Princess Cruises’ John Chernesky on Parenthood, “The Love Boat” and MedallionClass Technology (Sponsored Content) The first thing you need to know about John Chernesky, senior vice president of North America sales and trade marketing for Princess Cruises, is that he often does professional presentations with a puppet that bears a striking resemblance to himself. That’s just one example of Chernesky’s unusual approach — and the way he approaches life with a robust sense of humor. All these qualities, and more, help make him one of the most popular cruise industry personalities. John Chernesky In this episode of Humans of Travel, Chernesky talks about his childhood, parenting his twin sons and how much he values travel. He also discusses the dark days at the start of the pandemic, his affinity for “The Love Boat,” cruising’s outlook for 2022 and experiencing MedallionClass Technology onboard a Princess Cruises ship. And, of course, the origins of the puppet.