Cruise planning
Not sure which cruise
to book?
That’s exactly where we come in.
Cruise planning
That’s exactly where we come in.
The advisor advantage
The same cruise. The same rate. A better experience.
Whether you’re considering a river cruise through Europe, an expedition to Antarctica, or a luxury ocean voyage through the Mediterranean — we’ll help you choose the right ship, cabin, and itinerary while securing exclusive benefits and handling the details before and after your sailing.
Recent sailings
A glimpse at recent itineraries — every one custom-built, every one with perks you won’t find booking direct.
Explora Journeys · Adriatic Wonders
8 days through Italy, Croatia & Greece, paired with a pre-cruise Lake Como stay. Extra onboard credit aboard.
Uniworld · Christmas Markets
Budapest to Passau with a pre-cruise Vienna stay and private market touring. Extra onboard credit aboard.
Silversea Expedition · Antarctica
Custom Buenos Aires extension with private city touring and an evening tango performance. Extra onboard credit aboard.
Ritz-Carlton Yacht · Caribbean
Eastern Caribbean sailing paired with a pre-cruise stay at Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Dorado Beach. Marriott preferred-partner benefits ashore + extra onboard credit aboard.
Four Seasons Yacht · Mediterranean
Sardinia & Saint-Tropez paired with a pre-cruise Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat stay. Four Seasons preferred-partner perks included + extra onboard credit aboard.
Private motor yacht · Greek Cyclades
Bespoke 7-day charter paired with a post-cruise Canaves Oia stay in Santorini.
Itineraries shown are representative recent bookings. Yours will be built around you.
Recently aboard
“This was one of those trips that stays with you. Piranha fishing at midday, pink dolphins at dawn, candlelit dinners on Aqua Nera at night. The Amazon at this level isn’t something you can put together yourself — and that’s exactly the kind of trip we love planning for our clients.”
Wilson Schubert · aboard Aqua Nera · Peruvian Amazon
The matchmaker
Most luxury travelers don’t know which cruise line fits them. Take the 60-second matchmaker — we’ll show you the cruise type and brands that best match how you travel.
60-second cruise matchmaker
Four quick questions. We’ll match you with your cruise style and recommend specific brands.
Your match
What you actually get
| Category | Booking direct | Through Wander by Wilson |
|---|---|---|
| The choice | Dozens of lines, hundreds of ships — alone with the booking engine. | Matched to the right line based on how you travel, where you want to go, and who’s coming. |
| Rate | Public-facing rate. | Same rate — never marked up. |
| Amenities | Standard onboard. | Onboard credit, suite upgrades, hosted dinners where available. |
| Support | Different call center representatives every time you call. | One advisor who knows your trip from the first inquiry through embarkation. |
Wander by Wilson is a Virtuoso and SmartFlyer advisor with preferred-partner status across many of the world’s leading cruise brands, including Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Four Seasons Yachts, Explora Journeys, Aqua Expeditions, Belmond Afloat in France, and more — often unlocking amenities and experiences not available when booking direct.
Questions
No. You pay the same rate as booking direct with the cruise line — often with onboard credits, suite upgrades, or hosted experiences layered on top.
Yes. We coordinate the whole trip — flights, pre/post-cruise hotel stays, private transfers, and shore excursions. One advisor, one itinerary.
Cruise bookings are complimentary. For more involved itineraries — multi-stop land programs, custom private touring, or large-group logistics — we may quote a planning fee. We’ll always be transparent about it up front.
Absolutely. That’s where we add the most value — matching your travel style, preferred regions, and who’s coming to the line, ship, cabin, and itinerary that actually fits.
Primarily, yes. We focus on the cruise lines where our preferred-partner status unlocks meaningful perks for clients.
Ready to set sail?
Tell us your travel style, the regions you’re drawn to, and when you’re free — and we’ll match you with the right line, ship, and itinerary. Onboard credits, hosted experiences, and private excursions included.
Plan My CruiseJust like hotel bookings…Cruise bookings are complimentary and include the same rates offered directly by the cruise line — with our preferred-partner perks added when available.