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Cruise and Travel With Bill Panoff

Cruise and Travel With Bill Panoff

🥉Knowledgeable Creator
736 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon1,246 Total Videos on YouTube13K 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 736 of 1,200+ videos so far.

Published
736
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
1,246
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage59%

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
    65
  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.

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 Tasty78 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 Tasty44 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty52 video mentions
Top

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Seriously Tasty124 video mentions
Embarkation
Seriously Tasty65 video mentions
Crew & Service
Seriously Tasty224 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip65 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip147 video mentions
Excursions
Seriously Tasty120 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. Visit the Distillery District in Toronto early in the morning for a cup of coffee to avoid crowds.

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

  3. In Cleveland, don't miss the Cleveland Museum of Art as admission is always free.

  4. Be surprised to have us exceed your expectations.

  5. We fly you in a day before to make travel frictionless.

  6. Focus on better food delivery, better shore excursions, better mattresses and linens.

  7. Take time to relax in the library or by the pool for a perfect afternoon.

  8. Consider the Cayman Islands for a cruise vacation due to its unique attractions and safety

Videos (736)

Can I Travel to Bermuda? | Bermuda TRAVEL UPDATE9:10Tips

Can I Travel to Bermuda? | Bermuda TRAVEL UPDATE

· 311 views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Vision of the Seas
TRAVEL DESTINATION ST MAARTEN 2021 | Porthole Cruise Talks Travel with the Minister of Tourism16:42Tour

TRAVEL DESTINATION ST MAARTEN 2021 | Porthole Cruise Talks Travel with the Minister of Tourism

· 837 views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
American Queen Steamboat Company CEO Talks American Countess, Mandatory Vaccinations & More13:54Tour

American Queen Steamboat Company CEO Talks American Countess, Mandatory Vaccinations & More

· 2K views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
AZAMARA Sold for 201 MILLION! What's NEXT??? | Orlando Ashford Gives Cruise Control the Download5:36Vlog

AZAMARA Sold for 201 MILLION! What's NEXT??? | Orlando Ashford Gives Cruise Control the Download

· 2K views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Azamara logo
Azamara
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
UPDATE w/ CEO Norwegian Cruise Line | New Dining Concepts, Project Leonardo & Cruising to Cuba11:36Tips

UPDATE w/ CEO Norwegian Cruise Line | New Dining Concepts, Project Leonardo & Cruising to Cuba

· 9K views · 5 years ago
Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
EXCLUSIVE Interview w/ CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises, Richard Fain | RCCL Update13:06Review

EXCLUSIVE Interview w/ CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises, Richard Fain | RCCL Update

· 5K views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Holland America Line Update w/ President Gus Antorcha | Rotterdam 2021, Alaska Land & Sea Journeys16:34Tour

Holland America Line Update w/ President Gus Antorcha | Rotterdam 2021, Alaska Land & Sea Journeys

· 2K views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Holland America Line logo
Rotterdam
+1 more
What Changes To Expect? | Talking Star Plus-Class Yachts w/ President Windstar Cruises, Chris Prelog11:31Review

What Changes To Expect? | Talking Star Plus-Class Yachts w/ President Windstar Cruises, Chris Prelog

· 302 views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Windstar Cruises logo
Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises logo
Wind Star
CHUKKA Caribbean Adventures plans to expand Harrison's Cave | How will shore excursions differ?7:43

CHUKKA Caribbean Adventures plans to expand Harrison's Cave | How will shore excursions differ?

