Kick off your shoes.

Adventure awaits.

Personalized cruise planning without the stress—or the sales pitch.

Hold the Lifeboats — We’re Almost Ready!

We’re putting the final touches on something awesome. The site’s still under construction, but the sunscreen’s packed and the piña coladas are chilling.

Booking isn’t live just yet — but feel free to look around, get inspired, and sign up below to be first in line when we set sail.

Why Barefoot and Booked?

Planning Cruises Shouldn’t Feel Like Work

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What You’ll Get (Besides Sea Legs)

  • Personalized planning without the pressure

  • Honest advice—no cookie-cutter sales scripts

  • Cabin tips, excursion picks, and answers to all your “wait, what’s a lido deck?” moments

Backed by Avoya, Fueled by Experience

  • Exclusive deals you won’t find on your own

  • Direct booking access to all major cruise lines

  • The experience to spot red flags (and snag upgrades)

Compare Destinations

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Turquoise seas, ancient cities, glacier bays—wherever you’re headed, we’ll help you get there without the guesswork.
From romantic getaways to family adventures, we match you with the right cruise and the right destination—no stress, no budget freak-outs.

Compare Cruise Lines

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From mega ships to mellow getaways, every cruise line has its own vibe.
We help you cut through the noise and find the one that fits your energy, your travel style, and your budget—without the overwhelm.

Got Cruise Questions? We've Got Answers.

Here are a few of the most common ones — but there’s a whole sea of answers waiting.

Q: Do you charge a fee to book cruises?
A: Most of the time, no. We only charge fees for certain situations like group bookings or flight-only itineraries.

Q: What cruise lines do you work with?
A: Pretty much all of them—Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCL, Disney, Princess, and more.

Q: Can you help with excursions, flights, or hotels too?
A: Yes! We’ll guide you through all the options or book them for you.

Check the full list on the FAQ page.

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Leisure Notes: Cruise Tips, Laughs, and Travel Truths

From packing hacks to port adventures (and the occasional sunscreen fail), our blog is full of advice, insight, and stories to help you cruise smarter—and laugh a little along the way.

Cruise like a pro

Because you don’t want to be the person asking what “port side” means in the middle of dinner.


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Words You’ll Hear… and Immediately Google in Your Cabin

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Totally free. No sign-up. Just straight-up cruise wisdom with a side of sarcasm.


Want to really cruise like a pro?

We’ve got you.

When you submit a trip inquiry and check the box to receive cruise tips & deals, we’ll email you this free bonus bundle:

  • Cruising 101
    Because Even Platinum Guests do Dumb Stuff

  • Cruise Mode: Initiated
    A Checklist for the Chronically Unprepared

  • Suitcase Survival Guide
    A Categorized List of Things You’ll Swear You Packed

Just fill out the inquiry form and check the box. We'll email it after submission.