Overwater villas above a clear turquoise lagoon in the Maldives

Luxury Cruise Specialist · Newport Beach

Ocean, river and yacht-style cruises, planned by a certified expert.

From the right stateroom to the hotel the night before you sail, the details are coordinated by one advisor with direct access to the cruise lines to prepare for your incredible journey.

Why book with an advisor

The same cruise, a better experience.

Right ship, right stateroom

Every line and ship has its own personality. We match you to the one that fits how you like to travel, and to the stateroom that suits it.

Virtuoso® amenities

Booking through a Virtuoso®-affiliated advisor can add amenities on select sailings, such as onboard credit or a private shore experience, subject to availability.

Everything around the voyage

Air coordination, hotels before and after, and private transfers, arranged together so the journey feels seamless from your front door.

Ways to cruise

Choose your pace.

An aerial view of a luxury cruise ship sailing past a forested tropical coastline at golden hour

Photo courtesy of Explora Journeys

Ocean Cruises

The Caribbean, the Mediterranean and beyond, on ships chosen for service, space and the right itinerary.

A river cruise ship sailing past the Chain Bridge and the Hungarian Parliament on the Danube in Budapest

Photo by BlueGold Travel

River Cruises

Intimate ships and a new town almost every day. Certified Viking expertise, and the other river lines we place our guests with.

The teak Marina Terrace on a Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection yacht, with lounge seating above the sea

Photo courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Yacht-Style Cruises

An intimate way to explore the coast, with attentive service, thoughtfully designed spaces and time to enjoy each port.

Film courtesy of Crystal.

World cruise 2028 · Crystal

Treasures of the Tides.

Crystal has announced its 2028 World Cruise: 150 nights, 84 destinations, three oceans. Voyages of this scale are planned years in advance, and the most sought-after staterooms go first — if a full-world journey is on your horizon, it is worth starting the conversation early.

Ask about the world cruise

How it works

Three simple steps.

01

Consult

A relaxed conversation about where you want to go, how you like to travel and who is coming.

02

Proposal

A short list of recommended sailings and staterooms, with the reasons, the amenities and the full cost.

03

Bon voyage

Air, hotels and transfers arranged and confirmed, with support before and during your trip.

  • Virtuoso® Affiliated
  • ASTA Verified Travel Advisor (VTA)
  • Certified River Cruise Expert
  • CLIA Member

Cruise consult

Tell us about your cruise.

Share a few details and expect a reply within one business day. Prefer to talk now? Call 714-321-6335 or schedule a call.

Melinda Muresan on the deck of a river cruise ship, a wide river and city skyline behind her
The kind of sailing
Where to

Rather call or message directly? 714-321-6335 or melinda@bluegoldtravel.com

Questions

Before you sail

Should I choose an ocean, river or yacht-style cruise?

Ocean cruises suit those who enjoy sea days, a wider choice of dining and longer distances. River cruises suit travelers who want a new town every day, calm water and a smaller ship. Yacht-style cruises suit those who prefer a more intimate coastal experience with attentive service. We talk through all three before recommending a line.

What are Virtuoso® amenities?

Extras arranged through the Virtuoso® network, such as shipboard credit or a private shore experience. They vary by sailing and are subject to availability, and the exact amenity is confirmed before you book.

Can you arrange hotels and flights around the cruise?

Yes. Hotels before and after, private transfers and air coordination are planned together with the voyage as one complete itinerary.

What does it cost to plan with BlueGold?

Cruise planning is typically included in your fare, so you receive personal service and any available Virtuoso® amenities at no added cost. Select journeys that include extended pre- or post-cruise segments may incur a professional planning fee, which is always discussed in advance.

BlueGold Travel is an independent affiliate of Uniglobe Travel Center, a Virtuoso® member agency. Preferred amenities are subject to availability and set by the supplier. Virtuoso® is a registered trademark of Virtuoso, Ltd. Cruise line, hotel and supplier names are trademarks of their respective owners.

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