Two cruises can visit the same destinations and offer completely different experiences. The cruise line, ship, cabin location, dining, atmosphere, and time spent in port all make a difference. Knowing which details matter most is where the right guidance comes in.
Whether it's your first cruise or your fifteenth, I'll help you compare the options and find the cruise line, ship, itinerary, and cabin that fit the way you want to travel.
And the planning doesn't stop at the ship. I can help coordinate your pre- and post-cruise hotels, transportation, flights, and experiences, so the entire trip works together.
You get one person looking at the whole experience, not just the cruise fare.
THE EXPERIENCE BEHIND ELEGANT ESCAPES
$1M+
In Travel Booked
Top 3%
of 10,000+ Fora Travel Advisors
75+
Countries Experienced & Planned
400+
Clients Served
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Complimentary Cruise Booking
You’ve found the cruise you want. I’ll take care of the reservation and the details that come with it.
Includes:
✓ Cruise reservation management
✓ Available cruise line benefits and partner amenities
✓ Stateroom selection guidance for your chosen sailing
✓ Special requests communicated to the cruise line
✓ Price monitoring on eligible reservations
✓ Pre-travel support and cruise line advocacy
Best for travelers who already know the cruise line, ship, sailing date, and stateroom category they want. I’ll handle the reservation, check for eligible benefits, and remain your point of contact for the booking so you have someone in your corner from reservation to departure.
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Cruise Matchmaking
You know you want to cruise. I'll help you find the one that's right for you.
Includes:
✓ Cruise planning consultation
✓ Personalized cruise line and ship recommendations
✓ Side-by-side comparisons of your best options
✓ Itinerary, ports of call, and sailing date guidance
✓ Stateroom category and location recommendations
✓ Current cruise fare and available benefit comparisons
✓ Cruise reservation management once selected
✓ Pre-travel support and cruise line advocacy
YBest for travelers who want to cruise but aren't sure which cruise line, ship, or itinerary is the right fit. I'll narrow the options based on your travel style, priorities, and what you want from the experience, explain the differences that matter, and help you choose with confidence.
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Customized Cruise Vacation Planning
From choosing the right cruise to planning everything around it, I'll bring the entire vacation together.
Includes:
✓ Cruise line, ship, and itinerary matchmaking when needed
✓ Stateroom category and location guidance
✓ Cruise reservation and booking management
✓ Pre- and post-cruise hotel recommendations and reservations
✓ Flight guidance and coordination
✓ Airport, hotel, and cruise port transfers
✓ Shore excursion and destination experience planning
✓ Dining recommendations and reservations when available
✓ Coordination of travel logistics and reservations
✓ Preferred cruise and hotel partner benefits when available
✓ Pre-travel support and advocacy
Best for travelers who want more than a cruise reservation. Whether you've already chosen your sailing or need help finding the right one, I'll coordinate the details that make the entire vacation work together. From your flights and hotels to transfers, excursions, and the days before or after your cruise, you'll have one person helping bring the pieces together.
How Works
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1. Tell Me About Your Trip
Share what you're planning, how you like to travel, what matters most to you, and where you'd like my help. I'll help determine which cruise planning service makes the most sense for your trip.
2. We Find The Right Fit
Whether you've already chosen your sailing or need help narrowing down the options, I'll guide you through the decisions included in your service, from cruise lines and ships to itineraries and staterooms.
3. I Coordinate the Details
Once you're ready to move forward, I'll manage the reservations and travel arrangements included in your service, keeping everything organized and making sure the pieces work together.
4. Sail With Confidence
Before departure, you'll receive the information you need to travel prepared, and I'll remain your point of contact for support before and during your trip.
Cruise Planning Should Feel Exciting, Not Overwhelming.
I help you make sense of the options, understand the differences between cruise lines and ships, and decide where your money is best spent. From selecting the right stateroom to coordinating the details around your sailing, I'll help you put together a cruise vacation that fits the way you want to travel.
Through my cruise line relationships, I can also identify available partner benefits, amenities, and added value that may enhance your experience.
NOT SURE WHICH CRUISE SERVICE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Tell me a little about your trip, and I'll help you find the planning service that makes the most sense.
TRAVIS T. | REGENT SEVEN SEAS | ALASKA
"Amanda was fantastic. She went above and beyond to help us through some travel arrangements we had to change after the cruise. She was very responsive and helped right away. I would highly recommend using Amanda for your travel needs!”
- David P. | Princess Cruise | Mediterranean Cruise | Pre & Post Added
"Communication is so important and Amanda stay in contact with us throughout the process! If we had any questions along the way she would get back to us quickly or call us if need be!”
- Michael T. | Virgin Voyages Cruise | European | Pre & Post Added
“Amanda's knowledge and guidance made all the difference when booking our Virgin Voyages cruise. She helped us understand the different cabin options, onboard experiences, and what to expect before we sailed. Everything was organized perfectly, and her communication throughout the planning process was exceptional. We felt completely taken care of and can't wait to plan our next cruise with her."
CRUISERS BOOK WITH ELEGANT ESCAPES TRAVEL
Why
✓ Expert Cruise Line, Ship & Stateroom Guidance
✓ Personalized Cruise Recommendations
✓ Preferred Partner Benefits When Available
✓ Pre- & Post-Cruise Planning Options
✓ Shore Excursion & Experience Planning Options
✓ Dining, Celebration & Special Request Assistance
✓ A Real Person in Your Corner Before & During Travel
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