I took a 4 day cruise for $250... Here's how it went

[@TaylorBell]

Tell me allll your spontaneous travel stories, I'm a sucker for them ✈️🤠

[@TheFloridaBikeVlogger]

sometimes i like to go Walmart on friday nights.

[@TaylorBell]

@@TheFloridaBikeVlogger same

[@heycushy]

Jumping in lake Michigan on NEW YEARS DAY air temperature -20 degrees, water temperature around 40 degrees... Polar bear plunge ❄🌬☃️ 1 time and never again!!!

[@BrotherAzrael]

Today I spontaneously went to the grocery store. I usually plan this days in advance

[@marykcoughlin3627]

Having been a travel agent for most of my working years ( now retired from that business), all my trips were planned. Although I did have a manager that handpicked me from my team to go on an agent trip to Ireland that included a day trip at the Titanic museum in the Belfast area- so awesome. Then we toured Belfast and had a few beers at the oldest pub in Belfast called The Crown Bar. That’s memorable and not really planned. Super fun.

[@bowsim]

Let’s take the time to appreciate Taylor moms camera skills top notch 👍

[@TaylorBell]

100%!

[@dealesun5585]

I love cheap cruises but I feel like what I am most jealous about is the ability to just spontaneously pack your bags and just go on a trip for free. Imagine just waking up and be like I want to go to Iceland, same day book, next day departure. Just amazing experiences you probably had since you were a kid.

[@thepain321]

For real. Ever since 9/11, travel has been shot. I can’t even get a passport. Feel like a hostage in my country. Not a criminal, just can’t afford that crap. Especially not for the entire family. Going out to a river or national forest is even tough these days. As in unless you’re in an area in America with that free public BLM land. Almost everywhere else will require multiple fees, permission slips, designated areas, extensive planning, just to pitch the tent for a weekend or short night passing through. Don’t bother fishing at random traveling cross country as a family. You’ll need a permission slip from Big Daddy Government in every state. The new generations think this is normal and accept it. Dunno what to do. 🤷

[@mariog3777]

That's what's rough about this video for me, is the lifestyle to leave whenever and prices due to family connections aren't what most people can have, so it feels a little off for some reason to post how you scored $250 cruise.

[@misswiss278]

@@thepain321 thatsh why so many europeans are so mad at the brits...we have the open border thing and the easy cheap travels cause no visa no passport bs... and they just threw that away as if its worth nothing

[@shaynabornstein]

My mom and I have done stuff like this… spontaneous trips. I have a 4 year old daughter now and we’re starting to do trips spontaneously, too. This makes me want to call my mom and do a spontaneous 3 gen trip. Thanks for being inspiring.

[@FreeSpirit47]

WOW Such a great idea!

[@coacht1738]

Did you do the 3 Gen trip yet?

[@rban123]

Quick tip for next time you go on a cruise Taylor: the portion sizes are pretty small so you can get more than one if you want.

[@TaylorBell]

I’ll have to try that next time 🫡

[@sagewiz5675]

I love that you do this with your mom. It’s one of those rare qualities to look for in a lady that is hard to find.

[@TaylorBell]

Aw thanks! We always have a fun time together

[@huzzahyoufiend]

I think you can tell from your personality and outlook on life that you did fun, adventurous things growing up. I find that people that can’t handle small bathrooms, minor inconveniences, etc. didn’t ever have to exist outside their comfort zone. Great vid.

[@TaylorBell]

I absolutely did thanks to my parents 😊 and totally hahaha thank you so much!

[@belle3926]

some people (like me) are claustrophobic so being in tight places can trigger a panic attack. it's not that they avoid small bathrooms because they're used to their comfort zone, but it increases their anxiety.

[@ruolov1]

Your mom is a great videographer. None of my family members have that skill. This trip looks amazing!

[@TaylorBell]

Aw thank you! She is great :))

[@washingmachine_tube5184]

Can't stop smiling while watching the video, Taylor you must have the best personality in the world! Thanks for the great work, you made my day!😊

[@TaylorBell]

AW what a sweet comment, thank you so very much!! I’m so glad you enjoyed 🥹

[@diinhmd]

OUTSTANDING. Legit the best vlog I've seen in a very long while. Well done, Turtle! 🔥

[@TaylorBell]

Omg thank you sooo much!!! 😊🥳

[@justjordiano]

Tired and was going to sleep but when I see Taylor Bell has uploaded I simply must watch!

