Travel Agent Details

About Adam Martindale

Adam Martindale is a luxury cruise & land travel advisor and specializes in Wine & Food Group Cruises, which he escorts himself. Adam has over 30 years of experience, working for 4 major cruise lines, luxury hotels and resorts as Food and Beverage Director. Adam worked on board Regent, Oceania, Norwegian and Carnival Cruise Lines, before starting his own agency.


Adam specializes in Oceania and Regent Seven Seas Cruises and has been recognized as a "Cruise Connoisseur" agent for his volume of business with Oceania Cruises. Adam is the #1 individual booking agent for Oceania Cruises in the USA & Canada.


If you are a winemaker, winery owner or Chef, looking to put a group cruise together, please contact us.


We can offer exclusive Signature Travel Network benefits as well as provide you the opportunity to travel in style with the most competitive pricing available while still receiving the best service in the travel business.


 


Why Adam Martindale - Cruise Planners?



  • We specialize in Oceania Cruises, Regent Cruises Seven Seas, Seabourn Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Viking, Uniworld River cruises and more.

  • We have access to exclusive travel fares and special amenities on thousands of cruise sailings and tour departures.

  • We accept all major credit cards.

  • We are experts in specializing in group travel: reunions, destination weddings & incentive travel.

  • We are destination specialists and experienced travelers.

  • We are your personal advocates and just a phone call or e-mail away.


 


Cruise Planners is a licensed, bonded, and insured travel agency. We are members of CLIA (Cruise Line International Association), NACOA (National Association of Cruise Oriented Agencies), ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents) & IGLTA (International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association). I am on the executive board for San Diego ASTA (American Association of Travel Advisors).


 


Hours of Operation

Monday 8:00am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 5:30pm
Saturday -
Sunday -

