Who we are
Chip and Lisa discovered cruising in 1999 aboard the Carnival Elation and have been passionate about it ever since. They began sharing that passion through travel vlogs and a cruise chat on TikTok to help new cruisers learn the ins and outs of sailing. About a year after launching their online content, they partnered with a travel agency and soon opened their own—CNL Travel.
Lisa’s guiding principle for CNL Travel is straightforward: the client comes first. After a frustrating experience with an agency that steered her toward cruise lines she didn’t want, Lisa built CNL Travel to offer genuine choice. With access to nearly every major cruise line, CNL Travel matches clients with the cruise that fits them—not the cruise that pays the highest commission.
Cruising roughly once a month, Chip and Lisa have hands-on, practical knowledge of what different cruise lines and ships offer. They stay current with new ships and industry trends and share that expertise publicly: Lisa hosts regular live Q&A sessions on TikTok when she’s onshore and gives live ship tours while sailing.
CNL Travel’s staffing and service model is intentionally different. Rather than accepting advisors who simply pay to be listed, CNL Travel interviews and selects agents to ensure they align with the agency’s client-focused culture. Every advisor receives weekly, hands-on training from Chip and Lisa so they can provide trusted, practical guidance for vacation planning.
At CNL Travel, you’ll work with advisors who are knowledgeable, vetted, and committed to making your vacation the best part of your year. Your cruise should be chosen for you—not chosen for a commission.
We are here to assist you to plan the most important part of your year- your vacation!
