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Scott Lara (@scottlara), a US-based cruise and travel vlogger from Jacksonville, Florida, makes short-form and long-form videos on cruise news, resort reviews and travel tips. His channel has about 2,480 subscribers and a median of 119 views per video, with roughly one upload a day. Sponsored integrations are quoted at $150 to $250 per video.

Why brands book Scott

Cruise and resort news channel with a steady daily upload pace

  • About 2,480 subscribers and 50 uploads in the last 365 days
  • Median of 119 views per video, with a p90 of 428 views
  • Recent Shorts draw up to 1,209 views on news-driven topics
Best forcruise line promotionsresort and destination marketingtravel insurance or travel credit card offers
Watch forSmall audience and low median views mean reach per video is limited.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Tourism70%
Travel20%
Society10%
Formats
short-form vertical news clips, long-form travel news commentary, resort and destination reviews
Tone
informative, conversational
Language
English
On camera
Yes, talking head
Production
Phone, natural light
Typical length
under 3 minutes for most uploads, with occasional 6 to 7 minute updates

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Engagement2.2%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks aboutwhether cruise prices and perks are changingwhich resort or cruise line is worth bookinghow to get travel discounts such as military or veteran rates
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇲🇽 Mexico5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

2%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
travel services, cruise lines, resorts
Affiliate links
Yes

Website about page notes an Amazon Associates affiliate disclosure; no sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Recent news clips cover TSA staffing controversies and airport policy disputes, which are mildly political but not sensitive in tone (e.g. 'TSA officers not allowed to sit #shorts').

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Platforms

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube2.5k11949

Benchmark score: 36 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers6 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days30 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform0 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest 3 days ago.

I’m Scott Lara of TheCruiseGenius.com and welcome to my official YouTube channel! I'm a cruise and travel enthusiast and vlogger who loves to share my adventures with you. On this channel, you'll find travel vlogs, guides, and cruise tips from around the world. With years of travel experience under my belt, I'm here to help you plan your next adventure. I’m a fan of cruising and all-inclusive resorts. Over 100 days on Holland America Line. I’ve also covered most of the resorts of the Palladium Hotel Group in #Mexico, #DominicanRepublic and #Jamaica. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to this channel an
Scott Lara's own profile description on YouTube

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About Scott Lara

Scott Lara runs The Cruise Genius, a US travel channel focused on cruise news, resort reviews and travel tips. He posts mostly short vertical videos, often reacting to cruise line and airport news, and publishes almost daily. His channel draws a small but engaged audience, with an estimated majority of viewers in the United States and an older age profile. Viewers appear to be planning trips and comparing cruise and all-inclusive options.

The channel has about 2,480 subscribers and a median of 119 views per video. Estimated sponsorship rates are $150 to $250 per video. Based on the rate rule at $4 to $8 per 1,000 median views for Shorts-heavy channels, that works out to a CPM of roughly $20 to $35 per 1,000 views, which is above typical paid ad CPMs of $10 to $30.

Brands in cruise, resort, travel services and travel finance who want a niche, US-focused audience for trip planning should consider booking this creator.

Written from Scott Lara's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Scott Lara can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Scott

How much does Scott Lara charge for a sponsored video?

Scott Lara's estimated rate for a sponsored video is $150 to $250 per video, based on his median of 119 views per video. Rates are estimates from public channel data, and the final price depends on the scope of the integration.

What does Scott Lara post about on YouTube?

Scott Lara posts cruise news, resort reviews, airport and TSA updates, and travel tips, mostly as short vertical videos. He also covers military and veteran travel discounts and destination guides for Cancun and the Caribbean.

How do I contact Scott Lara for a brand deal?

Contact details for Scott Lara can be unlocked on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly.

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