Testimonials

Adam is the quintessential travel agent: knowledgeable, responsive, and personable. We had never been on a cruise before and were a bit wary about if we were “cruisers” but Adam’s expertise and steady hand allayed any and all concerns we had. He figured us out perfectly and booked us on Explora Journeys. We loved it and will never get on a boat again without Adam’s help. - Michael S.
Adam and Vanessa are the best! From our initial booking, suggestions on excursions, to fights, they are always available and patient with our needs and questions. - Lisa K.
From our initial booking, suggestions on excursions, to fights, they are always available and patient with our needs and questions. - Lisa K.
Adam and Vanessa are the best! - Deborah P.
Adam and Vanessa are the best! - Deborah P.
Adam and Vanessa are top notch! - Terri F.
Adam and Vanessa are top notch! - Terri F.
We are SUPER EXCITED to have Susan Badger create a Bucket List Trip of a Lifetime for us — a Holland America Land & Sea Alaska adventure! Huge thank you to Susan for her incredible advice and for making the entire booking process seamless. If you’re looking for guidance, Susan is the real deal — a true globetrotter! Follow her journeys and you’ll see why. We’ve all been living vicariously through her amazing photos and reels from around the world, and now we can’t wait to experience one of her expertly planned trips ourselves! - Tara S.
Susan Badger planned our first trip as empty-nesters to Quebec City and Montreal, and it was absolutely fabulous! From the gorgeous hotels to the amazing city tours and delicious restaurants, we could not have imagined a more perfect trip. Susan made everything seamless and relaxing, and she was always flexible whenever our plans changed. We feel so lucky to know her and can’t wait for her to plan our next empty-nester adventure! - Penny M.
Adam and Vanessa are outstanding. A great team that make our trips perfect. - Clark K.
Adam and Vanessa are outstanding. A great team that make our trips perfect. - Clark K.
Everything was wonderful! We will definitely be calling you again! - Wendy A.
Everything was wonderful! We will definitely be calling you again! - Wendy A.
Adam Martindale and Vanessa from his team are great to work with - Peter K.
Adam Martindale and Vanessa from his team are great to work with. - Peter K.
Excellent as always. - Paul S.
Excellent as always. - Paul S.
We have had great experiences every time we book a trip with you! We have recommended friends and family as well!
Highly responsive!! - Deborah S.
Great service - Charles L.
I feel so fortunate to work with Adam and Vanessa when planning cruises. The attention to detail is fabulous!! They are a pleasure to work with! - Elizabeth L.
Jim made sure that our trip was excellent!! He took care of everything for us and we had a wonderful time. The ship was very nice and not overcrowded like many are and the excursions offered were amazing!! - Mary M.
Seamless vacation! All transfers, accommodations, and excursions went as planned. Every wonderful detail helped to make this a stress free experience of a lifetime. - Lisa K.
Sonia is fantastic! She provided us with updates on our trip prior and during the cruise. We appreciate her knowledge, professionalism and kindness. - Lance A.
Adam Martindale and Vanessa Pacheco are masters of planning travel and ensuring all goes smoothly and without a hitch. My first cruise - had one small glitch which was immediately rectified. Very much appreciate them and the care they took with planning our trip (4 women to Greece & Türkiye). - Jana H.
Always there for us with prompt, precise, and helpful information. Most satisfied. - Donald P.
Vanessa was extremely helpful and generous of her time to make sure I was comfortable in having all the information I needed. We had an extraordinary time. No photos organized yet to send. Sorry. - Phyllis L.
It was a great trip. Everything went seamlessly from my front door till I got back to my front door. - Jane J.
Courteous and professional service - easy to work with - flexible - Carl M.
Vanessa is a magician. She did a fabulous job for us. - Teresa H.
Wonderful help in all aspects of planning our cruises. - Ann W.
Excellent itinerary and wonderful travel companions. - Rob N.
We so appreciate all that Vanessa and Adam did for us for this trip. We had cancelled due to health reasons, and then, got approval from the doctor that we could go. We made Adam & Vanessa jump through hoops to get this trip (again). The cabin was wonderful because we had the only refurbished model on our floor. It was wonderful. I didn’t get a chance to do the survey online for the ship cause they offered it the last 2 days, and we didn’t have time. I find the food better with Oceania. It was good on Regent, just not the same as Oceania. The excursions were average. There would be 28 people in a group, and there would be no head sets to hear the guide. We had this experience on 3 of the excursions. The Wales excursion return was really odd. The driveway to & from the ship was only one lane. There were issues with the gang plank for there was crane trying to move this.. The buses had to wait 45 minutes to return around 1:00 pm. Not the best, logistically. There were over 100 passengers trying to get off the ship and onto buses. Crazy. I love the “block party” experience in Regent. What a great way to meet neighbors. Creates such a friendly atmosphere. The entertainment was GREAT! We usually pass on the entertainment when we travel on Oceania. On Regent, the talent was excellent. Because the passengers are older on Regent, I wish they would start the evening performances at 9:00 pm versus 9:30 pm. The staff on the ship was excellent, especially our cabin stewards. We were on concierge level. Find this a waste. We never did anything with the concierge. And, because we rebooked so late, they didn’t help us with dining reservations or excursions. However, if we hadn’t been on the concierge level, we would not have gotten the beautiful cabin. We love the fact that all was included with Regent (realizing you’re paying for it), where we really realized how nice this was was when we could meet for a cocktail before dinner at any time. On Oceania, it seems that their happy hour for 2 for 1 cocktails from 5:30-6:30 dictates the rest of your evening. It was an amazing experience. The size of ship was wonderful. I know the ship will be refurbished overall soon, but it was beautiful. They have kept it up. - Deborah S.
Vanessa was so easy to work with and was on top of everything. Loved all the communication provided the Adam Martindale and Vanessa. Thank you! - Kim L.
Beth is wonderful and thinks of everything. - Kristine K.
Adam and Vanessa are top notch! So helpful - Terri F.
Very attentive and helpful! - Andrea T.
We couldn’t have had a better vacation experience. Every detail of our trip was planned to perfection. This was the best organized trip of our lives! - Jeffrey T.
We loved every day of our cruise. The stops each day had great selections of activities. We are looking forward to our next opportunity to cruise with AMA. - Michael M.
Just had to share a few words about working with Susan. She’s not only energetic and adventurous, but she’s also incredibly knowledgeable—after all, she’s been to over 150 countries! Her passion for travel shows in everything she does. She researches every destination thoroughly and always offers thoughtful, insider recommendations you simply wouldn’t find on your own. Susan is also a joy to work with—flexible, responsive, and genuinely invested in making sure our trips are memorable and stress-free. She truly wants us to have fun, and thanks to her expert planning, we always do. I couldn’t be happier with the travel guidance she’s provided us. – Kathy F
Beth was right on top of things. Whenever we had a question she responded promptly. - Larry P.
Fabulous - Carolyn C.
Vanessa was superb in the organization of Disney Cruise for our three families! - Linda G.
