Cruise Travel Advisor Serving Orlando & Central Florida
Find the Cruise That Truly Fits Your Style
There’s a cruise for almost every kind of traveler. The tricky part is figuring out which one is right for you.
I’m Cindy Lajoie, an IATA-accredited independent travel advisor, and I help travelers in Orlando, Orange County, Volusia County, and beyond find and plan cruises that fit the way they actually want to vacation.
Maybe you’re looking for a family-friendly ship packed with activities. Maybe you’d rather have a quieter, more refined experience. You could be dreaming about sailing through Europe on a river cruise, celebrating something special aboard a luxury ship, or heading somewhere few travelers ever get to see on an expedition cruise.
I can help you sort through the options, compare cruise experiences, and take care of the details that come with booking your trip.
Best of all, my travel planning services are free of charge to my clients. I’m compensated by travel suppliers, so you get personal planning assistance without paying me a separate planning fee.
Why Plan Your Cruise With Me?
You can absolutely go online and book a cruise yourself. But before you click “Book,” there can be a surprising number of decisions to make.
Which cruise line fits you? Which ship? Which itinerary? What cabin category makes sense? Where should your cabin be located? What dining options should you consider? What should you know about excursions, transfers, flights, or travel insurance?
That’s where having a travel advisor can make things easier.
As your IATA-accredited independent travel advisor, I help you work through those choices and understand your options. You work directly with me, so I know the vacation we’re planning and what matters to you.
And because I don’t charge my clients a planning fee, you can get that personal guidance without adding a separate fee for my planning services.
Which Cruise Is Right for You?
Cruising isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Two ships can sail similar itineraries and offer completely different vacation experiences. Ship size, dining, entertainment, activities, accommodations, destinations, and overall atmosphere can all affect whether a cruise feels right for you.
That’s why I don’t simply ask, “Where do you want to go?”
I want to know who is traveling, what you enjoy doing, what kind of pace you prefer, your budget, and what you want to get out of the vacation.
From there, I can help narrow down the choices.
Family Cruises
Family cruises can be a great option when different generations are traveling together. Kids can have plenty to do, parents can actually enjoy some vacation time, and grandparents can be part of the experience without everyone having to spend every minute doing the same thing.
Depending on the cruise line and ship, you may find kids’ clubs, pools and water attractions, live entertainment, family activities, specialty dining, sports, games, and plenty of ways to stay busy.
Cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, and MSC Cruises offer a variety of family-oriented experiences.
I can help you compare the ships and itineraries instead of choosing based on the cruise line name alone.
Planning Around the School Calendar?
I also help families explore cruises that coordinate with select Central Florida school breaks. If vacation dates are determined by when the kids are out of school, start with my dedicated School Break Cruises page.
Premium Cruises
Want something a little more relaxed and refined without moving all the way into ultra-luxury cruising?
A premium cruise may be a great fit.
These cruises often appeal to travelers looking for elevated dining, comfortable accommodations, attentive service, interesting itineraries, and a more sophisticated onboard atmosphere.
Brands in this category can include Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and other elevated cruise experiences.
Premium cruising can be especially appealing to couples, groups of friends, and adults who want plenty to do without feeling like the ship itself is one giant attraction.
Luxury & Ultra-Luxury Cruises
Sometimes the cruise is the destination.
Luxury cruising tends to focus on a more intimate experience, personalized service, upscale accommodations, exceptional dining, and itineraries that may visit smaller or less-traveled ports.
Depending on what you’re looking for, I can help you explore cruise lines such as Oceania Cruises, Viking, Azamara, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Silversea, Seabourn, Explora Journeys, Crystal, and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.
Some luxury and ultra-luxury fares may include more than a traditional cruise fare, but inclusions vary considerably between cruise lines and itineraries. I can help you compare what you’re actually getting for your vacation budget rather than looking only at the initial price.
For a honeymoon, anniversary, milestone birthday, retirement celebration, or simply a vacation where you want to indulge a little, this style of cruising is worth exploring.
Expedition Cruises
What if your dream vacation looks less like a tropical pool deck and more like glaciers, wildlife, remote landscapes, and places most people only see in documentaries?
That’s where expedition cruising comes in.
Expedition cruises are designed around exploration. Depending on the itinerary and operator, these trips can take travelers to destinations such as Antarctica, the Arctic, the Galápagos, and other remote regions.
Cruise operators offering expedition-style experiences include Lindblad Expeditions, Silversea Expeditions, Seabourn Expeditions, Ponant, and HX Expeditions.
These trips can require more planning than a typical cruise, which makes understanding the itinerary, activity level, accommodations, and overall expedition style especially important.
I can help you determine whether this kind of adventure matches what you have in mind.
River Cruises
If giant ships and busy sea days aren’t your style, don’t rule out cruising altogether.
A river cruise is a very different experience.
River ships are smaller and typically place much more emphasis on the destinations along the route. You can travel through historic cities, wine regions, villages, and cultural centers while unpacking once and letting the scenery come to you.
Viking River Cruises, AmaWaterways, Uniworld, and Riverside Luxury Cruises are among the options I can help travelers explore.
River cruising can be especially appealing if you enjoy history, food, culture, sightseeing, and a slower style of travel where the places you visit take center stage.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cruise Planning
Does it cost more to book my cruise through you?
I do not charge my clients a separate planning fee. I’m compensated by travel suppliers, so my travel planning and booking services are free of charge to you.
Can you help me choose a cruise line?
Yes. In fact, that’s one of the biggest reasons to work with me. Instead of choosing solely based on price or advertising, I can help compare cruise styles based on your preferences, budget, destination, and who is traveling.
Do you book group cruises?
Yes. I can help with group cruise planning and coordination. Whether you’re traveling with extended family, friends, or another large group, having one person helping manage the travel details can make the process much easier.
Can you help with more than the cruise reservation?
Yes. Depending on your trip, I can assist with additional travel components such as flights, transfers, shore excursions, and other vacation details.
When should I start planning my cruise?
Earlier is often better, particularly if you need specific travel dates, are traveling during a school break or holiday, need multiple cabins, or have a particular cabin category in mind. Starting early gives us more options to explore.
Let’s Find Your Cruise
You don’t have to know the exact cruise line, ship, cabin, or itinerary before reaching out.
That’s what I’m here to help with.
Tell me who is traveling, when you want to go, what kind of experience sounds good, and what you’d like to spend. I’ll help you sort through the possibilities and find a cruise that feels like your vacation—not somebody else’s.
Whether that means waterslides with the kids, a quiet balcony overlooking the Caribbean, a European river journey, or an expedition to the edge of the world, it all starts with finding the right fit.
Personal cruise planning. IATA-accredited guidance. No planning fee to you.
