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Richard Morris
Richard & Kristin Morris
www.arizonacruiseandtravel.com
602-626-3740

About Richard & Kristin Morris

 Richard and Kristin Morris-Cruise Planners Arizona Cruise and Travel


Cruise Planners - Arizona Cruise and Travel is your Gilbert, AZ-based, full-service travel agency and advisors. Unlike most travel agents in Arizona, who are home-based, our agency is not. We're located in downtown Gilbert, AZ with easy access to Chandler, Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, Arizona. You can find us at 207 N Gilbert Rd #107, Gilbert, AZ 85234. We're conveniently located in the Heritage Court building, at the corner of Gilbert Rd and Cullumber. There is ample public parking and easy access to our main entrance on the east side of the building. We're one block south of Joe's BBQ. Call 602-626-3740 to schedule your in-person visit. Or, schedule a Zoom session to interactively plan your vacation, from the comfort of your home or office, in real-time with someone on our team. Schedule Zoom Session Now!


We LOVE to cruise. From River Cruises to Ocean Cruises, from large ships to smaller yacht style cruising we can help you plan the perfect cruise vacation. We represent all the best cruise lines you’re familiar with including Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Princess, Celebrity, Holland America, Azamara, Cunard, Crystal, Seabourn, Oceania, Viking, Explora, Scenic, Windstar Cruises, Avalon, AmaWaterways, and many others.


When it comes to Escorted Tours we have the experience and knowledge to help you plan that immersive tour of Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Ireland, and Scotland and every European city in between. Working with companies like Globus, Trafalgar, Collette, Insight Vacations, Tauck, and many others, we’re confident that your experience will be the best ever. 


We are Certified Sandals Specialists and your Sandals Resorts Travel Agents in Gilbert, AZ. Whether you're looking for that sunset wedding on the beach, a vow renewal with your life partner, or a relaxing, romantic getaway you'll get the best 5-Star luxury, all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean with Sandals Resorts.


115% Best Price Guarantee- Have confidence knowing you're receiving the best price possible for your cruise vacation or escorted tour when you book with our travel agency. Terms and Conditions


Plan Your Trip With Confidence- Not only will you know you're getting the best price possible with our 115% Best Price Guarantee you'll also know when fares are lowered by the cruise lines via our Fare Tracker programming. If the price drops and it's in your favor then we'll make the change. Learn More


We Believe in...



  • Purposeful Travel

  • Transformative Travel

  • Impactful Travel


Learn more about our support of TravelElevates.org through our partnership with Signature Travel Network by clicking here. Watch this page for future announcements of ways we're supporting this organization and how you can join us.


Be sure to check out our team of fantastic Associates who can assist you with all your travel needs.


Where have we been?


Recent and upcoming Travels for us in 2025 -26:


Richard and Kristin Morris Polar Plunge, Antarctica


Recently Completed Travels - 2025



  • Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Seas Western Caribbean Cruise - April 27 - May 4, 2024. This cruise is sailed out of Galveston, TX and made stops at the ports of Roatan, Honduras, Puerto Costa Maya, MX, and Cozumel, MX. This is a private group we support twice each year with cruises. This client is a business coach who engages with the members of his coaching program via cruises. We coordinate well over 30 cruise cabins and over 70 -100 people annually with this client's cruises. We make sure everything runs smoothly and work closely with the cruise line events team to make this a seamless cruise experience. Reach out to us for your next incentive, awards, or team building  cruise.

