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Hubbards Journey

Hubbards Journey

πŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
593 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon733 Total Videos on YouTube11K subscribers

Hubbards Journey description on YouTube:

🌍 Welcome to Hubbard’s Journey – where travel meets real life. πŸŽ₯ We’re Michael & Andrea, a husband-and-wife YouTube vloggers with a few decades of life (and travel) under our belts. We explore the world one destination at a time β€” on a budget, with curiosity and a camera in hand. 🚒 From cruise ship cabins and ship tours to port day tips and travel day hacks, we document our adventures to help you plan yours β€” or just enjoy the ride with us! What you’ll find here: πŸ›οΈ Honest cruise reviews & cabin tours πŸ“ Port guides, local eats & cultural gems 🧳 Behind-the-scenes ship life & travel days πŸ’° Budget-friendly travel tips & real-world experiences πŸ‘Ÿ Lots of steps & active days πŸ›³οΈ 60+ cruises 🌍 All 7 continents explored | 50+ countries visited (and counting!) 😊 Our personalities, quirks, and the occasional travel blooper 🎬 We’re not luxury travelers β€” we’re real travelers with a love for storytelling and a craving for the journey. πŸ’¬ Subscribe and come explore with us!

Catalogue CoverageDeep coverage
Deep coverage Β· Hubbards Journey

We’ve analysed 593 of 733 videos so far.

Published
593
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
733
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage81%

Comprehensive read on Hubbards Journey's catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.

Annual Activity
Hubbards Journey’s output Β· year over year

How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related Γ· discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed Γ· cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    72
  2. 2025
    190
  3. 2024
    257
  4. 2023
    181
Heat scale
0% β†’ 100%β€œDiscovered” = 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 β€” 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Suites
3 mentions
Biggest Critique
Wi-Fi
62 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip51 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty60 video mentions
Top
Buffet
Solid Strip32 video mentions
Room Service
Solid Strip8 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble152 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip79 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty3 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Solid Strip33 video mentions
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty30 video mentions
Casino
A Nibble76 video mentions
Activities
Solid Strip54 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip84 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions
Top
Kids & Family
Solid Strip37 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip43 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip207 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip103 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip325 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble37 video mentions
Value
A Nibble54 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip102 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Slight Frown62 video mentions
Low
Loyalty Program
A Nibble45 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon β€” creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon 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
Solo Travelers
90%
Loved
Couples
75%
Great fit
Families (Young Kids)
67%
Great fit
Groups
80%
Loved

Consensus Seals

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

Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œthe hotel staff at the front desk were over the top I mean they were just fantastic”

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β€œwe're coming back”

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β€œyou can taste the the the fresh olive oil the garlic with the parsley and the crush red all combined together with the grated cheese oh my God it's amazing”

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β€œI would absolutely stay here again I really didn't have I have any negatives to be honest with you”

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β€œwould you stay at the ARA Hotel again absolutely why not absolutely loved it it was amazing great location”

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The Watch-outs

β€œan individual unfortunately went through a tragic situation and has passed away and we like to get our prayers out for the deceased and their family”

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β€œThis is probably the worst the loudest cabin we have ever been at.”

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β€œThe Wi-Fi on Princess Line cruise lines, in my opinion, based on tests that I do, I do speed tests on every cruise ship that we cruise on, and by far, Princess has the worst Wi-Fi.”

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β€œThe minute we checked in, we got upstairs to our room. We got an email and the email says, "Oh, sorry. There's no cruise next week."”

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β€œThe water pressure on this ship is horrible. Check out the three different ships I have here.”

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Hubbards Journey.

  1. Try every sandwich and dessert at afternoon tea for the full experience.

  2. Use a fork for the rich chocolate desserts to avoid making a mess.

  3. Book a future Queen Mary cruise to take advantage of all offerings.

  4. Try the Hubbard 100 slot pull method: put $100 in, play 10 max-bet spins, then walk away.

  5. Avoid guest services on embarkation day to save time.

  6. Get to the theater early for a good seat with a clear view.

  7. Check out the secret forward-facing observation decks if they are open.

  8. Visit Serenity Adult-Only Retreat early to secure a lounger or cabana.

Videos (593)

Queen Mary 2 Winter Crossing Day 7 of 8 Cunard Afternoon Tea in Rough North Atlantic Seas22:15Vlog

Queen Mary 2 Winter Crossing Day 7 of 8 Cunard Afternoon Tea in Rough North Atlantic Seas

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4 views Β· Yesterday
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
We Tried the Hubbard Hundred on Star Princess What Happened?2:58Vlog

We Tried the Hubbard Hundred on Star Princess What Happened?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 222 views Β· 3 days ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Star Princess
Carnival Venezia Full Ship Tour | Secret Decks, Food & What Costs Extra44:42Tour

Carnival Venezia Full Ship Tour | Secret Decks, Food & What Costs Extra

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 4 days ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Venezia
We Almost Boarded the Wrong Ship at Seattle’s Pier 918:09Vlog

