(19 Reviews)
100% Recommended

Jodi Simpson

Bradford, ON
Ocean & River Cruise Specialist & Disney Expert

One of the fondest memories I have from my childhood is when my family took me on my first vacation to Venezuela; A lush, tropical paradise that is home to endless coastlines and flourishing greenery like I’d never seen before. We had the most inc...
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Small Ship and Luxury

Lately I've been sailing on smaller ships and I must admit, they are my favourite!


I've sailed on Silversea, Azamara, Seabourn and have a cruise booked with Explora. What I love about the smaller ships is the open feeling of the public areas, you never feel crowded and there are very few if any lines. You also have a better chance to get to know fellow cruisers.


The service is superb - amazing food, wait staff are friendly and get to know you.  There's no better feeling than walking up to the cafe and having them remember your coffee order, or sitting down in the bar and having them bring your drink order without even having to order it.


 Another benefit of smaller ships is that you can visit ports that are inaccessible for the larger ones - plus you can usually dock fairly close to town. There are no lines to get on and off the ship which is nice in the busier destinations.


Cabins are usually larger and have more amenities than the large ships. As well, usually there are more inclusions such as wifi, gratuities and some even include excursions.


Let me know if you have questions about small ships and the luxury cruise market. 

My Reviews

56 of 103 people found this review helpful
Perfect, quiet and relaxing getaway
She was always available to meet at locations convenient to me
Was very accurate and up to date on things I would need or should bring with me ( helpful hints)
By  Tracy  from  Innisfil Ontario
Traveled to  Cayo Coco ~ Cuba ~ Caribbean
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Love working with her, she understands what I want
She understands what I want and works well with me
By  Punta Cana   from  Punta Cana
Traveled to  Punta Cana | Dominican Republic | Caribbean
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Excellent service from Jodi. Always available to a
Great
By  Carla  from  Cayo Cruz
Traveled to  Cayo Coco | Cuba | Caribbean
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Honeymoon!
From the very beginning, Jodi went above and beyond for us! From the initial conversation, to the paperwork, to the logistics, to the actual execution of the cruise, Jodi was absolutely amazing to work with. Not only did she manage to find an even better rate than what we were looking at originally, she even managed to get us some perks on board that were such a treat as well! Overall, we would absolutely recommend Jodi to anyone wishing to book a cruise or any vacation! Knowledgeable, friendly and always willing to answer any question you might have! Thank you for such a great travel experience! 6 out of 5 stars!!! :)
By  Mik & Mack  from  Ontario, Canada
Traveled to  At Sea
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Always a great experience
Jodi is great and always finds the best trips for us. She’s thoughtful and easy to work with. We have worked with Jodi several times and will continue to work with her
By  Susyf  from  ON
Traveled to  Jamaica | Caribbean
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Destination Expert:

  • Amsterdam
  • Santorini
  • Ireland
  • Norway
  • Athens

Travel Specialist:

  • Luxury Cruises
  • Luxury Hotels
  • Cruises
  • Culinary & Foodie

Top Travel Partners:

  • Azamara
  • Oceania Cruises
  • Silversea
  • Seabourn
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Certifications/Awards:

  • Disney College of Knowledge
  • Norwegian Cruise Line Specialist
  • Avalon River Cruise
  • Globus
  • Amawaterways

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