Choose your planning level
From one great port day to one fully coordinated cruise.
Most groups get the strongest value from the middle package: three beautifully coordinated days, one shared itinerary, and no family member forced to become the unpaid cruise director.
For couples and small families
Personal Port Plan
$119
A personalized day ashore for up to 6 travelers.
- Custom itinerary for one port
- Activity, timing, transport, and budget guidance
- What to book, what to skip, and a backup option
- 20-minute consultation
Best offer
For 8–20 travelers
3 Day Port Plan
One coordinated day with a clear plan every traveler can follow.
- Everything in the Personal Port Plan
- Master itinerary for the organizer
- Mobile-friendly schedule for the full group
- Planning around ages, mobility, and mixed interests
- 45-minute consultation and one revision
For full-sailing coordination
Group Cruise Blueprint
$899+
A broader coordination for major celebrations or group sailings.
- Everything in the Group Port Day Plan
- Up to 3 port-day plans
- Embarkation and onboard coordination notes
- Dining, meetings, and celebration planning
- 60-minute strategy session and two revisions
Less Planning. More Exploring.
Planning a port day in a place you have never been can quickly become overwhelming. Our packages are designed so that you can arrive knowing where to go, what to expect, and how to make the most of your day.
The people behind the plans
We didn’t learn cruising from brochures.
Our perspective comes from years of living and working onboard, visiting the ports, and helping thousands of guests create memorable experiences. We know what shapes an excellent vacation.
Ethan
Hot Glass Artist, educator, and Shipboard Operations Manager
Ethan studied marketing at Ball State University and built a career around hot glass, performance, and education. His work has included teaching hands-on classes, giving live demonstrations, and managing day-to-day operations in a cruise ship glass studio.
That experience has given him a firsthand understanding of cruise ports, guest expectations, logistics, and what travelers need to feel confident before stepping off the ship.
Camille
Guest Experience Partner With a Thoughtful, Personal Approach
Camille brings cruise guest experience, creative support, and a natural ability to make people feel comfortable and well looked after. She is also fluent in Spanish, and her Mexican heritage plays a key role in travel planning.
Camille combines practical ship knowledge with a warmer planning style—helping families and groups create a vacation experience that feels considered rather than corporate.
“Hot glass taught me to care about timing, place, and experience. Cruise planning uses the same instincts—just with a gangway, a group chat, and a return-to-ship deadline.”
-Ethan J. Ball
How it works
You bring the cruise. We bring the structure.
The process is personal, simple, and designed to give you something your whole group can actually use.
01
Choose your package
Pick one port, one group day, or a full-cruise blueprint.
02
Tell us about the cruise
Share your ship, dates, group, interests, budget, and needs.
03
Meet with Ethan & Camille
We shape the plan around your priorities and group dynamics.
04
Receive the plan
Get timing, meeting points, guidance, and backup options in one clear place.
Frequently asked questions
Before you choose a plan
Is this a travel agency or a planning service?
We are a personal cruise-planning service. We do the research, recommendations, coordination, and provide a clear itinerary after you have already booked a cruise. We can assist with booking a voyage as well; however, this is not our primary focus and has additional fees.
Can you plan more than one port?
Yes. The Personal Plan covers just 1 port, and the 3 Day Port Plan will cover most 6 day voyages. Additional ports can be added during your consultation.
What does the group receive?
When booking the group blueprint package, the organizer receives a detailed master itinerary tailored to the group. The full group receives a simpler mobile-friendly version with meeting points, timing, transportation guidance, and essential reminders.
Can you guarantee we will not miss the ship?
No planner can guarantee transportation, weather, or ship operations. The itinerary is built conservatively with clear return buffers, backup options, and practical guidance to get your group back on time.
Cruise Planning with Ethan & Camille · A service of EthanBall.com · Not affiliated with any cruise line.
