Exceptional voyages on the world’s finest cruise lines — expertly chosen, personally negotiated. My clients never pay retail.
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I’ve been matching travelers with the right ships since 2011 — years of sailings, ship visits, and kept notes, now a Virtuoso practice in partnership with Luxury Cruise Connections. My name is Jordan Yates, and it’s on every quote that leaves this desk.
Most of what I do isn’t booking travel — it’s editing it. Any search engine can surface a hundred sailings; the work is knowing which three deserve your attention, and why.
When we plan together, you’ll get honest counsel on ships, seasons, and itineraries — including which celebrated ones to skip, and when a smaller ship or a shoulder-season date buys you more than any upgrade. And because every fare I quote is one I’ve negotiated, my clients never pay retail. My advice is candid, my services are complimentary, and every recommendation is one I’d be glad to defend over dinner.
Working together is simple: write or call with where you’re leaning, and I’ll come back with a short list worth your time. When one feels right, I take care of everything until you’re home again.
Jordan
A few sailings worth your attention
Itineraries I’ve recently prepared for clients — the dates, the fares, and my honest read on each.
Budapest, Hungary
Vienna, Austria
6 ports of call
The Danube 6–13 Sep 2026
“Gems of the Danube” · Scenic Opal, Scenic
7 nights · Royal Balcony Suite · approx. 21 m²
Book direct and you’d pay retail — and get none of this back.
Jordan’s Take“This is rare inventory — one of the last real chances to do September on the Danube with a balcony. Strong value.”
Trieste, Italy
Athens, Greece
4 ports of call
Mediterranean 3–10 Oct 2026
“Mediterranean Jewels” · Oceania Allura, Oceania Cruises
7 nights · Veranda Stateroom · approx. 27 m²
Book direct and you’d pay retail — and get none of this back.
Jordan’s Take“The Adriatic in October light — after the summer ferries thin out and the harbor towns get their evenings back.”
Istanbul, Turkey
Athens, Greece
5 ports of call
Greece & Turkey 15–25 Aug 2026
“Iconic Greece & Turkey” · Seven Seas Voyager, Regent Seven Seas
10 nights · Veranda Suite · approx. 33 m²
Book direct and you’d pay retail — and get none of this back.
Jordan’s Take“Ten nights lets this one breathe — an overnight in Istanbul rather than a drive-by is the whole point.”
Miami, Florida
Miami, Florida
6 ports of call
Caribbean 9–19 Dec 2026
“This Is Your Chance to Try Regent” · Seven Seas Grandeur, Regent Seven Seas
10 nights · Serenity Suite · approx. 415 sq ft
Book direct and you’d pay retail — and get none of this back.
Jordan’s Take“This is your chance to try Regent: a suite a third larger than a comparable premium-line Sky Suite, aboard a ship carrying just 746 guests, for a fare that already includes the excursions, wine, and gratuities everyone else pays for on top. Once those extras are counted in, this suite runs for less per night than the smaller room next door.”
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Miami, Florida
4 ports of call
Caribbean 1–8 Nov 2026
“Modern Luxury for Just 922 Guests” · Explora III, Explora Journeys
7 nights · OT4 · Ocean Terrace Suite · 377 sq ft
Book direct and you’d pay retail — and get none of this back.
Jordan’s Take“Modern luxury, built for just 922 guests instead of the thousands a mainstream ship carries — small enough to pull into harbors the big ships have to skip, and a ship that will absolutely blow your socks off. The fare already includes unlimited beverages anywhere aboard, nine dining venues, the spa thermal suite, Wi-Fi, and gratuities.”
Miami, Florida
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
3 ports of call
Transatlantic 25 Mar–10 Apr 2027
“The Long Way to Italy, and the Right One” · Oceania Marina, Oceania Cruises
16 nights · Penthouse Suite · approx. 440 sq ft
Book direct and you’d pay retail — and get none of this back.
Jordan’s Take“Sixteen nights, and the fare covers nearly everything once you are aboard. Six days of open Atlantic settle you before the Azores appear, and by the time the Riviera slides past the rail, Rome feels less like an arrival than a homecoming. Marina is the ship I choose for travelers who want space without spectacle — her Culinary Center is the finest at sea.”
Recently quoted examples. Pricing and availability are subject to change.
“The difference between a good trip and a memorable one usually comes down to time — time in port, time at dinner, time to actually enjoy where you are.”
“Jordan’s knowledge, candor, and attention to detail made all the difference. He truly cares.”
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