  • This year we decided to do a custom land vacation to Greece. Normally, we visit many of the Greek Islands via a cruise but we wanted to do it a different way this year and it didn't disappoint. We utilized one of our preferred vendors, Travelive, a leader in bespoke, custom planned and executed travel experiences in Greece and other European destinations. We flew into Athens, Greece spending 2 days and nights exploring the history of Ancient Greece such as the Parthenon, the Plaka and Thission neighborhoods, and other Classical Athens sites. Then we took a short and easy flight to Mykonos for 2 nights exploring the captivating white-washed buildings, meandering pathways, and breathtaking beaches. From Mykonos, we then traveled by ferry to the island of Naxos. The two nights we stayed at the Sundunes Hotel Naxos were magical. This brand new, luxury, beach-front hotel is the epitome of comfort and luxury. It is just steps from the ocean and this island won our hearts because of it's untouched beauty. Finally, we took another ferry to the island of Santorini for our final two nights. Here, we stayed at Vedema, just 10 minutes from Fira. A wide variety of first-class facilities and amenities can be found at this Luxury Collection Resort. While it's not a ocean front resort, it is very close to the black sand beaches and the hustle and bustle of Oia, the most popular destination on the island. Once there we did an island tour discovering its History and its Wine. Our trip culminated with a flight back to Athens and then home to Phoenix. This was an amazing adventure that we'll share over and over again with future clients that want a custom Greece adventure. 

  • We attended several conferences this year as usual to continue bringing valuable knowledge and insight to our customers. We experienced Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas at our national conference with Cruise Planners where we were again recognized in their Millionaire Elite class of franchisee's. And, we just completed the Cruise Planners Sales Academy about the Windstar Star Pride from November 30 - December 7th where we got to explore the wonderful islands of the US and British Virgin Islands. It was an amazing small ship, yacht experience. 

  • We did get to make another trip in September to Nashville, TN to visit our daughter. We love going to Nashville. The scene there is electric. And yes, we do help clients plan long weekend trips to great cities all around the USA such as Las Vegas, Nashville, Miami, New York City, and more. We can help you with the flights, hotel, and rental car. We have access to thousands of hotels, many with Signature perks only available with our partnership with Signature Travel Network. 


Scheduled Travel - 2026



  • We'll set sail early in 2026 to celebrate my birthday aboard Allure of the Seas with Royal Caribbean. This is an 8 night cruise out of Ft Lauderdale that visits the ports of St Thomas, St Maarten, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and CocoCay, Royal Caribbean's private island. We have fond memories of this ship as it was one of the ships we toured when we began our travel agency back in 2014. (There may be an old video of me zip-lining high above the boardwalk of the ship.) I'm sure we'll be posting many new videos and pictures of our journey from January 31 - February 8, 2026.

  • Then, one of our most anticipated trips of 2026 will be aboard Silversea in the islands of Tahiti. We're excited to arrive a few days early to Papeete before boarding the Silversea Silver Whisper April 13 -20, 2026. This trip is a special trip as we'll be cruising with other elite Cruise Planners franchise owners. This will also be our first time cruising with Silversea and going to Tahiti. We're truly excited for this trip. 

  • Also, we're in the early stages of planning a self-driving road trip from the Phoenix area to Nashville, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Colorado and other stops along the way. More details to come.

  • Our last, currently scheduled trip in 2026, is a land and cruise adventure in Alaska. This cruise will be aboard the Celebrity Summit - August 7-14, 2026 but we'll first explore Alaska by land from August 1-7th. We love, love, love Alaska. This will be our fourth Alaskan cruise in the last 5 summers. It's different every time we go. We begin this adventure on land by flying into Fairbanks, Alaska and after staying a couple of nights we'll jump on the train for the first of four legs of our journey by train. We'll go to Denali National Park(Mt. McKinley) for 2 nights, Talkeetna, and then Anchorage for a night. We'll then join the cruise in Seward, Alaska and make stops at Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan. One of the highlights of the cruise is viewing the spectacular and highly active Hubbard Glacier and then sails the beautiful, Inside Passage, before ending at one of our favorite cities in the World, Vancouver, Canada.

  • I'm sure we'll have additional trips to close out 2026 so keep an eye out for more updates to our travels throughout the year.

  • FYI, Alaska itineraries are always popular. Be sure to call us right away to book your Alaska cruise as the season does sell out.


