Independent cruise advisor · The Villages, Florida

Independent cruise advisor · The Villages, Florida

Personal Service & Fabulous Rates

Hi, I'm Joanne. I curate cruises for travelers and groups who want every detail handled, from pristine destinations to opulent accommodations, matched to your dates, budget and interests.

Prefer to talk? Call Joanne at 352-901-4194

Joanne Mitchell of My Best Cruise Gal smiling on the deck of a cruise ship, in a straw hat, with the open sea behind her
  • 55+ countriesof Joanne's own travel experience
  • Individuals & groupscouples, friends, clubs and Village groups
  • Over $750 savedfor one client vs. the published rate
  • Fl SOT TI108666Florida seller of travel

Two ways to sail

A cruise planned around you, or around your whole group

Whether it's the two of you or a whole club, you get one advisor who listens, curates the options and looks after the details.

Individual cruises

For you and your travel companions

Tell me where your heart wants to go, for a week, a month or longer, and I'll curate the cruises that fit.

  • Options chosen for your dates, itinerary, budget and interests
  • Rates compared against the cruise line's published price
  • Extras exclusive to My Best Cruise Gal clients on selected sailings
  • Allianz travel insurance available when you book

Group cruises

For clubs, friends and Village groups

Your group cruise, your decisions. My Best Cruise Gal navigates the details.

  • A detailed one-page proposal with lots of options
  • A custom flyer and a private group webpage to share
  • Assigned, unobstructed balcony cabins and reserved group dining
  • Daily updates on who has booked

How I work

From first chat to bon voyage

  1. Let's chat

    Call, email or fill in my client intake form and tell me about your dates, budget, travel style and the places on your wish list.

    Open the intake form
  2. Curated options

    I put together a short list of wonderful cruise options, with ships, itineraries and cabins that suit you, so you're choosing, not searching.

  3. Booked and handled

    Once you decide, I book it and take care of the details, and I'm a phone call away whenever you have a question.

  4. Sail with extras

    Selected sailings come with perks exclusive to My Best Cruise Gal clients and friends, from onboard credit to a private cocktail party.

A private cruise ship balcony with two loungers and two glasses of sparkling wine facing an ocean sunset

Meet your cruise gal

Hi, I'm Joanne!

From pristine destinations to opulent accommodations, let us craft your dream cruise experience.

Let my experience of over 55 countries inspire you to take off on your own adventure, for a week or a month or as long as your heart wants!

I'm an independent cruise advisor based in The Villages, Florida. You deal with me personally, from the first idea to the day you sail, and I look for the rate and the extras that make your trip better value.

Let's chat soon – your world awaits!

Plan my cruise

Featured sailing

Flyer for the South America cruise on Celebrity Equinox, December 6 to 20, 2026, with ports of call, fares and inclusions
  • Celebrity Equinox
  • 14 nights
  • December 6 – 20, 2026

Looking for a bucket-list cruise? This 14-night journey takes you from the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires to the rugged beauty of Cape Horn, Ushuaia and the Falkland Islands.

Veranda Balcony$6,200 for 2 guests
Concierge Balcony$6,350 for 2 guests

Includes: drink package, Wi-Fi, refundable deposit and free gratuities (worth $500).

Prices are subject to change. Please reach out to get the most up to date pricing.

Client extras

Exclusive to My Best Cruise Gal clients and friends

On selected sailings, my clients enjoy extras you won't get booking on your own:

  • Extra onboard credit
  • Private cocktail party
  • Wine tasting
  • Pop-up social gatherings
  • Cruise photo
  • Door magnet

Perks vary by sailing. Ask which ones come with yours.

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What clients say after they sail

We could not have asked for a better first cruise experience. Joanne directed us to the NCL Escape which was a perfect fit for a relaxing vacation.
Mary Hannah
We have been on many cruises but always knew that there were lower rates available. Joanne saved us over $750 from the cruise line published rate.
Lisa Driver
The white wake of a ship stretching across a deep blue ocean in evening light

Let's chat soon

Your world awaits. Let's plan it together.

Tell me what you're dreaming of, whether that's a relaxing week in the Caribbean, a river cruise through Europe or a group sailing with friends, and I'll come back with options.

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