Stone bridge over a river with a fortress on a wooded hill in the background

Blue-domed church overlooking a seaside bay with a yacht and islands under a clear sky.

People in red parkas are on the bow of an expedition cuise ship in Antarctica with snow-covered mountains in the background.

Narrow whitewashed street with blue doors, cobblestone path, and a bright blue sky.

The inside of the cathedral in Cordoba, Spain, with brightly colored arches.

Venice canal with boats between colorful buildings on a sunny day

Why Cruise?

Cruising offers one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to explore the world. Unpack once, settle into your ship, and wake up somewhere new almost every day — from historic European cities and tropical islands to dramatic fjords, remote wilderness, and vibrant coastal cultures.

Today’s cruise options are far more diverse than many travelers realize. Some ships feel like lively floating resorts filled with entertainment and family activities, while others focus on refined luxury, cultural immersion, wellness, culinary experiences, or small-ship exploration. Whether you are looking for relaxation, adventure, enrichment, or a seamless way to see multiple destinations in a single journey, there is likely a cruise style that fits you surprisingly well.

one size does not fit all

Not All Cruises Are the Same

Today's cruise experiences vary dramatically -- from large ocean ships filled with entertainment to intimate river voyages to expedition travel to remote locations to boutique cruises all over the world. The right cruise depends on your travel style, priorities, pace, budget and interests.

Whether cruising on a honeymoon, celebrating an anniversary or special event, enjoying a multi-generational family trip, traveling with a group of friends or a special interest group, or solely focused on discovering a special part of our world, there is a perfect cruise for you.

This guide will help you find the right style of cruise.

Which type? Ocean? River? Expedition?
Which style? Contemporary? Mainstream? Premium? Luxury? Ultra-Luxe?
With whom? Solo? Couples? Family? Group?

When you are ready, reach out and I will help you compare the options honestly and choose the right cruise for you.

From mega to boutique

Ocean Cruising

From family-friendly ships to refined luxury, from mega-ships to much more intimate, it is important to select the right sized ship for your ideal experience. Finding the right size ship with the right vibe and the right amenities is key.

You can find floating cities, with 7,000 guests, dozens of restaurants, huge shows in the auditorium, a casino open when at sea, shopping areas, kids clubs, and much, much more. You can also find ocean ships with fewer than 200 guests, exquisite food, exclusive access to shore activities, and highly personalized service.

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Intimate and Slow

River Cruising

On a river cruise you will almost always travel with fewer than 200 guests, and you experience a much more immersive experience in destinations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

As with ocean cruising, river cruise lines range from ultra-luxury to luxury to premium to value to budget.

Is the goal just to get to the destinations with simpler accommodations and amenities, or do you want extraordinary food and beverage, butler service, exclusive access to places and activities and more intimacy? Something in between? We can find a cruise from budget-conscious to ultra-luxe on most every itinerary for most every destination.

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Expedition Cruising

Expedition cruises provide more adventurous travel to more remote locations including Antarctica, the Galapagos, the Arctic, Alaska, Patagonia and more.

Each expedition cruise is extremely immersive, often with specialized ships and equipment and on-board scientists and naturalists to teach you, guide you, and support you.

An expedition cruises is as much about the experiences as the destinations and many cruise lines offer them. You may have zodiacs to explore hard-to-get-to locations, cruise-supplied outfitting (e.g., extreme weather gear), submersibles, helicopters, and more.