Our busy schedule means that our getaways are too important to leave to chance. Sonia is a joy to work with and a true professional who made everything easy! - Daryl N.
Sonia worked very hard to make sure 15 people had an amazing time! - Heather L.
Sonia was fantastic in her execution of getting us a good deal on NCL Bliss. Her communication to us for information was excellent as well. - Lance A.
Sonia was fantastic in her execution of getting us a good deal on NCL Bliss. Her communication to us for information was excellent as well. - Lance A.
Adam and Vanessa are the best!! I have recommended their services to many people! We greatly enjoyed our trip to Europe as well as the Atlantic crossing. - Lisa K.
Adam Martindale was able to provide us with a once-in-a-lifetime trip, getting us better value for our vacation dollars than we ever could have gotten if we'd done it ourselves. Thanks, Adam, for your expertise, attention and care. - Anne S.
Beth has been my travel advisor for more than 15 years. I have refer her to my friends and family several times. She is excellent. - Alma B.
Everything was great! You really know how to spoil your guests! - Irene P.
Cruise Planners designed and organized the most phenomenal custom Switzerland train-oriented vacation for us, last fall. They tailored it to our preferences and it was so much fun! It was amazing and effortless because they handled everything and my itinerary was so well organized that I did not even have to think about what I had to do. They had already covered it for us. I recommend Cruise Planners to everyone.
Jim Froggatt was wonderful to work with - his follow-up was amazing - James C.
We have always received excellent service from Cruise Planners! Adam and Vanessa are easy to work with and so knowledgeable!! - Elizabeth L.
Beth Taylor is the best! I would highly suggest her to anyone. - Joy G.
The Tauck tour was excellent in every respect. - Paul S.
The office staff are so friendly and respond quickly to questions - Deborah G.
Thank you to Adam and the wonderful team for all the help in planning a trip of a life time on the Queen Mary 2. The planning could not have been easier - Paul R.
Cruise Planners was friendly and punctual in booking and reminding us when to book excursions to prepare for the trip. The Seabourne cruise around the British Isles was outstanding!! Highly recommend it. - Ernesto M.
Perfect, as always! - Marilyn O.
Ate more than expected; drank more than expected; and exercised way less than expected. So trip was a total success. - Carlo G.
Sonia was absolutely the best!!! Extremely knowledgeable, attentive, patient, kind and always on top of everything!!! Thank you Sonia!!!! - Nazanin G.
I am very impressed with Adam & Vanessa. I’ve already recommended them to several people. - Toby W.
Adam Martindale and his staff Vanessa provide us with excellent support. They are highly responsive for travel planning, and for resolving all challenges that come up along the way. We won't hesitate to use them again. - Peter K.
It was so easy, all we had to do was enjoy - Thomas S.
Beth Taylor is tremendous. this is our second cruises with her and she is such a gift! she is helpful, knowledgeable, fast to respond and a valuable asset to your organization. I will ONLY book with her moving forward. THANK YOU BETH! - Mitchell S.
Very helpful. You definitely need an advisor when working with Oceania! - Ronald M.
Adam Martindale and his team with Cruise Planners can’t be beat! They pay attention to every detail and make sure your vacation, be it a weekend getaway or a 6 month cruise, is top notch! Every single thing is planned so you don’t need to worry! They take their time and assist you with everything! Call Adam and his team today! I’m telling you, you Won’t be disappointed! - Mildred S.
I cannot express how GREAT Cruise planners were with attention to every detail. They helped immediately when we needed a change in plans. Every detail was attended to. - Beverly M.
A wonderful team to work with. Very responsive to special requests. They were also supportive during a pilot strike that threatened my 2 flights home. I wouldn't hesitate to work with them again! - Robbin Z.
Adam was just the assistance we needed in booking our first cruise! We were referred to Adam by a friend, and Adam did not disappoint. He made everything so easy, put our minds to rest about the process, and the result was a worry-free and relaxing cruise. Trust Adam with the details! - Kim K.
What a wonderful trip to Spain and Portugal! Thanks to Sonia for handling all the arrangements for our wine club! You made it so easy and enjoyable! We’ll plan another one soon! - Sally T.
I found Sonia to be delightful, efficient, approachable and a joy to travel with. She and Didier exceeded my expectations! I recommend her without reservation. - Deborah P.
Carol & I had a wonderful time with Amawaterways cruising The Douro River Valley. Just wanted to give a shout out to Sonia Hyncik with Cruise Planners for making everything so special and smooth. She did an exceptional job! She is a pleasure to work with and so knowledgable. We cannot thank her enough for all that she did to make sure our trip was flawless. - Dwayne W.
Just returned from a trip on the Douro River from Madrid to Porto that was planned by Sonia. Not only did she do a great job planning, but her organization throughout the trip helped make it even more memorable. Sonia is an absolute professional, who knows the industry and takes the time to understand the needs of the traveler. We look forward to traveling with her again. - Scott B.
Once again, Adam Martindale and his team have been most helpful in assisting us in planning an amazing trip with Oceania cruises. They are professional, knowledgably, polite and friendly. Adam and Vanessa communicate in a timely fashion and are always able to help with any questions/concerns we may have about our trip. Highly recommend Adam Martindale and Vanessa! - Carolyn T.
Adam is responsive and assists when we inquire. - Danette F.
Adam helped us pull together a 40th anniversary cruise in three months that was both amazing and memorable. - Dianne B.
Adam and his team are phenomenal! They are super responsive, knowledgeable, and professional, but also lots of fun. Adam and his team have been our travel agents for several years. We always get the best advice on where to stay, places to visit, and places to eat. We trust them will all of travel planning. - Richard W.
Adam, and his assistant, Vanessa, are great!! They are organized where we are not, and I can always go to them to get answers to my (frequent) questions! We are so glad we found this great team several years ago. THE BEST THERE IS!! - Debra J.
Another wonderful cruise on OCEANIA offered and booked through ADAM MARTINDALE and his assistant, Vanessa. We were offered (and accepted) an upgrade last minute which we were thrilled with! Highly recommend The Vista suite or Oceania suite on board Oceania cruise ships Riveria, Vista, and Marina. Definitely worth the $$$. Finally, we will continue to recommend Adam and Vanessa for smooth and easy travel planning, excellent recommendations and generous "perks" that will go along with your booking. Thank you, Adam and Vanessa, for your prompt and professional services!! - Carolyn T.
Great service with quick responses to questions. - Robert C.
We’ve always found Adam and his team very approachable and eager to answer any question we my have. - Edwin S.