We Almost Boarded the Wrong Ship at Seattle’s Pier 91

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 910 views Β· 6 days ago
Positive
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Star Princess
We Tried Our $100 Slot Method at MGM Grand… Then Andrea Took Over4:28Tips

We Tried Our $100 Slot Method at MGM Grand… Then Andrea Took Over

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 271 views Β· 1 weeks ago
Positive
Star Princess Cabin 10423 | The Loudest Cabin We Have Ever Had18:51Review

Star Princess Cabin 10423 | The Loudest Cabin We Have Ever Had

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 1 weeks ago
Very Critical
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Star Princess
We Flew the Same Day as Our Cruise… Big Mistake?14:34Vlog

We Flew the Same Day as Our Cruise… Big Mistake?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 1 weeks ago
Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Caribbean Princess Lost Power at Sea… Captain Confirms Ship Was Drifting3:02Vlog

Caribbean Princess Lost Power at Sea… Captain Confirms Ship Was Drifting

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 1 weeks ago
Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Caribbean Princess
Queen Mary 2 Winter Crossing | Day 6 of 8 We Barely Left Our Balcony5:42Vlog

Queen Mary 2 Winter Crossing | Day 6 of 8 We Barely Left Our Balcony

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 615 views Β· 2 weeks ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Getting Off Carnival Venezia in NYC Was Easy… Then Came LaGuardia6:55Vlog

Getting Off Carnival Venezia in NYC Was Easy… Then Came LaGuardia

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 385 views Β· 2 weeks ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Venezia
Queen Mary 2 Winter Crossing Day 5 of 8 No Cameras Allowed6:32Vlog

Queen Mary 2 Winter Crossing Day 5 of 8 No Cameras Allowed

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 786 views Β· 2 weeks ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Carnival Venezia Interior Cabin 8285… Did We Lost All Sense of Time? Full Cabin Tour & Review16:15Tour

Carnival Venezia Interior Cabin 8285… Did We Lost All Sense of Time? Full Cabin Tour & Review

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 399 views Β· 2 weeks ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Venezia
We Put $1,100 Into Carnival Venezia Slots… Then Walked Away29:13Tips

We Put $1,100 Into Carnival Venezia Slots… Then Walked Away

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 869 views Β· 3 weeks ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Venezia
Queen Mary 2 Winter Crossing | Day 4 of 8 We Crossed the Titanic Zone10:28Vlog

Queen Mary 2 Winter Crossing | Day 4 of 8 We Crossed the Titanic Zone

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 3 weeks ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Queen Mary 2 Winter Crossing | Day 3 of 8: A True North Atlantic Sea Day12:02Vlog

Queen Mary 2 Winter Crossing | Day 3 of 8: A True North Atlantic Sea Day

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 14K views Β· 3 weeks ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Thirsty Thursday LIVE from Carnival Venezia - Let's Chat!53:30

Thirsty Thursday LIVE from Carnival Venezia - Let's Chat!

Β· 126 views Β· 3 weeks ago
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Venezia
Queen Mary 2 Winter Crossing Day 2 of 8 Life at Sea Begins20:07Vlog

Queen Mary 2 Winter Crossing Day 2 of 8 Life at Sea Begins

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
+4 more
Carnival Cruisers Need to Pay Attention to This18:10

Carnival Cruisers Need to Pay Attention to This

Β· 527 views Β· 1 months ago
Queen Mary 2 Winter Crossing | Day 1 of 8: Boarding in New York6:23Vlog

Queen Mary 2 Winter Crossing | Day 1 of 8: Boarding in New York

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 1 months ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
We’re Back LIVE! Thirsty Thursday Catch-Up, New Cruises & Big Channel Updates1:05:28Vlog

We’re Back LIVE! Thirsty Thursday Catch-Up, New Cruises & Big Channel Updates

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 167 views Β· 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Star Princess
+4 more
San Sebastian Spain Old Town Walking Tour, Mount Urgull & Pintxos Guide What to See & Eat27:08Tips

San Sebastian Spain Old Town Walking Tour, Mount Urgull & Pintxos Guide What to See & Eat

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 308 views Β· 2 months ago
Highly Positive
AIDA Cruises logo
AIDA Cruises
Sapphire Princess E706 Cabin Tour - ADA Room - Huge Space, Quirks & Honest Review13:11Tour

Sapphire Princess E706 Cabin Tour - ADA Room - Huge Space, Quirks & Honest Review

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 409 views Β· 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Sapphire Princess
Sapphire Princess B746 Balcony Cabin – Tour & Honest Review12:13Tour

Sapphire Princess B746 Balcony Cabin – Tour & Honest Review

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 930 views Β· 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Sapphire Princess
10 Unique Places on Queen Mary 2 That Make This Ocean Liner Unforgettable24:26Tour

10 Unique Places on Queen Mary 2 That Make This Ocean Liner Unforgettable

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2