Ocean voyages, European river sailings and expedition itineraries—matched to your dates, budget and travel style with personal guidance from start to finish.
TICO Registered No. 5003357 · Cambridge, Ontario
Why Ontario Cruise Center
Most people who reach out aren't short on options — they're short on a clear way to choose between them.
Meet Your Local Concierge
"Hi, I'm Eric. I handle the details, compare the options, and secure the best perks for your next getaway, so you can just pack your bags."
Cruise planning can quickly become a research project. Which deck is worth the upgrade? What does the fare actually include? And which sailing is right for you? Helping people sort through those decisions is the part I enjoy most.
I'm an independent advisor affiliated with Expedia Cruises, giving my clients access to major cruise lines and promotions while keeping the planning personal. You deal with me directly, not a call centre or a queue.
I'm based in Cambridge, Ontario, and this is home for me. When I'm not helping someone plan a trip, there's a pretty good chance you'll find me out on my road bike, working out at the Cambridge YMCA, or grabbing coffee with friends afterward.
Staying active is a big part of how I live my life, and it shapes the way I travel too. I appreciate a beautiful ship, a great meal and a relaxing day at sea. But when we reach a destination, I want to experience it. Walking a city, cycling through the countryside, exploring a new neighbourhood or simply spending the day moving instead of watching the destination go by.
I've learned that a great vacation doesn't have to be one or the other. You can enjoy the comfort of a cruise and still come home feeling like you really experienced the places you visited.
That's something I bring to my planning. I want to understand how you like to travel, what you enjoy doing and what would make the trip memorable for you. Then I can help find the cruise, itinerary and experiences that fit.
And because I live here too, I understand the practical side of travelling from Ontario, including drive-to and fly-to ports, connection timing, pre-cruise hotels and when arriving a day early makes sense.
"That's really what Ontario Cruise Center is about for me: personal advice from someone local who takes the time to get to know how you want to travel."
Independent Cruise Advisor · Cambridge, Ontario
Affiliated with Expedia Cruises
Areas of Expertise
Choose the direction that sounds closest to your next trip. I’ll help you narrow down the right ship, cabin and time to book.
A smarter place to start
With so many cruise lines, ships, destinations and cabin choices, finding the right fit can feel overwhelming. Find Your Cruise Fit helps narrow the possibilities based on how you actually like to travel, including your destinations, pace, priorities and budget.
Find My Cruise FitPersonalized cruise guidance from Ontario Cruise Center. Eric confirms current sailings, availability and pricing.
There is no best cruise. There is a best cruise for you.
Expedia Cruises Affiliation
Independent advice, backed by the buying power and support of a national cruise brand.
TICO Registered No. 5003357
Registered with Ontario's travel regulator, so your booking is handled under provincial consumer protection rules.
Based in Cambridge, Ontario
Local knowledge of departure ports, flight timing and travel days from this province.
One advisor, start to finish
The same person plans your trip, answers your questions and is there if something changes.
The Logbook
Practical writing on the choices that shape a good cruise—cabins and decks, what a fare really includes, when to book, and which port makes sense from Ontario.
Eric's library of 17 cruise-planning guides, covering Planning Your Cruise, Cabins & Ships, Costs & Value, Destinations & Ports and River Cruising.
Inside, oceanview or balcony? A practical decision guide to cabin categories, ship location, guarantee fares and when the balcony upgrade is genuinely worth the money.
Read Dispatch
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The best time to book a cruise depends far more on your itinerary and cabin needs than on chasing a last-minute deal. Here are the booking windows I use with Canadian travellers.
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There is no best cruise. There is a best cruise for you. Nine questions — people, purpose, place, pace, ship, price, cabin, calendar and confidence — that make the choice clear.
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Start Planning
Share what you're considering — dates, destinations or just a rough idea. Eric will personally review what you send and follow up to help you sort through the options.
Share your dates and what you have in mind. You'll get a considered reply — not a sales pitch.
TICO Registered No. 5003357 · Cambridge, Ontario