· 468 views · 5 years ago
"There WILL Be Test Cruises" | Christine Duffy Talks Carnival Cruise Line w/ Mardi Gras Update10:21Review

"There WILL Be Test Cruises" | Christine Duffy Talks Carnival Cruise Line w/ Mardi Gras Update

· 2K views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
Carnival Corp CEO Talks Environmental Standards & If Cost of Cruising Will Go Up In 202120:20Tour

Carnival Corp CEO Talks Environmental Standards & If Cost of Cruising Will Go Up In 2021

· 4K views · 5 years ago
Positive
AIDA Cruises logo
AIDA Cruises
Costa Cruises logo
Costa Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+3 more
Questions Cruisers WANT to know w/ Anne Kalosh | Extra Costs for Cruisers? Is cruising SAFE?14:02Tips

Questions Cruisers WANT to know w/ Anne Kalosh | Extra Costs for Cruisers? Is cruising SAFE?

· 561 views · 5 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
+1 more
"This is Virgin, you know we do things big"| CEO Virgin Voyages Talks Scarlet Lady, Ship Eats & More10:01Tour

"This is Virgin, you know we do things big"| CEO Virgin Voyages Talks Scarlet Lady, Ship Eats & More

· 2K views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Scarlet Lady
Largest Event In Cruise Industry Is Going Virtual | What To Expect | Seatrade Cruise Virtual9:57Tips

Largest Event In Cruise Industry Is Going Virtual | What To Expect | Seatrade Cruise Virtual

· 740 views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Future Of Princess Cruises with Jan Swartz | Enchanted Princess Update9:29Tour

Future Of Princess Cruises with Jan Swartz | Enchanted Princess Update

· 20K views · 5 years ago
Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Enchanted Princess
Princess Cruises logo
Ruby Princess
+2 more
Will CDC Extend Pause On Cruising & Is A Vaccine Actually the Answer? | Peter Greenberg12:04Tips

Will CDC Extend Pause On Cruising & Is A Vaccine Actually the Answer? | Peter Greenberg

· 604 views · 5 years ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
AmaWaterways Says Goodbye To Buffets | Safety Protocols Proven Successful with Increase in Bookings17:44Review

AmaWaterways Says Goodbye To Buffets | Safety Protocols Proven Successful with Increase in Bookings

· 781 views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
AmaWaterways logo
AmaWaterways
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Holland America Line logo
Rotterdam
What Experiences You Can Expect On An Expedition Cruise | CEO Aqua Expeditions | Cruise Interview10:30Tour

What Experiences You Can Expect On An Expedition Cruise | CEO Aqua Expeditions | Cruise Interview

· 604 views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Ponant Explorations logo
Ponant Explorations
Ponant Explorations logo
Aqua Expeditions
MSC Cruises First Sailing A Success | Hopeful for US Return by November | New Testing Capabilities13:58Review

MSC Cruises First Sailing A Success | Hopeful for US Return by November | New Testing Capabilities

· 689 views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Jamaica Minister of Tourism Talks Return of Cruising | JAM Covid App, When to Travel11:16Tips

Jamaica Minister of Tourism Talks Return of Cruising | JAM Covid App, When to Travel

· 904 views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
NCL UPDATES w/ CEO Harry Sommer | New Ships, Healthy Sail Panel, Solo Cruising, Muster 2.0 & More!13:04Tips

NCL UPDATES w/ CEO Harry Sommer | New Ships, Healthy Sail Panel, Solo Cruising, Muster 2.0 & More!

· 3K views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Bliss
Changes Coming to Seabourn? | President, Josh Leibowitz Talks Innovative Future for the Cruise Line8:14Tour

Changes Coming to Seabourn? | President, Josh Leibowitz Talks Innovative Future for the Cruise Line

· 3K views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Seabourn Cruise Line logo
Seabourn Cruise Line
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Holland America Line logo
Rotterdam
New TRAVEL SHOW Video Globetrotter| Video Travel Series with Scott Eddy7:05Vlog

New TRAVEL SHOW Video Globetrotter| Video Travel Series with Scott Eddy

· 473 views · 6 years ago
Highly Positive
Talking FOOD & Carnival Mardi Gras with Master Chef Rudi Sodamin9:20Vlog

Talking FOOD & Carnival Mardi Gras with Master Chef Rudi Sodamin

· 345 views · 6 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
+1 more