Thoughtful Cruise Planning, Built Around You.
I plan ocean cruises with your preferences in mind, including the days before and after you sail. We’ll talk through the choices together, with room for questions at every step.
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A place to begin. A season to consider.
Popular cruise destinations
- Caribbean
- Best season: December to April
- Island time, warm water, and a change of pace.
- Mediterranean
- Best season: April to May; September to October
- Coastal towns, local food, and history within reach.
- Alaska
- Best season: June to August
- Glaciers, wildlife, and days shaped by the landscape.
- Northern Europe
- Best season: May to September
- Fjords, historic ports, and long summer evenings.
- Hawaii
- Best season: April to May; September to October
- Volcanic landscapes and time to explore different islands.
- Asia
- Best season: Japan: spring or fall; Southeast Asia: November to March
- Distinctive food, culture, and cities along the coast.
- South Pacific
- Best season: May to October for French Polynesia and Fiji
- Lagoons, island cultures, and a slower rhythm.
- Transatlantic
- Best season: Spring or fall for repositioning sailings
- Unhurried sea days and the journey between continents.
Seasonal starting points, not guarantees. The best fit depends on your itinerary, weather preferences, and available sailings.
Why book with a
travel advisor?
No extra advisor cost
I do not charge a planning fee for cruise bookings. Cruise lines pay travel advisor commissions. Fares are usually the same as booking direct, and may sometimes be better depending on available offers.
Potential added perks
Depending on the sailing and available offer, amenities may include onboard credit, prepaid gratuities, specialty dining, or group amenities. These are possibilities, not promises.
A cruise that fits you
We’ll consider the cruise line, ship, cabin, itinerary, and sailing style alongside your preferences, so the choice is about more than where the ship goes.
Someone who knows your trip
You’ll work with someone who understands what matters to you and stays personally involved in the planning, beyond the reservation itself.
Beyond the Ship
The cruise may be the centerpiece, but it is not the entire trip.
Pre- and post-cruise stays
Arrive with room to settle in, or stay longer to explore. I’ll help you consider hotel stays that fit the rest of your trip.
Airfare guidance
If airfare is included in a vacation package, I’ll help you evaluate the option. If you prefer different flights, I’ll research alternatives based on your preferences and send you options to book directly with the airline.
Transfers
Plan the connections between the airport, hotel, and cruise port with your arrival timing in mind.
Shore excursions
We’ll consider cruise-line excursions and independent or private options around your plans and comfort level.
Travel protection
I’ll help you consider available protection options. Coverage and claims are subject to the policy’s terms.
Travel readiness
Passport and visa reminders, arrival timing, and practical details help you prepare for the journey.
New to cruising?
Let’s make it feel clearer.
Cabins, ships, dining, embarkation: you don’t need to have it all figured out. I’ll explain the choices and what to expect, with space for every question.
A shared trip.
Room for everyone.
Different ages can mean different interests, room needs, mobility considerations, and daily rhythms. I’ll help consider those details together, so there’s room for individual preferences within one shared trip.
A few questions,
answered.
No. I do not charge a planning fee for cruise bookings. Cruise lines pay travel advisor commissions, and fares are usually the same as booking direct, and may sometimes be better depending on available offers.
Earlier planning usually gives us more choices for itineraries, cabins, travel dates, and rates, especially for popular sailings and holidays. If you are planning closer to departure, I can still help you explore what is available.
Yes. I can plan your pre- and post-cruise hotel stays and help evaluate airfare included in an eligible vacation package. For standalone airfare, I’ll research options based on your preferences and send you choices to book directly with the airline.
Yes. We’ll consider location, cabin type, space, accessibility needs, budget, and how you expect to spend your time onboard so you can choose what feels right for you.
Yes. We can consider cruise-line excursions along with independent or private options based on your interests, plans, and comfort level.
That’s completely fine. I’ll help you understand the ships, cabins, dining, embarkation, and other choices along the way so you know what to expect before you sail.
Yes. I can help plan cruises for couples, families, friends, and multigenerational groups while considering different room needs, schedules, ages, interests, and accessibility needs as part of one shared trip.
For larger groups on popular cruise lines or itineraries, planning early is especially important. When possible, I recommend starting as soon as the itinerary is released, often 12 to 18 months in advance, to give the group the best opportunity for preferred cabins, better availability, and favorable rates.
Cruise lines I work with
- Carnival
- Royal Caribbean
- Virgin Voyages
- Princess
