THE MENTAL ROLLER COASTER OF BEING A YOUTUBER - TOP 50 CRUISE YOUTUBE CHANNELS
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- Tips for Travelers has released the latest list of cruise RUclips channels and well it isn't looking good for La Lido Loca. In this episode I breakdown the list and talk about the mental challenges of being competitive and being a content creator.
Here the link to Gary's article with links to the channels:
www.tipsfortra...
Please watch through the whole video. I'm good and I feel like I balance the mental challenges well, but wanted to give some insight on how comparing, being competitive and trying to live as a creative can mess with your mind some! Here is the link to Gary's list with the channel links -
www.tipsfortravellers.com/what-are-the-biggest-youtube-cruise-vlogger-channels-right-now/
Be happy where you are at and look for ways to improve.
Words to Live By Frank ,
I like watching your blog. They are very informative and entertaining. I also like watching you because you do not have negative thoughts about cruising. Just all positive things.
I was surprised to see the subscriber growth of channels “around” you but not your own.
Don't worry about the haters Tony... We will always watch you.... 💖... You are a star and don't let anyone tell you different.... You, Don and Matt are the only ones we are subscribed too...
You, Don, JJ, and RC blog are the only ones I watch regularly but you’ve always been #1. It’s your personality that I keep coming back to.
I watch you regularly and sometimes Gary. You both have different styles but you put some fun into it and Gary is like watching the news, a bit cut and dry but good content.
Same things Pam Curtis Davey said for me except replace RC Blog with Emma Cruises.
No one even comes close to his personality!! The best out there !! So relatable.
Pretty much the same for also, but likewise swap Emma for RC. I also watch This Ship Life. I love the boys on JJ Cruise. I think they deserve more subscribers.
Not his Jazz hands?
So here’s the deal Tony. Of all the cruise channels out there, how many didn’t make the list? Of those that made the list, you’re #3 in all of RUclips. Of the 175 on Gary’s list…you are in the top 2%. Bottom line is if you are happy, if you BELIEVE in where you’re headed with the channel and if you stay real, you should be able to sleep well at night. You have developed a following because of your genuine style and sense of humor. As I’ve mentioned before I’m an old radio guy and this is how we felt when the ratings came out every 3 months. I lasted 25 years in one place by pretty much just being me. Look, I came across your channel 6 months ago and look forward to every update ‘cause I feel like your someone I’d like to have. beer with. (Not in that creepy stalker kinda way,) Move forward, keep true to you and you will continue to kill it. Oh by the way, on a regular basis I watch you, Don & Emma. I check out some of the others now and then but Not much.
Tony you came in third that’s awesome! I’ve subscribe to maybe 10 of these channels. A lot I’ve never heard of! You’re an over achiever
Don, Tony, Emma, The Shiplife and sometimes Chris Wong. Tony, your content is great! I thought I was subscribed as I’ve been watching but just noticed I wasn’t so I subscribed! I just checked and I’m also subscribed to Tips. Who knew! I know I watch you and Don the most.
Thanks for discussing and sharing your thoughts. Really interesting.,What’s exciting, as you say, is the number of people making cruise content and the numbers are growing all the time. And more and more are watching and subscribing. What you do is unique and stands out. And all the more subscribed to today are very different to each other - and (as you rightly say) also have to keep experimenting and evolving! And we all have to keep doing that. 18 months ago the 10 must subscribed to were quite different. But doing oneself is key. And you are you and I love your channel and content!
Thanks Gary as always!
We started watching cruise channels at the beginning of 2020 with Ben and David. Then Don, Tony and Jenny, Emma and Illana. Each channel has its own unique atraction from ship tours, food review, ship news and ship sailaways. Overall we have found Tony to be our number one person for ship news. His presentation , humor and knowledge of the subject he's talking about is unparalleled. Everyday we check out our cruisers, Tony being first to check on. As of today we don't see any room for change in your presentations we love them the way they are. Great job Tony, can't wait for your next posting.
I watch these same people along with Matt at Royal Caribbean and Chris Wong. I make time for these people because cruising has become an important hobby for me.
Oh me too!! I started in 2020 by watching Ben and David when I was researching my first cruise. I've only managed to get it booked for October 2023 😁 but RUclips cruise vloggers have been invaluable.
I think Gary has been doing this longer and he covers a larger cruise geographic. He covers the Mediterranean, Asia, river and transatlantic cruises so he has a bigger audience. The more diversified you become and the longer your vlogging the more successful you 'll be. We love all the quirks of your show. Keep it up.
And dont get me wrong, I like Gary and watch his vlogs, but I dont think he speaks to the average cruiser. He likes more of the luxury cruise lines and cabins. And that's where I go if I need to see a review of one of those. But he's said himself (I believe - forgive me if I'm wrong) we're not gonna see him on Carnival. It' s just not the cruise environment he enjoys. One reason I love so many of the other vloggers!
Agree - he covers cruising other than ocean large ships and more smaller, European lines
Well, I don't think you necessarily have to diversify to be successful. Look at Matt at Royal Caribbean Blog who only covers Royal Caribbean. There appear to be multiple paths to success which is great.
I love the humour in Ben and David videos! Very natural and original!
I really like Ben & David because they are HILARIOUS and have provided excellent and very detailed content!! Their ship tours are on point!!
Yes, Ben and David is the only channel I am subscribed too. I watch several of the others for the info but B & D always make me happy!
I’m subscribed to several of the channels. But B&D are top tier with quality and variety. The quality of the videos and sunsets they capture are spectacular. I found LLL from Don and stayed because of the format and humor: LLL are definitely my daily watch.
Tony, I am a die-hard cruiser and I love to talk cruising with everyone I know. I occasionally watch content from other creators, like EECC, Don, Emma, etc. But you are my favorite, for sure. Every morning I watch Doug Parker's 2 1/2 minute Cruise Radio piece and, at some point during the day, I watch whatever it is that YOU created. I find you to be very relatable, since we are the same age and are both empty-nesters. Everything you create seems genuine, like the Tony that we are seeing on your channel is the same Tony we would know if we lived next door. Keep doing that thing you do everyday. Me and "my face" look forward to enjoying whatever you and your awesome mind have put together for the day. Thanks for everything you do!
Your channel makes me happy and sometimes even makes me think. I watch you, Don, Emma, Ben & David, and Tips for Travelers, and it’s like having a group of friends who all have very different personalities but are all worth knowing.
My thoughts as well! Love how you said this.
Hey hey hey Tony! We occasionally watch Gary's or Don's and they are both good. YOU are our FAV because of your delivery. Always informative and fun.
Don't change a thing. P.S. sending jazzhands for your face. ❤️
I believe what you Emma and Gary do best is you are all very personable. Your delivery and content. Your personality makes your channel .
Agree!!!!
Yes, your personality keeps me watching!! I do like the good information you give, but the way you give it makes it better 😎
I love you. Keep it up! I like Gary because he about my favorite cruise ones which are Oceania and Viking Ocean!
Definitely. These are the ones I watch the most. I feel like I want to be friends with some of y'all, but not the ones that just seem like click bait to Amazon affiliate links (like Alana with Life Well Cruised, really boring to watch when you don't need a packing list). But you are right, Emma is likely to be ahead of you next year! Watch out! 😜
Kara and Nate did a great episode about how they got started, the years it took them to find their voice, and the missteps. Building a brand is a marathon. It's really only a contest with yourself to evolve in a way that satisfies you and your audience.
Love Kara and Nate, I remember watching them when they had less than 10k subs.
I like how they aren’t afraid to say hey we messed up, same thing can be said for Tony.
Waiting for the Kate & Nate real truth documentary to drop. Great channel - Kate & Nate. The British channel is fantastic.
Check out the South Park episode making fun of everyone being so focused on "building their brand". The "brand" become so much more important than just being people in this day of social media focus. Same episode that ripped Harry & Meghan.
I always loved Benjamin Rich aka Bald and Bankrupt.
Matt and Emma are forces of nature :-) What I like about a number of the channels on the list is that they are different. They have different styles and approaches even if the news is often the same. It is the delivery and entertainment value that keeps me coming back.
Yes, that's the key. Loads of variety across the top channels, and so much quality.
Agreed!
Hahah, Thank you! 😁❤️
Tony, you have over 211,000 subs because you are YOU. Keep doing your thing and good things will come. By the way, the top 10 provide relevant and timely cruise updates and information we need to know. The top 10 also provide cruise ship reviews and ship information helpful to those of us who will be sailing soon. Keep up the good work. Thanks.
I only subscribe to you and don.
Tony, we’re excited everyday to see what news you have to share with us. We probably are subscribed to about a dozen vloggers but if we can only watch one, it’s going to be you. We talk about you like you’re a trusted family member. Thanks for keeping us up to date with everything cruising.
We are in our seventies and our kids were amazed that we now watch “Influencers “( my kids word).
You are our number one go to watch( we even booked our next cruise with team Jenny). Don is second ( even though he is long winded). Matt on very rare occasions. There are a few others I have watched for a specific topic like food reviews or crew reports, but it usually stays with you three on a daily basis. You and Don are the only ones we subscribe to. Thanks for being funny, interesting and to the point on a day in day out work schedule. We are probably going on our last cruise on Oasis of the Seas in June 2023 but will continue to watch you even when we stop cruising.
Thanks JoeW
You do such a great job with humor and a realness about cruising and life in general.
So appreciate all you do Tony. Don't doubt yourself and your product.
I watch you and Don for all my cruising news as I feel you are both very honest & sincere in your videos, and both very informative. I even like your "jazz hands", Tony, and the fun you add to your videos, too. Keep on "keeping on". Happy cruising!
I’m commenting before I’ve watched the video (gasp, sorry I’m on a ship and can’t load it but want to comment). 😂❤️
I think it’s an honour to be on this adventure with so many amazing creators, that’s what makes it fun! I try to think of RUclips like we’re all on a lazy river… sometimes somebody does something cool, or goes faster, or gets stuck behind a tree, we might shout GO TONY WOOHOO or help somebody if they’re stuck but that’s not the point it’s just a fun adventure together. It’s not a race or a competition. 💦🌊
Nobody listens to music wanting to ‘win’ to the end and I think RUclips is similar. It’s fabulous humans like you who make it a place I want to be. 😀⚓️
#59 checking in! 🤣 It’s definitely an emotional roller coaster being a content creator. You do an awesome job!
Comparison is the thief of joy and we all do it unfortunately. Love your content though and the consistency on which you deliver it. I know it can’t be easy but your passion for it really shows. Keep up the awesome work, Tony!
You're 3rd in a RUclips space with over 150 competitors. Not too shabby! You should be very proud of yourself. Of the two channels that are above you, I honestly have never heard of Number 1. I do watch Matt's Royal Caribbean Blog, mostly because we've cruised almost exclusively on Royal, so we like the content. But honestly (here's the virtual hug!) I watch your show every day. I think you're funny as hell, and find myself laughing out loud as I watch. To me, your best videos are when you seem to be over-caffinated (not that I'm recommending that you do that 😀) and bouncing off the virtual walls. Keep plugging away! It seems like you have another K subscribers every time I check. You'll be at 18M before you know it. It'll be you, PewDiePie, Mark Rober, and Mr. Beast!
We’re opposites. I struggle to watch the over-caffeinated shows. I also enjoyed seeing Jenny more often but I understand that she has her TA business to run.
Hey Tony. Appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this topic. You, along with Emma, Don, Gary and many others are content creators that I look up to. You've established yourself as one of the most influential cruise influencers and vloggers on the planet and that is inspiring to other content creators such as myself. I think though, you hit the nail on the head when you said that you're the most successful and satisfied you've ever been - I reckon that feeling is really the *ultimate goal*.
I've been working at this for a few years and see I'm at number 75 on Gary's list - I haven't made the top 50 and I'm good with that. I share Don's sentiments, and although I keep track of what others are doing, I really focus on continuing my own journey in content creation. I think mostly about my audience and what they want to see, and what I want to share with them. That seems to work for me, it keeps me zoned into my viewers and I value the loyalty and real relationships that I've been able to build with my audience. It really means the world to me, to think that people are interested in what I have to say, and what I have to share, about one of my favourite things in the world - cruising.
I would one day love to get to your level of success within this niche of content creation. I don't think the videos I create are less-than, or better-than the videos I see others produce, but I'm proud to call them mine.
I appreciate that you, as someone who to me is on top of their game, also has moments of introspection about your place in all of it - it helps me to know that, actually. So thank you for sharing and keep on keeping on!
You’re my favorite out of the whole list! It’s your delivery and personality and the balance of news, views, vlogs and humor!!! Keep it up 👍🏼
I watch your channel. Don is right. You and Don and Emma are great. And anyone can put out a list. Believe in yourself.
Big congratulations🎊 . I think that's great where you are on the leader board. My husband and I only look at you & Don, Justin, Illana, Emma, and Matt. I love the way you talk, all excited and emotional, and animated, with singing and seat dancing 🕺, and then at the end, you say my favorite part of the news, all soft and gentle, "Bye!" I get upset when my husband turns to the next vlog before you say, "Bye." I fuss until he puts it back on so I can hear you say it. Keep up the great work. We look at cruise news before we look at local news. That's how more exciting cruise news is.
Tony - you, Don, and Parodeejay are my favorite content creators - you are all smart, eloquent speakers and effective in getting information to viewers in a fun and informative manner. EECC channel is another favorite because they offer RV travel blogs as well as cruises. You all are doing so much good for the travel community! Love how you’ve gone back to making the video logs - it’s so much fun to watch!
I don't cruise but I wait for your vids. Just in case I ever decide to cruise. You make me laugh and smile.
You are our favorite and we only got introduced to some other channels through watching you and Jenny! Love your authenticity and so much helpful guidance as we enter travel world again since recent challenges!
You were my first cruise RUclipsr. Your coverage of news as well as your views has a great balance. Your personality seems genuine and you and Jenny have great on camera charm. I wouldn't change anything. Your humor and presentations are great fun. The Internet can be a cruel master. If you concentrate on your new numbers, you will drive yourself nuts. Concentrate on great quality content. I also listen to Ben and David and Don. I have wandered around on other channels, but you three are my favs. I spent 40 years training people to give effective presentations and how to act onstage and screen. Your in-your-face delivery is engaging, entertaining and informative. Keep going.
Congrats on your success Tony! You are on the right path, it's good to have ebbs and flows! Allows for teachable moments so you can reflect! Cheers!
Hi Tony. I watch a few of these vloggers. I only subscribe to 6 of them. You are the only one that I watch every day. You bring the news in a fun and entertaining way. It's alot of work to do this daily. You have a very engaging way about you and ask follower's for thier input. You start conversations about things that are important to all of us. As always, thank you for all you do for the cruising community!
It's very gracious of you to post this list of your competitors. I recognized five, but YOU and Don are the ones that I favor. Keep up the good work. 👍
Content is critical. I watch your channel more than anyone else’s. Why? You are direct/to the point, doesn’t carrying on, no whining, funny and the content speaks to me. Do what you do…great job no matter where you are on that list.
You are, by far, the most likable and relatable. That can’t be replaced or duplicated. Others may be starting cruise news channels but you will outshine them because you are you. Much aloha to you.
I watch it for your charismatic personality and the fact you embrace all cruise lines. Keep doing you, thank you for all the content you provide.
I watch alot of cruise channels, but by far, I think u & Jenny are the best one. I know when watching, u make me laugh & give alot of great ideas & news! Thank u both for a job well done!
Your channel was the first cruise channel I ever subscribed to. After subscribing to your channel, it was suggested that I check out Ben and David. I check out both of your channels every evening before bed. Makes me laugh and helps me unwind from my day. Thank you for all your hard work.
Okay, Tony! All I can say is that I am a *Patreon* for two and only two RUclips content creators. One is The Asher House (Animal Sanctuary); the other is La Lido Loca. I doubt that I’d ever embarked on my first cruise 🚢 without enjoying “Cruise news and your views” on a daily basis😊! That makes you (and Jenny) #1 in my book🥇📖❣️
As a much smaller channel who has been on YT for many years, I understand what you are saying. It is hard not to take it as a personal affront when people unsubscribe or a video gets a less than stellar reception. Just keep doing what you are doing as long as it brings you joy [and hopefully monetary gains as well]!
I watch several cruise you tubers daily. Was absolutely shocked at how many names I didn’t recognize even in the top 10. Most of us started watching during the pandemic because we missed cruising. What I look for now is news/information that will make my cruises go more smoothly.
If I had to pick one channel, it would be this one. You and Jenny got me through the pandemic. I’m so very thankful for you both and all the work (most we don’t see) you put in to your channel! 😊
Toni...my husband and I love watching you !... I would say the reason why you are so popular is because you are so entertaining!!!...You are fun ,happy, lots of energy, which is always who folks love to watch and listen too!
I subscribe to you, JJ Cruise and Cruise Radio. I prefer your videos because I trust you. Your content is always current and accurate, and I love your enthusiasm and humor. I only watch other cruise RUclipsrs when I’m looking for reviews on specific ships or cruise lines. You’re the best!
I regularly watch you, Matt, Don and Emma. All are great and I watch you all for different reasons. I love your intelligent commentary and sense of humor. I watch Matt because RC is my cruise line of choice. I watch Don mostly for his rants and I watch Emma because she's just so darn cute and charming! Keep being uniquely you! YOU are what makes your show something I look forward to every day.
Agree.
I find you very relateable and that keeps me coming back for more. You're the only travel type channel I'm subscribed to. Definatley my one stop shop for everything in cruising .For me it's your personality and humor. Thanks for all the videos over the years.
I’ve been following your channel for a long time. Congratulations being #3! That is awesome! You, Shiplife, Don, EECC, Emma, JJ, & Ben & David are my favorites. I watch others but watch my favorites consistently!
I listen to you and Don faithfully everyday. I totally enjoy your shows. I would love to meet you on a cruise one day. Keep doing what you are doing. My husband and I are cruise lovers. It's our favorite vacation and we thank you for keeping us informed and entertained.
We watch most of the top ten and others. Love Ben & David, Parodeejay, Chris Wong and Emma for their vlogs on ship life and ports, love you and Don for cruise news. Love Cruise tips tv and cruise radio for tips on how to prepare and haVe the best cruise experience. All are different but we glean what we like the best from each.
Totally agree! I watch different cruise tubers for different reasons. Tony is my daily go-to for news, ParoDeeJay for travel vlogs and port guides.
My husband and I have only heard of you, Don and Gary (and we are only subscribed to you and Don). I love that my kids dance to your theme music! Cruise content is much the same, in my humble opinion, it's the delivery and you as a person that keeps us coming back. Cruise news.. and your views! Keep up the good work!
I look at other channels, but I look forward to all of your videos. You not only give me information and advice, but you make me smile and laugh. So I will continue to come back. You are #1 with me.
We enjoy your show format. It's like we say in our business, what you do may be apples, what the next one does is cheese, and what the next one does is hummus. You can't compare apples with cheese with hummus. You do you. I for one appreciate when you discuss & disclose fluffy cruiser things like chairs, pool ladders vs stairs, weight limits on ship-board activities, etc. You are our information channel.
It's really interesting to have a peek into how your mind works as a creative content creator! I found you when you were at about 30k. It's been a beautiful journey to see how you've evolved along the way and succeeded!
I watch a lot of vlogs. You’ve always been my fav, but I’m so confused as to why the others I watch aren’t higher? There are some FABULOUS creators on that list. So proud of you for being #3 in such a short amount of time!
I’ve watched several of these cruise-tubers, but your channel is the only one I watch regularly. I think you have a great channel. Keep up the great work!
I think we all have our favorites. Several channels that I watch on a regular basis were not in the top 10. I love Griff & Alyssa, Parodeejay, Sharon at Sea and EECC Travels. I watch a few others but these four and of course you, offer great commentary, humor and cruising inspiration. When you and Jenny moved to Florida to pursue this career and the pandemic hit, you pivoted your channel and bought viewers great cruise news. I am excited to see what you do in the future as the seascape changes.
You, The Ship Life, and Travel Spree are my favorites, especially when it comes to seeing personality shining through in your vlogs :) I also sprinkle in Life Well Cruised because she makes fantastic lists and info videos!
At the end of the day, all of you bring something to the table and something unique to your channels. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing what's on your mind about these lists. I'm a naturally competitive person so if I were to my peers all listed out in order, then it would give me the competitive itch, too
Keep being you, keep sharing what's on your mind and in your heart, and I hope to see more videos with you, your family, and the lonely Jenny B soon! ♥️
As an older (74 big ones to be precise) L.L.L. Ytuber here - I say I enjoy your contributions - no biggee, you not pretentions, your presentations are well crafted, and useful, if not humorous, caruusing info!
Finally!! We made the top 50 baby!!
I watch you, Don, Emma & Tips for travelers regularly. I really like your humor & I feel you connect with your audience. You have a talent for it. The only thing I don’t want to watch is basically any videos over 30 minutes. 20-30 max is great. God bless you & your family.
I watch a few people on this list, but when something happens in the cruise space and I see it pop up in my news feed, I always think to myself "I wait and see Tony's take on this". Case in point, I was kinda bummed about Carnivals Bluetooth speaker change because I listen to soft music in our cabin. Tony did an expose of the changes in a parody. I loved it. He lightheartedly made it obvious that life is change and often others ruin things for the rest of us.
Keep doing what you are doing. You're great at it, and I trust you will keep it freeesh
It was a great parody wasn’t it 😊
I remember way back, I went to your channel because Don mentioned you were a new cruising youtuber. At the time you had only been on one cruise to Cuba. You had the postcard club. I even have one your postcards from the Bahamas. You've come a long way. The pandemic and cruise shutdown must've initially looked like the end of your channel, but instead it grew because you provided the latest news on when cruising was coming back, all the new rules, and providing information on cancelled cruises. Your channel is great. Keep experimenting.
