Smooth Sailings is built on trusted relationships, careful listening, and expert guidance — so your travels feel seamless, considered, and entirely your own.
Meet your team
With nearly five decades of travel planning experience and more than 75 personal cruises completed, Sandra founded Smooth Sailings Canada on the belief that expert guidance changes everything. Her longstanding Virtuoso relationships and deep firsthand knowledge across ocean and river cruising bring confidence, insight, and care to every journey she recommends.
Sarah brings nine years of luxury hotel operations experience to her work as a travel advisor, complemented by four years in travel sales, a background in project management, and meaningful firsthand travel experience. Together, these perspectives allow her to create journeys that are not only exceptionally well planned, but also highly personal.
She specializes in family travel, multigenerational journeys, bespoke cruises, expedition voyages, and tailored luxury stays, always with an emphasis on making travel feel seamless, considered, and well worth her clients' time.
As a mother of three boys under four, Sarah understands firsthand the importance of traveling both with family and independently. Her passion for travel is grounded in the belief that the world is one of life's greatest teachers, and that some of our most meaningful growth comes through new places, cultures, and shared experiences. She carries that perspective into every itinerary she designs, creating journeys that feel enriching, effortless, and deeply memorable.
Accolades
Why we work so well together
A long-standing foundation in luxury travel, shaped by years of client relationships, trusted planning, and deep industry knowledge.
A modern, thoughtful approach that reflects how clients want to travel today — personally, beautifully, and with intention.
Preferred partnerships, trusted global contacts, and strong advocacy that help every journey feel more seamless from the start.
We partner with the best in travel to deliver exceptional experiences. Expect exclusive amenities, priority recognition, and access beyond what standard booking provides.
The Virtuoso network
1,200+
Agency locations worldwide
3,000+
Preferred hotel and resort partners worldwide
58
Countries represented
2,500+
Preferred travel partners
Reviews from the clients who've trusted us with their most meaningful journeys.
Excellent service and knowledge of the industry.
— Mel
Just fine as always! Great service and no problems.
— Al
Sandra was very helpful. We had many questions which she answered with a very quick response. She found the perfect venue for our Galapagos adventure. Well done Sandra.
— Harriet
Sandra is attentive, problem solving and has our best interests at her heart - good follow up but not too much
— Lisa
Have travelled with Sandra in the past and would highly recommend her services. She is very experienced and provides top level service.
— Mel
Best travel advisor ever! Thorough, professional and caring!!
— StevenK
How we work
01 Listen well
We start with a discovery call to understand your priorities, preferences, and plans.
02 Curate thoughtfully
We refine the right destinations, partners, and experiences with care and perspective.
03 Support seamlessly
We handle the details behind the scenes so your travels feel smooth and well supported.