This is a quick review of our 12 day holiday cruise on Vista December 18 to 30 in the Caribbean. It was our first cruise since on Marina in early 2020 that was interrupted by Covid. Also, I had an emergency above the knee amputation in early 2021 so this was an easy “test” cruise to see how things would pan out. This was our 6th Oceania adventure with all others being on Marina. Pleased: Bag drop off at Miami J terminal was easy with helpful attendants and parking in the garage was close by and easy. As I am handicapped with an artificial leg and have an adapted vehicle, it was a bonus parking with for the 12days FREE! We had checked in on line prior to arrival so from parking to walking onto Vista took only 15 minutes. Checkin organization was excellent and we really felt welcome. Compliments to Oceania as this as the best EVER checkin. Vista is as advertised - new, crisp, clean, sparkly and simply gorgeous! All the dining rooms are utterly beautiful and comfortable. Gathering areas including Horizons are visually stunning. We had to settle for a B2 veranda as we booked late. We did not ask for a handicap accessible suite. Nicely outfitted and again new and sparkly. Closets and bathroom a definite improvement over Marina (not upgraded yet) and no problems for an amputee. Deck furniture light weight and comfy. All the dining rooms with served meals were very good from a service, ambiance, and quality standpoint. The new Aquamar Kitchen was a nice option for lighter and unique fare. Specialty dining was very good but we do miss Jacques and its’ replacement Embers was our least favored. Toscana was very good, as was Red Ginger (sea bass still outstanding) and surprisingly the Polo Grill was our favorite this voyage as we usually don’t look forward to it.. The Grand Dining Room is visually stunning, nicely sectioned with arches etc, and was our favorite for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Terrace food variety was as we remembered and quality was very good. Croissants are still to die for. The bakery in Baristas was a pleasant surprise with relaxed seating options and very good fare. Early afternoon returns from excursions were easily handled by delicious mini-sandwiches or quiche. The Terrace Cafe staff were always observant and on the spot in helping me (amputee) navigate from the buffet line to my seat. The new outside canopy/cover is super and very welcome!! Artist’s Loft was well done. We did not use the Aquamar Spa Terrace but we did sneak in one day and it is beautiful! The Grand Lounge is beautiful and while the furniture is comfy it seemed, at least to us, to not be as luxurious as on Marina. Could Have Been Better: The revamped Vista Lounge for shows etc was a major disappointment with side sight lines blocked, (could only see 60% of stage) a smaller and lower stage than Marina, and strange “lodge” style side seating with poor and single entry access. Seating slope angle is poor and when sitting in the center, 15 rows back, you could only see the performers from the waist up …. not good as so much of their routines are dance! There is only one elevator going to decks 4 and 5 making shore excursion access or post evening show exits a bit of a crush and long corridor walks for the physically challenged. The Terrace Cafe interior is nicely updated but the outside seating was VERY overcrowded with too too many tables. The ones placed right in front of the service butler area bye then access doors were constant obstacles for even the best hurdlers! We love to sit outside but we had to constantly ask people to “pull in” so we could pass. The music in the Waves Grill was, at times, so loud that we could not carry on a conversation. We ate there only once. Stirrup Key was a tender port that we skipped due to waves/rough conditions. Happened on the cruise before us as well. NCL needs to build a docking facility like at Mahogany Bay. People are still up at the crack of dawn “reserving” pool deck seating. We saw two people reserve a day bed under cover as well as 2 chairs in the sun that they alternated between. Sadly, they are only “no reservation” rules if they are enforced. Overall: Oceania still “fits” us and we are AGAIN looking at the brochures and planning for our next adventure. - David R.
Another fantastic cruise thanks to Adam and his assistant (Vanessa). Easy booking with fast responses to any issues (or thoughts) we may have had throughout our journey. Highly recommend Adam!! - Carolyn T.
Full service with outstanding on-line support. No issues or re-dos during the planning, selecting, deposit, and finalization stages. Helpful hints and reminders appreciated. On-line document vault a pleasant surprise and was used! Thanks!! We will be back. - David R.
Everything was handled and all I had to was show up at the terminal. Very organized. I was very satisfied. - Michael M.
Adam, Vanessa, and everyone at Martindale Travel and Tours did an amazing job in handling all of our travel requests, arrangements, and made great recommendations on where to stay, what to do, and what to see. They are knowledgeable, professional (yet fun!), and eager to help. The car service they arranged for us from San Diego to LAX and for our return trip was great and reasonably priced. Adam and his team are outstanding! - Richard W.
Adam and Vanessa are very responsive to inquiries and requests. They do their best to match you with a cruise itinerary and company. - Patricia R.
It was a pleasure working with our Cruise Planners team, Adam Martindale and Vanessa Pacheco, on our recent Mediterranean cruise. The attention to detail from scheduling our travel arrangements, the cruise consulting process and eagerness to make the experience as seamless as possible was top notch. We have another four cruises booked with this team and we look forward to working with them in the future. - Teresa A.
Adam, It has occurred to me that we may not have ever thanked you for all you and the rest of your crew did for us, regarding our cruise. I know that having to cancel twice due to COVID before finally taking the cruise was tough on us and was not easy for you. Our cruise was wonderful. The people on the Ocean Victory were professional, caring, informative, and many other adjectives. Thanks for all you did. - David I.
Adam and Vanessa are the BEST! Not only are they quick to respond when we have a question or request, they seem to be able to anticipate our needs -sometimes even before we know we have a need! - Richard V.
Adam and his team have always gone over and beyond to make sure my vacations are wonderful! - Teresa H.
In the summer of 2023, my wife and I decided to take a special cruise and land trip to celebrate our mutual retirements. Our Cruise Planners travel specialist, Jim Froggatt, brought his many years of experience to make this special experience literally flawless. Jim spent plenty of time with us on the phone and by email prior to our trip, making sure he understood exactly what we wanted long before we ever started packing. He was there for every question we came up with, and his answers carried the knowledge and credibility of one who is well-traveled himself. We cannot thank Jim and Cruise Planners enough for making our special pilgrimage one we will cherish forever. - William O.
We are enjoying the service we receive from Cruise Planners and use them exclusively.
Thank you so very much, Jim, for all the great work you put into planning and the execution of our Switzerland vacation. I had no idea that a travel agent could, much less do as much as you did for us. You delivered on our requests and prepared us so well that our work was effortless. We knew where to go and how easy it was to get there. It was awesome! You must be the hardest working person in the travel business! Jill keeps thanking me for organizing such a cool vacation and I keep telling her you did all the work. Thank you for stepping in to help us when I became ill. It was really kind of you. I cannot wait to have you plan our next one! - Michael H.
A great trip with so much beauty. Wonderful tours. It was very organized and all the details before traveling were very much appreciated. - Becky A.
Adam made everything perfect! He always responded promptly and calmed all my jitters . I will always recommend his services! - Larry L.
Adam and staff are remarkable to work with. Very responsive and helpful. - Danette F.
We had good response to our questions. Enjoyed the cruise very much. - Ingrid D.
Looking forward to our first cruise booked by you! - Larry L.
The staff of Cruise Planners have been so accommodating and helpful - Donna A.
Working with Adam was valuable to us. We had to cancel 2 years in a row due to COVID but he was patient in waiting for us to finally travel. We placed many calls to him and his office staff and never were turned away. - David I.