[@TaylorBell]

HA sorry to keep you up, but thank you for watching! 😂😊

[@DaestrumManitz]

Looks like you got a good gig going with Delta. Take advantage of it as frequently as you can. Making those travelling memories is what life is all about. The island looks incredible for a relaxing reprieve and it seems you had a great time there! \🕶/

[@TaylorBell]

Heck yeah! Been taking advantage since I was in the womb 😊 Or I guess my womb travels don't count. Anyway, yess it was a great time. Thanks for watching :)

[@sumitsingh2349]

​@@TaylorBell I wonder what you will think if your Pro-choice mom aborted you? No memories now huh!!!!

[@amarimarie4207]

I love your relationship with your mom, GOALS!!

[@kimlovesfun]

I'm in a bit of a funk today ...your videos alwaysssss cheer me. Ty :)

[@lauriehamilton2436]

So fun! Thanks for the video, this is the first one I have watched from you and it was lovely! I've never been on a cruise, but my step daughter's grandparents are currently on one (they love it). You and your Mom are so adorable! Really looks like you're living your best lives. Cheers!!!

[@bitterellaselectricgroove8544]

You are perfect for KZbin! You're fun, smart, exciting, and you really are a natural. Thanks for taking us along! 👍

[@quynhnhiennguyen-howard2743]

Just got off a 7 day cruise to the Mexican Riviera on The Carnival Panorama that also left out of LBC. Cruising is literally the life.

[@rickypaul4857]

Is it me or is Taylor's humour just the best?

[@TaylorBell]

Aw gosh thanks 🙈

[@rickypaul4857]

@@TaylorBell Keep up the amazing content. It brings us all so much joy!

[@NormanF62]

My old hometown now hosts cruise lines! Cool. Back in the day, it was the most livable city in California, smaller and more relatable than gargantuan Los Angeles to its north.

[@brendafleming7951]

I went on the same itinerary for New Years 2019 into 2020. I enjoyed that itinerary, with Catalina being one of my favorite places.

[@johncillis3431]

This was a great travel video, especially because of the way you wove your Mom into the story. You're about the same age as my daughter, who is working on her Masters in International studies, and you have her love and interest in the life and world around you which makes me, an empty nester miss my daughter a bit less. I was drawn into the tourism industry because my parents were campers in the 70's when I was in high school, and prior to that I sang in a gospel choir, which toured every summer from 70-75, called the Choraliers, out of the Napa Valley where I was raised after just a year in Burbank, having moved there from Chicago in '66. My parents, while we lived in Chicago, took me to the Wisconsin Dells with my two brothers, my earliest memories, in 64 and 65 on a camping trip. And I just got used to loving travel, and relocating just two times, because my Dad worked as a scientist for the US Government. He traveled across the US and to Hawaii for weeks at a time, always sharing stories of where he went, and of his three sons, I was the one who had interest in a career involving travel, like his. Out of college, I worked in Napa's retail and hotel guest service industries, wondering how I would accomplish my travel goal, and someone came to me, who saw me teaching someone like you to use our hotel computer system. My associate hugged me after my lesson saying aloud I could teach computer systems w/o being geeky or impatient or considering her questions dumb. Embarrassed, and by serendipity, the systems vendor who was upgrading our system gave me his card saying if I wanted free worldwide travel that was not a scam, but meaningful for tourism systems teaching, he would hire me when I was ready to leave my Napa Valley job. I chose to do just that, and my dream of a travel job came true ever since--that was in the spring of 1989, until I reached retirement age this year. The pay was not much, but it grew with time and seniority. That is why videos like yours and the experience your Mom also share remind me about how special travel is especially family travel.

[@TheJungleHaven]

I stumbled across your channel a while back and loved your vibe and have just come back here to see that it's absolutely BLOWN UP! Well done Taylor you're totally smashing it, and so well deserved. I went on a spontaneous (also very cheap) cruise with my mum years ago but our little cabin was no where near as lush as this and we only had a dinky little circular window that the ocean splashed up against most of the time (think lowest-standard submarine vibes) 😂 Really enjoyed this vlog and so glad you guys had an awesome time! 💚

[@TaylorBell]

Awww thank you SO much!! 😊 hahaha that sounds like a fun time even with the little window! 😂 and I’m so glad you enjoyed, thank you!!

