)12:03Tips

7 Destinations We'd Pick Again (Budget-Friendly to Luxury)

· 41K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Forget Paris: Why ROUEN is The Most Underrated City in France24:25Tips

Forget Paris: Why ROUEN is The Most Underrated City in France

· 16K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
The Harsh Reality of 4 Years of Full-Time Travel35:49Vlog

The Harsh Reality of 4 Years of Full-Time Travel

· 71K views · 3 months ago
Positive
Edinburgh Castle, Harry Potter, and Local Pubs: The DIY Cruise Excursion28:44Tips

Edinburgh Castle, Harry Potter, and Local Pubs: The DIY Cruise Excursion

· 12K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Extended Cruise Living: What a Real Day Looks Like36:45Vlog

Extended Cruise Living: What a Real Day Looks Like

· 324K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Regal Princess 2026: Is This Older Ship Still Worth It?20:05Vlog

Regal Princess 2026: Is This Older Ship Still Worth It?

· 32K views · 4 months ago
Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Princess Cruises logo
Regal Princess
+2 more
28 Days at Sea: Why We Were So Ready for Southampton14:01Vlog

28 Days at Sea: Why We Were So Ready for Southampton

· 27K views · 4 months ago
Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
Can You Afford a 4‑Week Cruise? Our Full Budget Breakdown17:39Tips

Can You Afford a 4‑Week Cruise? Our Full Budget Breakdown

· 77K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
We Spent a Month on Emerald Princess - Here's What Happened43:11Review

We Spent a Month on Emerald Princess - Here's What Happened

· 35K views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
Princess Cruises logo
Sapphire Princess
+1 more
Is Aarhus Denmark’s Most Underrated City?18:09Vlog

Is Aarhus Denmark’s Most Underrated City?

· 16K views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive