Hi, I’m Michele Lindsay, Founder and Luxury Cruise Travel Advisor at Blue Pointe Travel, a boutique luxury cruise travel agency based in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. I specialize in luxury river cruises, small-ship ocean cruises, and expedition cruises for discerning travelers who want expert guidance, thoughtful planning, and a seamless experience from start to finish.
Meet the Advisor Behind Blue Pointe Travel
Luxury Cruise Planning with a Personal, Thoughtful Approach
The goal is simple: to help you feel confident before you ever leave home, and completely cared for once your trip begins.
Because the right trip is not just about where you go — it’s about how thoughtfully the entire experience comes together.
Blue Pointe Travel was created for travelers who want more than a booking. My clients are thoughtful, curious, and often very busy people who value expert guidance, personal service, and travel experiences that feel both elevated and easy to enjoy.
I specialize in river cruises, small-ship ocean cruises, expedition cruises, hosted and exclusive group cruise opportunities, and select small group guided travel experiences. My work is about helping you move through the many choices with clarity — from choosing the right cruise line and ship to understanding itinerary differences, suite options, shore experiences, pre- and post-cruise plans, and the small details that shape the overall journey.
Travel Planning for People Who Want the Details Handled Well
My mission is to make elevated travel feel effortless by combining cruise expertise, trusted industry relationships, and a highly personal planning process. Whether you are considering a European river cruise, a luxury ocean sailing, an expedition voyage, or a curated group experience, I help you choose with confidence and travel with ease.
Luxury cruising should feel inspiring, not overwhelming.
Whether you are planning a European river cruise, a Mediterranean small-ship cruise, an Alaska luxury cruise, a Galápagos expedition, or an Antarctica expedition cruise, I take the stress and guesswork out of planning.
My clients trust me to manage the details behind the scenes, from cruise line selection and pre- or post-cruise hotel stays to shore excursions, travel documents, and important trip reminders. The goal is simple: to make luxury cruising feel effortless, elevated, and personal.
I help clients choose the right cruise line, ship, suite, itinerary, and shore experiences based on their travel style, destination goals, comfort level, and budget.
How I Help Make Luxury Cruising Simple
Through my relationships with preferred cruise lines, hotels, tour operators, and destination partners, I help create a more seamless cruise experience and look for opportunities to add value, amenities, and trusted support to your journey.
Trusted Travel Partnerships
Travel does not always go exactly as planned. When questions, delays, or unexpected challenges arise, I help you navigate the next step, communicate with the right partners, and minimize disruption whenever possible.
Support When It Matters
From our first conversation to your return home, I keep the cruise planning process organized, thoughtful, and personal so you can enjoy the experience without sorting through endless options on your own.
Seamless Planning
I help you understand the differences between luxury cruise lines, river cruise ships, expedition vessels, suite categories, onboard experiences, inclusions, and destination styles so you can make confident travel decisions.
Cruise Expertise
Before founding Blue Pointe Travel, I was a high school world history teacher. That love of history still shapes the way I think about travel — not just where you go, but the stories, cultures, and context that make a destination come alive.
Former World History Teacher, Lifelong Curious Traveler
I’m an avid reader and have been part of the same book club for more than 16 years. I love the way a good book can transport you somewhere new, which may explain why I’m drawn to travel that feels layered, thoughtful, and full of discovery.
Always Reading, Always Learning
I love to cook, and it’s one of the passions I share with my husband, Scott, and now with our children. When I travel, I’m always interested in the food, wine, markets, local specialties, and culinary traditions that help tell the story of a destination.
Food Is One of My Favorite Ways to Experience a Place
When I travel, I love visiting museums and art galleries. I don’t pretend to know everything about art, but I appreciate how it reflects a place, its people, and its history — often in ways that are just as powerful as any guided tour.
Museums and Art Galleries Are Always on My List
I grew up in coastal Connecticut and now live on the shores of Lake St. Clair, so water has always been part of my life. Maybe that’s why I love sea days on a ship, quiet views from the deck, and any chance to swim or snorkel when I travel.
I’ve Always Been Drawn to the Water
Ready when you are
Ready for an Effortless Way to Plan Your Cruise?
Whether you’re dreaming of a European river cruise, a luxury ocean sailing, an expedition voyage, or a small-ship cruise to somewhere extraordinary, the first step is a conversation. Let’s talk about where you want to go, how you want to travel, and which cruise experience is the right fit.
