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Maria Northcott
Bath, ME Travel Agent· 6 Years of Experience
Steward and Porter Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
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100% Recommended
We've used Maria several times for international trips, and have recommended her to many friends and family members (who have used her as well)! Working with... Read More >
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Amsterdam, PortugalInterests:
River Cruises, European Culture, Christmas Markets, Celebration Travel, Food & WineSuppliers:
AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways, Viking, TauckAbout Me
Bordeaux in the heart of wine country
Maria Northcott specializes in designing seamless, comprehensive river cruise experiences throughout Europe and beyond, ideal for travelers who want to explore multiple destinations with ease while maintaining a high level of comfort and service.
She works closely with her clients to select the right river cruise line, itinerary, and stateroom, ensuring the experience aligns with their travel style and expectations. With a specialty in sailings that move through the heart of Europe along iconic rivers like the Rhine, Danube, and Rhone (to name a few), Maria helps her clients make the most of both their time on board and in each destination.
Her planning extends well beyond the cruise itself. Maria thoughtfully coordinates pre- and post-cruise stays, private transfers, and additional touring to create a fully integrated journey from start to finish. The result is a river cruise experience that feels effortless, immersive, and carefully tailored to each traveler.
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Amsterdam, PortugalInterests:
River Cruises, European Culture, Christmas Markets, Celebration Travel, Food & WineSuppliers:
AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways, Viking, TauckREVIEWS
Rating: 5.0
6 reviews
100% Recommended
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Awesome trips & memories!
Reviewed By MalloryBrooke - Norway, Maine | Traveled to Europe
We've used Maria several times for international trips, and have recommended her to many friends and family members (who have used her as well)! Working with Maria takes the stress away from planning a vacation. She's easy to work with, listens to what you want, and puts all the puzzle pieces together. Will continue to work with her for years to come :)
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Maria is the best!
Reviewed By NYTOCA82 - Los Angeles CA | Traveled to London | England | Europe
Maria has been helping me with travel plans from the beginning of her career. She is a doer, a problem solver, my go-to for all my trips and travels. Her recommendations are invaluable. One in particular is having my luggage picked up at my final destination and having it shipped home! Love it!!! Maria’s enthusiasm is infectious and there is nothing she won’t do for you to help make your trip fun and stress free. Love her!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Dreamiest vacation ever!
Reviewed By tdc283 - Maine | Traveled to Caribbean
With Maria‘s mantra in my head that, “once you leave your house, your vacation has begun” nothing bothered me, not the weather delays at the airport, not traffic, not crowds etc! Everything was planned to perfection from start to finish. I had the best trip of my life. I wouldn’t have known where to start and how to plan it but Maria did and it was absolutely amazing.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Honeymoon Delight
Reviewed By AMSnyd4 - Standish, ME | Traveled to Beach Club at Bimini | Bahamas | Caribbean
Maria helped me plan a 7-day cruise honeymoon for my daughter and son-in-law, and I couldn’t be more grateful.
From the start, her knowledge, enthusiasm, and genuine care made the entire process easy and enjoyable. She took the time to understand what would make this trip truly special and handled every detail with thoughtfulness and precision.
What stood out most was how much she truly cares—it felt like she was just as invested in making this honeymoon perfect as I was.
I highly recommend Maria to anyone planning a meaningful and memorable trip.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Family Christmas in Italy
Reviewed By family adventurers - Chico, California | Traveled to Italy | Europe
Maria did a fantastic job of putting all of the events together and meeting the requests from each age level to give us all a very pleasant and memorable trip.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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My Travel Stories
Sailing Through Burgundy and Provence
River cruising has a way of making travel feel effortless, but this journey along the Rhône and Saône felt like something more. Each day unfolded seamlessly into the next. Vineyards gave way to medieval towns, long lunches turned into sunset sailings, and the wine somehow always tasted better because of where we were.
In Burgundy, we wand...
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