About us
Meet Kirk & Jennifer Kanter
We’re a husband-and-wife team of Cruise Planners® travel advisors in Racine, Wisconsin. Since 2019 we’ve planned cruises, all-inclusive resorts, land tours and group trips for travelers across Southeastern Wisconsin and nationwide.
You share your travel goals; we design the plan that fits — the right cruise line, itinerary, resort or tour, coordinated end to end, with a real person to reach before, during and after your trip.
Luxury cruise & custom itinerary specialist
Kirk Kanter
Kirk specializes in luxury ocean cruises, Alaska cruises and cruisetours, and custom itinerary design — matching clients with the right line, ship and sailing, then coordinating every detail, including pre- and post-cruise stays.
- Luxury and premium ocean cruises
- Alaska cruises, cruisetours and hosted group sailings
- Custom and bucket-list itineraries
- Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific travel
Credentials: Tourism Australia Aussie Specialist · Princess Commodore · NCL Ph.D. · Royal Caribbean Master of Adventure · Celebrity 5-Star Graduate
Family, romance & all-inclusive specialist
Jennifer Kanter
Jennifer is known for detail-perfect planning and for helping travelers choose the right resort or cruise at the right pace — from family getaways to honeymoons and destination weddings.
- Family and multi-generational vacations
- All-inclusive resorts, adults-only and family-friendly
- Honeymoons, anniversaries and destination weddings
- First-time cruisers and group coordination
Why travelers work with us
Expert matching, not guesswork
The right fit
We match you to the cruise line, ship, resort or tour that suits your travel style, budget, dates and must-haves.
Added value
As an independently owned Cruise Planners franchise and American Express Travel Representative, clients may access eligible onboard credit, upgrades and added inclusions.
Start to finish
Flights, transfers, excursions, dining, travel protection and special requests — handled by Kirk or Jennifer, never a call center.
Key facts
- Founded: 2019, independently owned Cruise Planners franchise
- Based in: Racine, Wisconsin
- Serving: Racine, Milwaukee, Kenosha, Waukesha, Ozaukee and Walworth counties, and travelers nationwide by phone, email and video
- Specialties: luxury ocean cruises, Alaska cruises and cruisetours, European river cruises, all-inclusive resorts, honeymoons, and group travel
- Hours: 8am–8pm, 7 days a week · (262) 344-0697
Let’s plan something great
Tell us where you’re dreaming of going. Consultations are complimentary.