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First Mate Kate is island-breezy and quick. The Captain keeps it honest. A real independent travel advisor affiliated with Fora Travel handles every quote and booking.
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Cruises, hotels and resorts, with optional travel insurance and flights added when you need them, so all you have to do is pack.
Cruises, resorts & hotels, booked by an independent travel advisor affiliated with Fora Travel · Free quotes · No fees or markup on cruises & hotels* · I reply within 1 business day
Cruises, hotels and the pieces around them, planned together.
Ocean, river, luxury and expedition sailings, matched to your dates, budget and travel style.
Get a cruise quoteBeach resorts, city hotels and pre- or post-cruise nights near the port.
Get a hotel quoteTravel insurance is optional and isn't required to book any cruise, hotel, airfare or other service with Book with the Captain. Plans are offered by Faye.
Ask about insuranceWe can add flights to your trip, so your travel days line up with your cruise or hotel stay.
Ask about flightsNo Book with the Captain fees and no markup on cruise and hotel bookings. Group cruise shirts and cruiser gear: coming soon.
First Mate Kate
First Mate Kate is island-breezy and quick. The Captain keeps it honest. A real independent travel advisor affiliated with Fora Travel handles every quote and booking.
Ask the Captain for a free quoteCurrent cruise offers with book-by dates. Ask me and I'll check which sailings fit your dates.
Up to 800 Journey Experience Credits per suite (200 Ocean Terrace / 400 Ocean Penthouse / 800 Ocean Residence).
Sailing dates: All except F1 Monaco. All sailings except F1 Monaco. Offer from Explora Journeys on select sailings.
See deal detailsAsk about this dealUp to $1,000 onboard credit per suite, eligible Caribbean voyages aboard Ilma.
Sailing dates: Nov 27 – Dec 11, 2026. Offer from Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection on select sailings.
See deal detailsAsk about this dealFall Sale: up to 40% off, Mediterranean, Caribbean and Northern Europe ("Offer ends November 3, 2026").
Sailing dates: Oct 28, 2026 – Sep 12, 2027. Offer from Oceania Cruises on select sailings.
See deal detailsAsk about this dealTerms checked Oct 22, 2026; subject to availability.
Know before you go ashore: where ships dock, getting to town, what to do and all-aboard tips.
Three piers, world-famous reefs and an easy-going downtown in San Miguel.
Step straight off the ship into downtown Nassau, then head for beaches and history.
Duty-free Charlotte Amalie, Magens Bay and an easy hop to St. John.
Alaska's capital: glaciers, whales and a compact, walkable downtown.
Gaudí, the Gothic Quarter and tapas, and a top cruise embarkation city.
Tender into the caldera, ride up to Fira and see whitewashed Oia.
You get a real person working for you, before, during, and after your trip.
Through Fora's partner programs, eligible bookings can include extras like onboard credit, upgrades, or hotel amenities when they're available.
Ships, itineraries, cabins and ports can be overwhelming. You'll get clear comparisons so you can choose the right fit for how you like to travel.
In most cases, advisors are paid by the cruise line or hotel, so expert help usually doesn't add to your price.
Schedule change? Questions onboard? You have one contact who knows your booking and can help you sort it out.
Every traveler is different. Find the trip that fits you.
Water parks, kids' clubs, Broadway shows, and something for every age group.
Smaller ships, suites, fine dining, and all-inclusive service.
Slow travel through Europe and beyond, docking right in the heart of historic towns.
Antarctica, Alaska, the Galápagos, with naturalists and Zodiac landings.
Pre- and post-cruise stays, beach resorts, and city getaways.
New to cruising, or bringing the kids along? Here's what helps most when you're planning your first sailing.
Tell me who's traveling, their ages, and what everyone enjoys. You'll get a short list of ships, itineraries and cabins that fit, plus answers to all your first-timer questions.
Not just cruises. As an independent travel advisor affiliated with Fora Travel, I also book hotels and resorts, from beach escapes and city breaks to pre- and post-cruise nights.
Tell me how you like to travel and you'll get a short list of hotels and resorts that fit your dates, budget and group.
Perks vary by property and aren't guaranteed. Through Fora's partner programs, eligible stays may include added amenities. I'll check what applies to your booking.
Arrive a day early or extend your trip. Your hotel nights and sailing are planned together so the timing works.
I book pre- and post-cruise hotel nights as well as stand-alone stays. No Book with the Captain fees and no markup on cruise and hotel bookings: you pay the cruise line's or hotel's rate. We compare available rates and perks for your dates and share the options we find.
No fees or markup on cruises & hotels
Three simple steps from daydream to departure.
Fill out the quick form below with where you'd like to go, when, and who's coming along.
I research ships, itineraries and hotels, then send you a few options that fit your family and budget.
You relax while I handle the details, with support from me until you're home again.
Whoever you're traveling with, your vacation gets planned around you.
Not sure which ship, cabin, or itinerary fits you? You'll get clear, simple guidance so your first cruise feels easy from day one.
Kids' clubs for the little ones, quiet spaces for grandparents, and connecting cabins so your whole family stays close.
Honeymoons, anniversaries, or a long-overdue escape. You'll get romantic itineraries, great hotels, and perks when available.
Reunions, celebrations, and friend trips. You enjoy the fun while the details, cabins, and coordination are handled for you.
I'm the independent travel advisor behind Book with the Captain, affiliated with Fora Travel. I plan ocean, river, luxury and expedition cruises, plus the hotels around them, for first-timers, families and groups. Reach me through the free quote form.
Tell me a little about your trip and you'll get options tailored to you.
Quick answers to common questions.
Not for cruises and hotels. No Book with the Captain fees and no markup on cruise and hotel bookings: you pay the cruise line's or hotel's rate. I'm paid commission by the cruise line or hotel.
Yes. I help travelers worldwide by email and video call.
Yes. Send it over and I'll review it, look for options, and see whether perks may be available for you.
Yes, including pre- and post-cruise stays, beach resorts, and city hotels.
Fora is the host travel agency Book with the Captain is affiliated with. I'm an independent travel advisor; I'm not Fora itself, and Fora provides supplier partnerships and booking support.
A one-page printable checklist for your first cruise: documents, packing, embarkation day and more.
A real independent travel advisor affiliated with Fora Travel will reply by email. Don’t share payment or passport info.