Ellen Sims
Founder, Owner

Ellen is an accredited Signature Travel Network host with extensive experience aboard prestigious cruise lines including Crystal, Regent, and Celebrity Cruises. Her travels have taken her across the Orient, the Baltics, the Middle East, as well as throughout Europe and Great Britain. Ellen has also earned expert status with both AmaWaterways and Uniworld River Cruises, reflecting her deep knowledge of luxury river travel.
At Great Adventures, Ellen leverages her comprehensive expertise and global network to create unique, tailor-made travel experiences for every client. Through our membership in the Signature Travel Network—a leading cooperative of over 600 retail agencies—Great Adventures offers unparalleled access to exclusive benefits, expert guides, seamless rail travel, and priority dinner reservations.
Whether your dream journey involves luxury cruising, immersive cultural exploration, or gourmet culinary and wine tours, Ellen and the Great Adventures team are dedicated to crafting personalized itineraries that exceed expectations every step of the way.

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