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

I've Just Disembarked a Cruise and Have SO MUCH to Tell You!

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
πŸ…Authority
πŸ‘οΈ 38K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 1:01:05

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creator hosts a live stream to discuss her recent Alaskan cruise aboard the Norwegian Encore. She provides details regarding the onboard entertainment, including the Choir of Man theater show and a Beatles tribute act. The creator addresses viewer questions about the weather, noting that while many packing lists suggest heavy gear, she found the conditions manageable with light layers and a raincoat. She describes the food quality as high and mentions the massive portion sizes encountered on board. The discussion covers wildlife sightings, such as whales and eagles, and her experience with the White Pass Railway excursion in Skagway. Additionally, she compares the Alaskan cruising experience to Norway, noting differences in wildlife and the scale of tourism. The creator also promotes a sponsor for custom satellite cruise maps and shares advice for first-time cruisers, suggesting a seven-night duration to properly settle in. She concludes by discussing her upcoming video content and her transition to working for herself full-time.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Norwegian Encore
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Norwegian Encore
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ…Authority CreatorSponsored
🧍 Best for SoloAlaska · Summer · 7 nightsFrom SeattleVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I have just got back from Alaska so if you have any Alaskan questions please leave them in the chat

I was on board Norwegian Encore and it was fantastic very very fantastic phenomenal

We did the White Pass Railway I think was the most unbelievable Excursion I've ever been on

The food was very good it was it was very good yeah it was so much food

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Stick to seven nights for a first cruise
βœ“Pack light for Alaska with basic layers
βœ“Use the discount code for Cruise Maps

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What to pack for Alaska β€” Pack light with basic layers; no need for special clothes

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat was the experience like on an Alaska cruise?
QWhat are the best excursions in Alaska?
QWhat should you pack for an Alaska cruise?

Topics Covered

Service Crew3Β½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconWifi Connectivity4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy BaconExcursions4Β½ Happy BaconDining Main3Β½ Happy BaconLoyalty Program2Β½ Happy BaconBooking Process3Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barcelona2Β½ Happy Bacon
Glacier Bay4Β½ Happy Bacon
Juno4 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