We are experienced, well traveled and knowledgeable advisors focused on personalized expertise, ensuring seamless and unforgettable experiences, tailored to your unique preferences, creating memories that last a lifetime.
Cruise Planners has a tremendous reputation for quality, service, and very competitive pricing for ALL of your travel needs. We make our expertise available to you by ensuring our interactions are made easy by connecting with you on a personal level to fulfill your travel dreams. During the process we will work together to build a custom itinerary with a variety of experiences.
Hours of Operation
Monday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Tuesday
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Wednesday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday
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Friday
9:00am - 12:00pm
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Testimonials
We absolutely loved our Europe river cruise Cathy planned for us. We are apprehensive travelers but Cathy with Cruise Planners had everything organized and easy to follow. All flights, all transfers, all cruise information was planned and handled with no additional work or stress on our part. In fact, I'm using her again for our next cruise! This is the best customer service I've had!!- Kimberley S.
Cathy takes the reins from the word go! She is thorough & honest, listens to your likes & dislikes & what your vision for your trip is. She aims to deliver that vision plus some! I am grateful to have her as my travel advisor because of her attention to detail and willingness to always go the extra mile for me. The peace of mind it gives me to know that if problems arise, she will go to bat for me, is priceless and adds another level of relaxation while on vacation. We will be booking many more trips to come with her.- Andrea H.
Writing to express our appreciation to Cathy Nichols, as this is the first time using Cruise Planners for our recent Viking Empires of the Mediterranean vacation.
Our experience with Cruise Planners for our Greece cruise was exceptional. From the initial consultation to the final itinerary, Cathy was attentive, professional, and highly knowledgeable about the destinations and excursion options. She took the time to understand our wants, ensuring the itinerary included a perfect balance of guided tours to iconic sites like the Acropolis, unique Monastery visits while providing leisure time to explore local culture.
Communication was spot on, not too much but just the right amount to make sure every detail was anticipated and executed—our planner promptly responded to emails and calls, addressing all questions about excursions, dining options, and onboard amenities. She provided detailed recommendations for pre- and post-cruise extensions, which made our trip to Greece, Montenegro, Croatia, and Slovenia even more memorable. It was such a great itinerary, surprised with the variety of scenery and architecture. My favorite excursion was the Salt and Vines tour, but I also really enjoyed the Family Estate tour, also in Croatia.
Overall, we really appreciated Cathy’s dedication, research and personalized recommendations which made our Viking Greece cruise unforgettable. We love Viking cruise ships for their beautiful design and numerous spacious common areas. We highly recommend Cathy and Cruise Planner services to anyone planning their next adventure!- Susan B.
My husband and I just went on an unforgettable trip with our friends, Cathy and Casey Nichols! I have to give her full credit- she was the mastermind behind every detail! From booking the perfect stay to creating an itinerary that balanced sightseeing, relaxation, and hidden gems, she thought of everything. Whether it was finding the best local food, organizing smooth transportation, or just making sure we had downtime to recharge, everything was seamless. If you're lucky enough to travel with someone who plans like this, hold on to them!! 10/10 experience! Can't wait for our next adventure together!- Dadra B.
I was responsible for planning for an entire group which made it even more important to get everything right. Cathy helped me understand the ins and outs of our cruise. She also helped maneuver the cruise company website. She was usually available at a moments notice. Thanks Cathy!- William K.
Cathy Nichols was phenomenal! She went above and beyond on our last Europe cruise she booked us on!
Amazing trip. Had a wonderful time on the cruise, enjoyed every port. would do the same cruise again.- Kathleen B.
Cathy was awesome and even available for problems in the middle of the night! She really cares about her clients! I will be scheduling my next cruise with her!- Laurel C.
When I began to work with Cathy Nichols to plan our 10 day Mediterranean Cruise, I learned quickly that her attention to detail is invaluable. The last time we took a cruise was 2016 and it’s incredible how much this industry has changed since that time. I’ve always been proud of my ability to plan a vacation but this trip was next level. It would not have gone glitch-free if not for Cathy’s dedication to ensuring all our details were complete. Nothing fell between the cracks. She was available with phone calls, zoom calls, emails & texts and she even met me for lunch to present me with a very organized packet of everything we would need from travel suitcase tags to train tickets. When planning an expensive vacation far from home, it’s important to be prepared. We were ready because of Cathy. Our room upgrade, transportation, hotels and port information would not have been organized properly without her help. I highly recommend her services and look forward to working with her again for our next trip. A++. 10/10.- Teri Z.
We loved working with Cathy Nichols. Our group needed 5 separate rooms that were close to each other, as we took our cruise to celebrated our Mother’s 95th birthday!. Cathy was able to secure rooms near each other with the required amenities to fit the needs of all 10 adults that were traveling together. She was great with communications, details and ideas as she provided recommendations on things to do on and off the ship. It was an absolute pleasure to work with her.- Karen K.
If you travel internationally you need backup. There are so many unexpected events that can occur and you need someone you can rely on to get it "fixed". That someone is Cathy Nichols. She watches out for all of her clients and stays ahead of the issues. If something needs attention, she makes sure it gets done. Once we were ten days away from a trip to Santiago, Chile when they decided to shut down the country - again for COVID. Cathy jumped into action and rolled out our travel, insurance and credits. Cathy makes sure we have all travel documents and supporting records timely. Don't leave home without her number and email address!- Vickers C.
We had a fantastic time with family. Thank you Cathy for helping us book the trip.- Elizabeth E.
Cathy Nichols planned an absolutely amazing Oceania Cruise for us. From start to finish our trip couldn't have been better! Cathy planned private excursions each day with an amazing variety of activities! I can't say enough about how organized our trip was! It was perfect!- Lisa W.
Cathy put together a complete trip with caring and fun. The group worked together well and enjoyed all the adventures. I am sure new friends were made. She stayed on top of all tours and communicated timely on what we needed to do. There was never a feeling that if we wanted to opt out we could not do this. We had the flexibility to do as we pleased. Thanks again Cathy and Casey thanks to you too!- Paul S.
Cathy Nichols Planned our seven-night cruise adventure aboard Oceania Cruises – Sirena. This was our first cruise so we had many questions, which Cathy quickly answered. The entire process from planning to our return home was effortless with expert planning, each stop had knowledgeable guides waiting to take our group for interesting tours explaining the history of each region and how current cultural and established social norms work to date.
Overall, she did an outstanding job in planning, the itinerary, and the guide services she selected.- Robert B.
Cathy did an amazing job planning our cruise and excursions. It was a trip of a lifetime!! I will use her for any trip we take in the future, and would definitely recommend her to friends or family!- Patricia S.
What an absolute dream we just lived! Our trip to Portugal/Spain was amazing! Cathy did a phenomenal job putting together an itinerary for four couples who had never met, but became family in the end! Her attention to detail was impeccable! We are forever grateful for her service, hard work, and she even kept us going during the vacation with outstanding first class shore excursions! My husband and I were truly spoiled!- Dadra B.
This was a fantastic fantastic FANTASTIC TRIP without a hitch. Thanks for all your help!- William M.
