Cruises
Ocean, river and expedition cruises from Tampa, Port Canaveral or anywhere in the world. The right ship, the right cabin and every deadline handled.
Who it's for
First-time cruisers who want it done right, families who want cabins together, and seasoned cruisers who want every detail handled.
What I plan
Caribbean, Bahamas and Mexico sailings from Tampa and Port Canaveral, Alaska, Europe and the Mediterranean, river cruises and expedition sailings, plus the hotel the night before and port transfers.
What I handle
Cabin location, and cabins that connect or sit together
Dining times and specialty dining
Shore excursion booking windows tracked, so yours go in early
Deposit and final payment dates for every cabin
A price check before final payment
The cruise line's passport and ID requirements for your sailing, sent to every traveler
Why now
Wave Season opens in January. Have your dates ready now.
Wave Season runs January through March, when many cruise lines launch new-year offers such as reduced deposits, onboard credit and savings for extra guests. Terms, sailings and deadlines vary by line, and some lines have started as early as Black Friday, which falls on Nov 27 this year. I'm sharing this now because families with dates, cabins and a budget ready can book the day an offer fits, while the cabins they want are still open.
Start planningThe cost
Your trip is booked at the cruise line, resort or hotel's own rates, and they pay my commission. My planning fee is a flat $105 per trip. It's non-refundable, and it covers everything until you're home. Read the full FAQ
Common questions
What does it cost to book a cruise with me?
You pay the cruise line's own fares, and the cruise line pays my commission. My planning fee is a flat $105 per trip. It's non-refundable, and it covers everything until you're home. Traveling as a group? It's one $105 for the whole trip, not per household, and it can be split across households.
Do I need a passport?
Bring one. Some round-trip sailings from U.S. ports accept a birth certificate and photo ID for U.S. citizens, but a passport is what gets you home if you ever have to fly back from a foreign port. I send you the cruise line's document requirements for your sailing before you book.
Which cruise line is right for us?
The one that fits your crew. Tell me who's going and how you like to spend your days, and I'll bring you two or three ships with my pick and the reason for it.
The pieces in between
Travel insurance, airport and port transfers, excursions and tours, rental cars and event tickets, all handled with the rest of your trip. Flights are the one piece you book yourself: I research the best options and send them to you, and you book directly with the airline, so the ticket is in your name.
Your cruise, handled.
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Jay Gieniewski
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