You don’t need to know the exact ship, destination, dates, or cabin you want before contacting me.
That’s part of what I’m here to help with.
Whether you’re planning your first cruise, family vacation, couples getaway, first-responder trip, celebration, or group cruise, tell me what you’re looking for and we’ll start exploring the best options for your style, schedule, and budget.
When you reach out, sharing a few details below helps me narrow down the best vacation and cruise options for you:
📅 When do you want to travel?
Exact dates are great, but an approximate month, season, or timeframe works too.
👥 Who’s traveling?
Let me know the number of adults and children, and children’s ages when applicable.
🌎 Where do you want to go?
Caribbean? Bahamas? Alaska? Mexico? Europe? Not sure yet? That’s okay—we can talk through what fits your vibe.
🚢 Interested in a particular cruise line?
If you already have one in mind, tell me. If not, I can help compare your options based on what matters most to you.
🚗 Where will you be traveling from?
This helps us consider departure ports, flights, and overall travel logistics.
🛏️ What type of accommodations interest you?
Interior, oceanview, balcony, suite—or tell me if you’re not sure yet.
💰 What’s your approximate vacation budget?
A realistic range helps me focus on options that make sense for you and avoid wasting your time.
🎉 Are you celebrating anything?
Birthday? Anniversary? Honeymoon? Graduation? Retirement? Family reunion? Tell me!
Tell me that too.
Beyond the Shift Travel Co. specializes in helping 911 professionals, law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, corrections, emergency management, military/veterans, and their families explore vacation options that actually feel like a break.
When applicable, I can also check for available promotional rates that travelers may qualify for.
Promotional rates, eligibility requirements, and availability vary by supplier and sailing and are not guaranteed.
If you’re organizing a trip for your department, dispatch center, firehouse, EMS crew, family, church, organization, or group of friends, let me know approximately how many people may be interested.
Depending on the trip and supplier, there may be group options worth exploring.
You don’t need everyone’s information before contacting me.
An idea is enough to get the conversation started.
Once I know what you’re looking for, I can help explore available travel options that match your preferences.
We’ll look at factors such as:
Destination • Dates • Cruise Line • Ship • Itinerary • Stateroom • Pricing • Available Promotions • Travel Needs
I’ll walk you through the options so you can make an informed decision about what works best for your vacation.
Not ready to book?
That’s okay.
If you’re trying to understand how cruising works, wondering what kind of vacation fits your family, or simply starting to think about traveling, you’re welcome to reach out.
My goal is to build relationships with my clients—not pressure someone into booking a vacation they’re not ready for.
You’ve spent enough time coordinating everything at work.
Your vacation shouldn’t feel like another assignment.
Jonathan Spradlin
Beyond the Shift Travel Co.
An Affiliate Agent of Cruise Brothers