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.
" This was outstanding! We learned more in an hour with you than weeks of web searching. Now we know what we didn't even know to ask!" "Patty is so friendly and knowledgeable; it easily became clear which was the best option for us."
Holland America in Alaska-Classic Mid to Large Sized Ships (not Megaships!)
for those who want lots of choices, amenities, and even luxury for their Alaska cruise, combined with lower prices than the small ships (with specials, it's downright cheap!). Holland America has been in Alaska longer than any other company, and owns not only the ships, but many hotels, railcars, motorcoaches, and more. I can highly recommend Holland America in Alaska for both adults and families.
I worked for Holland America Line for 10 years, including 2 years at sea, so I know these ships very well. If you are considering a combination cruise & tour, allow my experience to help you sort through all of the choices- it gets so confusing! I also have access to the best prices and amenities (most departures).
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7 and 14 day cruises of the Inside Passage and across Gulf of Alaska (the 14 day itinerary is awesome and goes to Kodiak Island and Homer in addition to the famed Inside Passage- unpack once!)
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10-14 day combination cruise and Denali land journey
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10-20 day combination cruise, Denali, AND the Yokon- see it all!
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Contact me for my help in deciding the right cruise or tour, and the right stateroom for YOU at the very best price! This is my passion- for you to have the trip of a lifetime and come back happy!
" We had never really considered a cruise vacation but it seemed the best way to see the Inside Passage of Alaska. The small ships were out of our budget, so you recommended a balcony cabin on Holland America. We were SO pleased with our cruise- so much to see and do, and wonderful accomodations. Alaska from our balcony was stunning. The shore excursions you recommended were awesome. We had so much fun we're now thinking of a cruise through the Panama Canal on one of Holland America's other ships. Thanks for everything!"