Adam and his staff are the best! We highly recommend him. - Ann W.
We were so excited for our once in a lifetime chance to be on the Founders voyage of the new Oceania Vista ship prior to our originally booked cruise. Thank you for handling all of the arrangements. - Lyn W.
Our trip went as smoothly as possible. All the arrangements that Adam and Cruise Planners made went perfectly. We are very happy travelers!!! - Thomas B.
Cruise Planners agent, Adam, did a fabulous job..
Adam and staff booked the very best excursion to Bordeaux.
We’ve been cruising for a while and our previous agent dropped the ball twice b/c she was consumed with her daughter’s activities. On a previous transoceanic cruise a couple mentioned Adam’s service and we weren’t disappointed. - Deborah K.
Jim not only helped me but my entire family that traveled with us on the cruise as well. With all the questions we had, Jim was always right there for us to answer any questions we had. We had a wonderful dinner one night with our group thanks for Jim. He organized and reserved the dinner for us. Thank you Jim for all your expertise and knowledge. - Kara L.
Although I had minimal contact with Jim directly, my niece who did the planning for our small group cruise with Jim, she had mentioned that Jim was fantastic to work with. Jim was right on top of sending out reminders. Any correspondence with Jim was handled professionally and timely. Thanks Jim. - Michael O.
Jim made booking this cruise for 15 of us a breeze. He was so helpful and extremely nice. I would love to work with him again in the future. Thank you for everything! We had a great trip!! - Jessica F.
Beth has become an Intercal part of planning our vacations. She brings great experience , insight and ideas to the process of planning a vacation. She’s a really nice person to work with.
Adam and his team are extremely responsive to any request, no matter how large or small. Adam travels extensively (a good thing for a travel agent to do), but I always hear back from him in less than 24 hours. I have traveled a great deal, and highly recommend him. - Paul S.
Beth Taylor is the best. She took such great care of my group when it came down to the first day of planning our trip month earlier to the day we showed up and had champagne and chocolate strawberries in our cabin. Beth answered all of our questions, no matter how many we had. I never felt like I was bugging her, and she always assisted us right away. Everything was perfect, we had a great vacation. - Donald C.
I am so pleased with Beth Taylor. She was such a delight to work with. She literally handled everything ! She is a wealth of knowledge, she is responsive, efficient, and tremendously friendly. I absolutely highly recommend Beth Taylor to anyone looking to make travel plans. Beth, thank you so much for such an amazing. - Mitch S.
The excellent communications and fast responses to questions are a welcome change from most travel advisors.
I would like to thank Cruise Planners - Adam Martindale and Sonia Hyncik for their outstanding insight, experience and personal assistance in coordinating our Record Family Wines cruise. From the very beginning they were able to tailor the cruise to meet the needs and feel of our family owned business. Because of their vast experience and knowledge, we were able to create excursions specifically for our group rather than being thrust into those offered by the cruise line. Adam’s many years working on ships and Sonia’s expertise in wine made the cruise an absolute joy and delight for all who joined us. We are working with them once again to put together another group for next year. You will not be disappointed with what they can create for you and your members. - Keith R.
Adam is so dedicated and takes good care of his clientele . I trust him and I am proud to recommend to my relatives as well as my friends. - Lola D.
Adam and Sonia have been wonderfully responsive each time we’ve contacted them. They are knowledgeable about their craft and are helpful without question. I highly recommend them. - Joan L.
Jim is fabulous! He is knowledgeable, creative, and makes great suggestions in addition to fulfilling all of your requests. He finds great deals and you really get your money's worth with what he arranges.
Adam is professional, prompt to reply, and offers many options for travel. His assistant Vanessa is outstanding too. Both help make our family vacation seamless- and so much fun!!! - Carolyn T.
Excellent arrangements and great advice. - Susan T.
Adam and his team are top notch. They helped book the cruise, schedule air travel, and manage through any issues with Oceania. Thank to the CP team for a job well done! - Michael P.
Adam and Natalia were super helpful and helped me plan a very pleasant trip. They go above and beyond. Excellent travel consultants. - Minnie B.
Adam was readily available whenever I had a question as was his assistant Natalia. They created a special packet for us to share with family members a year before our cruise so that we could surprise everyone with that special family vacation announcement. I have already recommended Adam to a number of friends who are planning cruises.
Adam and his team did an amazing job planning and designing our Rocky Mountaineer Tour to fit our exact needs and wants. Although we do not normally do big tours, The Gold Leaf Service, exceeded our expectations, all the way around. The accommodations and service was top of the line. After booking many cruises/trips for us, Adam knows what is important to us and seems to nail it each time. We are so grateful that our vacations are now stress free since Martindale Travel and Tours are handling all the details. - Joann C.
We wanted to take a moment to thank the two of you for planning such a wonderful trip of us! It was such a special way to celebrate five years of marriage and we loved every moment. Thank you so much for planning and coordinating a trip across 6 cities and 4 countries across boat, plane, train, bike and car. We especially loved the river cruise and we are already looking up itineraries for future Avalon cruises. Thank you again and we can't wait to start thinking about our next trip. For our next, we hope to catch one of Adam's guided trips - Megan Q.
We adore Adam and his staff. He has arranged several different trips for us. River cruise, Oceania cruises, a sailboat cruise and even a train trip around Switzerland. In September of 2021, we took a long 3 week trip which involved many countries, Covid requirements literally were changing from day to day. He was fantastic about helping us keep straight! We got to finally travel with him in March of 2022. He is a great guy & terrific trip host! Thanks Adam & staff! - Janee' D. C.
Beautiful Oceania cruise line. Adam Martindale was available and so helpful. Ship offered great food, awesome hospitality and top of the line with cleanliness and service. Excursions offered were were top of the line. - David P.
Always available. Very very pleasant and makes working with Adam a joy. Immediate response to any questions. - Phyllis L.
We have traveled with Adam from Cruise Planners twice now, and have a 3rd trip booked. He is thoughtful and makes the vacation so special. Will not book without him! - Julie P.
Adam always follows up on any confusing details. - Robert S.
Beth is the best! She is the only travel planner I use and trust to get me exactly what I need/want! Thank you Beth!! - Steva M.
I have made several referrals to you and they were very impressed with your services. - Pamela D.
The Barbados Star Clipper ship was an amazing trip. The ship was like nothing else and the people that were part of Adam’s group were so much fun to travel with ! Adam is a great travel agent!!!! - Reva B.
Adam Martindale and his team with Cruise Planners are beyond excellent. I travel as frequently as possible and I’ve never received such superior personal service and professionalism. Adam is the best in the business. I urge you to give him a call. You won’t be disappointed! - Mildred S.