[@TheJungleHaven]

@@TaylorBell We were right there with you with the sneaky cabin cocktails and I think that made the below deck experience slightly more hilarious 😂

[@mahoganydrive]

I’ve done this cruise! Love Catalina. Just spent a few nights there recently. We did not exit the ship in Ensenada. I live in SD so…..Cruising is a good low budget option for spending time together and doing something new.

[@rban123]

That was so badass when you jumped up and touched the door frame

[@ganbaatarmunkhzul3820]

So relaxing video. I'm planning my first ever cruise and am getting pretty anxious and stressed about it. Not really excited. Well, cause im recovering from a major panic attack and depression. Your video made my so relaxed about it. Thank you.

[@danielgalliher5061]

Love your videos! Interesting to watch and informative at the same time. And so cool that you drive an old-school Honda Pilot!

[@PAWS0810-]

in my 27 years in florida that was the norm. not so much anymore, have been on over 85 cruises around the world, now just traveling the world by plane train and auto - too much bs with cruises. but have spent as little as 4 days for 180 bucks double room bottom of ship to 30 days in europe and 10 countries. always mindful and have never over paid.

[@francinejaninesarmiento1797]

Love this! Saw that you've been traveling and thought of sharing how the Bento Bag of Nomad Lance is the best carry-on bag!

[@tigerrx7]

I haven’t subscribed yet, I’ve watched only 3 of your videos so far, but wow your humor and charisma is (are? 🤔) like a magnet!! I think I’m going to subscribe 🙈. Great narrative! 🥂

[@onlemasterm5436]

The quality of your videos are really chill and friendly, I like it !

[@TaylorBell]

Thank you so much!! 😎😊

[@tanmaybonde7705]

Wait how is no one talking about the giggling in the golf car 😂it is sooo much funn to watch your videos, honestly cracks me up from my busy life!! Keep goinngg Taylor, you do a great job!

[@danielj3010]

Taylor and Mrs. Taylor are crushing it!

[@TaylorBell]

HAHA Mrs. Taylor 😂 Thank you!!

[@ThatWeatherGuyDave]

I can't believe the cabin layout. Never seen such closet space!!

[@bowengass4215]

You have a great personality type! It's nice to see that you're so close with your mom as well.

[@Sassyglbeauty]

This seems like a really relaxed, not crowded cruise. If I ever went on one, I would want a not super packed cruise!

[@fuzfoz]

It took me until about halfway into the video before I realized you were on the Radiance. I cruised on her twice when she was the Victory. I took my first, and still my favorite cruise on the Victory back in April 2001. I've always had a soft spot for this ship.

[@kslnhrt]

I just discovered your channel recently. Wish I had discovered it sooner! You are intelligent and witty and your videos are awesome. You make me laugh and you are so interesting and relatable. Thank you for all the work you put into your videos. Keep on being you! Well done!

[@TaylorBell]

Awwww this means so much to me, thank you :')

[@jagarem2720]

eyooo bruv i just stumbled on this womans channel and dayumn, entertaining as hell!!! wish success for you.

[@TaylorBell]

Thank you so much!!

[@maheshvpy]

Nicely done. One of the crisp videos I have watched for complete cruise experience. Covered all the bases for someone like me who hadn't been on a cruise!

[@5989921]

I love your travel videos. Reminds me of the stories my late dad told me. He lived in NJ, just across the Hudson from NYC. It was the 1930s, he and his friends would hop a train to Miami. There, they boarded a boat for a weekend in Cuba. Those were different times. My most spontaneous came in 1969, after my return from Vietnam. Six of us decided to see America. Had to quit my job, but WTH. Had a great time, for sure. "Those were the days my friend, we thought they'd never end."😎

[@TaylorBell]

Aw love hearing these! Spontaneous indeed. and Thank you so much!!

[@jesusxfreak2]

Absolutely love cruising. We always take the Carnival. My mom's been on a few more times than me so she's already at Platinum but I'm getting close.

