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Peggy's Cove Lighthouse on Small-Group Tour, 2023

My very first cruise was on the Norwegian Sun in Alaska, and it set the hook for me.

I still remember standing on deck as Hubbard Glacier thundered into the sea, flying in a float plane over five different glaciers before landing on a hidden lake for a salmon dinner, and winding through places like Denali, Alyeska, Girdwood, and Anchorage. It wasn’t just a trip — it was a completely different way to see the world.

Since then, every one of my cruises has been with Norwegian. I never set out to “specialize” in one line — it just happened naturally. The Freestyle Cruising style worked for me from day one: no stiff rules, no forced schedules, just the freedom to relax or dive into the action whenever I felt like it. Over the years that loyalty grew. I became a Platinum Latitudes member, earned my Master’s certification from NCL University, and built this agency around the cruise line I already knew inside and out.

Why stick with just one line when there are so many out there? For me it’s simple: I’d rather do one thing really well than spread myself thin. If you want to know how the dining packages actually feel on board, which balcony cabins catch the sunsets, or how to plan around shoulder-season pricing, I can tell you from personal experience. My wife and I are ready to embark on cruises number six and seven — including a return to the Mexican Riviera this fall — and we’re organizing a family reunion group as number eight.

I don’t just book cruises. I live them, and I plan them the way I’d plan my own.

Certain destinations have become my touchstones:

• Alaska, where it all began for me, and where I’m bringing my extended family in 2027.
• The Mexican Riviera, a smarter spring break and a mix of sunsets, beaches, and spice.
• Canada & New England, where sailing in September means crisp air, fiery foliage, and the Manhattan skyline glowing at dusk.
• Hawaii, which I’m already sketching group plans for around milestone anniversaries.
• Northern Europe, still on my bucket list, with fjords and midnight sun that I can’t wait to experience.

Some I’ve already lived, some I’m still dreaming about — but that’s the fun of it. I get to share both the memories I’ve made and the plans I’m still making, right alongside my clients.

Before I launched Cruise Made Easy, I spent my career in the tech world building systems and managing products. That background taught me how to think about details, timelines and processes that actually work. Now I put that mindset to use in a different way: instead of delivering software, I’m helping people plan milestone trips that turn into lifelong memories.

This isn’t a side hustle for me. It’s my long-term plan — something I’ll keep doing into retirement, not just to fund travel but to stay connected, curious, and active. And I don’t just disappear after a booking. I’ve built a small community around this passion: the NCL Planning Lounge, where I share updates and tips, and my YouTube channel, where I post walk-throughs and cruise insights. If you like to research, plan, and dream a little before your trip, those are places where you can join me and others who are just as excited about Norwegian as I am.

At the end of the day, I’m not trying to sell you “a cruise.” What I do is help you find the right Norwegian cruise — the ship, the itinerary, the timing — that fits your style and makes the planning simple. Because when you finally step on board, it shouldn’t feel like work. It should feel like the beginning of a story you’ll be telling for years.