Great people - L V.
Adam has been tremendous on planning 2 cruises for us ! - David P.
It’s been a pleasure dealing with Adam and Cruise planners. Never have to worry about any anything ….they always take care of the major and minor details of all of our trips. - Joann C.
We loved our Oceania cruise to the Caribbean this past January. - Kimberly H.
Always book with Adam Martindale. Knowledgeable, competent, friendly. Great service too. - Edward H.
Adam makes every step of the planning as easy as pie! - Cynthia H.
Knowledge, efficient and easy to work with! Adam is a professional. - Jack K.
Adam is professional, efficient and provides his clients peace of mind when traveling. He takes care of every detail of your journey, before, during and after. I have used many TA’s over many years and have never received the service that Adam provides. He is truly a gem in an industry that has been faced with challenging times, but he seems to stay on top of it all. Highly recommend Adam and Cruise Planners with all your future journeys. - Joann C.
Thanks so much, Adam. You have provided exceptional service for us, even though you are out of the country. We look forward to our first cruise in August! We now know the value of using a TA, and you will always be our go to guy for any needed arrangements. Thanks again for your service. - JoAnn M.
Adam has handled all my questions promptly and professionally —and with a welcome sense of humor. He is very knowledgeable about everything ’cruising.’ Outstanding travel agent —one to depend on! I have never regretted switching Travel Agents! - Teresa H.
Hi Adam - This might be the first time a travel agent has been so proactive and noticed a fare decrease that could benefit us. I am impressed and most grateful! Many thanks, Debbie - Debbie B.
Fantastic cruise line, fantastic travel agent: great combo! Both exceed all expectations! - Marilyn O.
Adam, we had a wonderful trip! You couldn't have done things any better. Never again will I plan a family vacation on my own! You made it painless and had such good knowledge of what to do and where to go. You'll be hearing from me next trip and I will continue to recommend your services! - Barbara B.
All of our cruises are now booked with Martindale Travel and Tours. We had been devout clients of another agency, but the pandemic and their East Coast hours made working with them very difficult. Better to have someone close by, and be able to respond to questions quickly. Thank you!
Adam, I would like to thank you for taking great care of my brother in making his reservation for the Oceania cruise. He was very impressed with your quick service. I was talking to him last week and he mentioned that he was looking at booking a cruise on Oceania and I recommended him to you. Thanks for your great service - Charles L.
Thank you for your quick follow up and all you do, you are a professional! A friend of mine asked me why I work with you instead of the Cruise Planners office just around the corner from my house, THIS is why! - Michael S.
Adam, you really do give the best service of anyone in the industry I am so happy to work with you and intend to give you referrals once things are up and running once again! - Lorna S.
We’ve been working with Adam for years on cruises, both individually and with groups. Competence, professionalism, and personalized service are his hallmarks. - Edward H.
I believe that Adam is one of the best travel agents to deal with. He absolutely knows what he’s doing and he gets it done with no muss , no fuss. I just wish I had found him sooner. - Iain Graham P.
Adam has been able to secure the best deals for us on Oceania. He is so responsive and always puts his clients first. - Joann C.
Adam is amazing - first class service from the time you book until you get home! - Kira F.
Always helpful! - Dennis C.
Excellent - Natosha S.
I love cruising and Adam had great connections to help plan our cruises—he is very knowledgeable and helpful! - Teresa H.
We love cruising and dealing with Adam Martindale is a must , he is professional, efficient and find good deals. - Lola D.
Adam Martindale is the best travel agent. He takes the time to listen to our wants and desires and is always super responsive! I will not travel without him :) - Michelle S.
Love your customer service - Barbara C.
Last weekend the LA Times had an article on how hard it was to get a refund from a cruise line. Was told by an acquaintance that it took her over six months to get even a deposit refund for a canceled Princess cruise to Alaska. Thank you so much for getting ours from Regent so promptly. - Carolyn D.
It's been awesome partnering with you on these group wine cruises the last 3+ years and I can't wait for this next trip. Best itinerary yet! - David G.
While I enjoy researching and booking our vacations, you have already in this short time reaffirmed my decision to go through your company to book our next and future cruises. You are making this too easy for us. - Edward O.
Last night we were at dinner with very good friends and was told that they are getting ready very soon to book a two week Mediterranean Cruise on Viking. I told my friends how much I enjoy working with you and the advantages of working with a TA who really cares for his Clients. Please reach out as soon as possible. - Donald H.
Thanks so much for all your assistance on this, Adam. You sure have shown us the value of having an experienced travel advisor! Debbie (and Stacey) - Debbie B.
Everything was incredible. Thank you for Sabatinis dinner and all extras. Christina and Adam were incredible! - Beverly H.
Adam, thank you very much for an excellent vegan cruise aboard Oceania. I think the effort was outstanding, and the cruise itself was wonderful. Loved having the private cocktail parties with the vegans. Was like having a cruise within a cruise. - Barbara H.
Just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you for a great cruise. Loved the special bonuses like private dinner in Budapest and cocktail party on the ship. Loved the whole casual/local experience of the ship. So nice to get to know the staff so personally. Martin and Sabrina were wonderful. Enjoyed meeting everyone in the group and lots of nice people on the ship. You and Brian are great travel mates. I will definitely keep in touch and follow your adventures on facebook. - Glenn M.
AMAZING!!! Once in a lifetime experience. We will have to send you some photos, soon. Everything was top notch. National Geographic does a fantastic job. The trip was great! Thanks for the recommendation.
Adam, in collaboration with the San Francisco Wine School, organized an amazing Mediterranean wine cruise. He made shifts in the program demanded by weather seamless and was always ready with a sightseeing or food/drink recommendation onshore. Adam was truly the man behind the curtain on this 7-day cruise. He's not only unflappable but a delight to spend time with. - Lise G.
A belated but grateful thank you for all you did for our trip to Japan and back on the Queen Elizabeth. It was unforgettable! You were also so sweet. The Champagne Tea was absolute perfection! I hope you are well and will see you soon. Again many thanks for all your work and thoughtfulness!
Adam Martindale is one of the most efficient travel agents I have ever used. He’s knowledgeable, quick to respond and gets everything handled. I have such confidence in him I would recommend him to anyone. Paige Jacobs - Paige J.
Next time we are headed on an adventure, we will look you up. We really appreciate your work to make our travels spectacular. - Mary M.
Thanks for checking on it for me. I like to be certain of details when it comes to travel. It means a lot to me that you have taken the time to insure that my travel will go smoothly. This is exactly why we need good travel professionals like you! - Michael S.
