I'm Mark Millham — U.S. veteran, retired senior IT manager, former liveaboard sailor, and independent cruise advisor with 20+ years on the water. I do the research, the real numbers, and the honest talk, so you get the right ship and cabin without overpaying — or overthinking it.
Start Planning with MarkWhen my wife decided she wanted to try cruising, I did what I always do — researched everything, ran the numbers, and refused to pay for anything that doesn't deliver. Her first cruise was on the Norwegian Getaway. She's not a reluctant cruiser anymore.
That's what I do for the people I work with: I've spent more than twenty years on ships (and a good stretch of my life living on the water), so you don't have to learn any of this the expensive way.
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 worth paying for.
What cruise casino offers 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.
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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