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As a Cruise Planners franchise owner we're part of the Signature Travel Network which has a tremendous reputation for quality, service, and very competitive pricing for ALL of your travel needs.


As an experienced Cruise Planners travel agent and franchise owner (Celebrating 12 Years in 2026) we'll help you discover and plan for your next exciting adventure anywhere in the world.


Whether you want to sail on an ocean cruise or on a river cruise, whether you want to tour a country on an escorted land tour, or travel independently on a completely packaged vacation, we can help you travel anywhere you want to go. From Hawaii; to the Caribbean; to Mexico and South America; or Europe, Asia, or Australia, and any place in between, Cruise Planners - Arizona Cruise and Travel specializes in all types of travel and will create an unforgettable vacation just for you.

Hours of Operation

Monday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Testimonials

I am thankful for the help Richard has given us in the past during our travels.
I have booked several cruises through Richard Morris, and it’s been a great experience. During COVID we had to make a last minute change, and he handled everything smoothly. Highly recommend to get the best price and less stress.
Well thought suggestions for trips - Pete T.
- Sharon M.
Everything & everyone were wonderful. Very attentive and provided wonderful memories. I'm gluten & lactose free and never had an issue the entire 7 days. Top class experience. Thank you. - Pamela D.
I would like to say that the staff for nighttime dining on Celebrity Infinity was excellent. They were very good at being sure Duane's meals were gluten free. I know Duane told you about our Santorini experience with the tram. - Patricia W.
- Arla Y.
Got us a cruise quickly, and explained the packages in a way that was easy to understand. - Justin C.
This was my first cruise. And Richard was amazing and very helpful - Jacqueline M.
The schedule and plan worked clock work. Very little effort needed on our part. Just enjoy the trip. Thanks - Ronald W.
Trinity was very helpful picking out the cruise, the rooms and airline reservations. She was always available for any of our questions, made the trip more relaxing. Her customer service and knowledge is TOP NOTCH!!! - Jeanie P.
Always able to solve any problem or answer my questions.. - James S.
I walked in hoping to see Alaska and walked out with a trip!!! - Arla Y.
We loved the Celebrity Solstice cruise to Alaska and the Aqua class and Blu Restaurant were exceptional - Joan M.
Richard Morris was very quick to respond/ answer questions, helpful and attentive! - Jill H.
- Kirk C.
Trinity was the best…very helpful and friendly. - Barbara E.
Richard was very responsive and easy to work with - Kenneth C.
- Tina E.
Richard was great to work with. He was responsive to all my questions and concerns. - Peter R.
They were professional and responsive, my condo was the best part, pristine views from all three rooms. Flights were good too. Overall it was great as I planned the rest of the trip myself.
Everyone that we worked with (Kristin, Richard, and Triniti) gave good inputs, advise, and experiences to make the details of the complicated trip transitions involving air flights, van transports, cruise planning, excursions, hotel stays, train trips, and many small travel tips that were invaluable to both Nancy and me. We will definitely be back for the full services provided by this organization. - Joe J.
- Mitchell W.
Richard - it was a pleasure working with you and this was an amazing trip! Thanks so much for all your efforts in making these arrangements - it was truly seamless; we would have been lost without you! We made some great memories. - Nancy G.
It's really great to have someone I can go to for help in planning trips. - Gail B.
It is good to know that Richard has our back when we make reservations. Last year we supposed to go to the South Pacific for 34 days. We planned it ourselves over 9 months. We arrive at the city, get up to the gate, and I was told that my passport was not valid to enter Fugi. They require that your passport be valid for 6 additional months after arrival. Mine was only valid for 3 months. It was the biggest disappointment in my life. I will not make travel plans by myself ever again. - William G.
We can’t say enough great things about Cruise Planners Gilbert! They’ve helped us plan unforgettable trips to both Mexico and Thailand, and their attention to detail made all the difference. From booking airfare to coordinating amazing excursions, they took the stress out of planning and turned it into something exciting. Every step was smooth, and they made sure we were well taken care of from start to finish. If you're looking for a travel agency that truly goes above and beyond, this is the one! Highly recommend! - Kristin A.
