Serving Metro Memphis · ASTA Member · CLIA Certified
Memphis's Personal Travel Advisor for Cruises & All-Inclusive Getaways
Cruise and resort planning, done right. Tell us what you want — we'll send three hand-picked options within 24 hours at rates the public can't see.
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Why Memphis Families Book With Crestwell
Memphis has a unique advantage: you're geographically closer to New Orleans than almost any other cruise port, which opens up a cruise market (Norwegian, Carnival, Royal Caribbean out of NOLA) that's fantastic value and often overlooked by travelers who default to Florida. We steer a lot of our Memphis, Germantown, and Collierville clients toward New Orleans sailings for exactly this reason.
But Memphis travelers also need the full toolkit — Sandals honeymoons, Disney cruises, family trips to Beaches Turks & Caicos, and group celebrations. Crestwell handles all of it. You get a dedicated ASTA-accredited advisor, exclusive rates from our preferred partnerships, and someone who actually picks up the phone when you have questions. No planning fees, ever.
No planning fees. No booking fees. Ever. We're compensated by the cruise lines and resorts, so our service is completely free to you.
Your Best Cruise & Vacation Departure Options From Memphis
MEM offers direct service to most Florida cities plus easy connections via Atlanta, Charlotte, and DFW — and for many Memphis travelers, driving 3 hours to Nashville's BNA unlocks better direct Caribbean nonstop options.
Closest Cruise Ports to Memphis
New Orleans, LA
6 hrCruise lines: Norwegian, Carnival, Royal Caribbean
Best for: Memphis's closest and best drive-to port — pre-cruise French Quarter weekend
Port of Mobile, AL
7.5 hrCruise lines: Carnival Spirit
Best for: Western Caribbean value pricing
Jacksonville, FL
Fly from MEMCruise lines: Carnival Elation
Best for: Short Bahamas cruises — fly
Port Canaveral, FL
Direct flight from MEM to MCOCruise lines: Disney, Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, MSC
Best for: Disney itineraries — fly direct
Tampa, FL
Direct flight from MEMCruise lines: Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian
Best for: Quieter port, direct flight makes it easy
Port of Miami, FL
Direct flight from MEMCruise lines: Every major cruise line
Best for: Newest mega-ships — always fly
Flying vs. Driving
New Orleans is the smart play for Memphis. 6-hour drive, a weekend in the French Quarter, then onto a ship — no flights, no airport parking. For Florida ports, flying direct from MEM always wins over the long drive. Mobile is drivable but New Orleans usually offers better itinerary selection.
What We Plan for Memphis Travelers
Cruise Vacations
From 3-night Bahamas weekends to 14-night Mediterranean voyages — we match you with the right line, ship, and cabin.
All-Inclusive Resorts
Sandals, Beaches, Secrets, Excellence, Riu — we know the resorts, the room categories worth the upgrade, and which weeks to avoid.
Group & Milestone Travel
Corporate retreats, reunions, church groups, destination weddings. Groups of 10–200 with amenity points and group perks.
What Memphis Clients Say
"We drove to New Orleans for a Norwegian cruise — spent two days pre-cruise on Bourbon Street, then onto the ship. Crestwell arranged the whole thing including the hotel and parking. Perfect trip."
Mark & Teresa H.
Germantown, TN
"Our family reunion was 35 people across three generations. Crestwell coordinated a cruise out of Mobile, group dining, a private excursion — and they did it without losing their minds. Highly recommend."
The Washington Family
Memphis, TN
"I booked Sandals Royal Bahamian for our honeymoon through Crestwell. They caught a promotion and got us an ocean-view butler suite for less than the room-only rate I'd been quoted online."
Tanya & Chris R.
Collierville, TN
Free Download: The Memphis Cruiser's Port Guide
Our free 12-page guide breaks down every major cruise port within driving distance of Memphis — drive times, parking costs, hotel recommendations, and which cruise lines sail where. Plus a detailed comparison of flying vs. driving.
How It Works
Tell us about your trip.
Fill out our quote form or call us directly. Takes about 3 minutes.
Get three options within 24 hours.
Your dedicated advisor hand-picks three itineraries that match your style, budget, and dates — with transparent pricing.
Book when you're ready.
No pressure, no upsells. We hold your cabin or room while you decide.
We handle the rest.
Flights, transfers, excursions, dining reservations, travel insurance, price-drop monitoring, 24/7 in-trip support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the closest cruise port to Memphis?+
New Orleans is the closest major cruise port — about 6 hours by car — and offers Norwegian, Carnival, and Royal Caribbean ships. Mobile is the second-closest at around 7.5 hours.
Are New Orleans cruises a good value?+
Often yes, especially for Memphis travelers. You save on flights, get a great pre-cruise city to explore, and New Orleans sailings tend to be priced competitively with Florida departures for similar itineraries.
Do you book all-inclusive resort vacations from Memphis?+
Yes — Sandals, Beaches, Secrets, Excellence, and Riu are our most-booked resort brands for Memphis couples and families. Direct MEM flights to Cancún and Punta Cana make the logistics easy.
Can you coordinate Memphis group and reunion travel?+
Yes. Group travel is one of our specialties — Memphis-area family reunions, church groups, and corporate retreats are a meaningful part of our business. Groups of 16+ unlock amenity points and the organizer often travels free.
Is there a planning fee?+
No. Planning is free — we're compensated by the cruise lines and resorts. Rates through us typically match or beat booking direct.
Ready to Start Planning Your Memphis Getaway?
Tell us what you're dreaming about. Three hand-picked options back to you within 24 hours — and there's never a planning fee.
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