A long overdue thanks for taking care of that KLM cancelation mess. And the rearrangements with the car pickup. And the travel insurance etc. That really threw me. Know you are commissioned on a set price. When you have to jump in and fix something that is not your doing, no fair. You did great and I appreciate it. Have always done my own booking as always had points for holiday trips. Had that happened on a booking I made would have been up the creek. Lesson learned. Use Adam! - Carolyn D.
Thank you for taking such good care of us. We plan on doing all of our future bookings with you. I’m looking forward to the next 40 years!
Adam and team provided expert, competent and friendly support with handling our group booking for our recent HAL cruise. We've used Cruise Planners and Adam before, and will do so again. THANKS - Mark H.
Hi Adam: Thank you for your excellent service. I also want to thank you for the cruise credit and waters, that was so nice. We loved our suite! It was a very nice room and I was so happy to have the view and balcony to get outside. Adam, thank you again for your service and best wishes for a very Happy New Year! Pam - Pamela W.
Hey Adam, Just got back in town! Thank you SO much for your help with the proposal. It was absolutely amazing! Also a huge thanks for your birthday gifts (cake and wine)- it was very elaborate presentation involving a flaming sword and sparklers. Cant thank you enough! - Collin C.
We used Cruise Planners for the first time this past cruise we took, and will continue to use Adam Martindale and Cruise Planners for all adventures in the future. Nowhere have I had the experience of receiving details regarding literally every aspect of the cruise, from the planning, traveling, and cruising, then I had with Adam. He is one of the most informed, detail oriented, and accommodating people I have come in contact with. Adam's resume explains this. He was once the person in charge of Food and Beverage on a cruise line, and has held many varied positions within the cruise industry. His expertise in knowing exactly what is available to you and how to acquire this is superlative, seamless, and extraordinary. You will not go wrong in choosing Adam and Cruise Planners! He can facilitate your travel, cruise, and post-cruise activities at any cost level and any cruise line. My wife and I have already booked a subsequent cruise through Adam and Cruise Planners and will do so again in the future as well. You will not regret using his services. We certainly did not! - John N.
Adam made our 10-day cruise most enjoyable. His knowledge and advice allowed us to experience top notch restaurants and excursions. His attention to detail lead us to areas that we would have never thought of going and had it not been for him, we would not have had as much fun! He is professional and pleasant and I highly recommend! - Peter P.
Thank you Adam and CruisePlanners for making our trip so special! It was great having Adam on board as the crew on the ship know him and were always looking after us to make sure we were taken care of. The icing on the cake was having Jacques Pepin on board and meet us during the private dinner Adam arranged!
This cruise was absolutely perfect! Great venues, spectacular ship and new friends all around. Adam handled every detail and put together an unbeatable trip! And I cannot forget the help of Juanita behind the scenes and likely much more than I could know. Kudos all around!! I'm already looking forward to the next one! - John M.
Thank you! :) What a great hotel! More like this in the future. The service? SPECTACULAR!!! It was the perfect way to end our vacation! And since I am emailing you, a huge thank you for your personal touches here and there in the past three weeks. I really do appreciate it. Thank you. - HANS H.
Can't thank you enough for the great group experience we had with you!! No question we will go on the Brander's 4th tour. It was so much fun, good people, fantastic wines, incredible tours. You sure do an amazing job of handling a group. All the best, great to finally meet you! -Janet and Randy - Janet B.
Adam was absolutely great to work with and he was extremely responsive and fast to reply to my questions. We just got back from our WONDERFUL Celebrity Silhouette western Caribbean cruise and that ship is now our favorite! We were fortunate to have booked Aqua Class (thank you for your help on that Adam!) which brought lots of nice additional benefits like being able to dine in the amazing Blu restaurant for all of our breakfasts and dinners. The Blu has a smaller venue with better food with five-star attentiveness. Thank you again Adam we'll be sure to work with you again for our next cruise. Here is a photo from that cruise... — with Nancy Bransford. - Jerry B.
We just returned from our cruise with Pacific Princess and our European vacation. We were so happy with every detail that Adam and his team provided for us. We look forward to getting in touch with Adam again for our next cruise/vacation abroad. Thank you again for making this trip so memorable and special. Charles and JoAnn Hastings - Charles H.
Adam made my 50th birthday cruise extra special! He made sure we were taken care of onboard and made me feel very spoiled! I will work with Adam again and again and again. Thanks Adam! - Annette C.
Adam thank you so much for all the help you gave to our group on the trip to Spain on the Norwegian Epic. It was out of this world. We had such a good time. You answered all our questions and got right back to us with information. You will always be my planner from now on when I plan a trip. Thanks again jean fields - Jean F.
Working with Adam was such a joy! Not only did he make sure our entire party's cabins were close together, but he was able to offer us a $25 on-board credit. When we had difficulty with our flights (that we had scheduled privately, not through the agency), Adam went above and beyond to try and negotiate the terms of our cruise contract. Although the cruise line was unreasonable, Adam did his absolute best and we were able to get our flights re-coordinated with some suggestions from Adam to help. As an additional surprise, Adam had a nice bottle of wine sent to each of our staterooms with a heart-warming personal note to help us jump start our fantastic vacation. Definitely look forward to booking all travel through Adam and Cruise Planners in the future! - Daryne R.
You know those incredible once-in-a-lifetime vacations when you say "Ah, this is the life!" ??? Every trip with Cruise Planners feels like this. Thanks to careful planning and attention to detail by Adam Martindale, we are always in the best hands while traveling. The Winemaker cruises are the next adventure on our list. The tough thing is figuring out where to go! Highly recommend! - Sonia H.
Adam booked our family on an amazing cruise on The Royal Clipper this last summer. It was everything we had hoped for and then some. He guided us through all of the paperwork deadlines and made sure we were going to have the time of our lives. And we did. I would never book a cruise with anyone else. Adam is the best!!! - Rachelle W.
Adam did a fantastic job of helping us pick and plan the perfect cruise! Knowing our aversion to crowded boats with glitzy activities, Adam recommended a cruise on the Royal Clipper, an awesome sailboat with a short passenger list, great customized service and a very reasonable price tag. Adam also helped book transfers, and shepherded us through the booking process seamlessly. It turned out to be the trip of a lifetime, and we would have never been able to find this gem without Adam's help. Adam is already helping us plan the next one! We highly recommend Martindale Travel and Tours! - David W.
This was our first cruise and we must say we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I was amazed at the amount of planning that Adam had to do. The entire trip went without a hitch. I definitely will be contacting you for our next exotic voyage and I will continue recommending you to everyone I come in contact with. Thanks for a job well done! - Samuel C.