It was a blessing that the third diving excursion was canceled! - Casandra H.
Great weather, beautiful resort, and no travel delays or issues. Great vacation. - Bernard M.
Cruise Planners was fantastic. The little touches of service and ensuring we had all the necessary steps in order to have an enjoyable cruise were very impressive, thank you! - John T.
Richard has been very timely responsive to all my questions. He makes vacation planning a breeze. - Colleen P.
Kristen and Richard Morris Thank you for helping us plan our cruise. Lots of important suggestions and information we needed. So nice to print out and make luggage tags for us. We had a magical and wonderful Eadtern Caribbean cruise for our 55th Anniversary . We have recommended you to our friends. Thanks again! - James O.
Thanks for the OBC!!!!!! - Linda B.
Can’t wait to go on another Princess cruise!!! - Cynthia R.
I love everyone in the office, and I feel like I call enough to be best friends with Triniti!! - Michelle M.
The trip was absolutely amazing. Planning was a breeze either way the help of Richard and his team. We got great advice and tips based on his personal experience. The team was accessible and quick to respond to any questions we had. Highly recommend! - Kathleen K.
Kristin helped me plan part business and part pleasure trip! We needed to be on Oahu for Pearl Harbor day and then wanted a relaxing couples escape on another island. Kristin helped me choose Maui and found us a perfect hotel, Royal Lahaina, that really has an intimate feel. Thank you for the great experience! - Brigette P.
We needed to travel to Oahu, HI for Pearl Harbor day and then wanted to travel to a different island for some downtime. I went to Kristin and asked if she could schedule this for us. She helped me choose Maui as our 2nd island and recommend the Royal Lahaina. The trip included breakfast daily, a room upgrade and the Myths of Maui Luau. Our room was on the top floor with a "partial" ocean view. It was just perfect for us. The hotel is lovely and much more personal than some of the bigger hotels we have stayed in. The staff knew our names and everyone was so friendly and helpful. All the photos I submitted are from the Royal Lahaina property, including a double rainbow and sunset! Big Thanks to Kristin for her help planning this awesome trip! - Brigette P.
I love that you guys were very friendly and helpful - Anna G.
- Julianna M.
We had a wonderful time! - Daniel H.
Thank you for planning the adventure of a lifetime! Kenya and Tanzania were exotic, beautiful, and mysterious, with a wild spirit that has captured my heart forever. Africa has touched my soul deeply. Words cannot begin to describe the beauty of this magnificent land, the marvels of its wildlife and the spirit of its people. This truly was an adventure of a lifetime. - Michael C.
Richard and Kristin Morris ALWAYS go above and beyond for their clients. Beautiful cruise and their efforts taking care of my wife and I after our Air Canada flight home was cancelled was beyond any expectation. Five-star service, THANK YOU!!!! - Donald H.
Everything you guys did was great- my only mishap was I was bumped from my flight home from Athens. I did get on at the very last minute after a 2..5 hour wait trying to find out if I would be on the flight or not. I already had my seat assigned and everything, so that was a bit annoying. Thanks for all your help planning! - Yvette B.
Recommended hotel was perfect. Arranged transportation was on-time. Everything went perfectly. This was our second time using Kristin Morris and Cruise Planners and will definitely use again. - Edward M.
Thank you Richard and Kristin for always taking care of us!!! - Leonard N.
Non-knowledgeable and detailed about the cruise line we used. - Victoria F.
Thank you for all of your assistance! We came to you with a short notice window of time and you did a great job of finding us a trip to meet our needs. We had an absolutely amazing time. - Julie B.
Compared to the excursions booked through the cruise ship our excursions were the same quality for a fraction of the price. We told many fellow cruisers about your company while on our trip. - Ronald F.
Loved your help with travel logistics and booking the cruise. I was not that impressed with American Cruise Lines overall and I can share specifics if you are interested but definitely loved the sites we saw at each port we visited. - Anita R.
