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How Planning Works
We begin every client relationship with a complimentary 30-minute discovery call. This conversation gives us the opportunity to understand your travel style, priorities, and expectations — and allows you to learn more about how we work.
After our call, a planning fee is required to move forward.
Unlike online booking engines, Ship Happens Travel Co. provides hands-on itinerary design, destination research, hotel curation, and coordinated logistics. Planning fees ensure that each client receives dedicated time, thoughtful customization, and professional support from start to finish.
Your trip is an investment. The planning behind it should be too.
Designed for travelers planning an ocean or river cruise who want clarity, confidence, and expert guidance before booking.
With countless cruise lines, ships, itineraries, and cabin categories available, even small decisions can significantly impact your onboard experience. Voyage Strategy provides professional insight to help you select the sailing that aligns with your travel style, expectations, and investment.
Rather than navigating cruise options alone, you gain a trusted advisor to compare value, evaluate ship experiences, and ensure your cabin and itinerary selections support the type of vacation you envision.
Scope Includes:
• Single cruise itinerary
• Up to 2 cabin category comparisons
• Up to 4 travelers
Service Includes:
• Complimentary 30-minute discovery consultation
• Cruise line and itinerary comparison
• Ship and cabin category recommendations
• Pricing review and value assessment
• Booking coordination
• Pre-departure travel guidance
Voyage Strategy is ideal for travelers who want professional cruise insight without full-scale custom itinerary design.
Planning fee is non-refundable and confirms dedicated research and consultation time.
Designed for travelers seeking a thoughtfully curated vacation without the complexity of a multi-country itinerary.
This service is ideal for single-destination trips or streamlined itineraries requiring professional structure, trusted supplier coordination, and personalized recommendations.
Rather than spending hours researching hotels, comparing experiences, and managing logistics, you gain a strategic travel partner to design a trip aligned with your preferences, pace, and budget.
Scope Includes:
• Up to 2 destinations
• Up to 10 nights
• Up to 4 travelers
Service Includes:
• Complimentary 30-minute discovery consultation
• Personalized destination strategy
• Curated hotel recommendations
• Activity and experience guidance
• Booking coordination
• Structured itinerary outline
• Pre-departure support
Extended stays, additional destinations, or complex logistics may require a Signature Concierge proposal.
Planning fee is non-refundable and confirms dedicated research and itinerary development.
Designed for travelers seeking a fully curated, high-touch planning experience.
Signature Concierge is ideal for multi-destination itineraries, international travel, milestone celebrations, or trips requiring detailed coordination across locations, experiences, and logistics.
This service moves beyond recommendations and into complete journey design — ensuring every element flows seamlessly from departure to return.
Scope Includes:
• 3+ destinations or complex routing
• 10+ nights
• Groups, celebrations, or multi-generational travel
Service Includes:
• Complimentary 30-minute discovery consultation
• In-depth travel strategy session
• Fully customized day-by-day itinerary
• Premium hotel sourcing
• Private transfers & curated experiences
• Dining and special access coordination
• Ongoing itinerary refinement
• Priority communication support
• Pre-departure documentation and travel guidance
Signature Concierge is recommended for travelers who want every detail handled with precision and elevated care.
Planning fee is non-refundable and confirms dedicated research, itinerary development, and coordination time.
About
our company
Ship Happens Travel Co. was founded on the belief that travel should feel effortless — even when life isn’t. We specialize in thoughtfully designed trips that balance structure with spontaneity, luxury with livability, and adventure with ease.
Founded by Jen Smith, Ship Happens Travel Co. was created for travelers who want more than a booking engine. We work closely with each client to design custom itineraries tailored to their style, pace, and priorities — whether that’s a curated European escape, a celebratory getaway, or a once-in-a-lifetime bucket-list experience.
From first idea to final boarding pass, we handle the details so you can focus on the experience.
Because when travel is done right, it changes you.
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