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Luxury Cruise Advisory

The Voyage You
Deserve Requires
An Insider.

After 15 years and over 10,000 voyages personally booked at Norwegian and Crystal, I know what the brochures don't show you — and exactly how to deliver the experience you've been imagining.

15
Years of Expertise
10K+
Voyages Curated
$0
Planning Fees. Ever.
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Regent Seven Seas
Silversea
Seabourn
Crystal Cruises
Explora Journeys
Viking Ocean
Ritz-Carlton Yacht
Windstar
SeaDream
Eddie Diaz — Luxury Cruise Advisor, Maris & Miles
The Advisor Behind the Agency

15 Years. 10,000 Voyages.
One Commitment.

I'm Eddie Diaz — and I built Maris & Miles because discerning travelers deserve more than a booking confirmation. They deserve an insider.

After nearly a decade at Norwegian Cruise Line and years with Crystal Cruises, I know how the world's finest ships really work — the suites worth upgrading to, the moments most guests miss, the savings advisors can unlock that you'll never find online. I left corporate cruising to bring that knowledge directly to you, with no call centers, no handoffs, and no hidden agenda.

Norwegian Cruise Line — Senior Sales Nearly a decade at one of the world's largest cruise lines. Thousands of clients served.
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Crystal Cruises — Luxury Specialist Ultra-luxury expertise. Regent, Silversea, Seabourn certified.
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Fora Travel — Host Agency Partner Independent advisor with preferred partner status across top luxury lines.
What Sets Maris & Miles Apart

White-Glove Service.
Zero Planning Fees.

Every client receives the same level of care — direct access, genuine expertise, and someone truly invested in your experience.

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Preferred Partner Access

Exclusive amenities — onboard credits, specialty dining, spa packages — unavailable when booking direct. Your fare stays the same. Your experience doesn't.

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Continuous Fare Monitoring

Your booking is watched from deposit to departure. When fares drop, I re-price. Most clients save hundreds — some save thousands — without asking.

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Curated Suite Selection

After 10,000 bookings I know which suites are worth the premium and which ones aren't. You'll board knowing you have the right cabin — not just an available one.

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Dedicated Advocacy

When something needs resolving, you reach me — not a call center. I have direct relationships at every line I work with and the authority to act on your behalf.

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Shore Excursion Guidance

I'll tell you which excursions are genuinely worth it, which are tourist traps, and when a private arrangement serves you better than anything on the ship's menu.

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Multi-Gen & Group Planning

Traveling with family or a group? I specialize in complex bookings — connecting suites, group amenities, private excursions — so everyone travels beautifully.

Preferred Partners

The World's Finest Ships,
Personally Curated

Preferred partner status with the most celebrated names in ultra-luxury cruising — which means exclusive amenities your fellow passengers didn't receive.

Regent Seven Seas
Ultra-Luxury
Silversea
Ultra-Luxury
Seabourn
Ultra-Luxury
Crystal Cruises
Ultra-Luxury
Explora Journeys
Luxury
Viking Ocean
Luxury
Ritz-Carlton Yacht
Ultra-Luxury
Windstar & SeaDream
Boutique Luxury
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The Booking Curve Secret: When Luxury Cruise Prices Actually Drop

After 15 years watching pricing algorithms in real time, I can tell you exactly when to book — and when waiting costs you thousands. This is the most important thing most luxury travelers never learn.

Eddie Diaz
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Cruise Strategy
Line Comparison
Regent vs Silversea vs Seabourn: The Definitive 2026 Guide

Three extraordinary lines. Three distinct experiences. Here's how to choose the right one for your next voyage.

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Insider Tips
Why You Should Never Book a Luxury Cruise Direct

The myth of booking direct — and what the cruise lines prefer you never find out about working with an advisor.

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Client Experiences

What Clients Say About
Working With Eddie

★★★★★
"Eddie saved us over $3,000 on our Regent sailing and got us a suite upgrade we didn't even ask for. He knows things about these ships that simply aren't available anywhere else."
M. Richardson
Regent Seven Seas Explorer · Mediterranean
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"We've used travel agents before. Eddie is in a completely different category. From the first conversation to disembarkation, everything was handled with genuine care and expertise."
The Hartwell Family
Silversea Silver Dawn · Norwegian Fjords
★★★★★
"I called three advisors before I called Eddie. Within ten minutes I knew he was different. He told me things about the ship I was considering that changed my entire booking — and saved my anniversary."
D. & C. Okafor
Seabourn Ovation · Caribbean
Common Questions

Everything You
Need to Know

The answers to the questions every discerning traveler should ask before booking a luxury voyage.

Never. My planning services are completely free to you. Cruise lines compensate advisors directly, which means you receive full white-glove service, preferred partner amenities, and ongoing fare monitoring at no additional cost beyond the fare you'd pay booking direct — and often at a meaningfully better value.
Most travel advisors book a wide variety of travel. I book luxury cruises exclusively — and I've spent 15 years doing it at two of the world's most prestigious cruise companies. That depth of expertise, combined with preferred partner relationships that unlock exclusive amenities, and a commitment to direct personal service with no handoffs, is genuinely rare. You'll feel the difference immediately.
I work with voyages of $10,000 or more per booking. This ensures I can provide the level of personalized, high-touch service that defines the Maris & Miles experience. Ultra-luxury lines typically begin at $500-800 per person per night — a 7-night voyage for two starts around $8-15,000 depending on the line and cabin category.
My primary specialization is ultra-luxury: Regent Seven Seas, Silversea, Seabourn, and Crystal. I also work extensively with Explora Journeys, Viking Ocean, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Windstar, and SeaDream. Each line has a distinct character and client — part of what I do is match you to the right line, not just any luxury ship.
Yes. A seamless luxury voyage begins before you board. I can arrange business class flights, embarkation city hotels, private transfers, and post-cruise extensions to ensure your entire journey — not just the sailing — reflects the standard you expect.
Most luxury cruise bookings are fully refundable up to 120 days before sailing. I strongly recommend travel insurance for all bookings — I'll walk you through the options that make sense for your specific voyage and circumstances. If life happens, I handle the logistics so you don't have to.
Professional Partnerships

Refer Your Clients.
Reward Them.

For financial advisors, wealth managers, real estate professionals, and estate attorneys — I'm the luxury travel resource your clients deserve. Every referral is handled with the same care you'd provide yourself.

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Zero Effort on Your Part Simply introduce us by email. I handle everything from there and keep you informed.
Ideal Referral Partners

Who Works With
Maris & Miles

The most successful referral relationships I've built are with professionals who serve high-net-worth clients and want to add genuine value beyond their core service.

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Wealth Managers
RIAs & Financial Advisors
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Luxury Realtors
High-End Residential Agents
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Estate Attorneys
Trust & Wealth Counsel
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Luxury Concierge
Personal Assistants & EAs
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Your Next Voyage
Starts With a
Conversation.

No pressure. No obligation. Just an honest conversation about the experience you're imagining — and whether I'm the right person to bring it to life.