We Speak Cruise: Fluent.

My passion for the ocean spans over four decades. I have been navigating the waterways since my very first voyage in 1982, giving me a level of industry insight you simply cannot find on a search engine. As a native Floridian and veteran cruise specialist, I don’t guess when it comes to your vacation. I know.

Think of me as your boutique hotel manager who already knows your name, your drink order, and exactly where the quietest deck chairs are tucked away. From the sun-drenched shores of the Caribbean and Mexico to the crisp horizons of Alaska, I have sailed the major lines and scouted the details firsthand.

Planning a vacation should feel like a relief, not a second job. My clients partner with me because they want to skip the hold music, bypass the generic internet forums, and avoid the overwhelming logistics entirely. I protect your time, your sanity, and your travel stories.

From securing a specific stateroom gem to curating shore experiences that skip the crowds, I handle the logistics with absolute precision. You get to focus on that exact moment the ship leaves the port and you finally let out a breath you didn't know you were holding.

Leave the horizon-watching to the captain: I’ll handle the rest.

Lori Maldonado

Founder & Cruise Specialist | Seaside Cruise Travel, LLC

You bring the excitement—I’ll handle the details.