About Kevin
A Houston-area travel advisor who actually answers his phone.
I'm Kevin Golden, The Country Cruiser. When you text me, you get me, not a call center and not a chatbot. I help first-time cruisers and families sail out of Galveston, and I plan Disney trips too.
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Meet your advisor
Hey, I’m Kevin.
I live in the Houston area and I’m a travel advisor. I specialize in first-time cruisers and families, the folks who want to go but don’t want to mess it up. I’ll help you pick the right ship, the right room, and the right dates, and I’ll be the one you text when you have questions before you sail. I’ve sailed on 7 cruises myself, and I’ve been to Disney World 11 times and Disneyland 8 times, so I know the tricks that make a trip go smooth.
I'm a family man first. My beautiful wife Brenda and I have four kids, three daughters and a son, and four grandkids, a granddaughter and three grandsons. Our favorite times are at the beach, at the theme parks, and out on road trips, and I'm a big ol' Disney Parks fan. So when I plan your family's trip, I plan it like I'm planning one for mine.
Brenda, a.k.a. Mrs. Country Cruiser.
Costa Maya, Mexico
On the water
That's me on a cruise
Here I am at Costa Maya, Mexico. Every picture in this section is from my own trips.
Evening at sea
Off the clock
A little more about me
Music man
I'm a musician, and I love making music in my home studio. Mostly '80s cover tunes, of course.
Planes & trains
You might find me at the local airport watching planes, or riding the trains. I'll fly my simulator cross-country in anything from a Cessna 172 to a 787, just for fun.
Big ol' nerd
Technology, Star Wars, Star Trek, and board games with my daughter and son-in-law. And you might catch me on the floor rolling around with the grandkids.
Always learning
I'm usually found with a book in my hand, or learning from God, a mentor, or a coach almost every day.
What you can count on
Here's how I work
I answer my phone
Text or call. You'll get a real person, and that person is me.
Plain English
No jargon and no 20-question forms. I'll explain it the way I'd explain it to my own family.
★★★★★
The Country Cruiser booked us the perfect Walt Disney World vacation on property that fit our budget and preferences. He even helped us plan our trip including touring plans for inside the parks!
Taylor Budro
★★★★★
We came to Kevin, The Country Cruiser, looking for a vacation. He gave us an experience we’ll never forget. From finding us an incredible deal to checking on us after we boarded, he went above and beyond every step of the way. Kevin doesn’t just book trips — he treats you like family. And that’s why we’ll never book another vacation without him!
Samir & Jackie
Local to Houston
Galveston's my home port too. I know the drive, and I know what first-timers worry about.
★★★★★
We needed a nice, but affordable hotel in Chicago for a concert. Kevin found us a great one right between the airport and concert venue. Can’t recommend Kevin enough!
Lacey Smithers
There before you sail
Booking is just the start. I'm here for every question until you're on that ship.
★★★★★
Kevin did an amazing job finding us the perfect hotel for our conference in Oklahoma. He is quick, thorough, and super friendly.
Ray Vinson
What I book
Cruises, Disney and hotels
Cruise lines I book: Carnival · Disney Cruise Line · MSC Cruises · Margaritaville at Sea (sails from Galveston starting October 4, 2027) · Norwegian Cruise Line · Royal Caribbean
Plus Disney World resorts and packages, and hotel stays, too.
Like to look around on your own first?
Browse current sailings and deals on my booking site, Golden Cruising. When something catches your eye, text me and I'll take it from there.
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Ready when you are
Let's get y'all on a ship.
Send a quick text, grab a free 30-minute cruise chat, or fill out the 1-minute form. Whatever's easiest.
“I’ll see you on them there seas. Woooo Doggie!”