How to Choose · July 2026
River vs. Ocean: How to Choose
Two entirely different kinds of trip share the word “cruise.” Here's how to tell which one you actually want — before you book the wrong one.
6 min read
The Logbook
Field notes from the water
Essays and guides on where to sail and when — the reading I’d hand a client before we ever talk fares.
What I Do · July 2026
What “Negotiated Fare” Really Means
It's a phrase advisors use often and explain rarely. Here's exactly where the savings come from, and why it costs you nothing to ask.
5 min read
What I Do · July 2026
Never Pay Retail
A cruise fare is not a fixed price on a shelf. Here's why booking direct costs you the same or more — and how the right advisor gets you the better deal at no cost to you.
5 min read
What I Do · July 2026
One Line, or the Right Line?
Most people shop a single cruise brand. An unbiased advisor compares comparable ships across lines — and knows, this week, which one is actually worth your money.
6 min read
Sailing with Family · July 2026
When a Big Ship Is the Right Call
A boutique advisor's honest case for Royal Caribbean and the other large lines — and why the megaship is sometimes exactly right for a multigenerational cruise.
6 min read
The Aegean · July 2026
When to Sail the Greek Islands
A season-by-season guide to the Aegean — the light, the crowds, the meltemi, and the quiet weeks most travellers overlook.
6 min read