Cruises & Vacations
A getaway that feels like you.
A quiet escape, a new adventure, or time to reconnect. What makes a vacation enjoyable is personal.
Maybe you already know exactly where you want to go. Maybe you only have a feeling: a beach, a celebration, time away with someone you love. Either way is a good place to start.
I’ll help you explore cruise and vacation options around your interests, travel style, and budget. With thoughtful recommendations and guidance through booking, you can spend less time comparing possibilities and more time looking forward to your getaway.
What is a cruise vacation?
A cruise is more than a way to travel. It’s a floating resort that moves with you.
Rather than unpacking in one place, you wake up in a new destination each day. Meals, entertainment, and onboard activities are typically included, and you can explore a port on your own or through an organized excursion.
I offer ocean cruises and river cruises, each with a distinct experience:
Ocean cruises
Ocean cruise ships are large, often carrying thousands of passengers, with multiple decks, pools, theaters, bars, and restaurants. They sail open seas to reach coastal destinations and remote islands, and days at sea are part of the experience.
Ocean cruises work well for travelers who want variety in onboard entertainment, dining, and activities, and who don’t mind a few days at sea between ports. Ocean cruise fares are typically à la carte, with a base fare and separately priced extras such as excursions and drink packages.
River cruises
River cruise ships are smaller, typically carrying fewer than 200 passengers. They sail calm inland waterways and dock directly in the heart of cities and towns, so you’re steps away from your destination rather than requiring shuttles or buses.
River cruises are more intimate and port intensive, often visiting a new destination each day, sometimes two. Fares are usually more inclusive, commonly covering wine or beer with meals, WiFi, and gratuities.
Which is right for you?
- Choose an ocean cruise if you enjoy a lively, resort style atmosphere with plenty of onboard options and don’t mind time at sea.
- Choose a river cruise if you prefer a quieter, more intimate journey that brings you directly into the center of destinations.
What is an all inclusive vacation?
An all inclusive vacation bundles your room, meals, drinks, and many activities into one upfront price, so most of your costs are known before you travel.
This is popular at beach and adults only resorts, where the goal is relaxation without tracking every expense. Not every destination offers all inclusive options. It’s one vacation style among several I can help you plan.
Planning other kinds of vacations
Not every vacation is all inclusive. I also help plan flights and hotels, resort stays, tours, and custom itineraries for travelers who want help coordinating the details without joining a group.
Tell me what kind of experience you’re looking for, and we’ll explore what fits.
Want to skip the planning altogether?
If you’d rather join a trip that’s already built out, visit Trips & Offers. For ready to book trips, the “View Trip & Book” button will take you to the trip’s booking page to review details and complete your booking.
For offers that require a quote or availability check, use the inquiry option shown with that offer.
How the planning process works
Complete a short inquiry form, then we’ll talk about what matters to you. From research and options to booking and getting ready to go, I’ll guide you through each step.