Yes, your family can cruise.
Free cruise planning from a mom who gets it. Worried the noise and the crowds will be too much? I get it. Tell me what you have in mind and I’ll send real sailings with real prices, plus the offers that save you the most.
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Melinda Pearson · cruise planner in Newport, Oregon. I’m a mom of three boys with their own special needs and sensory needs. I plan around the hard parts before you ever leave home, so the trip can feel calm and fun. My help is always free to you. The cruise lines pay me, so you never do.
What people say
“Melinda took us around the Oregon Coast and knew exactly where to go: the wharf, the seals, the best clam chowder, the beaches worth stopping at. She made it easy and we didn’t have to plan a thing. I’d trust her with any trip.”
Markelle Moser · Oregon Coast trip
I take Ann’s family out around the coast near Toledo and Siletz, to the beaches and the food stops.
“We always see wildlife on the beaches, and those beaches vary widely within just a few miles. Some are sandy, others are made of all smooth stones, and still others are tiny pebbles full of agates. This past summer we discovered Olalla Reservoir, where the swimming is awesome because no boats dock there… Of course the food in Oregon is amazing and fresh. We never leave without eating clam chowder!”
Ann Robinson · Oregon Coast trips
What happens next
- You tell me the rough idea. You don’t need to know the ship or the dates yet. Tell me what helps your family feel calm, too.
- I send you a few options. Real sailings with real prices, and why each one might suit your family.
- I plan around the hard parts. A quieter cabin, a plan for loud moments like the ship horn, help with the cruise line’s special needs forms and a quiet spot when it all feels like too much.
- You pick, or you don’t. If you book, I’m with you all the way to the ship. If not, you’ve lost nothing.
Why families plan with me
- 1It’s always free to you. The cruise lines pay me, so you never do. My help adds nothing to your fare.
- 2Up to $100 onboard credit for each cabin you book with me, on qualifying bookings. I’ll give you the details when you book.
- 3Every major cruise line. Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Princess, Norwegian, Holland America, Celebrity, MSC, Disney and more.
- 4You still have me after you book. If something changes, or the worry creeps in the week before you sail, message me. We’ll sort it out together.
There’s almost always an offer running
The cruise lines change their promotions every month. One month kids sail free, the next it’s drinks or wi-fi included. They rarely all run at once.
Tell me your dates and I’ll check every line at once and tell you which offer is actually worth having.
From my own sailings
Questions families ask
Is your planning really free?
Yes. My help is always free to you. The cruise lines pay me, so you never do.
Do you plan for kids with special needs or sensory needs?
Yes, that’s my focus. I’m a mom who gets it. Start with my sensory-friendly cruise page and the free Prep Pack.
Do we have to fly?
Not for Alaska. Round trips leave from Seattle from about May to September, so Oregon and Washington families can drive to the ship.
How do I reach you?
Write to me with the form above or email melinda@oregoncoastjourney.com. I’ll write you back.
Ready when you are
Get my free quoteQuestions? Just email me at melinda@oregoncoastjourney.com. I’ll write you back.