[@Rosalynna4]

Hey Taylor are you going to post a vlog about your belated graduation ceremony ? I honestly have been looking forward to it

[@TaylorBell]

Hoping to! Unfortunately I didn’t film a whole bunch when I was there

[@travelwithdebandnick]

wow i really love your cabin :) love looking out to the balcony, its different than most views from the bedroom part to the door of the balcony, i really like it :)

[@liloanobriga3640]

I am obsessed with your channel. Keep up the great videos. Much ALOHA from Hawaii!

[@marykcoughlin3627]

Great to see you and your mom traveling and having fun! Also impressed by the Carnival cruise line experience and it did not disappoint - as a former travel agent for most of my life, Carnival was usually the Spring Breakers ideal getaway with many wild nights and wet tee shirt contests. But your cruise didn’t appear to be that kind of cruise. Very affordable and the food looked delicious. Perfect weekend getaway. Glad u had fun.

[@TaylorBell]

Yesss it was lovely 😊 haha there was plenty of that going on on the first day (my mom and I didn't partake, but we observed 😂). Thanks for watching as always Mary! 💜

[@hasnainali.17]

Hii, I,m watching your vlogs good time back , but recently feeling , watch your vlogs time & again...This really feels good.

[@pcourtney1000]

I did a 3 day on the Radiance in the Grand Suite on Empress deck last weekend. It was amazing, even website prices were fantastic.

[@Art_Vandelay_]

Wonderful! The vibe, the edit, mom, you, all are simply great! Thank you for sharing, subscribed!

[@sahml14]

Love your bubbly personality, Taylor!

[@TaylorBell]

Aww thank you!! 😊

[@craigolan5393]

I love watching your adventures I think you're hilarious 😂. Face plant on the elevator glass lol..face of frustration when the patio door won't close due to chair in the way lol..such a blast you had..your mom.seems so cool and fun to be with! Thank you for sharing!!

[@TaylorBell]

HAHA Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoyed!!

[@federicopersia]

You’re very lucky to be able to fly for free if a seat it’s available! Great and funny video! Btw awesome camera work by your mom! Can’t wait for others Taylor’s adventures!

[@TaylorBell]

Tell me about it, such a great perk! And thank you sooo much!!😊

[@hayleythomas4172]

I'm so glad that you enjoyed your trip! I really enjoy watching your videos. I love your cheerful personality. Thanks for sharing :)

[@TaylorBell]

Aww thank you so much Hayley! So glad you enjoy them 😊❤️

[@soniamoraleschemistry]

I totally like the comment where the hallway resembles the Shining. Maybe I will try a cruise like this. Thanks for sharing!

[@TaylorBell]

HA thank you. Would def recommend!! And thank you for watching 😊

[@johnthompson3530]

I feel so relaxed just watching that video!! Catalina looks really good. Looks like a Mediterranean island.

[@TaylorBell]

Yay I’m so glad! Yep it’s beautiful 😊

[@photosfromaroundnewyork]

Those towel animals were the best! Great video!

[@TaylorBell]

so cute right?! We were probably a little too excited about them 😂 and thank you so much!

[@hnacs8117]

@@TaylorBell naaa the excitement was on point

[@jimjohnson7764]

Miss my days at United, late 90's, Denver Ramp. Took the family to HNL..triple 7, 747 First on the way back. Flying non rev can be a little anxious but usually able to get on. Left UAL after 9/11.. moved back to SoCal. Have done the Ensenada cruise..good times! Enjoying your vids! Cheers..

[@TaylorBell]

Lots in common, love it!

[@JimDorey]

You're getting entirely too good at this. I loved every moment of this video!

[@TaylorBell]

Awww thank you 🙈 so glad u enjoyed

[@ayaanpatel156]

Love your videos so much! Wait for your uploads eagerly. Your style is so cool, it feels like Im talking to a friend :)

[@TaylorBell]

Aw that makes me so happy to hear! So glad you like them 😊

[@bertomorfin3651]

First time viewer today and now I'm hooked on your channel. Subscribed!!! I don't travel much, but I always love a spontaneous trip to Santa Barbara. Wine, Food and Ocean!

[@TaylorBell]

Ah yayyy welcome to the channel! LOVE Santa Barbara, can't go wrong 😊

[@MyFullFiguredLife]

Super chill and laid back 💛

[@TaylorBell]

😊😊😊

[@davidapacjr1989]

I think that balcony sold me! Definitely taking a cruise soon! 6:45 “it’s out there, we promise!”😂

[@ResellinMaryellen]

Hi Taylor! Loved this video. We are going on a cruise in Sept, so now I can’t wait!! Your mom is awesome behind the camera! Glad you both had a great time.

