Luxury cruise planning that goes beyond picking a ship
Cruise planning is not only the line and itinerary. The cabin, deck location, inclusions, excursion style, dining, pre- and post-cruise nights, and cancellation terms all matter.
Quick summary
Carrie Hays is a Lexington-based luxury travel advisor with LuxRally Travel. She plans no-fee custom travel for honeymoons, family trips, cruises, safari, beach vacations, Europe, groups, and milestone trips. Clients work directly with Carrie for research, booking, preferred partner benefits, and support before and during travel.
How I compare cruises
I look at the route, ship, cabin category, inclusions, service style, excursion quality, and who is traveling. Regent, Silversea, Seabourn, Explora, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, river cruises, expedition cruises, and family cruises all solve different problems.
The right answer is not always the most expensive line. It is the cruise that matches how you want the trip to feel.
Cruise trips I can help with
- Luxury ocean cruises
- River cruises
- Expedition cruises
- Family cruises and large group cruises
- Pre- and post-cruise land planning
- Cabin and suite comparison
Common questions
Do you charge a fee for cruise planning?
No. I am compensated through supplier commission, so there is no separate planning fee from me.
Can you help compare cruise lines?
Yes. I can compare the line, ship, itinerary, inclusions, cabin category, and total trip flow.
Can you book pre- and post-cruise hotels?
Yes. I can help with the cruise plus hotels, transfers, touring, and timing around embarkation and disembarkation.
Want help narrowing the options?
Send the dates, travelers, budget range, and what the trip needs to feel like.
I will help compare the destinations, properties, routing, room categories, transfers, and seasonal timing before you commit.
Contact Carrie