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

We Cruised to a STRANGE Island We NEVER KNEW EXISTED!

Cruise With Ben and David
Cruise With Ben and David
πŸ…Authority
πŸ‘οΈ 134K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 35:29

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creators document a multi-island Greek cruise experience, beginning with a visit to Santorini. They explore the town of Oia, noting its famous blue domes and steep terrain, and visit a volcanic beach with black sands. The journey continues to Mykonos, where they describe the island as a high-end party destination with winding alleys and expensive shopping. They also visit Crete to participate in a traditional lifestyle tour involving olive oil production, wine tasting, and local dancing. The trip concludes with visits to Milos, where they explore volcanic caves via boat, and Sarakiniko Beach, which they compare to a lunar landscape due to its unique white volcanic rock formations. Throughout the video, the creators provide practical travel advice regarding seasonal crowds, footwear, and the benefits of sailing on smaller cruise ships to avoid overwhelming smaller ports.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Odyssey of the Seas
Mild Gripe
All-time creator consensus for Odyssey of the Seas
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ…Authority CreatorSponsored
❀️ Best for CoupleMediterranean · SpringVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

it is just absolutely spectacular up here it's all of those Picture Perfect postcards you've always seen of Greece

this is really unusual compared to the other Islands the prominade on the beach is super cute

we've came to the very top of Santorini oh the top of the world over 1,800 ft up we're at the prophet Elias Lookout

this is incredible caused by volcanoes there is absolutely no black rocks because there hasn't been any lava but this is absolutely insane

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Cruise at the beginning or end of the season to avoid crowds
βœ“Wear comfortable shoes for walking and stairs
βœ“Ignore signs that say 'private' at viewpoints if they are not truly private

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting lost in narrow streets β€” Be careful and follow maps or instructions from locals
Cold water activities β€” Gradually acclimate to the water, as it can be very cold

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best Greek islands to visit on a cruise?
QHow can you avoid crowds on popular Greek islands?
QWhat is it like to cruise on a smaller ship compared to a large one?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4Β½ Happy BaconDining Buffet4 Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconItinerary Route3Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Crete4 Happy Bacon
Top: Cretan Lifestyles Tour
Milos4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Boat trip to caves
Mykonos4 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