Best Cruise Vlogs to Binge Watch

As cruise lovers, we prefer to be on board in the middle of the sea than being on land, even virtually. But during those times we have to be away from the deep blue, we have modern-day storytellers that will bring us back right in the midst of the salty air—vloggers. Armed with cameras, microphones, tripods, and laptops, they tell stories that we love to immerse ourselves in.

Cruising is HOT and so are the Cruise Videos!

Cruising from the USA is now more popular than ever. We’ve expanded our list to include the best cruise vlogs that are truly binge-worthy. From ship tours to insider tips, these channels capture the thrill of cruising with unique perspectives.

To help keep your bucket full, here’s a list of popular cruise vlogs, each with a distinctive feature to inspire your next adventure.

• Jordan Bauth: A Royal Caribbean performer, Jordan offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at life as a cruise ship entertainer, blending performance insights with vibrant ship tours.
• Don’s Family Vacations: Don delivers daily cruise news and detailed ship reviews, known for his candid opinions and up-to-date content for cruisers of all levels.
• Chris Wong Vlogs: As a Royal Caribbean crew member, Chris provides an authentic crew perspective, showcasing life below deck and insider tips for guests.
• Cruise with Ben & David: Being able to cruise almost full-time, this couple’s honest reviews and high-quality ship tours focus on practical tips for first-timers and veterans alike.
• Life Well Cruised: Ilana’s channel, with over 465 million subscribers, excels in cruise planning tips and port reviews, perfect for families and budget-conscious travelers.
• Eat Sleep Cruise: Paired with their popular blog, this channel offers in-depth ship tours and excursion reviews, ideal for cruisers seeking detailed itineraries.
• Harr Travel: Travel agent Danny provides comprehensive cabin tours, highlighting electrical outlets and space efficiency, a must for meticulous planners.
• CruiseTipsTV:  Sheri and family have shared over 1.2K videos, specializing in adventure-focused tips for families cruising to destinations like Alaska and the Caribbean.
• Sean & Stef:    Sean passed away in 2021, but Stef continues to honor their legacy with archival content, known for Emmy-winning cinematography and fun vlogs. She has not changed the name of the Vlog either. 
• Emma Cruises: Emma’s “Cruising Isn’t Just For Old People” mantra shines in her budget cruising tips and millennial-friendly ship reviews.
• TheWorldYourOyster: Julia’s solo travel vlogs since 2012 offer raw insights into the highs and lows of cruising alone, perfect for independent adventurers.
• In The Loop Travel: John uniquely blends fitness with cruising, offering tips for staying active onboard and during shore excursions.
• CruiseTipsTV: A travel-loving family dedicated to inspiring cruise travelers to create their dream voyages.
• Cruise News Today: Doug Parker’s channel, with over 133,000 subscribers, combines ship tours with cruise news podcasts, offering a multimedia experience.
• Jason and Heidi’s Popular Cruising: Jason Leppert’s cruise reviews and behind-the-scenes explorations, rooted in 250+ sailings, cater to luxury and expedition cruise fans.
• Cruise Fever: Run by brothers Ben and Jonathan, this channel keeps viewers updated with cruise trends, news, and ship tours.
• Paul & Carole Love to Travel: This couple’s festive vlogs from 64 cruises offers honest opinions and vibrant destination guides for global cruisers.
• Griff & Alyssa: Known for cinematic quality, their vlogs provide stunning ship tours and practical tips for both new and seasoned cruisers.
• Jim Zimmerlin: Jim’s eclectic channel mixes cruising with trains and pets, offering a fun, diverse perspective with nearly half a million subscribers.
• La Lido Loca: Tony’s lively vlogs and active Facebook community provide practical tips and a platform for cruisers to share stories.
• Paro DeeJay: Jay and Dee’s parody songs and cover tunes add a humorous twist to their cruise tips and ship tours, with over 2K videos to view.
• EECC Travels: They used to vlog about cruising with kids. These days with the kids grown, Alica and Jason now focus on couples travel.
• Trev & Chels: With over 900k subscribers, this couple’s superb editing and vivid storytelling captivate viewers with their cruise adventures.
• Talking Cruise: Chris Cardona’s 25 years in the cruise industry shine in his fun, news-packed vlogs and global ship tours.
• Tips For Travellers: Gary Bembridge, with almost 500,000 subscribers, offers expert advice and ship reviews from 100+ cruises, a top resource for planners.
• The Shiplife: J. Alexander, a former Norwegian crew member, shares cruise news and crew insights, rapidly growing in popularity.
• Fraser At Sea: Fraser’s solo cruising vlogs, focusing on Costa and MSC, offer practical tips for independent travelers, especially from a UK perspective.
• Very unOfficial Travel Guides: Morgan’s humorous and relatable vlogs provide honest ship reviews and port guides, a favorite for practical cruisers.
• CruiseTipsTV: A travel-loving family dedicated to inspiring cruise travelers to create their dream voyages.
• Midships: Midships is a travel & leisure channel dedicated to sharing entertaining & informative cruise reviews. Along with the latest cruise industry news.
• The Travel Scouts: With over 200k subscribers, this is a source for cruise news and information. 
• Cruising Kat: While this is a smaller vlog, Kat has been cruising for 20 years. She’s encountered just about every issue you can think of and offers her experiences. 
• Living Life on a Cruise: With a unique perspective, Lanette and Johan — a couple living full-time aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey with a 15-year cabin guarantee, are exploring the world one port at a time.
• Cruise Insider: This is a good place to go for all the do’s and don’ts and everything in between. 
• Bryan James:  According to Bryan, he pretty much lives on a cruise ship. And his almost half million subscribers like to tag along for the ride. 

Before you start your vlog-watching spree…

Going on a cruise can be intimidating with all the preparation, booking, parking, finding the right ports, and so on, but these vloggers manage to contribute to the cruising industry by featuring and creating content that will genuinely make the process a bit uncomplicated.

But hey! It’s all worth it, so I hope you’ll enjoy watching 35 of the best cruise vlogs.

And, don’t forget to check out our Top Cruise Blogs post too!

Jonathon is the tech guy behind CruiseportAdvisor.com. When he’s not stuck in front of his computer, Jonathon enjoys travel & cruising (even after being on a cruise ship that caught fire – a story for another day!)