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Cruise and Travel With Bill Panoff

Cruise and Travel With Bill Panoff

🥉Knowledgeable Creator
741 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon1,269 Total Videos on YouTube14K subscribers

Cruise and Travel With Bill Panoff description on YouTube:

Bill Panoff , Editor in Chief of Porthole Cruise Magazine brings you cruise news, ship tours, and interviews with the cruise line CEOs and insiders who actually run the industry. I’ve spent 35+ years inside the cruise world, and this channel is where I use that access. Straight-talk conversations with the people shaping how you sail, honest reviews, and the answers you’ll never get from a brochure. I’m also host of the Porthole Cruise & Travel Series on Amazon Prime. If you want the real story behind the cruise industry, you’re in the right place. Join me — subscribe and come aboard. ⚓

Catalogue CoverageDeep coverage
Deep coverage · Cruise and Travel With Bill Panoff

We’ve analysed 741 of 1,300+ videos so far.

Published
741
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
1,269
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage58%

Comprehensive read on Cruise and Travel With Bill Panoff 's catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.

Annual Activity
Cruise and Travel With Bill Panoff ’s output · year over year

How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related ÷ discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed ÷ cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    69
  2. 2025
    161
  3. 2024
    307
  4. 2023
    310
  5. 2022
    218
  6. 2021
    55
  7. 2020
    28
  8. 2019
    17
  9. 2018
    40
  10. 2017
    9
Heat scale
0% → 100%“Discovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Live Reviews

What Creators Are Saying About Cruise and Travel With Bill Panoff

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Main Dining
63 mentions
Biggest Critique
Loyalty Program
19 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Seriously Tasty63 video mentions
Top
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty78 video mentions
Top
Buffet
Seriously Tasty8 video mentions
Room Service
Seriously Tasty3 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Solid Strip10 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty22 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty79 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty94 video mentions
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty11 video mentions
Casino
Seriously Tasty2 video mentions
Activities
Seriously Tasty56 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Seriously Tasty31 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty8 video mentions
Kids & Family
Seriously Tasty43 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty53 video mentions
Top

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Seriously Tasty126 video mentions
Embarkation
Seriously Tasty65 video mentions
Crew & Service
Seriously Tasty225 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip68 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip149 video mentions
Excursions
Seriously Tasty121 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Solid Strip22 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip19 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology

Who’s this ship for?

How the ship rates with different travel parties.

Best Match
Couples
88%
Loved

Consensus Seals

Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.

Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised
Date Night Ready
High sentiment from couples
Thrill Ship
Standout water park & activities
Great Value
Positive consensus on value-for-money
Veteran Approved
Experienced cruisers endorse this ship
Showstopper
Entertainment praised by creators

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

From magnificent mountains soaring over floating ice to unparalleled service, spectacular food, and the most welcoming crew, I have been touched forever.

I love the experience and I'm hooked on cooking and I'm wearing my apron very proudly

the ship the crew and the entertainment were nothing but superb

this Cruise if not already should be on everyone's bucket list

I wish every day could end like this

The Watch-outs

I can't stay here in Bar Harbor unless you have a room for me

The people of Jamaica are facing unimaginable devastation after Hurricane Melissa

I got lost in the tour I'm looking for my cruise ship have you seen my ship

i didn't like the tomahawk at all i really was not good

It was The Enchanted princess it was The Enchanted I'm getting disenchanted

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Cruise and Travel With Bill Panoff .

  1. Destinations should engage in dialogue with cruise lines to ensure taxes and fees add value rather than just increasing costs.

  2. Effective tourism management requires collaboration and trust between cruise lines and local communities.

  3. To experience the authentic part of Europe, avoid the major known cities and instead visit the unique small towns and gems down the river.

  4. Rent a bicycle to ride the 8-mile loop around the island to see the shoreline and scenery.

  5. Take a horse-drawn carriage tour early in your visit to get oriented.

  6. Try the local fudge and watch it being made.

  7. Visit the Distillery District in Toronto early in the morning for a cup of coffee to avoid crowds.

  8. When visiting the Niagara Power Station, be prepared to get wet even with a poncho.

Videos (741)

Get The Expert Cruise Tips You Need To Book A Perfect Vacation!24:57Tips

Get The Expert Cruise Tips You Need To Book A Perfect Vacation!

