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A great vacation gives you somewhere new to go. The right people give you a reason to go again.
We’re Matt Garry and Lisa Power, the co-founders of Social Vacations. We help people book incredible trips and find something that doesn’t come with a typical reservation: a community to share them with.
Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, with friends, or with your adult family, you’re welcome here. Our goal is simple: make it easier to meet people, feel included, and come home with friends alongside your vacation photos.
Co-Founder & CEO | Marketing & Community
Matt believes the people you travel with can be just as memorable as the places you visit.
As a Top 100 Virgin Voyages First Mate, he brings extensive cruise experience and a love of bringing people together. His approach to community travel starts before departure, helping travelers connect so that boarding day feels less like walking into a room full of strangers.
At Social Vacations, Matt leads marketing and helps shape the community experience. He wants you to have people to laugh with over dinner, explore a new port with, and message when you’re ready to plan the next trip.
Co-Founder & COO | Sales & Guest Support
Lisa is the outgoing, people-loving half of Social Vacations, with a focus on helping travelers feel comfortable, informed, and excited about their plans.
She leads sales and the business’s day-to-day operations, helping you find the right sailing and navigate the booking process. Whether you’re choosing your first cruise or planning another adventure, Lisa brings a personal touch to the details.
She also loves the social side of travel: making introductions, starting conversations, and helping new faces feel like part of the crew.
Booking a vacation is easy. Finding people to enjoy it with can take a little more work.
Maybe your friends can’t get the time off. Maybe you and your partner would love a few more people to spend time with. Or maybe you’re traveling solo and want familiar faces without giving up your independence.
We created Social Vacations to make those connections easier.
Our community cruises bring people together around a shared trip, with opportunities to get acquainted before departure and spend time together along the way. Join the conversation, make dinner plans, or enjoy an afternoon doing your own thing. You decide how social your vacation will be.
You don’t need to be the loudest person in the room to belong here.
Come for the destinations, the adults-only cruise experience, the food, or a much-needed break. Join community activities when you feel like it, and enjoy your own plans whenever you choose.
There’s room for the person who knows everyone by breakfast and the person who prefers getting to know a few people over a relaxed dinner.
There is never an extra cost for being part of our community. It’s all free when you book through us.
The cruise line pays us a commission, so you get personal booking support and access to our community experience without an additional Social Vacations fee.
We’ll clearly explain what’s included on each hosted sailing, so you can choose the trip that feels right for you.
You don’t have to bring a whole group to enjoy traveling with one.
Bring your partner, your best friend, your adult family, or just yourself. We’ll help you find a great vacation and introduce you to people who are excited to be there, too.
Your next vacation comes with friends. Let’s find yours.