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Hi, I’m Shelly, and cruising isn’t just my career, it’s part of who I am.
I’m a luxury cruise travel professional with more than 30 years of sailing experience, and I still get that same spark of excitement every time I step on board.
I live and breathe cruising. It’s my world.
My happy place? Watching the wake behind the ship at night or sipping a mimosa on my balcony as the sun rises over a brand new port.
As a seasoned travel pro, I help couples plan romantic, stress-free getaways.
I help families make the most of school breaks without the chaos.
And I help seasoned travelers discover new adventures — whether that’s on the ocean, a river, or somewhere in between.
Cruises aren’t one size fits all.
My specialty as a cruise travel professional is matching you with the one that fits your travel style perfectly.
If you’re dreaming of the ocean, I’ve got you covered:
Oceania, Regent Seven Seas, and Azamara for all-inclusive elegance and destination-rich itineraries
Celebrity Cruises for modern luxury and suite-level perks
Royal Caribbean for family-friendly fun
Norwegian Cruise Line for flexible adventures at sea
Virgin Voyages for stylish, adults-only escapes
Prefer the rivers?
AmaWaterways for approachable luxury with excursions for all activity levels
Viking for culture-rich journeys
Avalon for laid-back luxury and panoramic views
Celebrity River Cruises launching in 2027 for a modern twist on European river sailing
Whether it’s your first cruise or your fiftieth, I make the planning effortless and the journey unforgettable.
You bring the excitement.
I’ll handle the details — from the first click to the last port.
Jeff
Shelly Bishop did an amazing job helping us plan our Avalon Danube River Cruise. From the transfers to/from the Airport to the hotel accommodations on the front and back ends of the trip to selecting the perfect room for our needs to the lovely flowers in our room. Shelly’s attention to detail was impeccable and I would highly recommend her to anyone needing help planning their vacation! Thank you, Shelly!
Kristi
We have been very happy with the services provided by Shelly. We plan to continue to use her for our future travel plans.
Toni
Shelly is terrific! Super helpful and available to answer any questions. We had an amazing time on our cruise and can’t wait to book again!
Megan
Shelly was wonderful in helping me plan a family holiday birthday cruise. It can be overwhelming to plan a cruise, so she made the process much easier for me. She found out what was most important to us from food to entertainment and gave us options to choose from. This was the first time using a travel agent and that is the only way I will plan a cruise from now on.
Edward
She was very helpful with helping plan a perfect cruise on allure of the seas.
Beverly
Shelly is easy to work with. Our girls trip was fantastic.
Fred
Shelly was very helpful in planning our cruise. She answered all questions promptly. She assisted in last-minute requests such as someone needing to rent a scooter. All in all, we were very impressed and will use Shelly again.
Lynne
Shelly was recommended by a friend. I have been totally satisfied with how she handled our cruise plans. I will definitely use her services again.
Vivian
Shelly was very helpful in the planning of our trip. We would definitely use her again. She was always professional and responsive to our many questions.
Callie
Shelly was wonderful with searching for options and guiding us to the best deal for our family of 5.
Laurene
She planned a wonderful trip for us to Italy. Everything went very smoothly and we had a great time. Would highly recommend using her!
Gillian
Shelly is amazing, professional and helpful! She always responded quickly to any questions I had and gave me many options. I recently returned from a cruise to Alaska and it exceeded my expectations. Shelly got me a great deal. I look forward to working with Shelly again in the future!
Karolin
Had an issue with my cruise and Shelly Bishop handled everything quickly and smoothly. Super helpful, friendly, and made the whole process stress-free. Highly recommend!
Kimberly
Shelly Bishop is a true professional in the travel industry. Being an avid cruiser and world traveler, she is knowledgeable and passionate about sharing what she has learned through her many experiences. She is very responsive throughout the planning and booking process as well. We have booked numerous Celebrity Cruises. All of them have been all we wanted and more. She even helped us find hotels and excursions pre and post trip. More recently, we have started river cruising on Viking. She has been instrumental at every level. She often brings forward suggestions that we haven’t even thought of. I highly recommend Shelly Bishop of MODERN TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS. You would be smart to book travel through her.
Susan
Shelly did an absolutely incredible job planning our family’s trip to Italy! From start to finish, she took care of every detail and custom-tailored the itinerary to perfectly fit our needs and interests. The trip ran smoothly and exceeded all of our expectations. Her knowledge, organization, and thoughtful touches made all the difference. We will absolutely be using her again for all of our future travels!
Troy
We reached out to Shelly to book another cruise through her. Shelly made the booking process easy and answered all our questions. Thanks you!
Debbie
We used Shelly Bishop for our recent Alaska adventure, and she was so helpful and knowledgeable! She made great suggestions and was able to package our trip to best work for us. The whole process was easy. What a fantastic trip!
Janet
I don’t remember how we first came to book with Shelly, maybe just off Facebook, which may have seemed risky but after our first contact, I knew she was a great choice for us. Shelly is organized, prompt, and very knowledgeable. Above all she is honest. She will tell me why my choices might be improved without ‘selling’ us, which we love. I really don’t think you can go wrong by choosing Shelly Bishop for your trip planning. Thanks Shelly!