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River Cruises
Slow, all-inclusive passages through the heart of Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America with the bank always within reach.
AmaWaterways · Viking
Boutique Cruise Advisory
From mountain light to open sea and the rivers inbetween,every mile personally chosen.
River bends, small-ship harbors, polar ice, and grand ocean crossings — planned in conversation, never in a search bar.
SIX WAYS TO ESCAPE
Choose your water
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Small-Ship Ocean
Quiet harbors and hidden coves the larger ships simply cannot enter with extended stays in port.
Azamara · Windstar
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Expedition
Antarctica, Polar ice, remote archipelagos, the Galapagos, and naturalists on deck at first light.
ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES · Lindblad/National Geographic
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Luxury
All-suite ships and service that anticipates the request before it is spoken.
Viking · Azamara · Oceania
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Large Ship Ocean
Grand ships, wide-ranging itineraries, and something for every generation aboard.
Celebrity · Virgin Voyages · Princess · Norwegian
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All-Inclusive Resorts
Beachfront escapes where dining, drinks, and activities are already included.
Sandals · Beaches · Secrets · Breathless
Your advisor
John H. Hudson, PharmD, TAEC, CATA
A human at the helm, from first idea to homecoming.
Booking online hands you a price. Planning with Mountains To Sea hands you the cabin that catches the sunrise, the shore day worth waking early for, and one person who answers when plans change.
As a preferred partner of the lines we recommend, we bring amenities, shipboard credit, and access that rarely appear on a public booking page — at no added cost to you.
Through my agency's affiliation with the Avoya Travel Network, covert deals and promotions are always available — so you are guaranteed the best value on every vacation.
Personal Curation
Matched to how you actually travel.
Preferred Access
Amenities and credit on partner lines.
Care Throughout
One contact, before, during, and after.
Preferred partners
The lines and brands I sail with
And many more of the world’s finest cruise and travel brands.
Guides
Before you book.
River cruise planning
How I choose sailings, ships, and staterooms on Europe's rivers.
Read moreAmaWaterways advisor
Certified guidance on the fleet, itineraries, and best dates.
Read moreWhy use an advisor
What it costs you, and when having an advocate matters most.
Read moreCharleston, WV agency
A local agency planning voyages far beyond the Kanawha Valley.
Read moreIn their words
Guests who sailed and came back to say so.
“How do I start? First of all, I don't think I will ever book a trip without using a travel agent. Secondly, I will only use one travel agent. His name is John Hudson. My first trip using a travel agent last year with AmaWaterways all of my flights were delayed. Not sure what I was going to do. I gave John a phone call. He answered immediately and was able to rebook all of my flights…that is outstanding service! I will never forget. The cruise I just took, when I arrived at the final airport, I sent John a text asking him if someone from AmaWaterways would be waiting for me. He assured me that he and AmaWaterways were tracking all of my flights and to me that is worth $1 million. I've never experienced customer service like that in my life.”
“John has been absolutely amazing! He is extremely organized, efficient and thorough. His communication skills and kind manner make him a pleasure to work with. He goes above and beyond to meet your needs and put your mind at ease. I highly recommend him for any trip you are taking.”
“John is an excellent travel agent – friendly, thorough and professional. I felt a personal connection from our first conversation. He has our best interest in mind and shares his unique experiences so we can make the best decisions. We look forward to working with him in partnership throughout the next year and a half.”
The consultation
Tell me where you'd like to wake up.
No obligation and no sales script — just a thoughtful reply within one business day.