Cruise Vacations,
Planned the Right Way
Our Specialities
Let's make your cruise
vacation extraordinary
The right ship for your family or your group can be truly transformative. The wrong one is an expensive mistake you're stuck on for days. Even if you haven't cruised before, or haven't cruised at the level you want to be traveling at, our planning call exists precisely for you. No prior knowledge required.
These are our specialties:
- Families with children
- Multi-generational groups
- Adult-only
How I Can Help You
- Choosing the right cruise line and right cabin is everything
- Knowing when Concierge-level perks are “worth it” for your vacationÂ
- Managing the logistics of your booking, pre and post cruise arrangements, and onboard experiences
- Including our exclusive perks like stateroom credits, and VIP on board events with many cruise lines
Your Cruise Consultation Call
I offer a 45-minute cruise planning consultation call— and this is where the real work begins.
Before our call, I'll ask you to complete a brief inquiry form so I arrive prepared and we can make the most of our time together. On the call, we'll cover:
- Your travel style and priorities
- The right cruise line for youÂ
- Cabin and category options
- Itineraries and destinations
- Pre- and post-cruise planning
Once you're ready to move forward, I handle your cruise booking, cabin selection, specialty experiences, pre and post-cruise accommodations, and ground transfers — completely turn-key, from port to port.
If you already know which line you'd like to sail, I'm happy to put together a quote and get started. If you're still exploring your options, the planning call is the place to begin.
The ocean is waiting. Let me handle everything else.
Book a cruise consultation call“I've now had the pleasure of working with Robin on two trips and both times, she has been able to secure an amazing deal for our family without sacrificing quality. I am an avid researcher who loves to read testimonials from others about travel destinations, dining options, and tours, but I also like to bounce those ideas off of someone who is a seasoned travel advisor. She is responsive, organized, and transparent. Both times, she has managed to top my extensive research with an even better price and/or amenities. I will always go back to Robin for my trips!”
Jesse
“As my husband likes to say, do whatever Robin Hutson tells you! Robin knew exactly what we needed for our Disney cruise and it was just perfect. She knew the things we didn’t even know we needed and anticipated it all perfectly. I’d never book a vacation without her always perfect advice!”
Staci
“The work you did for us was awesome. We appreciate your expertise and thoughtfulness in choosing the perfect stateroom location and type. Your advice was spot-on and very helpful!”
Katelyn
"We travel frequently and enjoy new adventures, but as far as cruising is concerned, we were 'one and done' cruisers. We felt it simply wasn't for us. But Robin knows our tastes and she encouraged us to try again with Explora Journeys. It was a leap of faith that changed our opinion on cruising. It was one of our most relaxing vacations as a family and we wouldn't hesitate to do it again. I'm thankful Robin encouraged us to give it a shot and grateful that her discriminating expertise found a cruise line that worked for us."Â
Katie
“It was literally the perfect vacation. Robin's recommendation was spot on and we saved so much money booking through her. We got upgraded to a Ocean View Prime suite that was $1500 more per night than what we paid plus an amazing breakfast buffet was included each morning and $100 one-time resort credit. We cannot imagine ever booking direct and not using Robin's services again.”
Kim
Our Fees
Luxe Recess is a full service luxury travel agency committed to offering value, expertise, and personalized service to our clients. For our members, we are delighted to plan your cruise vacation for no fee.
If you are a new client, now is the time to join our annual Insider membership for $195 which includes the following resources and benefits that cover all of your travels, not just your cruise.
Membership Includes:
- Free cruise booking & planning
- Hotel booking engine with 24/7 access to our travel partner rates with perks that include:Â
- Breakfast for two adults per room day
- Placement in the highest priority group for upgrades
- Hotel credit per stay
- Personalized welcome amenity based on your member preferences
- Our advocacy using our industry relationships
- More than 35 guides telling you where to stay in the most popular family destinations in our exclusive member library
- Hotel listings outlining kid and teen amenities and the best rooms for families
- Local Restaurant guides
- VIP air concierge Â
Ready to Bon Voyage?Â
Become a luxe Recess Insider