Michelle van der Kroft
Cruise and Travel Specialist
Geographe Cruise and Travel - Busselton, WA
About Me: Your Personal Luxury Travel Specialist
With over 35 years in the travel industry and a passport full of unforgettable experiences, I’m passionate about creating truly personalized journeys for clients who value comfort, culture, and quality.
Some of my personal travel highlights include:
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Staying at the iconic Victoria Falls Hotel in Zimbabwe and spotting hippos on the Zambezi River in Botswana
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Experiencing a luxury safari in a private game reserve in South Africa
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Cruising the Caribbean and sailing the Nile in Egypt
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Living like a local in a small French village (more than once!)
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Skiing the Austrian Alps, and relaxing in a 5-star resort in the Maldives
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Swimming with dolphins in Mauritius, and cruising the Greek Islands on a small ship with endless swimming stops
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Visiting the Taj Mahal in India and experiencing Japan’s cherry blossom season
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Witnessing the Northern Lights from an expedition-style small ship in Alaska and kayaking among glaciers and fjords with a zoologist onboard
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Cruising the Danube and Rhine Rivers from Budapest to Amsterdam on a luxury river cruise
I’m a true Francophile, passionate about all things France—but I also adore Italy, Greece, Croatia, Spain, and Portugal. The entire Mediterranean region holds a special place in my heart, and cruising (whether ocean or river, small or large ship) is my specialty.
What I Offer
With an in-depth understanding of the many cruise lines and travel styles available, I tailor recommendations to suit your individual travel preferences. I have access to exclusive offers, the best industry deals, and the inside knowledge to match you with the right product for your needs.
I’m also a lover of active travel—think cycling, hiking, and walking holidays. I’ve completed parts of the Camino de Santiago, enjoyed cycling holidays across Europe, and even taken barge-and-bike adventures. My second home in The Netherlands makes me an expert in Dutch cycling culture—and trust me, Tulip Time is a must!
Why Work With Me?
Whether you’re dreaming of a multi-country itinerary, a milestone trip, or a once-in-a-lifetime cruise, I’ll help you plan it with:
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Extensive travel experience
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First-hand knowledge of destinations and cruise lines
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Meticulous attention to detail
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Friendly, professional service from start to finish
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Access to comprehensive travel insurance, flights, tours, accommodation, visas, transfers, and more
Above all, I love designing tailor-made holidays that enrich your journey from beginning to end. Knowing I’ve created something special that you’ll love is the most rewarding part of what I do.
My Personal Travel Experience
Read About My Travel Experiences
My Accreditation & Awards
🌟 Accreditations and Industry Recognition
With over 35 years’ experience in the travel industry, I bring trusted expertise, global insight, and a strong record of excellence.
CLIA Australasia – Certified Master Cruise Consultant
The highest industry accreditation, recognising deep cruise knowledge and ongoing professional development.
Princess Cruises – Commodore Accreditation
Advanced certification for expert-level knowledge of Princess Cruises.
AFTA – Certified Travel Manager
A mark of professionalism and integrity, endorsed by the Australian Federation of Travel Agents.
I’ve travelled to 50+ countries, cruised with or inspected 20+ cruise lines, and received multiple awards for outstanding sales performance.
Travel Advisors listed on Find A Travel Expert are:
- Affiliates of Your Travel & Cruise Pty Ltd, operating since 2003.
- Your Travel & Cruise is a member of ATAS, CLIA and the Magellan Travel group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Helloworld Travel.
My Reviews
Michelle has been my travel agent since 2011
Pre covid she organised 8 self guided cycle trips for my husband and I to Europe, plus what we did before and after our cycling.
In 2024/25 she has fully organised a trip for myself to Europe which will include a guided walk
She is very personable, knowledgeable and thorough. Everything is well planned and the trips have gone smoothly. Her recommendations for accommodation have been perfect. Everything is booked and prepared early and updates are received as soon as possible
I highly recommend Michelle to give you a thoroughly well planned and organised trip
Michelle was absolutely amazing with helping me and my partner figure out all of our Europe travels. She took away all of the stress of planning and finding places to stay so we could focus on the fun side of things. We had the best trip and couldn’t have done it without her!
We have been using Michelle’s 1st class services for organizing our holidays for more than 15 years.
Michelle always comes up with great suggestions for holidays and we have enjoyed fantastic cycling and walking tours as well as river and ocean cruises and a wonderful Sth African safari holiday. We have always had trouble free trips and Michelle has often been able to secure great deals and discounts for us and our friends, all with great efficiency.
Very happy to recommend Michelle to organize your next holiday.
My wife & I have had the pleasure of meeting Michelle van der Kroft many years ago when she became our Travel Consultant & we still make sure to this very day that all our travel plans are left in the Professional & Experienced hands of Michelle who has over 35 years in the travel industry.
Michelle has so much knowledge, always friendly, pleasant & willing to assist you in your travel plans to give you the best outcome by listening to your requests that are suitable for your needs.
We pride ourselves on having such a BRILLIANT Travel Consultant in Local, Intra State, Interstate & all kinds of Overseas Travel.
Thanks for all your assistance Michelle & we have travelled in Peace over the years knowing you have worked hard to make ALL our trips/travel plans wonderful experiences, trouble free with lots of very happy memories.
You are the BEST as you do care so much about your clients.