Personal cruise planning

Your cruise. Without the hours of research.

35 cruises, 8 cruise lines and a lifetime in travel have taught me that choosing the right cruise is about far more than comparing itineraries. I help you narrow the choices, understand the differences and find the experience that fits you.

Plan My Cruise Why book with Hajo?

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Cruise inspiration

Where will your next voyage take you?

A few directions to start the conversation, not a fixed list. Once I know what you're after, the options narrow quickly.

Cruise ship arriving at a Mediterranean harbor at dusk, mountains in the distance

MediterraneanCoastal towns, golden light, easy island-hopping

Elegant suite balcony overlooking the water

Luxury CruisingSuites, service and quieter ships

Why Hajo

I've done the research. Just not behind a screen.

Firsthand, not filtered

I've personally experienced different cruise lines, ships and cruise styles. That gives me perspective beyond ratings and search results.

The pros and the cons

No cruise is perfect for everyone. I'll help you understand the trade-offs and what matters for the way you like to travel.

Hours of research, avoided

Tell me what you're looking for. I'll help narrow thousands of possibilities into options actually worth considering.

Cruises

Cruise lines

Countries

Firsthand experience you won't get from a search engine.

Worth asking

A cruise can look perfect online. Until it isn't.

Is the ship too big for the experience you want?

Is the atmosphere more lively than luxurious?

Does the itinerary look perfect while the onboard experience isn't right for you?

Is the premium upgrade actually worth considering?

Which cruise line fits the way you like to travel?

I've experienced the differences firsthand. I'll help you narrow the options, understand the trade-offs and choose with confidence.

How it works

Simple, start to finish.

01
Tell me how you like to travel

Share your destination ideas, dates, travel party and what matters most to you.
02
I research and compare the options

I compare ships, itineraries and cabin categories against your priorities.
03
I narrow them down and explain the differences

A short, relevant shortlist with the trade-offs laid out plainly.
04
You choose the cruise that feels right

Ask questions, compare further, and book when you're ready.

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Airline employees

Airline employee? Your next cruise may come with an advantage.

Special interline cruise rates may be available for eligible airline employees and their families. I understand airline-industry travel personally and can help identify relevant cruise options and available rates.

Ask About Interline Rates

Eligibility and availability vary. Details confirmed during enquiry.

Hajo Hagen smiling on a cruise ship deck

Meet Hajo

Travel isn't something I simply sell. It's been my life.

I started my career with a major European tour operator, where I spent many years as a tour manager, travelling with groups around the world before eventually moving to Miami.

Since then, I've continued my career in travel and aviation with a major US airline, first as a station manager and, for many years now, as a flight attendant.

But cruising has always been my passion.

From tour manager to major US airline: a career spent travelling the world.

I've now taken around 35 cruises across 8 different cruise lines and travelled to 20 countries. That experience has taught me something you won't always find in a brochure or comparison site: the little differences between cruise lines, ships and itineraries can completely change your experience.

That's what I bring to my clients. I help you understand the pros and cons, narrow down the choices and find the cruise that actually fits you, without spending hours trying to figure it all out yourself.

Personally sailed

Celebrity Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean
Explora Journeys
Mein Schiff
AIDA
Silversea
MSC Cruises

“Traveller stories coming soon.”

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Questions

Good to know

Why book through you instead of directly with a cruise line?

A cruise line can tell you about its own ships. I've sailed across multiple lines myself, so I can compare them against each other and help you weigh the trade-offs against what you actually want from the trip.

Which cruise lines can you help with?

I can help with sailings across all the major cruise lines, not only the ones I've sailed myself. I've personally sailed Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Explora Journeys, Mein Schiff, AIDA, Silversea and MSC Cruises, which shapes how I compare everything else.

Do you charge a planning fee?

[CONFIRM WITH HAJO]: fee structure (if any) needs to be confirmed before publishing.

What are interline cruise rates?

Special rates sometimes made available to airline employees and their families. Availability depends on the cruise line, sailing and current offers.

Who qualifies for interline rates?

[CONFIRM WITH HAJO]: exact eligibility rules vary by cruise line and need to be confirmed before publishing. Mention your airline affiliation in the enquiry form and I'll confirm what applies.

Can you help if I don't know which cruise I want?

Yes, that's most enquiries. Tell me roughly what you're drawn to (or what you're not) and I'll narrow it down with you.

How do I get started?

Fill in the enquiry form below with your travel plans and preferences. I'll follow up directly.

Your next voyage starts here.

Tell me what you're looking for. I'll take it from there.

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