· 1K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
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Former Carnival CEO Reveals Cruisings BIGGEST Changes Since the 90’s15:49Review

Former Carnival CEO Reveals Cruisings BIGGEST Changes Since the 90’s

· 2K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
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P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Britannia
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This Is How You'll NEVER Lose Your Luggage Again

· 439 views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CRUISING LIVE33:13Tips

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CRUISING LIVE

· 1K views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
Cruise Control Live With Sheri From CruiseTipsTV!21:33Tips

Cruise Control Live With Sheri From CruiseTipsTV!

· 387 views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
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Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Discovery Princess
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SECRETS REVEALED TO BOOKING UNIQUE CRUISE SHORE EXCURSIONS #ShoreExcursion #Cruise #Travel #viral

· 3K views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Top 5 Reasons To Vacation In Bodrum Turkey #turkey #bodrum #viral #trendingTurkey9:17

Top 5 Reasons To Vacation In Bodrum Turkey #turkey #bodrum #viral #trendingTurkey

· 3K views · 4 years ago
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How come Magicians Keep the Trending Trending?

· 121 views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
The Hottest Casino Trick You'll See Today!0:22Tips

The Hottest Casino Trick You'll See Today!

· 212 views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
5 Insane Facts About the New $1.7 Billion Expansion of Galataport1:00Tour

5 Insane Facts About the New $1.7 Billion Expansion of Galataport

· 307 views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
CRUISING IN BARCELONA KEEPS GROWING | #travel #barcelona #cruise #viral #trending #port6:09Tips

CRUISING IN BARCELONA KEEPS GROWING | #travel #barcelona #cruise #viral #trending #port

· 9K views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
BARCELONA'S NEW CRUISE PORT TERMINAL | HELIX #barcelona #travel #cruise #viral3:38Tour

BARCELONA'S NEW CRUISE PORT TERMINAL | HELIX #barcelona #travel #cruise #viral

· 12K views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
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AIDA Cruises
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Costa Cruises
Costa Cruises logo
Costa Toscana
PORT OF TARRAGONA | NEW RISING STAR FOR CRUISING #tarragona #viral #trending #cruise #port2:13Tips

PORT OF TARRAGONA | NEW RISING STAR FOR CRUISING #tarragona #viral #trending #cruise #port

· 13K views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
How to Keep Your Baggage from Disappearing on a Cruise0:21Tips

How to Keep Your Baggage from Disappearing on a Cruise

· 1K views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
STRETCHING THE STAR PRIDE | EXCLUSIVE #windstarcruises #cruise #cruiseship #travel8:08Tour

STRETCHING THE STAR PRIDE | EXCLUSIVE #windstarcruises #cruise #cruiseship #travel

· 4K views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
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Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises logo
Star Pride
Windstar Cruises logo
Wind Star
+2 more
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Cruising From Baltimore Is Back! | Porthole Cruise and Travel #cruise #travel #maryland #viral

· 2K views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Behind the scenes in the galley of the Star Pride by Windstar Cruises!⛴ #cruise #cruiseship #viral0:22Tour

Behind the scenes in the galley of the Star Pride by Windstar Cruises!⛴ #cruise #cruiseship #viral

· 2K views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Windstar Cruises logo
Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises logo
Star Pride
Windstar Cruises logo
Wind Star
Should I get a Tattoo?? Comment Below!👀⛴ ⬇️ #viralshorts #viral #shorts #reels #italy0:10

Should I get a Tattoo?? Comment Below!👀⛴ ⬇️ #viralshorts #viral #shorts #reels #italy

· 852 views · 4 years ago
Have you ever dined out on deck??👀⛴ #cruise #travel #viral #luxurytravel0:07

Have you ever dined out on deck??👀⛴ #cruise #travel #viral #luxurytravel

· 739 views · 4 years ago
SILVERSEA CRUISES 2022 - WHAT'S NEW?? | EXCLUSIVE1:20Review

SILVERSEA CRUISES 2022 - WHAT'S NEW?? | EXCLUSIVE

· 4K views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Silversea Cruises logo
Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises logo
Silver Origin
Silversea Cruises logo
Silver Dawn
+1 more
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The Porthole Store Has Launched!

· 198 views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Check out this luxury dining experience by Windstar Cruises!🌊⛴ #luxurytravel #cruise #cruisetips0:52Vlog

Check out this luxury dining experience by Windstar Cruises!🌊⛴ #luxurytravel #cruise #cruisetips

· 1K views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Windstar Cruises logo
Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises logo
Wind Star
3 Cruises tips that will change the way you cruise0:31Tips

3 Cruises tips that will change the way you cruise

· 207 views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
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WHY WAS SIMONE BILES CHOSEN AS GODMOTHER? | CELEBRITY CRUISES

· 1K views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Beyond
Celebrity Cruises logo
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+2 more