[@TaylorBell]

Aw yayyy I hope you have the best time! And thank you so much, we did 😊

[@Steephhnnn]

Loved this style of vlog. Interesting, relaxing, informative, and well worth watching on KZbin’s highest quality setting for the views🤩

[@TaylorBell]

Yayyy thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed

[@rquader]

Wow, what a nice cruise! I am gonna try one off of Long Beach. Your mom is a great camerawoman too.

[@TaylorBell]

It was lovely!! I hope you love it. And yesss she is, Thank you!!

[@Cocoatreat]

Interesting! I have worked for a major airline for many years….& i guess i don’t take advantage of all the perks! And i live in MIAMI!!! I have always heard of the last minute cruises……almost took advantage of a very new 1 day tryout cruise….($39). I have a friend who works in the cruise industry…..so i have gotten a few pretty nice cruises …one 8 day cruise with a balcony for $300/pp……. And then i was offered the exact same cruise in december for $100!!! I have had some great times…. Enjoy!! I am looking forward to cruising on virgin….(hopefully getting a good deal soon). Thanks for the video & info…..

[@shevinmelaniwijegunarathne8429]

Adore your amazing personality. It's lovely to see you travel with your mom. Love your dance btw! :D

[@TaylorBell]

Aww thanks so much girl! 💜

[@SkylerF]

Yes, gotta love standby flying. My dad flies for United and got to see lots of amazing places when I was in high school.

[@TaylorBell]

Such a great perk 😊

[@MrBrandonOBrien]

Just found your channel! I love to cruise so here I am! Subbed!

[@miked509]

Great video and great price! Nice views! 😍🌴

[@creativemdmom]

Nice video. Like the to the point thoughts ideas etc. Did you eat lunch? What was the total bill? Did you do any boat activities or what was the cost of the other shore excursions? Thanks!😁

[@Cameron.Brownlee]

carnival cruises are the best!! You took probably an older one but it still looks beautiful!

[@ybsothang8406]

i was soo bored today but after i see you i start my day always luv to see u🥰🥰🥰

[@TaylorBell]

yayy! Thanks for watching! 🥳

[@MikesVegas]

I absolutely love Cruising. My Mom and I went everywhere. 5 for me and 9 her. I lost my mom in 2020, so I don’t really Cruise anymore. Thanks for sharing yours Taylor. 😎👍

[@TaylorBell]

Aw I'm glad you guys got to spend that time together 😊

[@Alanoud.A7]

مشاهدة المقطع لحالها خلت قلبي ينبض بالحماس والبهجة والشغف وعيوني دمعت قليلًا😂😂. ان شاء الله بالمستقبل القريب راح اروح رحلة في الكروز لحالي وراح اروح رحلة مع امي وحده مع اهلي كلهم جدا متحمسه من الحين🤍🤍🤍 وان شاء الله بعد ما اروح راح ارجع لهذا الكومنت🙏🏻

[@Citralyte]

I was on the Radiance for its Memorial Day cruise and again in August. One of my favorite Carnival ships!

[@samshimshi8915]

U got a balcony room for $250? Or was it more? Cause I know they usually cost a lot more.

[@46greetings]

Happy you enjoyed the time on board! Thanks for sharing.

[@oxysoxos]

I love that you are thrifty and budget oriented despite making good money as a consultant. You are just smart about your money. You will thank yourself later on in life for that.

[@TaylorBell]

Aw thank you 😊 It's how I was raised so probably will carry it with me forever!

[@Ben-zq6hg]

Great video. What month was this trip taken?

[@TaylorBell]

Thank you!! April

[@MommaOsoIrish]

Yes, Mom! Tiramisu is my all-time favorite dessert!!

[@loribrown5235]

I went on an Alaskan cruise in 2016. On the Norwegian Jewel. We got the buffet option. Once I discovered they had smoked salmon, I was eating it every day!!!