To be brutally honest, I have never heard of most of them. I watch your videos every day! We never miss it. The ones on your list I have heard of I only watch if I see it and it looks interesting. Keep up the excellent work!
The thing that helps me is to realize how stoked someone would be to make it as number fifty on that list!
I’d honestly be thrilled!
Keep up the good work Tony! The Ocean ebbs and flows!
I know! The guy that blogs about ships being scrapped made the list! Crazy.
I am going on my first (and probably my last) cruise in 11 weeks (Alaska, HAL), and, after I booked it last June, Tips for Travelers was the first channel I found and it is still my favorite. My second favorite is Life Well Cruised. I am also subscribed to you and Don (drawn in by your Australia/New Zealand trip), Cruzely, Eat, Sleep, Cruise and Emma Cruises. My favourite types of videos are when I can vicariously travel the world and also videos that give me tips to make this upcoming cruise truly memorable. Though I am beginning to get pulled into your "cruise news" videos too :)
I didn’t realize that there were so many creators. I’ve watched a number of the content creators over the last few years, and while I have seen the videos of most the creators in the top ten and have pared it down to about four that I subscribe to. It’s important to realize that it is not just the content that is important but the experience as well. You are an entertainer as well as a provider of information and I think that people want to be entertained as well as informed and you provide a good balance of both. I think trying to improve everyday is an admirable goal and being a long term subscriber I see the growth and improvement all the time. Growth is an evolution not a sprint and you can’t be discouraged by small fluctuations in the achievement of your goals. We’re with you for the long haul so keep up the great work you do.
I follow about 10 of those on regular basis. Each has a unique voice that I enjoy. What's left off is the hard WORK to make the content!! Thanks for all you do!!!
You're still one of the best in my book, Tony!
Tony, you and Don are the only ones I watch and I would venture to say I did not even recognize 90% or so of the others. I am a Travel Consultant and you have no idea how important your Vlog is to me and my Clients. I can no longer travel due to Chronic Illness's. I watch you everyday you have a video out and Don also. You are very Refreshing, Interesting, Reliable ... Thank You so very much for all the information you share with our community! Have a Blessed Day!!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖🚢🚢🚢🚢🚢🚢🚢
I watch you and Don. That’s it! You kept it going throughout the Pandemic. That was impressive- talking about something that wasn’t happening. All the best!! Don’t get obsessed!
I don’t think you have anything to worry about. I currently subscribe to four of these channels with yours included. I have subscriptions with you, Don, Ben and David and JJ. I will say that I understand how you feel, but as for myself I really enjoy your program. I think, from my point of view, the subscriptions I have I enjoy because of your honesty and the manner in which each of you make me feel. I feel like you are my friends and are speaking to me as I would to a friend, with ease, honesty and a sense of humor. I understand your feelings, but I view all four of you as #1 in my book. Thanks for what you do and bringing my a pleasant enjoyable visit each day. Joe
Tony, you do you. You’re doing great work. ❤️👍🏻
There are four vloggers I will not miss a video from. I am a Patreon for three. Who and why……Gary because for the most part he covers travel on the ships I sail on. Oceania being my main go to and I also really like him. You because you are so informative on a daily basis, entertaining and I really love you and Jenny. Ben and David….. I adore both of them and their content plus Bens photographic ability is amazing. I also try to never miss anything that Morgan from Morgan’s Very UnOfficial Travel guide puts out. Once again, I love him and he is personable informative and actually answers posts from followers who have questions.
I know that is more than a full time job for content creators but I do believe it adds a personal touch that is lacking with many vloggers.
I pray that Jenny and her sister are doing OK. Loss is so terribly difficult and sudden loss even more so ❤️
I have heard of around 20 of the top 50 and am subscribed to 10 including you, Don, Emma, Gary and Ben & David. All are good but I have to say that you are #1 in my opinion because I think your personality and humour always make your content fun to watch and interesting. Keep doing what you are doing and don't change.
Awesome content today! Keep being you! You do so much for the cruise community and that includes providing accurate news and lots of entertainment. Thanks for all you do!
