I'm Mark Millham — U.S. veteran, former liveaboard sailor, and experienced cruiser affiliated with Cornerstone Collective. I help people book the right cruise for their situation, not the one that's easiest to sell.
Start Planning with MarkI cruise the way my IT brain works — with research, planning, and no tolerance for paying for things that don't deliver. When my wife Ceci decided she wanted to try cruising, I put all of it to use. Her first cruise was on the Norwegian Getaway. She's not a reluctant cruiser anymore.
If you're the person in your household doing all the research while your partner trusts you to figure it out — I've been that person. I know exactly what you're dealing with.
Matching the right ship to your travel style, group, and budget — not whatever's being promoted this week.
Drink packages, gratuities, specialty dining, excursions, Wi-Fi — I'll break down what adds up and what's actually worth it.
What cruise casino offers actually include, how to evaluate them, and whether chasing one makes sense for your situation.
When the interior is fine, when the balcony changes everything, and which ports are worth the day — vs. which look better on paper.
Everything the booking engine doesn't tell you — embarkation day logistics, what to pack, port timing, and what to skip entirely.
Deposit to final payment — passport requirements, travel insurance, and every step in between handled cleanly.
That means I have exactly one goal — get you on the right ship, in the right cabin, at a price that makes sense for your budget. If an interior room is genuinely the right call, I'll tell you that. If a balcony changes the entire experience on a particular itinerary, I'll tell you that too.
No brochure talk. No upsell pressure. Just someone who has done this many times and wants your trip to be worth it.
Fill out the form below and I'll be in touch within 24 hours. No commitment, no sales pitch — just a conversation about where you want to go and how to get there without overpaying or overthinking it.
Mark will review your details and be in touch within 24 hours. In the meantime, catch up on the channel — there's already something worth watching.
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