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What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsShip Comparison🥉Knowledgeable Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We're only ranking the ships that we have sailed on.

The food on the Star Princess was the most Hall of Fame entries on a single cruise.

The Margaritaville Islander had sewage on the ground and the pool was green.

Icon class is miles ahead and almost perfect.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider a suite for Virgin Voyages for a better experience.
Check Facebook groups for last-minute dining reservations.
Don't take ship rankings as gospel; itinerary can make a huge difference.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ships ranked lower are still good cruisesEven a ship ranked 10th is still a really good ship; every cruise is a great thing to be on.
Choosing between similar shipsFor a transatlantic cruise with no ports, pick a ship with good onboard activities and food, like Icon or Oasis class.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best and worst cruise ships based on the creators' experiences?
QHow do ship classes affect rankings?
QWhat should first-timers know about choosing a cruise?

Topics Covered

Booking Process2½ Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy BaconDining Main4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1½ Sad BaconShip Condition3½ Sad BaconCabin Balcony2½ Happy BaconDining Specialty3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Miami3½ Happy Bacon
Boston4 Happy Bacon
Charleston3 Happy Bacon
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.

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Links: For exclusive videos, join our YouTube Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLWrPt9sIiGKvX1LBX58G9Q/join Our Etsy Shop: https://viewsandqueues.etsy.com Our online store: https://viewsandqueues.com Our favorite cruise food: https://www.cruisefoodhalloffame.com Our Amazon Store Front: https://www.amazon.com/shop/viewsandqueues (Full disclosure, these are affiliate links. It costs you nothing more, and we earn a small commission.) Views & Queues FAQs Do you two have jobs? Yes! We both have full time careers. Brian is a Software Engineer and Kerry is a Graphic Designer. What are those black pouches around your neck? We use the lanyards to carry some camera equipment, but many cruisers like to wear lanyards to hold their room key card. What camera do you use? We typically use the DJI Pocket II, however, when we are in the water we use the Go Pro Hero 9, and in Alaska we occasionally used the Nikon P1000 for wildlife shots. You can find these linked in our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/viewsandqueues (Full disclosure, these are affiliate links. It costs you nothing more, and we earn a small commission.) What is a GUSS? GUSS is our name for a Towel Animal! It is a childhood memory for Brian that has lived on for years. You can see the home video moment where GUSS was born in Adventure of the Seas Day 6 (We Made the News) and Allure of the Seas Day 3 (Sea Day). Is that one thing you said serious? Almost certainly not. If you’re new to the channel, we have really dry, sarcastic senses of humor. So if you’re questioning if it’s sarcasm - it probably is. How do I ask a dinner time question? Leave a comment on any video and let us know it’s supposed to be answered at dinner time. We’re always looking for new questions (even if the next cruise we can answer it on is a long long way out). Is it really pronounced CoCo “Key”? Royal Caribbean has said itself that it is pronounced “Key” in a FAQ of their own here: https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Perfect_Day/18062757_Trade_Perfect_Day_FAQs.pdf. To each their own on this pronunciation! When and how did you meet? We met in February of 2020 via a dating app. We answer this question in more detail in our Independence of the Seas Day 2 (Swimming with Pigs) video. Where did you get XYZ clothing item, Kerry? I do most of my shopping on Amazon and you can find those items linked in our storefront here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/viewsandqueues (Full disclosure, these are affiliate links. It costs you nothing more, and we earn a small commission.) My sunglasses are a mix of Knockarounds and Blenders. My luggage is Bric's by Ulisse. Those fun flowy pants are from Shein. Other than that, it’s usually TJ Maxx, Kohl’s, JCPenny or Old Navy. How can we support your channel? You can join our YouTube Membership! You pay $10/month and we upload video content that is exclusive for our members. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLWrPt9sIiGKvX1LBX58G9Q/join Will Brian ever propose? He finally did!