Celebrations Worth Traveling For
Personalized cruise planning for milestones, family gatherings, and journeys worth remembering.
The destination is simply the backdrop. The people you’re traveling with, and the reason you’re gathering, are what make the journey extraordinary.
At 189 Market Journeys, I take the guesswork out of cruise planning and thoughtfully coordinate the details around your trip. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone birthday, bringing the family together for a reunion, planning a romantic escape, or simply ready for a vacation that feels effortless, I help you choose the right cruise experience for the moment.
From the first conversation to the final details, you have a dedicated travel advisor in your corner, helping you navigate ships, itineraries, staterooms, excursions, hotels, transfers, and everything in between.
You bring the people and the reason to celebrate. I’ll help create the journey.
Find the Cruise That Fits Your Moment
Not sure which cruise line, ship, or itinerary is right for you?
There is no single “best” cruise. There is the best cruise for you.
I help you look beyond the fare and compare the details that can make a meaningful difference in your experience, from the atmosphere and onboard experience to stateroom location, dining, destinations, port times, and opportunities to gather together.
Whether you’re dreaming of Caribbean beaches, European discovery, an Alaska adventure, or somewhere completely new, I’ll help you find an experience that fits the way you want to travel.
Explore the Right Cruise Experience
Celebrations I Love to Plan
Some moments deserve more than a dinner reservation. They deserve a journey.
Cruises create a natural setting for gathering, celebrating, reconnecting, and making memories together. I specialize in designing cruise experiences around the moments that matter most, including:
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversaries
- Family reunions
- Multi-generational family vacations
- Girls’ trips and friends’ getaways
- Honeymoons and romantic escapes
- Vow renewals
- Retirement celebrations
- Destination weddings
- Proposals
- Graduations
- “Just because” getaways
Whether you’re planning for two people or a group of extended family and friends, I help create a journey that feels thoughtful, personal, and intentional.
Because the best celebrations aren’t just about where you go.
They’re about who gets to be there.
Cruise Planning Services That Take the Details Off Your Plate
Planning a cruise can involve far more than choosing a ship and clicking “book.”
I manage the moving pieces so you don’t have to spend your vacation thinking about logistics.
Cruise & Stateroom Selection
I’ll help you compare cruise lines, ships, itineraries, sailing dates, cabin categories, and stateroom locations to find the right fit for your travel style, priorities, and celebration.
Pre- & Post-Cruise Planning
Your journey doesn’t have to begin when you step onboard.
When appropriate, I can coordinate pre- and post-cruise hotel stays, ground transportation, and private transfers to create a smoother transition before and after your sailing.
Shore Excursions & Destination Planning
I’ll help you explore ways to experience each destination, whether that means an organized shore excursion, a private experience, a relaxed day at the beach, or simply enjoying the port at your own pace.
Travel Protection & Select Air Coordination
Travel protection can be an important part of protecting a significant investment in your journey. I can help you review available travel protection options and coordinate select flight arrangements when needed.
Thoughtful Details Along the Way
From dining preferences and specialty experiences to stateroom considerations and other trip details, I help you think through the pieces that can make your journey feel more seamless.
My goal isn’t simply to get you onboard. It’s to help you feel taken care of from beginning to end.
Group & Celebration Cruise Planning
Bring Everyone Together. I’ll Help Manage the Details.
Planning a group cruise shouldn’t feel like a second job.
Family reunions, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, destination weddings, and multi-generational vacations can involve dozens of decisions, and when you’re the person organizing the group, everyone tends to come to you with questions.
That’s where I come in.
As your cruise advisor, I help simplify the planning process and keep the journey organized so you can spend less time coordinating and more time gathering, celebrating, and enjoying your people.
