Boutique Cruise Concierge
Stop Searching.
Start Sailing.
Algorithms sell tickets. Humans curate extraordinary voyages.
Personally answered by Eric · No search boxes · Handcrafted luxury itineraries.
Meet Your Cruise Advisor
Travel is personal. The advice should be too.
I’m Eric Mallari, founder of Stern & Anchor — and the person who will actually plan your voyage. Every itinerary here begins with a conversation, not a search box.
Booking engines are built to move inventory. I work the other way around: I start with how you like to travel, what a perfect evening aboard looks like, and what you’d rather never do again — then shape the voyage around it.
No handoffs, no call queues, no account managers. You work directly with me, from the first conversation to the final boarding pass.
I’m a Vacation Consultant with Expedia Cruises, which means the voyage we design together is booked through established travel-agency infrastructure, with me as your personal point of contact.
How It Works
Three steps. One advisor.
- 01
Tell Eric About Your Trip
Share what you're considering through the voyage intake below — the waters, the timing, the way you like to travel.
- 02
Receive Thoughtful Recommendations
Eric personally reviews every request and replies with considered recommendations shaped around your plans.
- 03
Plan Your Voyage Together
From there, you plan directly with Eric — one conversation, one advisor, from first idea to final itinerary.
The Intake
Three questions. A tailored voyage.
Tell us how you like to travel and when. Your concierge takes it from there.
Step 1 of 3
Travel Style
How do you want to voyage?
Choose the waters you dream of. We'll take it from there.
The Difference
Not a booking site. A brokerage of taste.
Human Advocacy
You work directly with me — one advisor who knows your name, your itinerary, and your preferences before you sail.
White-Glove Logistics
Air, transfers, pre-cruise hotels, dietary requests, celebrations. End-to-end orchestration so nothing lands on your plate but dinner.
Trusted Relationships
Thoughtful recommendations, personal guidance, and the benefit of established travel industry relationships.
Our Philosophy
Where Direction Meets Distinction.
The Stern
Expert navigation, visionary design, and steering journeys forward into extraordinary horizons.
Every voyage begins with a clear point of view. We chart courses that other advisors miss, matching you to the right ship, the right season, and the quiet moments that define a journey.
The Anchor
Absolute security, steadfast reliability, and white-glove peace of mind.
Behind every itinerary is a concierge who answers their phone, knows your preferences, and keeps the details handled long before you reach the gangway. You sail; we steady the ship.
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