About Luxury Cruise Connections
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About Luxury Cruise Connections

Crafting Unforgettable Journeys Since 2010

Luxury Cruise Connections is a brand of Forest Travel and a proud Virtuoso travel agency based in Miami, Florida. Our expert travel advisors craft seamless ocean and river cruise journeys for discerning travelers.

Cruise experts you can trust

From the first conversation to your return home, we tailor itineraries to your tastes, pace, and standards—pairing the right ship and suite with exclusive Virtuoso amenities, concierge air, and end-to-end support—so you can simply enjoy your time on board and ashore

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45,0000 Customers around the world
Customers around the world
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Cruise lines partners
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Years Operating
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The spark that started it all

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Luxury Cruise Connections was founded in 2010 to fulfill a need in the market: travelers seeking personalized cruise services with a boutique approach. We built our agency around exclusivity, tailored care, and the belief that every journey should be uniquely yours. Leveraging expertise in hospitality and travel, we created an agency dedicated to service quality and client relationships. Today, we continue transforming vacation dreams into lifetime memories through experiences designed specifically for you, guided by advisors who truly understand your vision.

Your First Choice In Travel

Thrilling Destinations

Our cruise partners take you to the most breathtaking places on the planet, in ultimate comfort. Tell us where you want to go, and let us arrange the rest.

  • Award-Winning Cruise Lines
  • Personalized Support
  • Customized Cruise Vacations
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Start planning your trip!

Access exclusive luxury cruises with unbeatable deals and private tours

Meet our team

Behind every extraordinary journey is a dedicated travel advisor committed to your vision. Our team brings decades of combined experience in luxury hospitality and cruise planning, offering personalized guidance and insider knowledge. From your first conversation to your destination, we're here to ensure every detail reflects your dreams and exceeds your expectations.

Carlos Edery
Carlos Edery Ceo and Co-founder
David Mendal
David Mendal Co-founder
Derek Avello
Derek Avello
Luxury Cruise Sales Account Manager
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Chavely Alvarez
Chavely Alvarez
Luxury Cruise Advisor
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Laura Bowman
Laura Bowman
Sr. Luxury Cruise Advisor
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JC Quintana
JC Quintana
Sr. Luxury Cruise Advisor
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Ruben Guzman
Ruben Guzman
Luxury Cruise Advisor
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Steven Gulko
Steven Gulko
Sr. Luxury Cruise Advisor
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Monica Anderson
Monica Anderson
Luxury Cruise Advisor
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Diego Riveron
Diego Riveron
Luxury Cruise Advisor
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Roger Powe
Roger Powe
Sr. Luxury Cruise Advisor
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Shawn Reilly
Shawn Reilly
Luxury Cruise Advisor
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Aaron Abeid
Aaron Abeid
Luxury Cruise Advisor
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Janet Quintana
Janet Quintana
Luxury Cruise Advisor
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Andres Mejia
Andres Mejia
Luxury Cruise Advisor
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Azamara Master Agent
Esther Brewster
Esther Brewster
Luxury Cruise Advisor
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Bob Davis
Bob Davis
Luxury Cruise Advisor
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Azamara Master Agent
Derek (DJ) Diaz
Derek (DJ) Diaz
Luxury Cruise Advisor
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Debra Dunn
Debra Dunn
Luxury Cruise Advisor
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Jay Esahak
Jay Esahak
Luxury Cruise Advisor
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Susan Whitney
Susan Whitney
Luxury Cruise Advisor
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Paula Sur
Paula Sur
Luxury Cruise Advisor
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Melaney Nelson
Melaney Nelson
Senior Manager of Client Experience
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Gabriela Matiz
Gabriela Matiz
Lead Concierge
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Betsy Mena
Betsy Mena
Resolution Specialist
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Michel Ospina
Michel Ospina
Concierge Specialist
Diana Castano
Diana Castano
Reservation Specialists
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Sergio Duque
Sergio Duque
Reservations Specialist
Juan Pinzon
Juan Pinzon
Concierge Specialist
Valentina Zapata
Valentina Zapata
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Maria Jose Flor
Maria Jose Flor
Concierge Operations Coordinator
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Stephany Acosta
Stephany Acosta
Reservation Specialists
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Rebeca Alvarado
Rebeca Alvarado
Concierge Operations Coordinator
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Silvana Carbonero
Silvana Carbonero
Concierge Operations Coordinator
Dionisio Ramirez
Dionisio Ramirez
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David Joussef Abuassi
David Joussef Abuassi
Concierge Specialist
Shary Contreras
Shary Contreras
Concierge Specialist
Brayan Rodriguez
Brayan Rodriguez
Concierge Specialist
Kristopher Alvarez
Kristopher Alvarez
Senior Director of Operations
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Mike Falcon
Mike Falcon
Senior Sales Manager
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Denise Pomeranc
Denise Pomeranc
Senior Product and Marketing Manager
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Zach Konstantinides
Zach Konstantinides
Digital Growth Strategy Director
Carlos Caicedo
Carlos Caicedo
Digital Marketing Performance Manager
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Maurelys Calderon
Maurelys Calderon
Auditor
Keyla Martinez
Keyla Martinez
Human Resources Generalist
Mario Cisneros
Mario Cisneros
Training and Performance Coach
Joselyn Gonzalez
Joselyn Gonzalez
Business Operations Specialist
Gabriela Herrero
Gabriela Herrero
Executive Assistant to CEO
Julian Montana
Julian Montana
Visual Designer
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Mateo Osorio
Mateo Osorio
Product Specialist
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Juan Salcedo
Juan Salcedo
Marketing Operations Coordinator
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Alejandra Pachon
Alejandra Pachon
Client Engagement Specialist
Sergio Bohorquez
Sergio Bohorquez
Client Engagement Specialist
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Alejandro Perez
Alejandro Perez
Director of IT
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Facundo Goni
Facundo Goni
Principal Full Stack Senior Software Engineer
Elier Rivero
Elier Rivero
Principal Full Stack Senior Software Engineer
Rodolfo Oquendo
Rodolfo Oquendo
Full Stack Senior Software Engineer
Edron Ledlow
Edron Ledlow
IT Specialist
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Alexandra Chocron
Alexandra Chocron
Accounting Manager

