Mike O’Sullivan is an independent travel advisor affiliated with Travelmation, LLC.
Cruise vacation planning

The right cruise is about more than the itinerary.

I help you compare cruise lines, ships, sailing dates, staterooms, ports, and the onboard experience so the vacation fits the people taking it.

PLAN MY CRUISE
Two cruise ships docked side by side beyond turquoise water and palm trees

Start with the experience you want

Two cruises visiting similar ports can feel completely different. Ship size, dining, entertainment, children’s programming, nightlife, accessibility, stateroom layout, departure port, and total trip logistics all matter.

We’ll start with your travelers, schedule, budget, and priorities. Then I’ll research a short list of cruises that fit and explain how the options differ.

Define the trip

Who is traveling, when you can go, where you want to sail, and how you want the vacation to feel.

Compare your best options

I’ll put together a short list of cruise lines, ships, routes, and cabins, with the key differences explained.

Prepare to sail

Keep track of key dates, travel documents, payments, and plans before you sail.

Trips I can help you compare

Family Cruises

Ships and itineraries that balance children’s activities, adult time, dining, and room needs. For an extended-family sailing, explore group cruise planning.

Couples & Adult Trips

Relaxed, lively, premium, or adults-focused experiences matched to your preferred atmosphere.

Ocean & River Cruises

I can help you compare the pace, what’s included, destinations, and onboard experience.

Questions worth answering before you book

  • Is the ship itself a major part of the vacation, or are the ports the priority?
  • Would you rather drive to a nearby port or fly for a specific itinerary?
  • How important are dining variety, entertainment, pools, youth programs, or quiet spaces?
  • Which stateroom layout will work for everyone traveling?
  • What costs are included, and which likely expenses sit outside the cruise fare?

Thinking about sailing close to home? Compare cruise options from New York and New Jersey.

Let’s narrow the cruise choices.

Send a short inquiry and I’ll get back to you within one business day.

START CRUISE PLANNING