Trip Bacon β€” The secret ingredient to the perfect getaway logo

37 NEW Cruise Hacks That Will *Instantly* Improve Your Cruise

Life Well Cruised
Life Well Cruised
πŸ…Authority
πŸ‘οΈ 532K viewsπŸ“… 6 months ago⏱️ 31:03

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creator provides an extensive collection of cruise tips and hacks designed to save time, money, and aggravation for both new and experienced travelers. The video covers several categories, including service improvements, cabin organization, and dining strategies. To receive better service, the creator suggests tipping with two dollar bills or being exceptionally polite to crew members. For cabin management, she recommends taking a photo of the cabin door for phone wallpapers and using heavy duty magnets for vertical storage. Dining advice includes seeking alternative breakfast options beyond the buffet, utilizing room service for early morning coffee, and opting for specific dining times to avoid crowds or receive better service. Financial hacks involve becoming a cruise line shareholder, booking future cruises while still on board, and using travel agents to monitor price drops. The creator also discusses logistical tips for disembarkation, such as using port valet services in Seattle or booking day hotel passes through Resort Pass. Finally, the video touches on packing essentials like zip lock bags, travel adapters, and light rain jackets to ensure a smoother voyage.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Royal Caribbean Group
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Royal Caribbean Group
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsTips & AdviceπŸ…Authority Creator
Veteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

Give $2 bills to the bartenders or anyone that you might want to give a small tip to.

When you get to your cabin on the first day of your cruise, take a photo of your cabin number, basically your door, and make that the wallpaper on your phone.

Look for alternative breakfast options. Now, we often talk about different places that you can eat on board as an alternative um on imbarcation day for lunch, but we don't usually talk about breakfast on a cruise, but there are often better places than the buffet.

Use a travel agent. Now, this is one still that many people think is going to cost them extra, but a travel agent can actually be such a big help when you book your cruise and can save you money and you can get some extra perks.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Give $2 bills to bartenders or crew for better service.
βœ“Take a photo of your cabin door and set it as your phone wallpaper.
βœ“Stay on the ship until late on disembarkation day for a more relaxing time.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing where to eat for breakfast β€” Look for alternative breakfast options like Johnny Rockets, International Cafe, or main dining room.
Forgetting cabin number β€” Take a photo of your cabin door and set it as your phone wallpaper.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can I save money on my cruise?
QWhat are some unique cruise hacks for 2026?
QHow can I get better service on a cruise?
QWhat are some cabin tips and hacks?
QHow can I make disembarkation day easier?

Topics Covered

Service Crew3 Happy BaconCabin Interior3Β½ Happy BaconDisembarkation2Β½ Happy BaconBooking Process3Β½ Happy BaconLoyalty Program3 Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Seattle4 Happy Bacon
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

Video content sourced from the creator's original upload. Watch on YouTube