Cruises & River Cruises
Ocean and river journeys matched to your travel style, pace, and priorities.
Bilingual service in English & Spanish
Personalized travel planning · Bergen County, New Jersey & beyond
Cruises, Europe, religious pilgrimages, and customized journeys for travelers who want expert guidance without having to manage every detail themselves.
Based in Bergen County, New Jersey Personalized planning Cruises Europe Faith-based travel Adults of all ages & families welcome

Featured Journey of the Month
Dubrovnik · Mljet · Korčula · Hvar · Pakleni Islands · Šolta · Split
An 11-day customizable private journey filled with historic cities, Adriatic boating, island scenery, local wine and olive oil, and thoughtfully arranged experiences.
Travel specialties
Every recommendation begins with your preferences, priorities, budget, and comfort—not a one-size-fits-all package.
Ocean and river journeys matched to your travel style, pace, and priorities.
Thoughtfully planned trips with hotels, transportation, tours, and the details coordinated for you.
Meaningful journeys to Rome, Lourdes, Fátima, and other faith-centered destinations.
Trips planned with pacing, transportation, accommodations, and comfort in mind. Adults of all ages, travelers 50+, families, and children are always welcome.
Recent journeys planned
Every trip is different, but the goal is the same: thoughtful recommendations, organized details, and a traveler who feels supported.
Paris and Zurich brought together with carefully selected hotels, sightseeing, transfers, and clear travel documents.
A Rhine journey paired with Paris and Lourdes, including premium transportation and a comfortable pace for four travelers.
A romantic Aruba escape planned around the couple's preferences, with the important details organized before departure.
Why work with a travel advisor?
I help coordinate the pieces that make travel complicated—flights, hotels, cruises, transfers, tours, timing, special requests, and the details travelers often do not realize they need until later.
You have one person to contact from the planning stage through your return home.
Meet SusanWhere will you go next?
From the United States, Caribbean, Mexico, and Latin America to Europe, Africa, and beyond, your trip begins with the place that keeps calling you.
Culture, coastlines & unforgettable food
Warm water & effortless escapes
Beaches, culture & unforgettable discoveries
National parks, cities & scenic journeys
Wildlife, extraordinary landscapes & refined adventure
Unpack once and experience more
Have another place in mind? If you can imagine the trip, ask Susan.
Tell Susan where you want to goLourdes, France
Faith & pilgrimage travel
Visit places of prayer, history, and deep meaning without losing sight of comfort and care. Altamura Travel can shape a pilgrimage around sacred sites, guided experiences, accessible transportation, and time for reflection.
The Altamura approach
I explain the choices, keep the details organized, and make the next step easy to understand. You make the decisions; I make sure the journey fits together.
Let's Talk Travel (Free Consultation)Simple from the start
No pressure and no travel jargon—just a thoughtful conversation and a clear path forward.
We talk about your destination ideas, dates, budget, travel style, pace, and must-haves.
I research and organize fitting options, explain the tradeoffs, and refine the direction with you.
You receive organized details and a real advisor to contact when questions come up.
Meet Susan your way
Choose the way you prefer to connect. Nearby North Jersey appointments are available by arrangement, and travelers farther away receive the same personal care by phone, video, text, or email.
Talk through your ideas from wherever you are, with no need to master unfamiliar technology.
For North Jersey clients who prefer a personal touch, a comfortable in-home consultation can be arranged by appointment across Bergen, Passaic, Essex, and surrounding counties.
Prefer to talk travel over coffee or a light bite? I love meeting clients at local cafés, bakeries, or your favorite quiet neighborhood spot in North Jersey—my treat!
Start with a message and move at a pace that feels natural to you.
Before you start planning
A few helpful answers about planning your trip with Altamura Travel.
Adults of all ages, seniors, couples, and families with children are welcome. While comfortable travel for adults 50+ is one of my specialties, I also plan honeymoons, family vacations, and trips for multiple generations. Your itinerary is shaped around the ages, interests, comfort needs, and pace of everyone traveling.
I help you compare options and coordinate the details that connect a trip: accommodations, transportation, tours, timing, and special requests. You have one advisor who understands your preferences, explains the choices, and helps keep your travel plans organized from the first conversation through your return home.
The initial 15-minute consultation is free. Altamura Travel works with a $75 professional design retainer per traveler for custom research and itinerary planning. When you move forward and book your custom itinerary with me, 100% of the retainer is credited toward the cost of your vacation. We will review the fee and what your planning includes before you decide to proceed.
I plan ocean and river cruises, custom itineraries, U.S. getaways, European journeys, Caribbean and Mexico vacations, travel in Latin America, safaris, honeymoons, and religious pilgrimages for individuals and groups. If you are unsure where to go or which cruise to choose, we can compare options around your interests, budget, and preferred pace.
Many cruises and vacation packages allow an initial deposit followed by a final payment later. Other arrangements, including some airfare or bookings made close to departure, may require full payment when booked. The amount, due dates, and cancellation terms depend on the travel provider and fare. I will explain the terms for your selected trip before you book.
Yes. I can help you explore available travel protection options for your trip. Coverage, exclusions, eligibility, and purchase deadlines vary by policy. Review the policy details and confirm specific coverage questions with the insurance provider before purchasing; not every reason for cancellation is covered.
Contact me if you have questions or need help with a change to a trip booked through Altamura Travel. I can help you understand your options and coordinate with the travel providers involved. Changes are subject to their availability, policies, and any applicable fees. For urgent help during travel, also use the airline, tour operator, or assistance contacts in your travel documents.
Complete the Plan My Trip form or contact me by email or phone to arrange a free 15-minute consultation. Share your destination ideas, approximate dates, who is traveling, and your budget—even if you are still deciding. I am based in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, and work with travelers elsewhere by phone, email, text, or video. Local in-person appointments are available by arrangement.
Have another question? Open the Plan My Trip form or email Susan.
Ready when you are
Tell me where you would like to go, when you are thinking of traveling, and who is traveling with you. I will help you determine the next step.