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OUR STORY

A Travel Story That Began in the 1960s

The Cruise Company began in the 1960s, when our founder, Herb Goodfellow, saw how much people enjoyed traveling together and launched the International Employees Clubs. As the business grew alongside the early days of Silicon Valley, Herb partnered with Doug Kampick and Angelo Locatelli to establish The Travel Company.

From offices in Sunnyvale and later Atherton, California, the three built a full-scale agency, planning vacations for local aerospace families, technology pioneers, and corporate teams across the San Francisco Peninsula.

By the late 1980s and early 1990s, a new generation of cruise ships was changing how people vacationed. Our founders saw that ship layouts, cabin choices, and worldwide itineraries called for focused expertise, so they left general ticketing behind and devoted the agency entirely to cruising.

From 2001 to 2018, many of our clients knew us online as 123cruise4me. In 2021, leadership passed to Angelina Marques, who had spent decades with the company since its days as The Travel Company. Today, as The Cruise Company, we are an independent agency based in Woodside, California, and our commitment is unchanged: personal service from people who know cruising.

Holland America Line ship in an Alaskan fjord surrounded by mountains

FROM OUR HISTORY · THE ORIGINAL CRUISE COMPANY LOGO

1960s

Herb Goodfellow launches the International Employees Clubs.

The Travel Company

Herb, Doug Kampick, and Angelo Locatelli serve the Peninsula from Sunnyvale and Atherton.

All-Cruise

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the agency turns its full attention to cruise vacations.

Today

The Cruise Company, based in Woodside, California, and led by owner Angelina Marques of the Bay Area.

OUR VALUES

What Guides Every Voyage We Plan

Personalized Cruise Advice

Your vacation is unique. We take the time to understand what matters to you, then help you compare cruise lines, ships, itineraries, and cabin options that fit your travel style.

Exceptional Value

Clear, transparent pricing and access to the special offers available through our agency. We help you weigh what each fare includes, so you know what you are getting before you book.

Knowledgeable, Dependable Support

From your first inquiry through your return home, a cruise advisor is here to answer your questions and help when plans change.

MEET OUR TEAM

The People Behind The Cruise Company

Our team of cruise professionals is passionate about travel and dedicated to helping you plan an unforgettable vacation.

Angelina Marques

Owner

Angelina has been part of the company for decades, going back to its days as The Travel Company. Today she leads The Cruise Company as owner, carrying forward the founders' focus on expertise, personal trust, and client care.

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Tim Delaporte

Cruise Advisor

Tim is here to help you find the right cruise, destination, ship and itinerary for your next vacation.

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Rachael Delaporte

Cruise Advisor

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Shandolyn Joyner Wong

Cruise Advisor

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WHY BOOK WITH US

The Advantage of a Cruise-Focused Advisor

With so many cruise lines, ships, destinations, and itineraries to choose from, having an experienced cruise specialist on your side can make all the difference.

Independent travel agency · Woodside, California · Registered Seller of Travel: CST-2062240-40

The short version: one dedicated advisor who gets to know you, independent comparisons across cruise lines, cabin and ship know-how, and help when plans change.

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In Our Clients' Words

    
 
 
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   Amanda Barnett 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Cruise Company makes planning your next vacation easy and stress free! Friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely dedicated to helping you find the perfect getaway. Highly recommend them for all your cruise and travel needs! Thank you for taking the worry out my trip!
  
 
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   Linda Perla 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Absolutely AMAZING from start to finish! We couldn’t have asked for a better travel agent to plan our Celebrity Ascent cruise. From the initial planning to all the little details along the way, everything was handled effortlessly. Stefanie Carbone made the entire experience so easy and completely stress-free.

What really stood out was how they went above and beyond to secure VIP upgrades and special perks that made our vacation even more memorable. Her attention to detail, personal touch, responsiveness, and dedication to making sure everything was perfect truly exceeded our expectations.

It’s rare to find someone who genuinely cares about their clients and treats your vacation as if it were their own. We felt taken care of every step of the way!

We wouldn’t book another vacation without Stefanie Carbone. If you’re looking for a travel agent who delivers exceptional service and goes the extra mile, look no further. HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND! 🌟
  
 
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   Gabriella Patriarca 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This company is the best! Our agent Stefanie Carbone, is always on top of every detail. She finds out what we like and don’t like and pairs us with a cruise that is fit for our family. She also makes sure it doesn’t break the bank and sometimes comes up with a little surprise. She is very thoughtful and caring and goes the extra mile to make our cruising top notch!
  
 
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   Dorine Deapo 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amy is the best Travel Agent. Every time I have booked a Cruise with her, she has been efficient and no problems from start to finish. She is very knowledgeable and answers questions in a quick turn around time. I have my lifetime Agent in Amy
  
 
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   Vicky Major 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wonderful cruise experience!
  
 
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   Marty Wagner 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I (we) have been booking cruises with The Cruise Company since the early 90s. Angelina is quite simply our go-to for cruise bookings...now after some 40 cruises taken! Thank you Angelina, as always, for your great personalized service!
  
 
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   Haik Yapoudjian 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have booked cruises with your company for 20+ years.  Most professional, VIP and Five Star Service each and every time!  Thank you for helping me book 27 cruises including friend and family.
  
 
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   Chrissie F 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great communication and awesome job with providing thorough information on cruise options. Quick response time! Still fighting with spouse on which cruise choice to go with and appreciate their patience with answering our on demand questions.
  
 
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   Cari Brandt 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Literally the best agency I’ve worked with. Been through quite a few and none of them have compared! Thank you guys for the best vacation and making it so stress free.
  
 
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   Taye Luke 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What wonderful service! I had such a fantastic trip with my family. Very easy to work with and very low stress for me. Would totally book again through this company!