I think that after COVID many people realized that they really wanted to travel, so the industry has increased a lot with “new travelers”. As a new travel you look for content that maybe it’s not so fun, but has a lot of information. Last year I took my first cruise, that’s how I started to follow you, but I continue to do so for fun, because love your videos, even though I am not planning a cruise soon. But what got me here was your first videos, because I didn’t know anything about cruising and they have a lot of info.
Gary is probably my favorite of the lot. Classy, unassuming, brilliant, personable. Excellent information on money saving tips. Honest reviews. Excellent selection of cruises and ships.
Travel With Us is excellent in choice of ships and cruises. Love their humor.
Both Gary and Richard have very soothing voices.
Don? What can I say? He’s freaking Don!!! Had the pleasure of sailing with him a few months ago. Just as wonderful in person as he is on these phone and computer thingamajigs.
Tony, I lost count of how many times you used the words “I” “me” “mine” etc. on this one. I realize ego is necessary as a presenter, but dude, seriously…focus more on cruising and not Tonying (I could say the same for Jay at Shiplife).
I’m sure many are disagreeing with the above. Cool. I look for cruise info and quality opinions. Over-the-top personality draws away from that.
Finally, (full disclosure), I’m jealous / envious of all of you. Cruising almost continually and making a living at it must be wonderful. My 0-4 cruises a year is the best I can manage.
Safe travels. Be well.
I still will give you a virtual hug Tony, because I am a hugger!! I'm blown away and very grateful to be considered as a "RUclipsr" and I continue to love to be a content creator as well as a Fangirl of so very many of the talent content creators. Cruising is what we LOVE to do and sharing it is also such a passion. I surely appreciate your wise insight and encouragement to everyone who is in this creative space. Creating content is such an exciting adventure all to itself!
You're the only cruise blogger I watch and subscribe to on RUclips. I've watched other channels and don't care for their content or their personality. Keep up the good work.
I've watched several of these once or twice, but the ones I watch fairly regularly are you, Don, Ilana (Life well cruised), Lucy (Cruising as Crew), and sometimes Gary and Emma. Reality, I watched a lot of Gary's stuff, but he hasn't had anything really new and interesting lately. He's very factual and has some good insights on things like how to choose a line or why something may be good for some people but not others. Also, he has experience on lines that I haven't cruised. I'm not loyal to Royal...those were interesting when that person cruised other lines, but even then, he was unhappy because he wasn't getting the perks that he gets on Royal. He's top 10 because he specializes in Royal and there are a zillion Royal ships and passengers. Lucy has a lot of insights on Virgin as that's where she works most recently; she has a lot of good info about cruising in general.She also has fun facts about crew, both on Virgin and on her previous lines. Emma is sweet, but a little young and a very different point of view than I have. Ilana has good things to say about packing and cruising in general, but also too much merching (buy my cruise guide, look at all my Amazon links). To answer your specific questions, I've watched 8 of the top 10, and 16 of the total list. I like your level of intelligence, the fact that you provide current info (cruise news), and that you aren't selling...although we know that Jenny B is an agent. You show your merch, but you don't push it. You have a good blend of "the ship I'm on now" as well as "what's happening in cruising in general," and we know that you put something up almost every day so we look for you. Shiplife turned me off when I found that he has 3 different channels and he was writing continuously about quitting his job with Virgin before he ever got on a ship, then taking a cruise on them and griping about his lost luggage and that the cruise line didn't do enough for him. He came across like a spoiled kid, and couldn't seem to understand that the problem was that the porters never got his bag onto the ship..so it really wasn't the fault of the cruise line. And I was laughing because why do you need to check luggage for a 4 night cruise. This played out in a series of about 10 videos. Bed and David are funny but not a regular watch for me as they did too much of the "our room tour on," "Our first day on..." and it wasn't different enough for me to learn anything. I watched Don regularly for a while, but I quit when there was too much covid drama, then "am I moving" drama and "how my flights got messed up" drama. I wasn't learning anything from his adventures (a good learning point would have been something like "what you can do if your flights are messed up" or "what the airline legally owes you if...")
If I had to summarize why I watch someone, I need to learn something I want to know...either about cruising in general, a particular ship or line, or up to date news in cruising, and the more intelligently it can be presented, the better. Learning a little about the presenter is fine, particularly as it relates to cruising. But for me, the focus needs to be on the cruising, not the person.