Group cruise planning may include:
- Stateroom and cabin coordination
- Group booking support
- Group amenities and onboard perks
- Dining and celebration considerations
- Celebration planning assistance
- Shore excursion recommendations
- Activity recommendations
- Pre-trip guidance
- Payment and booking deadline reminders
- Ongoing support throughout the planning process
Whether you’re bringing together three generations of your family or gathering friends for a milestone birthday, I’ll help create a plan that works for the group, without making you the group’s travel department.
Why Work With a Cruise Advisor?
Planning a cruise yourself can mean comparing fares, cabin categories, deck plans, dining options, excursions, hotels, transfers, and travel protection across countless websites.
And even after you make the reservation, you’re still responsible for figuring out what comes next.
That’s where personalized cruise planning makes a difference.
When you work with 189 Market Journeys, you aren’t simply getting a cruise reservation. You’re gaining an advocate who helps you make informed decisions and coordinates the details surrounding your journey.
I can help you:
Choose with confidence.
Understand the differences between cruise lines, ships, itineraries, and staterooms so you can select what truly fits your travel style.
Make the most of your investment.
I look beyond the advertised fare to help identify available amenities, promotions, group benefits, and value that may enhance your experience.
Keep everyone organized.
For group travel, I help coordinate staterooms, booking details, deadlines, and other logistics so the organizer isn’t left managing everything alone.
Have someone in your corner.
Questions can come up before, during, and after a trip. Having a travel advisor who knows your journey means you don’t have to navigate every detail by yourself.
You shouldn’t have to choose between being the organizer and being part of the celebration.
Let me handle more of the planning work so you can be present for the moments that matter.
My Three-Step Cruise Planning Process
01 — The Discovery Conversation
We start with you.
We’ll talk about your travel vision, who is coming, what you’re celebrating, destinations you’re considering, your priorities, and the experiences you want to have along the way.
02 — Your Curated Cruise Options
I research the possibilities and narrow them down to cruise experiences that make sense for your journey, including cruise lines, ships, itineraries, sailing dates, and stateroom options.
No endless list of links to sort through on your own.
03 — The Details Come Together
Once you’ve chosen your journey, I help coordinate the details surrounding it, from stateroom considerations and dining to hotels, transfers, excursions, travel protection, and other trip elements.
Then it’s time to stop planning and start looking forward to your journey.
You gather the people.
I’ll help coordinate the journey.
Cruise Planning FAQs
How far in advance should I plan a group cruise?
For milestone celebrations, family reunions, and holiday sailings, I generally recommend beginning the planning process 12 to 18 months in advance whenever possible. Planning early can provide more choices when it comes to stateroom locations, connecting cabins, sailing dates, and group arrangements.
For larger groups or especially important dates, starting even earlier can be beneficial.
Do you handle flights and hotels too?
Yes. Your cruise can be part of a larger journey.
Depending on your trip, I can coordinate pre- and post-cruise hotel stays, ground transportation, private transfers, and select flight arrangements to help create a smoother travel experience.
Can you help plan a family reunion cruise?
Absolutely. Family reunions are one of the experiences I especially enjoy planning.
I can help you compare cruise options, coordinate staterooms, organize group details, and think through activities and experiences that allow multiple generations to enjoy the journey together.
Can you plan birthday and milestone celebrations?
Yes. From milestone birthdays and anniversaries to retirements, graduations, and “just because” celebrations, I can help you build a cruise experience around the reason you’re gathering.
Do you plan cruises for couples too?
Absolutely.
Cruise planning isn’t only for groups. I also plan romantic escapes, honeymoons, anniversaries, vow renewals, and meaningful getaways for couples who want a journey designed around their time together.
Ready to Start Planning?
Your Next Journey Should Feel Like Something to Look Forward To.
Whether you’re gathering your family, celebrating a milestone, reconnecting with friends, or simply ready to get away, I’ll help you create a cruise experience that feels thoughtful from the very beginning.
Let’s talk about where you’re going, and why you’re going there.
189 Market Journeys
Personalized cruise experiences crafted to exceed expectations.
