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Dockside Travel

Dockside Travel

🥈Expert Creator
172 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon267 Total Videos on YouTube7K subscribers

Dockside Travel description on YouTube:

Welcome to Dockside Travel – your go-to channel for cruise vlogs, honest ship reviews, and real travel tips from seasoned cruisers with 20+ years of experience. We’re Kris and Melanie, and we’ve taken over 35 cruises across top cruise lines and destinations from the Caribbean to Europe. Whether you're planning your first voyage or your next big adventure, you're in the right place. Here’s what you’ll find: 🚢 Vlog Series from Wonder of the Seas, Celebrity Beyond, Sky Princess, Celebrity Reflection, Infinity, Liberty of the Seas & more 🛳 Ship Tours deck-by-deck 🏝 Port Guides with practical tips 🍽 Food Tours & Dining Reviews 🎙 Weekly Cruise Chat with news, tips & stories We keep it honest, helpful, and a little bit humorous—because cruising should be fun, and planning it shouldn’t feel like work. 👉 Subscribe and join the Dockside Crew to cruise smarter, explore more, and get the most out of every sailing. New videos every week!

Catalogue Coverage
Established read · Dockside Travel

We’ve analysed 172 of 267 videos so far.

Published
172
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
267
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage64%

Solid sample of Dockside Travel's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Dockside Travel’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
    35
  2. 2025
    60
  3. 2024
    52
  4. 2023
    25
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
3 mentions
Biggest Critique
Wi-Fi
12 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Seriously Tasty44 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty79 video mentions
Buffet
Solid Strip42 video mentions
Room Service
Solid Strip7 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Solid Strip34 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty28 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty3 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty59 video mentions
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty42 video mentions
Top
Casino
Solid Strip4 video mentions
Activities
Seriously Tasty52 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip73 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty2 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip25 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty28 video mentions
Top

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Seriously Tasty60 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip77 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip151 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip58 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip79 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip56 video mentions
Wi-Fi
A Nibble12 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip34 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
84%
Loved
Best Match
Families (Young Kids)
90%
Loved
Groups
84%
Loved

Consensus Seals

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

Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised
Family Tested
Loved by families with kids
Thrill Ship
Standout water park & activities
Great Value
Positive consensus on value-for-money
First-Timer Friendly
Highly rated by first-time cruisers
Showstopper
Entertainment praised by creators

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

Santorini was my number one. I almost could not believe I was there.

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That afternoon on the water with the sunset behind the skyline, cruise ships waiting in the distance, that's the stuff you miss when you fly in the morning of and run straight to the port.

🥈ExpertDockside Travel

This became a ritual for us. Every evening, we found ourselves heading back here. Not because we had to, not because it was the only good option, but because it felt like the best place on the ship to slow down and appreciate where we were.

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The view from up here, out over the harbor, the water, Old Town below, it's extraordinary.

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Mykonos overall gets four to five from Dockside Travel. It is iconic for a reason.

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The Watch-outs

The biggest issues you're going to have are getting into the port, which is brutal.

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Our day in Casablanca did not go as expected. It was probably the worst tour we've ever had organized for us.

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It was brutal.

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I actually found a couple little pieces of metal in mine.

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Melanie is extremely disappointed

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Dockside Travel.

  1. Plan for significant traffic delays when leaving for the Port of Miami; leave extra early.

  2. Use the back elevators on embarkation day to avoid crowds near the main entrance.

  3. Take advantage of the ability to drop bags in your room immediately upon boarding.

  4. Visit the Ocean View Cafe for a less crowded embarkation day lunch.

  5. Split your travel into two half days with a buffer for delays.

  6. Stay overnight near the airport before your cruise to avoid exhaustion.

  7. Use the link train and Alt Hotel for an easy Pearson layover.

  8. Take a sunset boat tour in Miami before boarding your cruise.

Videos (172)

First Time on a Cruise? Here's What Sea Days Look Like | Celebrity Beyond22:35

First Time on a Cruise? Here's What Sea Days Look Like | Celebrity Beyond

· 1K views · 4 days ago
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
+1 more
We Spent an Hour Stuck in Port Traffic Before Celebrity Beyond Even Started29:02Tips

We Spent an Hour Stuck in Port Traffic Before Celebrity Beyond Even Started

🥈 · 2K views · 1 weeks ago
Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+2 more
Don't Fly the Day of Your Cruise | Here's What We Do Instead13:51Tips

Don't Fly the Day of Your Cruise | Here's What We Do Instead

🥈 · 469 views · 2 weeks ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
+2 more
The Most Stunning Ship We've Ever Sailed | Celebrity Beyond Full Review15:08Review