Just wanted to thank you again for finding us this cruise. Also, you were kind enough to give us a bottle of wine in our cabin for our last cruise, but just wanted to let you know that neither of us drinks, so please feel free to save yourself the expense. Your professionalism is its own reward. Regards, Fred - Frederic S.
We took our Castillo de Feliciana Wine Club on a cruise to Spain with Oceania Cruises. It was amazing! Adam is extremely helpful in every aspect of what you need to know to cruise and even handled all of our club members many questions throughout the year that we planned. I plan on hosting another cruise in the next few years for my club members and I am definitely going through Adam! - Kara C.
We had the most amazing time on our cruise. Adam sent msgs almost daily of events planned and suggestions. Our first cruise so we never felt in the dark. Amazing organizer!! Bob and Marit McManus - Marit M.
Sam & I had an amazing time. Thoroughly enjoyed everything. You did a great job putting the trip together. We absolutely loved Lisbon, much to my surprise. Staying those extra few days was a good idea. I'm anxious to start planning the next one. - Deborah C.
We are home after a fabulous trip. You made it great and we loved getting to know you and Brian. The cruise was fabulous and you worked so hard making sure everything was perfect. Thank you so very much. Again, thank you for all that you did for us. It was one of the best trips we have had………thanks to you, - Mary F.
We have truly enjoyed our cruise and hope to have another chance to join you in the future. Thanks for all the work you did to make this week special. Bob and Sheryl Bjerk. - Sheryl B.
Adam did an AMAZING job planning our honeymoon trip! He helped us select the cruise line and itinerary that was right for us and planned all of the details from our lodging (on and off shore) to our excursions and to our meals. He is very responsive over email and always happy to hop on a call if you have any questions. He was even available for questions we had during the trip which was incredibly helpful. Despite being primarily a cruise planner, Adam is wonderful at planning all elements of your trip. Thanks for planning such an unforgettable trip for us, Adam! - Megan Q.
I recently had the pleasure of working with Adam on the planning and reservations for a recent Alaska cruise. The cruise was also a birthday present for my 85 year old father. Adam was exceptional throughout all phases of the planning, booking and the cruise itself. He provided several ships and itineraries to consider and consulted on the various amenities of each. Once I had selected the ship and dates I wanted, Adam facilitated the booking and arrangements and provided emails and online information with excursions, ship information, transfers, etc. He kept on top of the reservation and was able to provide a timely opportunity to upgrade to a better suite at a great rate. Adam had remembered it was my Father’s birthday celebration, and had arranged with the ship to provide champagne, wine and cake. A great touch! The cruise was amazing and having such an experienced and knowledgeable consultant in Adam was key to a very enjoyable and memorable cruise. I highly recommend using Adam Martindale for planning your next adventure! - Robert E.
Having an exceptional cruise experience isn’t just about choosing a quality ship or special destination. Because of Adam’s years of experience working in Food & Beverage on luxury cruise ships, he has developed relationships that benefit you when you book through Cruise Planners/Martindale Travel and Tours. I recently traveled with the Brander Vineyards group to Cuba on the Regent Seven Seas Mariner, and Adam organized the best of the best for us from beginning to end. From the time I booked with Adam, he provided attentive communications and tips on how to maximize our cruise experience. If a popular excursion was sold out in advance, he got us on a wait-list and, when it came time for the cruise, – voilà! – we were booked on the excursion. If a special offer became available for a limited time in advance of the cruise, he let us know and kept in contact to make sure we didn’t miss out. He also arranged private tours of the navigation deck & chef’s galley, and reservations for us at choice tables in the specialty restaurants with regular visits from the sommelier and chef. Plus, Adam is a complete joy to travel with, relaxed yet in complete command at all times. Our group had such an extraordinary experience that we all agreed while still on our Cuba cruise to book another cruise through Adam in 2018 from Rome to Venice! That alone speaks volumes. - Sonja N.
Having Adam as a cruise agent made all the difference in the world in getting the most from our cruise experience. We have used Adam's services for our wine club members on two cruises: last year's cruise to Ensenada and the Valle de Guadalupe wineries, and last month's cruise to Cuba. Both cruises were most memorable! Adam's experience, knowledge, and service-oriented disposition made me feel like I had a personal concierge at all times during the cruises. - Carl B.
Fred, Nik and I were just discussing what a great time we had. Thank you for everything. You made the cruise fantastic. The couple saw the posts on Facebook and called me up just as we landed and said to sign them up for the next one...so I told them about the next one and she said sign us up! I am missing having my Champagne 🥂whenever I want it... no champagne on the plane, I had to have tea. - Laura K.
Thank you so much for all you did on the cruise. You really made it for us. Those special touches are something I can certainly get used to. Hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. - Carolyn D.
Dear Adam, Thank you for arranging such a great wine cruise. It has been amazing fun. We have all become good friends. Please keep me updated on any future Regent Cruises on which you are organizing a group. - Marcia R.
Adam is a wealth of information on all things travel, especially when it comes to cruises. He is helping me book a cruise at the moment, and his level of knowledge and expertise in the cruise world is amazing. Adam is sort of the "walking encyclopedia" of insider information on what to look for when it comes to going on a cruise, particularly one which involves food and wine. Highly recommend as a trusted travel advisor!! - William B.
Hi Juanita, > > Just a short note to let you know that Adam has been so helpful to me. He has answered all of my questions and got us going in the right direction. > > I just wanted you to know that he is the best! Probably you already > know that. Ha Ha > > Mary French - Mary F.
Dear Adam, Marilyn and I would like to thank you for taking such excellent care of us on this cruise. The fruit basket was a nice touch and the champagne was really good. We took it to dinner with us at Toscana and shared it with the table. The head of housekeeping just came to visit with greetings from you. You have been wonderful and if I can be a reference for any prospective clients, please feel free to contact me. All the best, Suzanne - Suzanne G.
Thank you very much, Adam, for the invite to next years wine cruise. I had such a great time in October that I am almost tempted. My husband and I have two cruises scheduled for January and October of next year. Have a great time in Cuba! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you! Anna - Sally M.
Hi Adam, I don't remember if I thanked you for a job well done regarding my trip to France. It was a trip of a lifetime! So much more than I even imagined. I recommended you to a few ladies from Washington that were on the cruise. Also, to others, not in Washington. The flights you booked were perfect, using my preferences. I can't thank you enough! Bonnie L. Bravo - Bonnie B.
Adam, The cruise is fantastic! Thank you for all your help and the bottle of wine & binoculars you had waiting for us. Truly appreciate it. Pete & Gina - Peter P.
Adam— Thank you for sharing the photos with us. The wine tours were excellent. You and your associates did a great job—thoroughly enjoyable. Ted & Carol - William M.
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