RETURNING TO UTOPIA (part II) ⚓️✨ what it’s like to cruise as a former cruise ship employee!

Key Moments
Editorial Summary
The creator documents a two week cruise on the Utopia of the Seas, transitioning from her previous role as a ship employee to experiencing the vessel as a guest. She details the logistical differences of being a passenger, including managing packing cubes to simplify cabin changes and navigating dining schedules. Throughout the vlog, she explores various onboard amenities such as the gym, the pool deck, and the Flow Rider, where she practices surfing. The creator also highlights several dining experiences, ranging from casual meals at the Windjammer to upscale dinners at Chops Grille and Izumi Hibachi. She shares personal moments, such as reconnecting with former cast members and meeting subscribers, while noting the psychological shift of being a passenger rather than a crew member. The video concludes with her navigating a turnaround day and preparing for her next segment of the cruise, reflecting on the ease of guest life compared to her former professional responsibilities.
Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.
How This Review Compares
This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.
Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.
Creator's Key Takeaways
I'm here cruising for 2 weeks my boyfriend is currently on a contract until the end of June so I'm here to visit and fully enjoy the ship as a guest
it's definitely a way different experience cruising as a guest as opposed to a crew member so this is currently a 3-day sailing
I'm having such a good time yeah it's definitely a way different experience cruising as a guest as opposed to a crew member
it's just so fun to be here as a guest and to not have responsibilities and to just do whatever I want and wear whatever I want
Creator's Tips & Advice
Questions This Creator Answers
Topics Covered
Port Highlights
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 methodologyVideo content sourced from the creator's original upload. Watch on YouTube