The Most Stunning Ship We've Ever Sailed | Celebrity Beyond Full Review

🥈 · 8K views · 3 weeks ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
+2 more
Cruise to Mykonos? Here's What Nobody Tells You About the Reality10:36Tips

Cruise to Mykonos? Here's What Nobody Tells You About the Reality

🥈 · 4K views · 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Cruise to Santorini? Here's What Nobody Tells You About the Reality10:01Tips

Cruise to Santorini? Here's What Nobody Tells You About the Reality

🥈 · 12K views · 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Athens Cruise Port: Don't Waste a Single Hour in This City16:12Tips

Athens Cruise Port: Don't Waste a Single Hour in This City

🥈 · 11K views · 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Nassau Bahamas Cruise Port: What to Do, See & Skip on Your First Visit11:12Tips

Nassau Bahamas Cruise Port: What to Do, See & Skip on Your First Visit

🥈 · 4K views · 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Cruise Philosophy: Experiences vs. Luxury Upgrades?0:23Tips

Cruise Philosophy: Experiences vs. Luxury Upgrades?

🥈 · 2K views · 2 months ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Virgin Voyages Entertainment is 10/10!0:28Review

Virgin Voyages Entertainment is 10/10!

🥈 · 669 views · 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Resilient Lady
Royal Beach Club Nassau: What They Don't Tell You Before Booking12:42Review

Royal Beach Club Nassau: What They Don't Tell You Before Booking

🥈 · 7K views · 2 months ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Beyond
We Tested Brightline Premium to Florida Cruise Ports — Here's What We Found9:41Review

We Tested Brightline Premium to Florida Cruise Ports — Here's What We Found

🥈 · 31K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
We Got Stuck in Miami Port Traffic for 1.5 Hours – Here's Why9:03Tips

We Got Stuck in Miami Port Traffic for 1.5 Hours – Here's Why

🥈 · 12K views · 3 months ago
Critical
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+8 more
Bonaire Cruise Port Guide: Klein Bonaire, Snorkeling & What to Do on Your Port Day9:48Tips

Bonaire Cruise Port Guide: Klein Bonaire, Snorkeling & What to Do on Your Port Day

🥈 · 960 views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
+5 more
1 Million Views?! Thank You Dockside Crew! | Cruise Channel Milestone 🚢0:44Vlog

1 Million Views?! Thank You Dockside Crew! | Cruise Channel Milestone 🚢

🥈 · 308 views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady: Everything You Need to Know Before Booking41:04Review

Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady: Everything You Need to Know Before Booking

🥈 · 6K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Virgin Voyages logo
Resilient Lady
Live Cruise Embarkation - Celebrity Silhouette First Impressions12:34Vlog

Live Cruise Embarkation - Celebrity Silhouette First Impressions

🥈 · 468 views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
+3 more
Celebrity Beyond Embarkation Day LIVE | Port of Miami Traffic & First Impressions25:14Vlog

Celebrity Beyond Embarkation Day LIVE | Port of Miami Traffic & First Impressions

🥈 · 790 views · 4 months ago
Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
+2 more
FULL Day in Willemstad, Curacao | Cruise Port Tips & Beach Recommendations10:23Tips

FULL Day in Willemstad, Curacao | Cruise Port Tips & Beach Recommendations

🥈 · 7K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages' Final Sea Day Party vs. Miami's Disembarkation Disaster16:44Review

Virgin Voyages' Final Sea Day Party vs. Miami's Disembarkation Disaster

🥈 · 714 views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Virgin Voyages logo
Resilient Lady
+1 more
Scarlet Night on Virgin Voyages Made Us Blush (After We Solved a Murder)10:34Vlog

Scarlet Night on Virgin Voyages Made Us Blush (After We Solved a Murder)

🥈 · 446 views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Resilient Lady
San Juan Puerto Rico Cruise Port: What to Do, See & Skip on Your First Visit11:31Tips

San Juan Puerto Rico Cruise Port: What to Do, See & Skip on Your First Visit

🥈 · 1K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
We Organized a Bar Crawl on a Cruise Ship | Here's What Happened16:18Vlog

We Organized a Bar Crawl on a Cruise Ship | Here's What Happened

🥈 · 1K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Resilient Lady
First Time in Ocho Rios, Jamaica? Here's What You NEED to Know9:30Tips

First Time in Ocho Rios, Jamaica? Here's What You NEED to Know

🥈 · 4K views · 4 months ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Scenic Cruises and Tours logo
Scenic Cruises and Tours
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+1 more