Danny Stahl
Founder & Principal Travel Consultant
Danny Stahl is a certified travel advisor and the principal travel consultant of Danny's Adventures, based in Raleigh, North Carolina. He plans trips for clients in Raleigh, Charlotte, and nationwide, specializing in European river cruises, ocean and expedition cruises, and guided land tours. Danny holds certifications with seventeen cruise lines and tour operators, including Viking, AmaWaterways, Tauck, Silversea, Seabourn, Oceania, Backroads, and Collette. He grew up in Trier, Germany, on the Moselle River, so he knows firsthand the European waterways many of his clients sail.
AmaWaterways | Viking | Globus | Tauck | Silversea | Backroads | Uniworld | Avalon | Collette | Seabourn | Scenic | Oceania | Emerald | Celebrity | Riverside | Ponant | Crystal
919.914.9038
My Story
My Story Begins on the Banks of the Moselle River
I grew up in Trier, Germany's oldest city, where 2,000-year-old Roman stones still line the streets, and the Moselle River winds slowly past slate-steep vineyards. In autumn, the world's steepest vineyards turn gold, the air smells of crushed Riesling grapes, and the river glows copper at sunset.
I watched every season bring new faces. Tourists crossed the Römerbrücke, the old Roman bridge, cameras in hand and eyes wide. They stood beneath the Porta Nigra and lingered over coffee in the market square.
As a youngster, I noticed the wonder on their faces. They explored centuries of history with childlike excitement, and couples savored every moment, hand in hand, eyes bright with delight. That's where my love of travel began.
My mission is to make sure my guests have the same experience.
You Don't Pay More. You Get More.
Certified by seventeen cruise lines and tour operators, from Viking and Tauck to Silversea and Ponant, I'm not tied to any one brand. That means honest, side-by-side comparisons and recommendations built around how you travel, not what I'm obligated to sell.
Same price as booking direct, sometimes lower. What you gain: expert guidance, agency-exclusive promotions, and one person in your corner from planning to homecoming.
Inside One of the World's Leading River Cruise Lines
Years inside AmaWaterways taught me how cruise lines really work. Now that insight is yours: which upgrades are worth it, which departures sell out first, and promotions you won't find on your own.
Why I Went Independent
I walked away from sales quotas and a transaction-driven culture to do this the right way: honestly, thoughtfully, and with you at the center of every recommendation. A website can sell you a trip. I help you choose the right one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it cost more to use a travel advisor?
No. Cruise lines and tour operators pay advisor commissions, so your price is exactly the same as booking direct.
Do you only work with Raleigh clients?
Not at all. I'm based in Raleigh and work with many clients in Charlotte and across North Carolina, but I plan trips for travelers nationwide by phone and email.
Your Journey Starts With a Conversation
You've pictured it already. Sunset on the river. Ancient ruins in morning light. A vineyard at harvest.
Let's make it happen.
📞 919.914.9038 · ✉️ danny.stahl@avoyanetwork.com
