About me

With more than 20 years’ experience specialising in cruise holidays, I help clients across Australia and around the world plan everything from luxury ocean voyages and European river cruises to expedition sailings, fly-cruise packages, cruise-and-land journeys and escorted coach tours.

Clients value my straightforward advice, prompt quotes and extensive industry knowledge, along with my ability to simplify what can sometimes be a confusing booking process.

Whether it’s choosing the right cruise line, finding the ideal cabin location, coordinating flights and hotels, or arranging back-to-back cruises and extended journeys, my focus is on creating smooth, well-planned holidays that offer genuine value.

I remain personally involved from your first enquiry through to departure, providing experienced guidance, practical advice and personalised service every step of the way.

My aim is simple: to make planning your holiday easy and create travel experiences as individual as you are.

Where I've Travelled

Having grown up in the Seychelles, travel has always been part of my life. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of exploring destinations across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and the South Pacific.

Africa & Indian Ocean: Seychelles, including the Outer Islands, Mauritius, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania including Zanzibar, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Asia: Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Indonesia.

Europe: France, England, Spain, Italy, Greece, Montenegro, Gibraltar, Croatia, Switzerland, Germany, Portugal and Monaco.

North America: Canada, including the spectacular Canadian Rockies.

Australia & Pacific: Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Fiji.

These firsthand travel experiences, combined with more than 20 years in the travel industry, give me a personal understanding of different destinations, cultures and travel experiences that I enjoy sharing with my clients.

Destinations I'm Passionate About

From the Mediterranean and Northern Europe to Alaska, Japan, Southeast Asia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, I enjoy helping travellers discover some of the world’s most remarkable destinations.

I’m particularly drawn to journeys that combine fascinating cultures, spectacular scenery and memorable experiences, whether it’s exploring Europe by river, discovering the remote Kimberley coast or enjoying a luxury voyage to somewhere extraordinary.

For me, it’s not simply about where you travel, but finding the right journey to experience it.

Services I Provide

Specialising in ocean and river cruises, luxury and expedition voyages, fly-cruise packages, cruise-and-land holidays, back-to-back sailings and escorted coach tours.

Additional services include flights, hotel accommodation, private transfers and travel insurance, along with expert assistance in selecting the right cruise line, choosing suitable cabin locations and reviewing existing cruise bookings where permitted.

Comprehensive and transparent financial protection for Australian travellers.

Comprehensive and transparent financial protection for Australian travellers.
Find out more
Carl Retschlag
Location
Based in West Perth, WA
Trading Hours
Email bookings 7 days | Phone bookings Mon–Fri 10am–2pm

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My memberships, accreditations and accolades

Cruise Lines International Association CLIA

Twice a finalist for CLIA's Home Based Agent of the Year award

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