What a great trip! Senior trip,for my grandson and we had a blast. Took his sister with us and had super experience. Hotel choice was excellent, Nickelodeon Resort and water park with side trips via Xcaret. - Donna P.
The trip overall was great. But on the flight from Seattle to Phoenix, Delta did all they could to ignore us on the plane. My daughter and I attempted to flag down two attendants, 3 times and were ignored completely. (I needed a seatbelt extender.) Finally on the fourth time my daughter was able to talk to an attendant. She said she would get me one. It never happened. The whole boarding process was atrocious, please just let me fly Southwest next time. (I'd rather be in a cattle call than be ignored and snubbed.)
Best Cruise planners EVER!!! They can attend to every want or need! Will never go with another group!
Incredible 7 day Mediterranean Cruise on Celebrity Edge. This was our first cruise in 30+ years and it FAR exceeded expectations. Thank you Richard and Kristin for all your help and expertise in helping us with the trip of a lifetime!!!! - Donald H.
Thanks to Cruise Planners, we had a smooth and seamless trip down to Cabo without the headache of trying to book flights or arrange travel to and from the airport. They also did all the leg work to find us a few resorts to choose from that met our requested criteria. We will definitely be using Kristin and her team again! Thank you!!!!! - Kristin A.
Great customer service and always available for any questions
My family had a great time on our trip to Disney World and we will never book another trip any other way.
This was a good introduction to cruising. Although I think I would not do this short of a cruise alone again. It was high energy and had a lot of families. When one is alone, with so many people around, it seems to amplify the loneliness. But my room steward, Karene, was very kind and checked on me numerous times. The comedian was very good. The headliner shows were okay, but not memorable. The excursion I took to wine country was very informative and the guide was excellent. The shrimp tacos at the end were wonderful! The excursion was only three of us, so a little awkward, but I am very glad I went. BTW the credit card to bring is Visa or MC. Discover was not accepted in any of the vineyards, my mistake.
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It was a seamless quick easy experience including changes and add-ons Kristin did a great job!
Kristin is absolutely wonderful and such a pleasure to work with!
My husband and I are planning a trip to Vietnam and we started out trying to do it all ourselves. Handing it over to Kristin was the best decision I've made so far on this trip! Already, she's saving us money, making the planning less stressful, and giving us useful tips to make sure we get the most out of our trip. The peace of mind knowing someone has our backs is worth it!
Thank you team Morris! You made the experience soooo easy. From booking the flight on that gorgeous Boeing 777 to arranging all those pesky transfers, to the great travel insurance (A MUST-DO),to a host of travel tips, the cruise was delightful and the excursions so entertaining. What a great trip! Thank you so much and looking forward to booking with you again and again!
It was a pleasure to work with Kristin and Richard to plan our Rhine River cruise. They jumped in when our flight was delayed on the way to the airport which would have messed up our connecting flight. So pleased with the whole trip. - PAULA F.
Thank you for the perfectly planned trip. All went off without a hitch. Such a relief to not have to attend to all the pesky details. Can't wait to have you plan our next adventure! I'll just pack my bags and show up!!!!
Thank you for the wonderfully planned cruise to Alaska. Everything went like clockwork with all the "picky" details taken care of by you. So appreciate your attention to detail! Can't wait for my next adventure
Thank you for the wonderfully planned cruise to Alaska. Everything went like clockwork with all the "picky" details taken care of by you. So appreciate your attention to detail! Can't wait for my next adventure
Thank you for the wonderfully planned cruise to Alaska. Everything went like clockwork with all the "picky" details taken care of by you. So appreciate your attention to detail! Can't wait for my next adventure
Thank you so much for planning my boyfriend and I's trip to the Pacific Northwest! We loved every bit about it! We will definitely use you for all our future trips!! :) - Sofia N.

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