Shane
Maddaford

With nearly two decades in the travel industry — including six years working aboard cruise ships — Shane Maddaford brings both insider knowledge and a lifelong passion for exploration to every journey he designs.

Originally from the Canadian Prairies, a school trip to London and Paris first sparked his fascination with the wider world. That curiosity eventually led him to live in the Netherlands and explore Europe extensively.

Today, Shane specializes in luxury cruises, European rail journeys, and thoughtfully crafted bucket-list travel experiences. As a Virtuoso advisor with Direct Travel, his clients benefit from preferred partnerships, exclusive amenities, and seamless planning.

Shane believes the best journeys begin with listening — and end with stories worth telling.