Michelle Atkinson — Adventure Travel,
Expeditions & Cruises

Michelle Atkinson

Hi, I’m Michelle Atkinson, a travel advisor, mom, and lifelong traveler based in Irvine, California. I love helping people turn the places they’ve been dreaming about into real trips and lasting memories.

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Sea lions on a dock with a cruise ship in the background

Expedition & Wildlife Travel

Go farther. See more.

From Alaska and Baja California to the Galápagos and Antarctica, expedition travel gets you closer to wildlife and some of the most incredible places on Earth.

I specialize in small-ship expeditions and am a certified National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions specialist.

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Expedition ship viewed through branches in the Galápagos
Norwegian Cruise Line ship for Sail for Schools

Sail for Schools

Book a cruise. Back a school.

For every cruise stateroom you book with me, I'll donate

$100

to the school of your choice.

Your vacation can give back to a school you love.

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My Latest Travel Adventure

Certified. Trained. Ready to Book.

I've completed specialist training with brands that take you somewhere extraordinary, connect you with the natural world, and leave it better than you found it.

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Specialist Featured Certification
Norwegian Cruise Line Master's Degree NCL Master's
Princess Cruises Commodore Princess Commodore
Virgin Voyages Gold Virgin Gold
Disney Travel Specialist Disney Specialist
Amadeus River Cruises Experts Program Amadeus Expert
Royal Caribbean University Master of Adventure Royal Caribbean Master

Your Irvine Travel Advisor

Local expertise. Wherever you’re going.

I’m based in Irvine, California, and help travelers plan cruises and adventures around the world. I know the nonstop flights from SNA, cruises leaving from Southern California, and how to plan a great trip around the Irvine Unified School District calendar.

Whether you’re planning a quick school-break getaway or a bucket-list adventure across the world, I can help you get there.

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