A PASSPORT TO TRAVEL
Emma Cakmak
Curated luxury cruise travel designed around your passions, pace, and purpose.
✔️ Woman Owned
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MEET
Emma Cakmak
Emma Cakmak is the owner of A Passport to Travel, a luxury travel consultancy based in San Antonio, Texas.
With a passion for immersive journeys, Emma specializes in creating curated cruise experiences, from grand ocean crossings to intimate river voyages and deep polar expeditions.
Her clients value her personalized touch, attention to detail, and ability to craft transformative experiences that go beyond the ordinary.
Whether exploring Europe’s rivers, the Galápagos, or Antarctica, Emma ensures that every trip reflects her travelers’ passions, pace, and purpose.
DESTINATION CERTIFICATIONS
Travel professionals receive training directly from official tourism boards, enhancing their expertise in a destination and providing significant benefits to travelers.
Chile
Croatia
Ecuador
France
Germany
New Zealand
Norway
Spain
Switzerland,
United Kingdom
Argentina
Australia,
Canada
Italy
Turkey
TRAVEL PARTNER CERTIFIED
Training and certification earned by the following travel brands:
AmaWaterways
Avalon Waterways
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Explora Journeys
Lindblad
Expeditions
Silversea Cruises
Seabourn'
Abercrombie & Kent
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Tauck
Crystal Cruises
Belmond
HX Expeditions
PONANT Cruises
345+
CLIENTS SENT ON VACATION
12
YEARS OF
TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
100
WORLDWIDE TRAVEL PARTNERS
Our Speciality
Emma’s specialty is cruising, ocean, river, and expedition.
She understands every nuance of ship selection, itineraries, and on-board experiences. Her expertise ensures that each traveler is matched with the ideal voyage, whether exploring the fjords of Norway, sailing through the Galápagos, or journeying to Antarctica.
Beyond logistics, Emma crafts deeply personal experiences that allow her clients to connect authentically with destinations and cultures across the globe.
Cruising (Ocean, Expedition, River)
Adventure
Wildlife & Safari
Just a few of the destinations we send clients to...
We're the right fit for you if...
You Value Personalized Attention
Every trip is custom designed, reflecting your passions, interests, and style of travel.
You Seek Luxury Without Sacrifice
Enjoy five star service and accommodations while still experiencing the authenticity of local culture.
You are Culturally Curious
From language lessons to artisan markets, you want to immerse yourself in traditions beyond the guidebook.
You Love Culinary Journeys
Food and wine are part of your travel story, whether it is a cooking class, a vineyard tasting, or a local dining experience.
You Want Seamless Planning
With logistics handled from start to finish, you are free to enjoy the journey without worry.
You Appreciate Expert Cruise Guidance
Whether river or ocean, small ship or luxury line, we match you with the perfect itinerary and experiences.
You Prefer Small, Thoughtful Groups
Affinity or special interest journeys allow you to connect with like minded travelers in intimate settings.
You Crave Unique, Unforgettable Moments
Expect hidden gems, insider access, and travel memories that linger long after you have returned home.
Barcelona: A Beginner's Food Guide
International travel allows people to gain a new appreciation for other cultures of the world, and a big part of any culture is the cuisine. The food of a region is a reflection of their history and their geographical location as well as the resources they have available to them. Barcelona is a city on the northeastern coast of Spain, in the province of Catalonia on the Balearic Sea. The cuisine is reflective of the colorful history of Barcelona and its’ centralized location in the Mediterranean and its’ proximity to Africa.
7 Incredible Countries You’ll Explore on the Danube River
In Central and Eastern Europe, you’ll find some of the most spectacular landscapes, architecture—castles, churches and war memorials—as well as some of the most colorful, inviting cultures in the world. But what’s the best way to see it all? An AmaWaterways cruise down the Danube River, of course.
5 Things to do in Amsterdam
It's no secret that Amsterdam is one of the most exciting places on this Earth to visit. With its rich history, artistic legacy, intricate canal system, and abundance of museums, you will find that there's so much to do and see in the time you are there to visit. To help you come up with some suggestions for your vacation, we've handpicked 5 things to do while you're in Amsterdam.
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Perfect Cruise for Our Family
We are no strangers to international travel. Having family who reside overseas we
travel often. But as the girls grew older, I recognized it was time to show them the
iconic landmarks and cities they were studying in their classes at school. It seemed a
cruise was the easiest way to accomplish this task. Emma found us the perfect cruise!
On an 11-night cruise, 9 of those days were in port. It was hectic, but we saw so much,
and the girls were finally able to see for themselves what makes European history so
rich and captivating. She found a wonderful hotel in Rome with a huge family suite we
could all stay in together and booked us a couple of private tours in places we had
specific things we wanted to see – like Florence. If you are planning a cruise which
stops in Livorno, I absolutely recommend a private guide. You get to see – and learn-
so much more when it is a small group. Our guide was fantastic, and because she is a
licensed guide, we walked straight into the Galleria dell’Accademia, and right up to the
statue of David. She shared the entire history of the statue and it was truly one of the
highlights of the trip. Emma also surprised us with a private photo shoot outside the
Vatican at sunset. It was unbelievable to have such amazing photographs without
hundreds of people cluttering up the pictures! We are very much looking forward to
working with Emma again for a Northern European cruise we intend to take in the next
couple of years.
Penny Payne - The United Kingdom
Work With Us
1
Schedule a Call
Let’s schedule some time to talk. I want to get to know you and your travel style. What is the purpose of the trip? What do you want to see and do – and how do you want to do it?
2
Quote
Based on your feedback, I will send you up to two cruise quotes I feel would be a perfect fit for your next trip.
3
Enhance
Once the cruise is booked, consider adding on pre or post hotels, excursions and airfare to complete the package.
JUST A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE TRAVEL PARTNERS
