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Join the Cruise Club

Insider cruise deals and a real travel advisor in your corner — all year. I watch the fares, stack the perks, and handle the details, so you just show up and enjoy the trip.

How it works

A cruise expert on call — for the price of a couple lattes

Booking with me is always free. The Club is the year-round extra: insider deals, members-only perks, and priority access to me whenever you need it.

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Join the club

Start free, or pick the plan that fits how often you cruise. Change or cancel anytime.

2

Deals find you

I send you hand-picked cruise deals and members-only perks matched to what you love — no endless searching.

3

I handle the rest

When you’re ready, I book it, stack every perk and onboard credit, and re-fare if the price drops. Never a booking fee.

Why members love it

What you get

Insider deals

First-look deal alerts and member perks. And everyone who books with me gets up to $100 onboard credit per cabin, member or not.

A real advisor, not a bot

Message me anytime. I actually know cruising — Alaska, the Mexican Riviera, Hawaii, and weddings at sea.

Every perk, stacked for you

Free 2nd guest, kids-sail-free, prepaid gratuities — I look for every eligible, combinable promotion.

No fees, cancel anytime

Your membership is the only cost, and you can change or cancel whenever. My booking help is always free.

Join the Cruise Club

Looked after before, during & after every trip

More than deals โ€” it’s having someone in your corner the whole way. From a free membership to white-glove family care, there’s a tier for every traveler.

๐Ÿ›Ÿ A direct line to me comes with every membership โ€” free tier included. Before, during, and after your trip, if anything comes up, you reach me and I’ll handle it. You’re never on your own.

Subscriber

Free
No cost ยท cancel anytime
  • Full Freebie Library access
  • First-look cruise deal alerts
  • Private member community
  • Cruise countdown checklist
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Direct line to me โ€” before, during & after
Join Free

Coast Club

$7.99/mo
or $79/year ยท 2 months free
  • Everything free, plus:
  • Members-only guides & port cheat-sheets
  • Monthly live “Ask Melinda” Q&A
  • Free trip-planning help
  • Pre-cruise readiness & document check
  • Price-drop monitoring & re-faring
  • 15% off all shop merch
Choose Coast Club
Most popular

Cruise Insider

$12.99/mo
or $129/year ยท 2 months free
  • Everything in Coast Club, plus:
  • Exclusive member-only deals & group rates
  • Rebooking rescue if plans get disrupted
  • Travel-insurance guidance & claim help
  • Priority reply from Melinda
  • 25% off merch + welcome kit (pin & tag)
Choose Insider

Captain’s Club

$18.90/mo
or $189/year ยท 2 months free
  • Everything in Insider, plus:
  • Full concierge โ€” excursions, dining & transfers booked for you
  • White-glove multigen family planning
  • “First Cruise” onboarding for kids & teens
  • Same-day priority line to Melinda
  • Custom keepsake each sailing + annual keepsake box
Choose Captain’s

Compare tiers side by side

Every membership includes a direct line to Melinda — the free tier included.

SubscriberFree Coast Club$7.99/mo Most popular
Cruise Insider$12.99/mo
Captain’s Club$18.90/mo
Freebie Library & first-look deal alerts✓✓✓✓
Members-only guides & live “Ask Melinda” Q&A—✓✓✓
Price-drop monitoring & re-faring—✓✓✓
Shop discount—15%25%25%
Member-only deals & group rates——✓✓
Rebooking rescue if plans change——✓✓
Full concierge & family planning———✓
Direct line to Melinda✓✓PrioritySame-day
Join free See Coast Club See Insider See Captain’s
Good to know

Questions, answered

Why pay a membership when travel advisors are usually free?

Booking a cruise with me is always free — the cruise lines pay me, not you. The Cruise Club is something extra: year-round insider deals, members-only perks, and priority access to me whether or not youโ€™re booking right now. Everyone who books with me gets up to $100 onboard credit per cabin, member or not.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Change or cancel your plan whenever you like — no contracts, no penalties, no awkward phone calls.

What if I’m not cruising this year?

That’s the best time to join. You’ll be first to know when the right deal for your dream trip drops, and you’ll have the guides and planning help ready the moment you are.

Is my payment secure?

Absolutely. Payments are processed securely through Stripe, and your card details never touch this site.