Work With Rick Hayes
You’ve read the articles. Now let’s talk about your specific trip — and how a cruise planning consultation can make it safer and more enjoyable.
Whether you want a practical safety guide you can print and bring on the ship, a personalized port safety blueprint for your exact itinerary, or a live one-on-one planning session — I offer several ways to work together directly.
Every product and cruise planning consultation is built on the same foundation: years of operational law enforcement experience protecting tourists in high-volume environments, federal-level threat-recognition certifications, and real hands-on cruise industry knowledge.
Not generic advice. Not recycled tips. Guidance built specifically for your trip.
Before You Purchase
Digital products sold on this page are general educational resources. They do not constitute a formal security assessment, threat evaluation, or professional consulting engagement. Content is based on the author’s background and is intended for informational use only.
Consultation sessions are conducted by Rick Hayes in his personal capacity as a travel safety educator and retired law enforcement professional — not as an active law enforcement officer. Sessions provide general guidance only and do not create an ongoing professional duty of care.
No product or consultation offered on this page guarantees your safety or the prevention of any specific harm during travel. All travel involves inherent risk that no guide, plan, or consultation can fully eliminate.
Due to the digital and custom nature of these products, all sales are final unless otherwise stated. If you have a question about a product before purchasing, please use the Contact page before completing your order.
Written Guides & PDF Products
Created once and delivered instantly — practical expert knowledge you can reference before and during your cruise.
Port Safety One-Sheets — $9 each
Each one-sheet is a single-page printable PDF safety briefing for a specific cruise port — designed to fit in your pocket or be saved on your phone before you step off the gangway.
Each one-sheet covers:
- Port safety overview — what to know before you step off the ship
- Top 3 scams actively targeting tourists at this destination
- Transportation guidance — official port stands vs. what to avoid
- Where to go and where to be careful
- Emergency contacts and ship re-boarding reminders
- 5 situational awareness tips drawn directly from law enforcement experience
Available for any Caribbean cruise port — contact us with your destination and we’ll deliver your personalized one-sheet within 48 hours.
In fact, these are the briefings I wish every tourist had before they stepped off the gangway.
Order Your Port Safety One-Sheet — $9 — Contact Us Here
Email Consult — $19
Have a specific cruise safety or planning question but not ready for a full consultation call? The Email Consult is the fastest way to get personalized expert guidance in writing.
Simply submit up to 3 specific questions and I’ll respond with detailed, personalized answers within 48 hours — not generic tips, but specific advice tailored to your exact situation, itinerary, or concern.
What’s included:
- Up to 3 specific questions answered in writing
- Detailed responses with specific, actionable advice — not generic tips
- One follow-up email included if you need additional clarity on the same questions
- Delivered to your inbox within 48 hours
Perfect for: quick port safety questions, ship or cabin comparisons, dining package decisions, or any specific concern you want answered before you sail.
Order Your Email Consult — $19 — Contact Us Here
The Cruise Safety Handbook — $37
This comprehensive 20+ page PDF safety guide for cruise travelers covers everything from pre-cruise preparation through port safety, onboard emergencies, and what to do if something goes wrong at sea.
What’s inside:
- Pre-cruise safety checklist
- Port safety fundamentals — the same situational awareness principles I used daily in Times Square and the NYC subway
- How to spot a pickpocket before they spot you — drawn directly from BOSAR certification training
- Hostile surveillance detection basics for tourist environments
- Cruise ship emergency procedures overview
- Family travel safety section — keeping children safe in crowded port environments
- Solo traveler safety section — specific guidance for cruisers traveling alone
- What to do if something goes wrong — step by step
Written from direct operational experience and federal-level certification training that no other cruise safety guide author holds. This is not a generic travel safety checklist — it is a professional-grade guide built on real law enforcement expertise.
Order The Cruise Safety Handbook — $37 — Contact Us Here
Destination Safety Blueprint — $47
This is a personalized 2–3 page PDF safety briefing for every port on your specific cruise itinerary — delivered to your inbox within 48 hours of purchase.
This is not a generic guide. It is a custom document built around your exact sailing — the specific ports you’re visiting, in the order you’re visiting them, with tailored safety intelligence for each destination.
