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What This Creator Said
1 Happy Bacon
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsShip Comparison🥈Expert Creator
Veteran Cruiser
Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.
Creator's Key Takeaways
I was in New York for an event on Friday evening and I got a little glimpse here.
Royal Caribbean has suspended all visits to Lobidi through May of 2026.
Carnival is now charging for donuts, churros, and um some other thing.
I would recommend Allure, even though you have to fly out uh for that one.
Creator's Tips & Advice
✓Get cruise insurance after final payment.
✓Walk to Pier 88 if weather is nice and you have no big luggage.
✓Consider specialty dining for lunch on Royal Caribbean to save money.
Questions This Creator Answers
QHow long before a cruise should we take out insurance?
QWhat happens if you purchase excursions and the itinerary changes?
QWhich ship is better for activities and specialty dining: Norwegian Aqua or Allure of the Seas?
Topics Covered
Itinerary Route1 Sad BaconValue Pricing1½ Sad BaconDining Specialty2 Happy Bacon
Port Highlights
Brooklyn
Cape Canaveral
Dominican Republic2 Happy Bacon
Top: Lazy river
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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