ABOUT US

Strictly Explora

Strictly Explora is a division of the award-winning and top-producing boutique cruise agency, Strictly Vacations. Steve and Carrie are luxury cruise experts - you can learn more about each of them below:

  • …and I love luxury travel. I love it so much I’ve made it my life’s work. Named by Conde Nast Traveller as one of the “World’s 125 Top Travel Specialists” six years running, I have been in luxury travel, focusing on luxury cruising, for more than 30 years.

    My travels have taken me across all seven continents, exploring the world’s best. I keep a finger on the pulse of the ever-changing trends of the luxury cruise industry and use my well-established relationships within the luxury hotel circle. I have a wealth of connections that allow me to enhance your luxury cruise experience, making it an unforgettable vacation that is uniquely yours.

    Helping you is what excites me. Being able to find that little hidden gem that you’ll love, getting a table at that restaurant that you’ve never heard of but will never forget, and sourcing an authentic but luxurious experience: that is why I started Strictly Vacations and it’s why I can’t wait to help you plan your next vacation.

    Be it that bucket-list expedition or that next grand voyage across the seas, I put myself at your service; all you need to do is say the word.

  • …and I know the industry inside and out. With three decades as an Accredited Cruise Counselor and Certified Travel Counselor, I have the experience and insider knowledge to deliver a world-class experience for you. Working in the business and being an avid cruiser has given me something I treasure deeply; an extended family around the world! From Kenya, Tahiti, the Middle East, and Peru, my list of favorite places weave geographical wonders with a deep appreciation of rich cultural experiences.

    They say the devil is in the detail, but at Strictly Vacations, the detail is my domain. With an eye for the small print, I work efficiently behind the scenes, keeping all the boxes checked so that you don’t have to. I am your secret weapon that allows you to get onboard your cruise ship, look out to the vast open ocean and not worry about a thing!