I looked at a lot of videos when we were getting ready to start cruising again after the pandemic and the cancer, but I feel like I've basically "caught up" with them now. I've also watched a lot on the line and specific ship we had chosen for 2022, but I feel like I'm ready for our next cruise. Specific cruise line related, people would need to give me something other than a room tour, a ship tour, or a food/entertainment tour. I'd look for something different--a different port, a ship I'm interested in changed their entertainment, etc. I don't need/want the 100th "here is my embarkation day on....." Maybe some of this will be helpful when you are deciding what people want....if not, sorry for so many words.
I feel exactly the same way about Shiplife and Don.
I am surprised with the number channels available on cruising. Anyone in the top ten must be doing very good so do not see why you would worry about your position. Emma has the best accent of the group.
Hey hey hey Tony! You are our anticipated video everyday. I have 3 of yall’s tees and i wear them on our cruises. Debarking the magic last month (we were on 3 and at the front and loved the waves) I left our room to find some coffee….nope 10s of ppl waiting at the elevator lobby….had to do the walk of shame(?) trying to get to the aft and was wearing your red LLL tee and some dude jumped out and said, “yeah I watch that guy too!”
Keep up the great work, love your energy and love for this space. You ain’t doin nothin wrong!
I’ve never been on a cruise but I find your content very entertaining. Keep doing what you do Tony❤
Ultimately, it is your gig to do as you wish, but you might consider hitting the "refresh" button on your style of delivery. Take into consideration that your routine may have grown a bit stale and an update may be a catalyst for sustained growth. I offer my comment with the utmost of respect for who you are and what you do.
Could be. Hard to balance the connection points that many love with fresh sometimes. Good feedback. Thanks!
Shelley B
Tony, you are not stale at all! Love your style, jokes, relevant and funny song clips and up-to-date cruise news! Keep up the great work!
I honestly think JJ Cruise deserves a much higher spot and more subscribers. They are awesome!
I don’t watch them anymore because they spend most of their time saying hi to everyone instead of giving content
I like your videos and appreciate the way you present the content. I have subscribed to many channels and left to always come back to your channel. You are real and honest in your info and presentation. U try different things and are willing to take risks and the consequences if they don’t always work. Your personality is a big part of why I love your channel. Keep doing what you’re doing 😊
Tony...When my wife & I planned our first cruise, I started to watch your vlog! And I continued to watch and subscribed!
I also watch "Tips for Travelers", Cruise Tip TV, Don's Travel (both of his vlogs) and others!
Keep up the Good Work!
I'll keep watching!
Hey if you want a consolation we didn’t even make the 175 creators list LOL
How boring it would be if you were all the same!
I started out with CruiseTipsTv. From that I found Don, then you and Shiplife. But I watch you the most. You’re informative, but for the most part, you’re entertaining. Keep up the great work.
The number one reason I follow you is because you do the research! The knowledge you go out of your way to obtain blows me away. For me, you are a trusted source for cruise news. Not only do you give your opinion, but the facts! That's a big deal for me and that's why I always respect your opinions. Love u and Jen 🥰
3 out of 175 (ish) seems like an amazing spot to me! I have heard of about 10 on the list. I am only subscribed to you and RCB at this time. You for the variety and news and RBC because I’m taking a RC cruise in august.
I've watched about 5 of these channels, cruising with crew, you, Gary, Don, and JJ cruising. Thanks for this I didn't know I was so clued in!
#1 key point for my husband and I is Educational content. Most importantly, the vlogs filed in order off cruiseline and/or ship. Great for easy reference and searching, when we are considering a line or specific ship.
We love many of the channels listed. All of you are doing a fantastic job and keeping us away from TV 😆 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏
I love what you do! I look forward to your videos and the news.
I also love cabin tours, ship tours, food reviews, things to do in the ports (excursions or wandering). We’ll be going on a Spring Break cruise on the Carnival Jubilee next year. I am soaking up ALL the Mardi Gras and Celebration and looking at yours and food, etc because I know the Jubilee will be VERY similar.
Keep up the good work! I enjoy the humor and your avant-garde and sarcastic approach to information.
Human nature perpetuates competition!
I’m glad you’re paying attention to your place on the list. It make you better and better, which is good for those who follow you.
Love your channel.
All those at the top are just regular people. That says a lot!!!!
I think the reason you do so well is that it is not only entertain to listen to you but it does teach things about cruising too. Even when you complain about something you do it is a positive, upbeat way that people want to listen to. Thank you for keeping us entertained.
Don't feel bad Tony, you are one of the best cruise channels out there. My channel didn't even make the list of 175 lol even with over 2000 subscribers. Maybe I'm not enough of a cruise specific channel and too much a van life channel to qualify.