What’s included:
- Port-by-port safety overview for your specific itinerary
- Specific scam patterns active at each destination
- Transportation recommendations for each port
- Areas to visit and areas to approach with caution
- Situational awareness tips specific to each environment
- Emergency contacts for each port
After purchase fill out the short intake form with your cruise itinerary and I’ll deliver your personalized Blueprint within 48 hours.
Order Your Destination Safety Blueprint — $47 — Contact Us Here
Full Cruise Blueprint — $175
This is a complete personalized written guide for your specific cruise — delivered to your inbox within 48 hours of purchase.
Additionally, this is for cruisers who want a comprehensive written reference document covering everything from ship strategy through port safety — without scheduling a call.
What’s included:
- Ship recommendation with full reasoning tailored to your group
- Cabin location strategy with specific deck recommendations
- Dining plan — package assessment, restaurant prioritization, and booking timing
- Port-by-port activity guide — what to do, what to skip, and what to book in advance
- Port safety briefing for every destination on your itinerary
- Pre-cruise checklist tailored to your specific sailing
- Email follow-up — one round of questions after delivery included at no charge
After purchase fill out the short intake form with your cruise details and I’ll deliver your Full Cruise Blueprint within 48 hours.
Order Your Full Cruise Blueprint — $175 — Contact Us Here
One-on-One Cruise Planning Consultations
Live calls for cruisers who want direct, personalized expert guidance before they book.
Quick Cruise Planning Consultation — 20 Minutes — $57
This is a focused 20-minute call for cruisers with one or two specific questions they need answered before booking.
Perfect for: ship comparisons, cabin category questions, dining package decisions, or a quick safety overview for a specific destination.
What’s covered:
- Direct answers to your top 3–5 questions
- Ship or itinerary recommendation if needed
- Key tips specific to your sailing
- Quick port safety overview if requested
Book Your Session — Contact Us Here
Planning Consult — 30 Minutes — $75
This is a thorough 30-minute session covering your cruise planning priorities from ship selection through boarding day preparation.
What’s covered:
- Ship and itinerary recommendation tailored to your group size, budget, and preferences
- Cabin deck and location strategy — where to book and what to avoid
- Dining package value assessment — whether it’s worth it for your specific sailing
- Shore excursion strategy overview
- Port safety highlights for your destinations
- Key preparation tips and pre-cruise checklist guidance
Book Your Session — Contact Us Here
Full Planning Session — 60 Minutes — $125
A comprehensive 60-minute deep dive covering everything you need to know before you book — from ship selection through port-by-port safety intelligence.
What’s covered:
- Full ship selection with detailed reasoning tailored to your group
- Cabin strategy — deck, location, and category recommendations with specific reasoning
- Complete dining package assessment — package value, restaurant prioritization, and booking timing advice
- Shore excursion strategy for each port of call
- Detailed port safety briefing for every destination on your itinerary
- Pre-cruise preparation timeline and checklist
- Email follow-up — one round of questions after our session included at no additional charge
Book Your Session — Contact Us Here
How Cruise Planning Consultations Work
- Fill out the intake form below — tell me about your cruise plans, your group, and what you need help with
- I’ll follow up within 24 hours to confirm your session and send a payment link
- Complete payment — you’ll receive a scheduling link to choose your call time
- We connect — your session runs at your scheduled time
- You book with confidence — armed with personalized expert guidance for your specific trip
A Note on What a Cruise Planning Consultation Is — and Isn’t
First, I am not your travel agent in this arrangement. Specifically, I don’t book your cruise, handle your reservation, or earn a commission on your sailing. This is independent expert consulting — you pay a flat fee for my time and knowledge, and you book your cruise yourself directly with the cruise line or through any agent of your choice. For current travel advisories before any trip, always check travel.state.gov.
That means my advice is completely unbiased. I have no financial incentive to steer you toward any particular cruise line, ship, or package. Ultimately, my only goal is to give you the best possible guidance for your specific situation.
Ready to Book Your Cruise Planning Consultation?
For PDF products, use the purchase buttons above — one-sheets and the handbook are delivered instantly, while custom products are delivered within 48 hours of purchase.
For consultations fill out the form below and I’ll be in touch within 24 hours.
Please include:
- Which product or consultation you’re interested in
- Your cruise timeline — when are you planning to sail?
- Cruise line and ship if already chosen, or your general preferences if not
- Group size and any special considerations
- Your top questions or concerns
— Rick Hayes, Retired NYPD · Cruise Specialist · Travel Safety Authority