Terra Brown

The first time I experienced river cruising, I was hooked! I didn’t just arrive at a destination; I docked right in the heart of it and was immediately immersed in the culture without the hassle of packing and unpacking.

Unlike larger ocean cruise lines, river ships are smaller, offering you a more intimate-style atmosphere. You're not just another passenger; you're part of a close-knit community of fellow travelers.

River cruising offers a unique blend of convenience, cultural immersion and luxury that is hard to beat. This style of travel is great for friends, families, multi-generational celebrations, groups, clubs, solo travelers, couples- truly, river cruising is for anyone and everyone!

I’ve personally sailed the Danube River in Europe more than once and will be sailing the Nile and Rhine Rivers very soon!

There are many fantastic river cruise lines to choose from, each offering their own distinct qualities, offerings, and experiences. No matter what brand you choose to sail with, they all offer extraordinary dining, attentive service, local cuisine and wines, and amazing itineraries.

Because of these brand differences, I train with many of the major river cruise lines and attend local, and international, cruise industry events so that I can stay current on their itineraries and offerings. I will help you select the perfect cruise line, ship, and itinerary based on your preferences, desires, and price point. 

I am proud to hold the 'Accredited Cruise Counselor' (ACC) designation with CLIA (Cruise Line Industry Association), my River View Certificate with CLIA that is a week intensive River Cruise training. I've completed certifications with numerous river cruise brands. I am committed to ongoing professional development, ensuring that I continue to deliver the best options for my clients. The past few years, I've traveled internationally to attend the ASTA River Cruise Expo that features many river cruise brands and several of their ships for us to train, stay and dine to understand how to best match my clients with the right river ships.

Once we find the perfect cruise for you, I will help you plan all of your pre and post cruise adventures along with any hotel, ground transportation, or other must-dos to make your cruise experience seamless and memorable. 

Whether you're a wine enthusiast, a history buff, a foodie, lover of arts or music, wellness, or other sports and hobbies, there is a great chance we will find a dedicated itinerary to suite your passion.

Another favorite thing about river cruising is that most of the cruise lines often showcase specialty or seasonal cruises tailored to specific interests or seasons, such as Tulip Time in The Netherlands, Christmas Markets along the Rhine or Danube, Egypt Nile cruises and incredible Chobe river for an African safari cruise.

Imagine your friends or family together in Europe strolling through Christmas Markets enjoying the tulips in the spring, or seeing the stunning pyramids in Egypt. Perfection! 

There are many beautiful rivers to cruise in Europe, but you can also experience immersive cruising on rivers in South America, Southeast Asia, Egypt, and Africa.

My favorite river cruises? Secrets of Egypt and the Nile with AmaWaterways, and Tulip Time through Belgium and the Netherlands.

From the planning stages until your arrival back home, I will be with you every step of the way. With me by your side, you'll have the expertise and support needed to make your river cruise adventure truly exceptional. Looking forward to helping you plan an incredible river cruise adventure!