Tampa, Florida

Cruise planning with a friend who cruises.

Travels with Alain is a small, personal travel agency helping friends and family book cruises, especially Royal Caribbean and Celebrity sailings from Port Tampa Bay.

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Group trip 2027

Sail Australia and New Zealand with Alain

Alain is already sailing Celebrity Edge from Sydney in 2027, and friends and family are welcome to join his group. Choose one sailing or stack them together.

Mar 13 to 24Mar 24 to Apr 7Apr 7 to 16

From $2,549 per person (Apr 7 to 16) and from $3,406 per person (Mar 24 to Apr 7). Mar 13 to 24: sold out.

Prices as of October 18, 2026, per person, two guests sharing, taxes and fees included, gratuities not.

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Cruise booking help

Real experience on the ships you are considering

Alain is a Royal Caribbean Diamond member and a Celebrity Elite cruiser. That loyalty status comes from many nights at sea, so the advice you get is based on time actually spent onboard.

Royal Caribbean DiamondCelebrity Elite

Cruises from Tampa

Skip the flight. Cruises leaving right here from Tampa are a simple drive for anyone in Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsborough counties.

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Royal Caribbean

Help picking the right ship, cabin, and itinerary for your group, whether you want big ship thrills or a relaxed getaway.

Celebrity Cruises

Guidance on staterooms, dining, and itineraries for travelers who want a more refined experience at sea.

Groups of friends and family

Birthdays, reunions, or just a getaway together. Alain helps coordinate cabins and details so everyone sails together.

How it works

Simple, personal, no pressure

STEP IReach outSend a quick note with your dates, who is traveling, and what kind of trip you have in mind.
STEP IITalk it throughAlain shares options based on ships and ports he knows, and answers your questions plainly.
STEP IIIBook with confidenceOnce you choose, Alain handles the booking and helps with the details leading up to sailing day.
STEP IVSet sailEnjoy the trip, and watch the silent tours beforehand so you know your ship before you board.

On YouTube

Silent cruise walking tours of ships and ports

The Travels with Alain YouTube channel features camera walking tours with no narration. Just the sights and natural sounds, so you can explore a ship deck by deck or stroll through a port at your own pace.

Great for previewing your ship before a cruise, or simply relaxing with a calm view of the sea.

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Silent ship and port tours

Most popular

Exploring Downtown Tampa: A Walking Tour of Sparkman Wharf, Port of Tampa and more! [4K]

March 23, 2024

Recent

Walking Tour of Costa Maya Mexico 🇲🇽 [4K]

September 25, 2026

Walking Tour of John's Pass Boardwalk Madeira Beach Florida [4K]

May 24, 2026

Walking Tour of John's Pass Madeira Beach Florida [4K]

May 22, 2026

Walking Tour of Hong Kong Victoria Harbor Nathan Road Shopping Street 🇭🇰 [4K]

January 3, 2026

Walking Tour of Shibuya Tokyo Japan 🇯🇵 [4K]

January 2, 2026

Exploring Nishiki Market & Teramachi Shopping Street Kyoto Japan 🇯🇵 [4K]

December 31, 2025

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About

Meet Alain

Helping the people he knows plan their own time at sea.

Alain lives in Tampa, Florida. He has spent enough time cruising to reach Diamond status with Royal Caribbean and Elite status with Celebrity, and he started Travels with Alain to help the people he knows plan their own trips. When he is onboard, he is often filming the walking tours you can find on his YouTube channel.

Contact

Thinking about a cruise?

Send Alain a note with your ideal dates and who is coming along. He will get back to you personally.

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