Yes — for custom land itineraries. Blue Pointe Travel is a boutique luxury travel agency specializing in small-ship ocean cruises, river cruises, expedition cruises, and guided journeys worldwide. Because custom independent travel requires extensive research and coordination, we charge a professional planning fee for land-based itineraries.
Our planning fees ensure that you receive professional-level service, transparent communication, and expert guidance from the first conversation through your return home.
- No planning fee for cruises or guided tours.
- Custom itinerary planning $350 to $500 per couple or family.
- Close-In Booking Fee for all trips booked within 60 days of departure is $250.
- Cancellation fee is $50 per traveler (independent of supplier fees).
- Change or modification fee is $50 per traveler (independent of supplier fees).
- Cruises and Guided Tours do not incur a planning fee.
Our planning fees ensure that you receive professional-level service, transparent communication, and expert guidance from the first conversation through your return home.
do you charge planning fees?
For the best experience, we recommend booking your luxury cruise, river cruise, or guided journey 6–12 months in advance — and for many expedition cruises, up to two years ahead.
Early planning ensures you can:
At Blue Pointe Travel, most of our clients plan their trips well in advance so we can coordinate every detail with our trusted global partners. Last-minute trips booked within 60 days of departure incur a $250 close-in booking fee to cover expedited arrangements.
Early planning ensures you can:
- Select your preferred suite or stateroom category
- Secure the most desirable sailing date or itinerary
- Take advantage of early booking offers
- Allow ample time for passports, visas, and flight arrangements
At Blue Pointe Travel, most of our clients plan their trips well in advance so we can coordinate every detail with our trusted global partners. Last-minute trips booked within 60 days of departure incur a $250 close-in booking fee to cover expedited arrangements.
How far out should i book my luxury cruise or international trip?
Absolutely. One of the best ways to enhance your cruise vacation is to extend it with a personalized pre- or post-cruise itinerary. Blue Pointe Travel specializes in designing luxury pre- and post-cruise extensions for river, ocean, and expedition cruises.
Whether you’d like to:
We’ll handle the details: flights, boutique hotels, private transfers, rail connections, and curated local experiences tailored to your travel style. Planning fees may apply.
Whether you’d like to:
- Arrive in Amsterdam a few days early before your European river cruise,
- Spend an extra week exploring Spain after a Mediterranean voyage,
- Add Buenos Aires and Iguazú Falls to your Antarctica expedition, or
- Enjoy a relaxed pre-cruise stay in Florida before sailing the Caribbean —
We’ll handle the details: flights, boutique hotels, private transfers, rail connections, and curated local experiences tailored to your travel style. Planning fees may apply.
Do you help with pre- and post-cruise travel planning or custom extensions?
