Small ships- whether expedition or luxury ships - are wildly popular now: From the Arctic to Antarctica, Norway, Iceland, and the Northwest Passage; Costa Rica, the Mediterranean, Greenland, and the Galapagos. And there are so many more places to explore! River cruises are now also a large part of my practice. Yet, less than 1% of cruisers take small ship expedition-type cruises. I specialize in these unique adventures for adventurous, independent, and curious travelers. If exploring the best of what Nature has to offer in delicious comfort appeals to you, welcome! I look forward to helping you plan your adventure on a small ship.
Planning a small ship Alaska cruise, but overwhelmed with all of the options? Let me help! I offer hour-long "Personalize Alaska to You" Zooms - click here. The same session is also available for non-Alaska trips; click here to help narrow down your next adventure! Then, please complete this form so I have an idea of the type of trip we will discuss during this informative session.
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Expedition Cruises world-wide
There has been a huge surge in interest in small ship expedition cruises. People want to truly experience and learn about the natural world close up. How about walking among penguins in Antarctica? Or oberving Polar Bears in the Arctic? Strolling the beaches in the Galapagos Islands? And of course, kayaking the Inside Passage of Alaska or the fjords of Norway...the world awaits.
There are many excellent companies that I work with to implement a well-planned itinerary for you. Depending on the destination and your style of travel (from rustic to uber-luxurious, and in-between), we can craft a trip of a lifetime.
The only "problem" is that once people go on one of these trips, they're hooked and want to go again, so you might have several "once" in a lifetime dreams come true!
How does it get better than traveling with like-minded passengers and National Geographic writers, scientists, photographers, and lecturers in search of stunning beauty, immersive local culture, amazing wildlife, and so much more- all in a sustainable style?
Tell me what you have in mind and we'll get started planning your adventure. Singles, couples, and families welcome!

