Top 5 Reasons to Reserve

Your Cruise With Me

by Daria Dimitroff

updated November 2024

Me somewhere off the coast of Cuba.

I am a luxury travel advisor, specializing in high-end cruises.

Even if you have been on many cruises, reserving your cruise through me is better than doing it on your own. I save you time and stress. I specialize in luxury cruises so I’m a trained expert on all of the different lines and itineraries. I get you a better value, including perks. I have clout and connections. I customize your trip to meet your every need. I’m a real human who delivers white-glove service and takes care of you before, during, and after your trip.

1. I Help Choose the Best Cruise for You

There are dozens of cruise companies to choose from, and hundreds of itineraries. Lucky for you, I specialize in high-end cruises!

I am an expert on the differences between the finest cruise lines in the world, including their services, amenities, and itineraries. I know the river cruise lines and the intimate, luxury ocean cruises personally.

I use my in-depth knowledge to help you select the right cruise for you (or your group), as well as the right stateroom.

2. I Save You Time

Why spend hours researching on the internet when you will likely miss something anyway?

I am light-years ahead of you before you even open your browser because I am already intimately familiar with all the best cruise lines. I will briefly interview you to find out what you are looking for and will immediately have several cruises in mind that will deliver your desired experience.

I will then check dates and pricing and give you a curated list of choices that match your specifications, saving you tons of time and stress.

3. I Get You a Better Value, Including Perks

I get notified about price decreases after booking that I pass on to my clients. I also have special relationships with the luxury cruise lines and access to upgraded amenities, private experiences, and exclusive perks. You can't get any of this when you reserve on your own.

If the price of your cruise goes down after we book, I will get notified and will be able to capture the savings for you (if applicable). I have an automated system (that monitors pricing) that is not available to the general public.

Because of my special relationships I also have access to all sorts of other specials and perks such as:

exclusive upgrades
shipboard credits
complimentary hotel stays (before or after the cruise)
complimentary private car and driver in certain ports
prepaid gratuities
exclusive cocktail receptions
a dedicated onboard host to provide VIP service

None of these perks are available when you reserve on your own.

I was recently helping a couple with a honeymoon cruise on the Rhine river. Just as we were about to reserve, I was notified by the cruise line that they had a special for free airfare on the same cruise on a slightly different date! The clients got free round trip airfare to Europe!

AmaWaterways ship on the Seine.

4. White-Glove Concierge Service

I provide the highest level of service and take care of everything—all you have to do is look forward to your vacation.

I walk you through the process and give you choices until we find the right cruise line and sailing for you. I fill out all the paperwork the cruise line requires and provide them with the information they need about you (such as passport etc.).

I assist with planning any travel you may want to do before or after the cruise, including flights, accommodations, transportation on the ground (train, rental car, private transfers, etc.), tours, activities, tickets, and restaurants. I customize all travel based on your specific interests and desires.

I find the best activities and experiences, including private tours and exclusive access to sites after hours or in areas that aren't normally open to the public.

Sometimes the best choice for my clients is reserving airfare, activities, and more through the cruise line, and sometimes it's not. I provide you with the best options and reserve what is right for you.

I track all dates and deadlines, so that you don't have to. I handle all the details on your behalf (final payments, dining and shore excursion reservations, and more).

If you have questions or concerns, I contact the cruise line on your behalf (and wait on hold!) to get all your questions answered, so that you don't have to. I also know many of the answers off the top of my head.

You get none of this service if you reserve on your own.

5. I'm an Expert, With Destination Knowledge

When you reserve with me you benefit from my deep expertise on the destinations you will be visiting and my clout and contacts all over the world. This helps with tours, restaurants, transportation, and more. I help you to understand and navigate the entry requirements for the country or countries you will visit.

6. Bonus: Complimentary Itinerary App

You also get a complimentary itinerary app and a trip custom itinerary whenever you reserve a vacation with me. The itinerary will include everything you need for your trip, all in one place (dates, times, addresses, phone numbers, flights, cars, trains, accommodations, cruise ship location, restaurants, tours, tickets, vouchers, etc.). There is no need to search for multiple emails, vouchers, confirmations or anything else. It's all in the app!

Contact me now to find the best cruise for you!

I specialize in bespoke luxury travel, group trips, and exclusive cruise experiences.

You can reach me at 415.939.5773, dariasjourneys@gmail.com, or visit my website: www.journeysofalifetime.biz.

Regent Seven Seas Mariner, in Moorea, Tahiti.

Daria Dimitroff
Founder • Travel Advisor
Journeys of a Lifetime

415.939.5773

daria@journeysofalifetime.biz

CST# 2143380-40

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