Tripharbour Preparing to way anchor to help you find the right cruise

While I was preparing yesterday’s post on the Founders & Funders dinner, I noticed my friend Stuart MacDonald was on the list with something called “TripHarbour/TripHarbor” (depending on whether you’re Canadian or American) to help people find the right cruise.

I’ve been on one cruise (to Alaska on Royal Caribbean) and I’d love to take another (even to Alaska again, since I can take some kickin’ pictures now), but getting that sweet deal on a cruise is always important.  Beyond the deal, does this cruise or cruise line offer the amenities that I want/need.  For example for my cruise to Alaska childcare was key.  We wanted to enjoy the cruise as well as our daughter.  Turns out that Royal Caribbean has excellent kids programs, but to learn that my (now ex) wife had to do a lot of research.

This is where TripHarbour will come in.

…Out of that, Tripharbor.com and Tripharbour.ca were born. We really, really want you to find the right cruise. We want you to get the support, knowledge and confidence that you deserve. We want you to be able to interact with Cruising Pros and Fans, to get insider tips, to be able to share your cruising passions and problems and, when the time is right, to book your perfect cruise. We know we won’t get it completely right, at least not right away, but that’s what we are setting out to do. Source: Welcome : Tripharbour Limited

Given Stuart’s rich  background in the travel industry (like starting Expedia.ca), I know that this will become a key resource.  You can sign up on the homepage (either the .com or .ca variety) and join the TripHarbor group on Facebook to get more info.

Anchors away Stuart! And may you have steady wind and calm seas!

Update: Mathew Ingram has good things to say about TripHarbor in his post today