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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)

Godmother of Atlas Ocean Voyages World Voyager! #atlasoceanvoyages #polarexploration #cruisetour2:45Vlog

Godmother of Atlas Ocean Voyages World Voyager! #atlasoceanvoyages #polarexploration #cruisetour

· 276 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Voyager
Meet Captain Mindaugas Oginskas from @AtlasOceanVoyages #atlasoceanvoyates #cruisetour #cruises0:56Tour

Meet Captain Mindaugas Oginskas from @AtlasOceanVoyages #atlasoceanvoyates #cruisetour #cruises

· 317 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Third time on Explora Journeys … it just keeps getting better8:26Review

Third time on Explora Journeys … it just keeps getting better

· 15K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
A tour inside the kitchens of the elegant Oceania Allura 🫣 #oceaniacruises #oceaniaallura #cruises0:51Tour

A tour inside the kitchens of the elegant Oceania Allura 🫣 #oceaniacruises #oceaniaallura #cruises

· 2K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Allura
Stepping into Acetaia di Giorgio 😋 #shorts #cruiseship #cruisetour #traveling #cruisinchronicles0:28

Stepping into Acetaia di Giorgio 😋 #shorts #cruiseship #cruisetour #traveling #cruisinchronicles

· 852 views · 1 years ago
Before you know it, the journey  is over onboard Explora I #explorajourneys #cruisetour #cruiseship0:51Vlog

Before you know it, the journey is over onboard Explora I #explorajourneys #cruisetour #cruiseship

· 642 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
🔥Back on board Explora I 🔥#shorts #explorajourneys #cruiseship #luxurycruise0:23

🔥Back on board Explora I 🔥#shorts #explorajourneys #cruiseship #luxurycruise

· 2K views · 1 years ago
Started the day strong at the Ocean Wellness Fitness Centre on Explora I 💪 #cruiseship #ExploraI0:31Vlog

Started the day strong at the Ocean Wellness Fitness Centre on Explora I 💪 #cruiseship #ExploraI

· 320 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
The Secret Behind the Cruise Comeback7:06Tips

The Secret Behind the Cruise Comeback

· 7K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
✨ Ever dreamed of cruising the Yangtze River… or the Nile?  #cruiseship #cruisetravel #cruising0:44Tour

✨ Ever dreamed of cruising the Yangtze River… or the Nile? #cruiseship #cruisetravel #cruising

· 1K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Unveiling China’s Hidden Gems: A Mesmerizing River Cruise Adventure.5:21Tour

Unveiling China’s Hidden Gems: A Mesmerizing River Cruise Adventure.

· 22K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
🌍 Today, I’m diving into the luxurious realm of truffles #cruisetravel #cruiseadventure #cruisetour1:00Vlog

🌍 Today, I’m diving into the luxurious realm of truffles #cruisetravel #cruiseadventure #cruisetour

· 147 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
🏝 Imagine having the ocean as your backyard every day 👀#shorts #cruisenews #cruiseship1:00Tour

🏝 Imagine having the ocean as your backyard every day 👀#shorts #cruisenews #cruiseship

· 238 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Luxury Living at Sea: Inside the New Cruise Line Crescent Seas6:29

Luxury Living at Sea: Inside the New Cruise Line Crescent Seas

· 12K views · 1 years ago
Discovering Talkeetna: Alaska’s Quirky Crossroads to Adventure 🌲 #talkeetna #alaskacruise #shorts1:55Tour

Discovering Talkeetna: Alaska’s Quirky Crossroads to Adventure 🌲 #talkeetna #alaskacruise #shorts

· 245 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
🐋 Watching a humpback whale 🌊 #uncruise #whales #whalewatchingtour #cruisetravel0:51Tour

🐋 Watching a humpback whale 🌊 #uncruise #whales #whalewatchingtour #cruisetravel

· 2K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
🍽️ Embark on a culinary journey aboard Crystal Serenity #shorts #crystalserenity #crystalcruises0:29Tour

🍽️ Embark on a culinary journey aboard Crystal Serenity #shorts #crystalserenity #crystalcruises

· 2K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Crystal Cruises logo
Crystal Cruises
Crystal Cruises logo
Crystal Serenity
🚨The future of cruising is HERE! 🚨 #shorts #cruiseship #cruiseindustry #cruisenews1:07Tour

🚨The future of cruising is HERE! 🚨 #shorts #cruiseship #cruiseindustry #cruisenews

· 292 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
CLIA CEO Reveals What's Next for the Cruise Industry10:27

CLIA CEO Reveals What's Next for the Cruise Industry

· 8K views · 1 years ago
Welcome aboard MSC Meraviglia 🔥 #shorts #msccruises #mscmeraviglia0:17

Welcome aboard MSC Meraviglia 🔥 #shorts #msccruises #mscmeraviglia

· 2K views · 1 years ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Meraviglia
Experience the Real Alaska at Icy Strait Point4:14

Experience the Real Alaska at Icy Strait Point

· 42K views · 1 years ago
You’d love the Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo! #shorts #cruiseship #cruising #cruises1:34Tour

You’d love the Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo! #shorts #cruiseship #cruising #cruises

· 151 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Set sail for Turks & Caicos! 🐠Can you guess what we cooked? #shorts #turksandcaicos #cruiseship0:30Vlog

Set sail for Turks & Caicos! 🐠Can you guess what we cooked? #shorts #turksandcaicos #cruiseship

· 213 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Hidden Gem of the Turks & Caicos: Grand Turk Awaits13:27

Hidden Gem of the Turks & Caicos: Grand Turk Awaits

· 24K views · 1 years ago