Start planning your trip!

Access exclusive luxury cruises with unbeatable deals and private tours

North America's Premier Cruise Travel Agency

Frequently Asked Questions

About Luxury Cruise Connections

No. We are a Virtuoso travel agency specializing in luxury cruises. We have close partnerships with many of the world’s top cruise companies.

Virtuoso is an invitation-only membership program for nationally recognized elite travel agencies. Our status with this Consortium gives us exclusive access to special upgrades, private tours or discounts unavailable to the public. We offer those exclusive privileges with our clients.

Yes. Please contact one of our travel consultants for more information.

Planning Your Cruise

You may find that this trip exceeds any you have taken so far and will provide wonderful memories for years to come. Cruise ships accommodate your needs in every aspect, from cabin preference to various restaurants and activities. Our Cruise and Vacation Specialist will help you with every part of creating a customized luxury cruise experience. Here are some ways an agent can help you arrange your cruise vacation:

  • Choose a specific cruise line to narrow down your search and options
  • Help you find the best available deals in the market
  • Handle the many logistics of your cruise, including flights, hotel accommodations, and on-shore excursions
  • Advise you in selecting shore excursions and answer your questions about onboard amenities
  • Act as your first point of contact in case of an emergency or sudden change of plans

A luxury cruise line is a special designation that can only be officially applied to cruise lines and cruise ships that meet specific criteria. When you book a luxury cruise, you can count on attentive service and a high staff-to-guest ratio to help meet your every need. The luxury designation also includes refined drink and dining options, a sophisticated atmosphere, and a ship that is no greater than midsize so that the experience feels personal and intimate. Luxury Cruise Connections works with a select number of luxury and upper premium cruise lines to provide the best possible experience for our clients.

An Air/Sea package can be included in your luxury cruise booking, which means that we will arrange your cruise ticket, an airline ticket, and ground transportation needed to get to the port. Our Cruise and Vacation Specialists can help you book your Air/Sea package for a seamless travel experience.

We strongly recommend trip cancellation/interruption insurance. When it comes to luxury cruises, it is worth it to protect your investment.

Most do, but it depends on the specific cruise line and ship.

Yes. You can arrange pre-or post-cruise land packages that are included in your luxury cruise booking at the same time you book your cruise.

What to Expect on Board

Most ships can accommodate salt-free, low-carbohydrate, Kosher, or other diet preferences. However, this request must be made in advance.

Tipping is a matter of individual preference, but some cruises includes pre-paid gratuites.

All entertainment on board is included on luxury cruises.

Yes. Almost all cruise ships have laundry facilities included on your luxury cruise and a great many provide dry-cleaning services.

Every cruise ship has a fully-equipped medical facility and staff to handle almost any emergency.

Planning for Your Time in Port

So much you'll have a hard time choosing! You can go off on your own or take a guided tour and discover the city’s ruins among many other cultural and culinary activities.

Our travel planning experts will help you select the luxury cruise itinerary that meets your needs and helps you make the most of your desired travel experience and needs.

Make sure to arrange for shore excursions and specialty restaurants among other activities that can be planned in advance. Part of what makes booking a luxury cruise worth it is the attention to detail and service you will experience when it comes to your time both on board the ship and in port. Our Cruise and Vacation Specialist can help you decide how to best spend your time on land and make any arrangements you need.

Check with your Cruise and Vacation Specialist if you need visas for the ports you will be visiting during this trip. Find out whether the countries you will visit have any vaccination requirements.