Ian McAleavy - Website Manager at Scotland's Cruise Centre
Over 10 years in Travel and Marketing
I’ve worked in Travel and Marketing for over ten years for a number of travel companies and cruise agencies, from city tours and breaks to ski and cruise, and as a result have got to travel the world researching, documenting, videoing and providing feedback on my experiences. When I’m not cruising the seven seas for work or pleasure (not much difference to be honest!), my job is making sure the website is packed full of as much information as possible to help you find the best cruise holiday for you with our amazing team of Cruise Experts.
Working at Scotland's Cruise Centre is the best job in the world for me. As not only do I get to travel the world but also write and document my experiences surrounded with incredible, like-minded people for whom travel is a passion like nowhere else I’ve ever been. The other team members are what make here such a fantastic place to work as not only is everyone so friendly, they are also dedicated to truly providing the best experiences we can for our clients from beginning to end, and I find that passion and energy incredibly inspiring every single day to be a part of. Whether as a client booking my own holidays or as a colleague, I’ve never felt in a safer pair of hands than with our Cruise Experts.
Experience Highlights
My Top Cruise Lines & Ships
I’ve been lucky enough to get to experience life on board loads of ships over the years - so many I’ve lost count! But real highlights have to be being one of the first people to go aboard Explora Journey’s Explora I which is a brand-new, ultra-luxury cruise yacht. The level of entertainment, service and dining is like nothing I’ve experienced before or since while on a cruise around the Greek Islands just made it all the more special. Explora definitely has given me a taste for more luxury cruises in the future!
Cunard Cruises - Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2, Queen Anne
Royal Caribbean - Symphony of the Seas, Allure of the Seas
Virgin Voyages - Brilliant Lady
Explora Journeys - Explora I
My Top Cruise Destinations
When not cruising I love hiking and biking, and exploring old cities. From an active perspective, nothing has beaten the Alaska and Rocky Mountaineer Cruise I went on for my honeymoon when it comes to getting immersed in the wildlife, stunning scenery and local culture. The Norwegian Fjords was a close second due to getting to hike up and swim in a glacier and paddleboard up a fjord. I also loved my Mediterranean sailing with Virgin Voyages taking in Barcelona, Pisa and Corsica for a series of city breaks all rolled into one trip. Next on my bucket list has to be more expedition-style itineraries building on my Alaska and Fjords trips to hopefully Antarctica, and Iceland and Greenland one day - watch this space!
Sarah Lee was excellent very helpful and explained everything in great detail.
Trusted Customer / May 2026
The girl, Shona, was very pleasant and helpful. Got us what we wanted and the best deal. I wouldn't hesitate to book with them again. I'll be looking as soon as we return
Mrs Boyd / April 2026
Great service brilliant Staff
Great knowledgeable staff offering great deals in particular Heidi Cassidy.
Great advice and makes booking simple.
At Scotland's Cruise Centre there are a number of ways you can contact us meaning that all you have to do is choose the option which is most convenient to you.
At Scotland's Cruise Centre there are a number of ways you can contact us meaning that all you have to do is choose the option which is most convenient to you.
