Maria Northcott, Travel Agent in Bath, ME

Maria Northcott

Bath, ME Travel Agent

Maria Northcott

Bath, ME · 6 Years of Experience

Steward and Porter Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(7)
100% Recommended
Maria planned two trips for us in great detail providing us a great sense of her professionalism and detailed involvement. She orchestrated a very memorable Cunard... Read More >
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Itineraries

Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Kenya, Bahamas, St. Lucia, Amsterdam, South Africa

Interests:

Bespoke Travel, Destination Weddings, Honeymoons, River Cruises, Couples & Romance

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways, Small Luxury Hotels, Avalon Waterways, Sandals Resorts, Celebrity Cruises

About Me

High-Touch Travel Design

Maria Northcott is a travel advisor known for designing seamless, high-touch travel experiences with a focus on premium, thoughtfully curated journeys. Her expertise includes custom European itineraries, destination weddings, elevated all-inclusive escapes in the Caribbean, African safaris, and both ocean and river cruising. She is especially recognized for complex, multi-destination travel throughout Europe, as well as immersive river cruise journeys that explore the heart of the region. She also designs safari experiences across Africa, carefully curating lodges and logistics to create a cohesive, meaningful journey. Across every trip, Maria takes a highly personalized, detail-driven approach, managing each element to ensure a seamless and effortless experience from start to finish.

My Travel Specialties

African Safaris | Curated Safari Experiences

African Safaris | Curated Safari Experiences
Maria Northcott specializes in designing high-touch, fully customized safari experiences across Africa for travelers seeking something truly exceptional. Each journey is thoughtfully curated from start to finish, blending iconic wildlife destinations with carefully selected luxury lodges, expert ...Read More ▶

Destination Wedding Specialist

Destination Wedding Specialist
Maria Northcott is known for her expertise in planning destination weddings that feel as seamless as they are memorable. She partners with couples to design a travel experience that supports the entire celebration, from choosing the ideal destination and property to coordinating accommodations an...Read More ▶

River Cruises European River Cruise Expertise

River Cruises European River Cruise Expertise
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 selec...Read More ▶

Honeymoon, Destination Wedding, Travel Specialist

Honeymoon, Destination Wedding, Travel Specialist
Maria Northcott is the founder of Steward and Porter Travel, a boutique travel agency specializing in thoughtfully designed, high-touch travel experiences. She works with busy professionals who want more than just a trip. They want a seamless, elevated experience from start to finish. Her ...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
7 reviews
100% Recommended
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Transatlantic Anniversary and Paris-Normandy (almost)
Reviewed By Dick - Fairfax, VA | Traveled to Europe
Maria planned two trips for us in great detail providing us a great sense of her professionalism and detailed involvement. She orchestrated a very memorable Cunard Transatlantic (including four additional family members) with superb accommodations and extra amenities arranged through Cunard. It was the trip of a lifetime. Upon the conclusion and our arrival in NYC amid a coincidental "rainstorm to end all rainstorms" flooding the dock area, nearby subway stations, and portions of Brooklyn, Maria answered our desperate plea for scheduled transportation (that had failed to show) and miraculously was able to get us transportation from the disembarkation zone that most other passengers were unable to get and were left waiting hours while the storm subsided. Incredible! Put a big smile on our faces in the eye of a potentially disappointing finish to a wonderful experience. Our second impressive experience with Maria was a Paris-Normandy River Cruise with Ama Waterways. She arranged superior accommodations, special pre-cruise activities, upgraded Air, and transfers. We had this trip on our schedule for a full nine months. Unfortunately, five days before departure to Europe, I suffered a medical emergency forcing me and my wife to cancel the trip. We are veteran travelers and this is the first time ever that we had to cancel a trip. We had no experience in doing this. Maria walked us through all the steps, oversaw and tracked all remittances, and insured we were made whole for everything that our insurance policy provided for. Maria made it happen! We are desirous of again doing a Paris-Normandy River Cruise and will definitely work through Maria to do it. She has been phenomenal! We have recommended her highly to our friends.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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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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Certifications & Awards

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AMA Academy
AMA Academy
AMResorts Master Agent
AMResorts Master Agent
Celebrity Learning Certification
Celebrity Learning Certification
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Dream Vacations Game Changer Award 2021
Dream Vacations Vision Award 2022
Dream Vacations Brand Ambassador Award 2023
Dream Vacations Engagement Award 2025

My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.

My Photo Albums and Videos

Southern France Wine River Cruise
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    My Travel Stories

    Our vessel for the river cruise journey

    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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