[@TaylorBell]

Oooh salmon on an Alaskan cruise sounds 👌🏼

[@makenafetzer84]

So fun! Impeccable hat find 🤠

[@TaylorBell]

The best!! We found a camo version with it as well. In the parking lot right before boarding the ship 🤠

[@artvibestudios]

Can you put full description for the cruise package? It was a nice video! And a nice trip!

[@jshepard152]

Looks like a good time! I took a 5 night cruise in January for $95. Balcony stateroom. The ship was more than half empty because people were freaking out about omicron. It was a blast, as usual.

[@LA_GALLADA_RUIZ]

How do you find deals like that?

[@jshepard152]

@@LA_GALLADA_RUIZ Prices were very cheap then because of covid. But I found it on vacations to go, using the advanced search. Search for what you want and you can set a price limit and sort by lowest price.

[@LA_GALLADA_RUIZ]

@@jshepard152 thanks I just booked for $370 first time...any tips?

[@SimonStormFrigon]

Love the dancin Taylor, looks like i'm not the only shy guy that turns red hot when dancin' in front of a crowd!

[@TaylorBell]

Hahaha you got that right! 😅

[@cjjohnson7103]

I spent my whole life taking care of everybody been raising my granddaughter for 16 years it's time for me to have some fun thanks for showing me this hopefully I can do this in the future

[@shotsndocs]

Oh what a great perk!! Sponty trips with the fam is always a gewwwd time ❤️

[@TaylorBell]

Yessss! Great perks. Was such a fun time ❤️😊

[@FraserAtSea]

This was so interesting to see Carnival through your eyes. I haven't cruised with them yet, but would be willing to give it a go actually!

[@TaylorBell]

It was a great time!

[@marquisstarks9471]

So, my favorite travel story is going to South Africa during college and getting a "high" from eating Steers brand fried chicken with my friends. We would stay up all night and crack jokes on each other. Also, Taylor, I loved how you kept saying "Hehehehehehe" on the golf cart!

[@randomworld4662]

I like the way you put detail !all for 250$?really can't believe so cheap

[@allamifal2927]

I really enjoyed!! And your mom is so lovable❤️

[@TaylorBell]

Wooo I'm so glad 😊 Thank youu, I agree 💜

[@stephanieh2863]

What fun! Looks like you and your Mom had a good time

[@TaylorBell]

We sure did! Thanks for watching 😊

[@carja09]

I have a pic of myself and my Dad in front of the dome thingy -- it has really ornate pretty huge doors, making for a good photo op. :) Wish we had thought to rent a golf cart to go up to the top! We did take the trolly around, which was fun.

[@TaylorBell]

Aw how sweet, yesss it is very ornate and beautiful! Trolly sounds fun too 😊

[@Lisakaylindsay256]

Love Catalina! Haven’t been there since I was a teenager with my grandma who went there all the time when she was growing up near Long Beach. I went on one of the ferries and it was a lot of fun. There was a storm off Baja California, so it was very choppy and people were getting seasick. I didn’t get sick at all. Now I live Seattle area where we have many ferries. Avalon is so pretty.

[@TaylorBell]

Catalina is absolutely beautiful! Also love the Seattle area 😊

[@VicodinElmo]

How does that work with the whole “free flights if there are seats” thing work? Like do you have to turn up to the airport and just hope a flight has seats? Or is there a sort of grace period like 24 hours before where you have the ability to check if any are available and then reserve some? Also, what about the return flight. Is it tricky planning return flights to be able to get home if you can’t guarantee an empty seat? I guess if your dad is/was a pilot, he’d know the routes that fill and the ones that don’t?

[@SPENCERMULLEN]

Alright You convinced me. I need to try a cruise. Looks amazing!

[@TaylorBell]

Wooo! Most def, would recommend

[@triamoore2931]

So cute I love your personality and you and your mom’s relationship so cool you guys do things like this together 😊 ❤

[@Brendiniii__]

I went on a cruise last month but to the greek islands and it was literally the best trip of my entire life. Im a huge cruise person so im saving up for a next cruise out of florida since we live there

[@sharvanidivekar6771]

Wow ! An amazing trip ! Really love your videos Taylor ❤️😀

[@TaylorBell]

Aw thank you sooo much girl! It was a fun time 😊❤️

[@paulieb7640]

What a great video of the cruise. Really enjoyed watching this. You and your mom are awesome. Enjoy your future adventures.