Cruise West Coast Press Kit
Welcome to the official press kit for Cruise West Coast, a cruise-focused travel publication dedicated to helping travelers explore cruises from and along the Pacific Coast, including Alaska, Hawaii, the Mexican Riviera, California coastal cruises, Pacific Northwest sailings, and repositioning itineraries.
Cruise West Coast was created to serve travelers who want practical, experience-driven cruise information with a special focus on West Coast embarkation ports, Pacific destinations, cruise planning, port guides, cruise gear, and traveler questions.
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Whether you are a journalist, cruise line representative, tourism partner, destination marketer, port authority, PR professional, or travel industry contact, this press kit provides background information, editorial focus areas, audience insights, and potential story angles connected to cruising from the West Coast and beyond.
About Cruise West Coast
Cruise West Coast is a cruise travel publication focused on the ships, ports, destinations, planning questions, and traveler experiences connected to West Coast cruising.
The site helps travelers understand where they can cruise from ports such as San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Vancouver, while also covering destinations throughout Alaska, Hawaii, the Mexican Riviera, the Pacific Coast, the Pacific Northwest, and related cruise regions.
Cruise West Coast combines practical cruise planning information with destination storytelling, first-hand travel experience, and accessible advice for both new and experienced cruisers.
Editorial Focus Areas
West Coast Cruise Planning
Cruise West Coast helps travelers understand cruise options departing from or visiting West Coast ports. Coverage includes embarkation ports, itinerary types, seasonal timing, cruise lines, ship options, pre-cruise planning, and post-cruise travel ideas.
Alaska, Hawaii, Mexican Riviera, and Pacific Coastal Cruises
The site covers major cruise regions connected to the Pacific Coast, including Alaska, Hawaii, the Mexican Riviera, California coastal cruises, Pacific Northwest sailings, and repositioning cruises.
Editorial coverage includes destination guides, port visit ideas, shore excursion considerations, scenic cruising tips, and practical advice for travelers planning these itineraries.
Cruise Ports and Destination Guides
Cruise West Coast publishes port-focused content designed to help cruise travelers make better decisions about what to do before, during, and after a cruise visit.
These guides focus on walkability, local food, cultural attractions, transportation, excursions, low-cost options, and realistic planning for limited time in port.
Cruise Questions and Practical Advice
The site also addresses common cruise questions, including packing, onboard etiquette, health and safety, cruise gear, shipboard comfort, family travel, accessible travel considerations, and what travelers should know before they sail.
Audience
The Cruise West Coast audience includes travelers researching cruise vacations from or along the Pacific Coast.
Core reader groups include:
- First-time cruisers looking for practical guidance
- Experienced cruisers researching West Coast itineraries
- Travelers considering Alaska, Hawaii, Mexican Riviera, Pacific Coastal, or repositioning cruises
- Cruise passengers looking for port guides and excursion ideas
- Couples, families, retirees, solo travelers, and multigenerational groups
- Travelers who want cruise advice based on lived experience, not generic booking copy
Professional Background
Cruise West Coast is part of the Flow Media Marketing family of travel brands and is published by James Hills, founder of ManTripping.com and Flow Media Marketing.
James and Heather Hills have extensive first-hand cruise experience across ocean, expedition, river, and large-ship cruising. Their cruise background includes sailings from West Coast ports, Alaska and Great Lakes expedition cruising, Pacific coastal itineraries, Mexican Riviera cruises, and other domestic and international cruise experiences.
Cruise West Coast also connects editorial cruise expertise with the travel planning knowledge of Flow Voyages, the affiliated travel advisor business operated by Heather Hills.
Awards and Recognition
- James Hills, publisher of Cruise West Coast, was recognized by Muck Rack as one of the “Top 10 Outdoor Journalists” for 2022.
- James and Heather Hills were featured in The Toledo Blade for their work building Flow Media Marketing and its portfolio of travel media brands.
- Cruise West Coast is part of the Flow Media Marketing travel media portfolio.
Story Angles
Why West Coast Cruising Deserves More Attention
How West Coast cruising connects travelers to Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, California, the Pacific Northwest, and repositioning itineraries without requiring East Coast or overseas departures.
The Growth of North American Cruise Travel
Why travelers are rediscovering domestic and near-domestic cruise options, including Alaska, the Great Lakes, Pacific Coast sailings, and regional port experiences.
Cruise Ports as Real Destinations
How cruise travelers can move beyond generic excursions and use limited time in port to experience food, culture, history, nature, and neighborhoods.
Alaska Cruise Planning for First-Time Visitors
What travelers should understand about cruise routes, excursions, weather, mobility, scenic cruising, and pre- or post-cruise extensions.
Mexican Riviera and Baja Cruise Trends
Why Mexico cruises from California remain a strong option for short getaways, winter sun, food culture, and accessible international travel.
Cruise Health, Comfort, and Practical Planning
How travelers can better prepare for cruise cough, motion comfort, packing, footwear, sun exposure, accessibility, and onboard routines.
The Relationship Between Cruise Media and Travel Advisors
How cruise-focused editorial content can help travelers ask better questions before booking with a travel advisor.
Partnership Opportunities
Cruise West Coast works with cruise lines, ports, destinations, tourism boards, hotels, attractions, shore excursion operators, cruise gear brands, and travel industry partners.
Potential collaborations include:
- Cruise destination features
- Port guides
- Hosted cruise coverage
- Cruise line and ship coverage
- Shore excursion coverage
- Cruise gear reviews
- Sponsored articles
- Newsletter features
- Social media campaigns
- Cruise planning resources
- Custom editorial packages
Media Assets
High-resolution images, logos, cruise photography, destination imagery, shipboard photography, and additional media assets are available upon request.
The media library may include:
- Cruise West Coast logo files
- Cruise ship photography
- Port and destination photography
- Shore excursion imagery
- Cruise gear and packing photography
- Founder and editorial team images
- Hosted cruise coverage examples
Media Contact
James Hills
Publisher, Cruise West Coast
Email:
Phone: 630-779-9302