Choose the right cruise
Start with your interests, travel dates and budget. Compare ocean, river, yacht and expedition cruises, including the pace on board and the time you will have ashore.
THE CRUISE COLLECTION
Cruise planning.
From Winnipeg.
Explore 42 cruise lines with personal advice from Daniel Plotnik. Find the right ship, itinerary and cabin, and plan the journey from home to port.
START WITH A DESTINATION
Three directions.
Your own priorities.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Cruise planning
questions, answered.
Can you help me plan a cruise from Winnipeg?
Yes. Daniel is based in Winnipeg and can help coordinate your cruise with flights, hotels and transfers. “From Winnipeg” refers to your travel starting point, not a cruise departure port. Share your dates and preferred route so we can review the connections together.
How do I choose between cruise lines?
Look beyond the destination. Ship size, atmosphere, cabin layout, port hours and fare inclusions can change the experience. Use the filters and comparison tool above to build a shortlist, then discuss the options with Daniel.
Can you help with my first cruise?
Yes. We can work through the route, cabin choice, what is included and how to get to the port. Bring your questions and an approximate total budget; you do not need to choose a cruise line before contacting Daniel.
Does cruise planning have a fee?
The initial 30-minute consultation is complimentary. Many straightforward bookings carry no additional planning fee. Tailor-made trip design starts at CAD 350 per trip, with the scope and any fee agreed before detailed work begins. Read the services and fees guide.
Can we plan in Spanish, and how do I contact you during my trip?
Yes. Daniel offers personal service in English and Spanish. You can contact him by email or WhatsApp during your trip; discuss contact arrangements before departure.
THE FULL COLLECTION
All 42 cruise lines, A to Z
Every line has its own guide: the style on board, who it suits and the questions to settle before booking. Open one, or ask Daniel which fits you.
- AmaWaterwaysAward-Winning Culinary Experiences & Active Discovery — Luxury on the World's Greatest Rivers.
- Aqua ExpeditionsRiver, island and ocean journeys with a close connection to place.
- Atlas Ocean VoyagesA yacht-scale approach to polar, cultural and culinary discovery.
- Aurora ExpeditionsFor travellers who want to take part in the landscape.
- AustralisA passage through the channels and wild landscapes of southern Patagonia.
- Avalon WaterwaysRedefining the River Perspective — Panorama Suites with a Wall-to-Wall View.
- AzamaraStay Longer, Experience More — Boutique Luxury Focused on the Heart of the World.
- Carnival Cruise LineFor travellers who want their holiday to feel lively from the start.
- Celebrity CruisesModern Design & Culinary Excellence — A Sophisticated Escape for the Global Traveler.
- Costa CruisesAn Italian-flavoured way to explore the coast.
- Crystal CruisesUnparalleled Service & Renewed Grandeur — The Return of the World’s Most Awarded Luxury Line.
- Cunard LineTimeless British Heritage & Grand Ocean Liners — The Legendary Queens of the Sea.
- Delfin Amazon CruisesFor a deeper look at the rainforest from the water.
- Disney Cruise LineFor a family holiday built around the stories you love.
- Emerald CruisesTwo ways to travel small: inland waterways and coastal yachts.
- Explora JourneysDiscover the Ocean State of Mind — Cosmopolitan European Elegance.
- Four Seasons YachtsLegendary Service Reimagined at Sea — A New Standard of Residential Luxury.
- Holland America LineFor travellers who enjoy the journey as much as the next port.
- HurtigrutenNorway from the water, with the coast as the main attraction.
- HX ExpeditionsA voyage for travellers who want to understand what they are seeing.
- MSC CruisesA large-ship holiday with more than one way to experience it.
- National Geographic–Lindblad ExpeditionsNational Geographic Partnership — Deep Discovery for the Culturally Curious.
- Norwegian Cruise LineSpace to make a shared holiday feel individual.
- Oceania CruisesEpicurean Perfection & Destination Discovery — Luxury with an Artisanal Touch.
- Paul Gauguin CruisesAuthentic Polynesian Charm & 5-Star Luxury — Your Gateway to Paradise.
- PonantFrench Savoir-Faire & Wild Discovery — Luxury Yachting at the Ends of the Earth.
- Princess CruisesA versatile choice when the destination and the time on board both matter.
- Quark ExpeditionsThe Leader in Polar Exploration — Uncompromising Discovery at the Ends of the Earth.
- Regent Seven SeasAn Unrivaled Experience™ — The most inclusive luxury ever created.
- Ritz-Carlton YachtLegendary Service at Sea — A Private Yachting Lifestyle.
- Riverside Luxury CruisesEuropean waterways with time to appreciate the details.
- Royal Caribbean InternationalA holiday where choosing the ship is part of choosing the destination.
- Scenic Luxury CruisesFrom inland waterways to remote coastlines, choose the kind of discovery that moves you.
- SeabournIntuitive Service & Ultra-Luxury Small Ships — Your Ocean Sanctuary.
- SeaDream Yacht ClubFor travellers who would rather feel on a yacht than in a floating resort.
- Silversea CruisesUltra-Luxury Expeditions & Classic Elegance — A Butler for Every Suite.
- Swan HellenicAn expedition shaped by culture as well as the natural world.
- TauckFor travellers who want the shore experience carefully woven into the voyage.
- UniworldEvery Ship a Masterpiece — Unrivaled All-Inclusive Boutique Luxury.
- VikingOne travel philosophy, three distinct ways to explore.
- Virgin VoyagesAn ocean holiday with the feel of an adults-only city escape.
- Windstar CruisesElegant Yachting & Immersive Discovery — Under the Sails and Across the Seas.