Cruise Planners® Travel Advisors · Racine & Milwaukee
Your Cruise & Vacation Experts in Southeastern Wisconsin
Kirk and Jennifer Kanter plan luxury cruises, Alaska and river journeys, and all-inclusive escapes — every flight, transfer and excursion handled from first call to welcome home.
★★★★★ Reviewed on Google · Planning since 2019 · Complimentary consultations
Aussie Specialist · Princess Commodore · NCL Ph.D. · Royal Caribbean Master of Adventure · Celebrity 5-Star Graduate
Why work with an advisor
The internet is for looking. Call Kirk and Jennifer for booking.
One advisor, start to finish
You talk to Kirk or Jennifer every time. No call center, no ticket numbers, no starting over.
Perks you won’t find online
Cruise Planners buying power adds onboard credit, amenities and upgrade opportunities on top of the published fare.
Someone in your corner while you travel
Cancelled flight in Seattle? Missed connection in Amsterdam? Reach us directly and we get to work on it.
Where we’ll take you
Six ways we plan exceptional trips
Alaska Cruises & Cruisetours
Glacier Bay, Denali and escorted group sailings from Wisconsin.
Luxury & Ultra-Luxury Cruises
Regent, Silversea, Seabourn and Explora, all-inclusive at sea.
European River Cruises
The Rhine, Danube, Douro and Seine with Viking, AmaWaterways and more.
All-Inclusive Resorts
Adults-only calm or family fun, matched to how you like to vacation.
Group Travel
Reunions, clubs and milestone groups, with individual payments for every traveler.
Honeymoons & Milestones
Jennifer’s specialty: romance done right, down to the room location.
How it works
Three steps to a trip you don’t have to think about
1
Tell us your idea
A five-minute form or a quick call. Dates, who’s going, what you’re dreaming about.
2
We design it
You get a personalized proposal with options and honest advice on each — never a pile of links.
3
You travel, we stay on call
Documents, reminders and a real person to reach while you’re away.
Meet your advisors
Local advisors who have sailed it themselves
We’re Kirk and Jennifer Kanter, Racine-based Cruise Planners travel advisors since 2019. Kirk handles luxury cruises, Alaska groups and pre- and post-cruise stays. Jennifer designs honeymoons, anniversaries and family trips. We’ve sailed the lines we recommend, and we plan every trip like we’re the ones going.
Reviews
What our travelers say
★★★★★
“Kirk was there for us from start to finish! Always answered our calls and had solutions to all our questions. By far the best travel agency experience ever!”
Daniel T.
★★★★★
“What a great experience for our first cruise. Kirk listened to what we wanted in a cruise and matched it perfectly! He helped us every step of the way and was always there when we had questions.”
Murray C. · First cruise
★★★★★
“Kirk and Jennifer are miracle workers and set my family up with an unforgettable cruise. I would def recommend them and look forward to many more! A+”
Asim K. · Family cruise
Local advisors, national reach
Planning trips for Southeastern Wisconsin — and anywhere you are
We work with travelers across Racine, Milwaukee, Kenosha, Waukesha, Ozaukee and Walworth counties, and plan for clients nationwide by phone and video. Looking for this month’s deals? See current specials.
Questions we hear most
Before you call
Does using a travel advisor cost more?
No. Consultations are complimentary, and cruise lines and resorts pay our commission on most trips. For complex custom itineraries we’ll tell you up front if a planning fee applies.
How far ahead should I book an Alaska cruise?
12 to 18 months for the best cabins and group space, especially for June and July sailings.
Should I fly from Milwaukee or O’Hare?
It depends on the port and your dates. We price both on every trip and include ground transfers in the comparison.
Can each family in a group pay separately?
Yes. Every cabin gets its own booking, deposit and payment schedule.
What if something goes wrong during the trip?
You contact us directly. We rebook, call the supplier and handle it so you don’t lose vacation time.
Start your trip plan
We reply within one business day. Your details are never shared or sold.