About us
Big-agency reach, personal-advisor care
Ben’s Travel pairs 20+ years of hands-on cruise and vacation expertise with the friendly, one-on-one attention you can only get from someone who genuinely loves this.
Our story
Two decades of getting it right
Ben’s Travel began with a simple belief: planning a great trip shouldn’t be stressful, and you shouldn’t have to do it alone. What started as helping friends book cruises grew into a full-service travel advisory trusted by hundreds of travelers — most of whom come back year after year.
We’re small enough that you always talk to a real person who knows your name and your travel style, and established enough — through our WorldVia affiliation — to offer the pricing, protection and perks of a major agency. It’s the best of both worlds, and it’s all curated personally by Ben.
2004
A passion becomes a profession
After years of planning trips for friends and family, Ben turned a lifelong love of travel — and cruising in particular — into a full-time advisory.
2010s
Cruise specialization
Hundreds of sailings later, Ben became a go-to cruise specialist across Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Princess and more — learning each line ship by ship.
Today
Backed by WorldVia
Ben’s Travel operates as an independent advisor affiliated with WorldVia Travel Group, combining boutique, personal service with the buying power and protection of a national host agency.
Travel philosophy
How we think about your trip
People first
Every trip starts with who you are and how you like to travel — not a package we’re trying to sell.
Honest guidance
We’ll tell you when a cheaper cabin is the smart buy, or when a line isn’t right for you. Trust is the whole business.
Details that delight
The small touches — the right dinner reservation, the excursion worth booking — are where a good trip becomes a great one.
Why use a travel advisor
In a world of endless tabs, we’re your shortcut
Booking sites bury you in options and leave you on your own when plans change. A good advisor does the opposite: fewer, better choices — and a real person who’s got your back from quote to homecoming.
- We save you hours of research and second-guessing.
- Access to preferred pricing, group rates and perks like onboard credit.
- One point of contact if anything changes before or during your trip.
- Expert advice on cabins, insurance, documents and excursions.
- No planning fees on most trips — you don’t pay more than booking yourself.
Affiliations & credentials
Professional partnerships that mean better protection and pricing for you.
WorldVia Travel Group
Host agency — preferred supplier pricing, IATA accreditation & travel protection.
Cruise Line Specialist
Trained and certified across major cruise lines including Royal Caribbean, Celebrity & Princess.
Travel Insurance Partner
Access to leading travel-protection plans to safeguard your investment.
Let’s plan something wonderful
Tell Ben a little about your dream trip and get a personalized quote — free, no obligation, no pressure.
Prefer to talk? Call 408-229-3900