Our Team

Hardy Schneider- Accredited ICCA Cruise Consultant

Born in the small German town of Allmersbach, Hardy left home at age 16 and began exploring the world. With early travels through Europe, to Asia and soon further afield, Hardy decided in 1981 to move to the world's most beautiful and liveable city, Sydney. Very much at home in Australia, in 1988 he decided to combine his passion for travel and his work. His sense of adventure and entrepreneurial skill led him to open a retail travel agency in Gladesville. Only 12 months later the success and growth of the business saw a second office open in Drummoyne and over the next 10 years Hardy was recognised with many industry awards. In 1996 Hardy cruised on the inaugural voyage of the luxurious Crystal Symphony and was sold - it was immediately clear to him that cruising was the epitome of travelling in style. His passion for cruising led him to launch Cruise Express and in 2001 he joined forces with industry colleagues - Megan, Lance and Barry - and the new Cruise Express was formed.

Megan Hill- Accredited ICCA Cruise Consultant

Meg grew up in a small farming community in the heart of Western Australia's wheatbelt. From a very young age, her love for travel and exploring was fuelled with family camping trips into Australia's remote northwest. After completing a journalism degree in the late 1980's she began work in the travel industry, first with a national coach tour company and then several inbound tour operators. In 1995 she relocated across the Nullarbor to Sydney to be with her (now) husband David. It was in Sydney that Meg first became involved in the cruising industry, working for Orient Lines for several years. During this time she escorted a number of groups around coastal Australia and to Alaska and the Mediterranean. Now the proud mother of baby Phoebe, Meg spends her time closer to home though she is still very much involved in the business on a day to day basis.

Lance Mumby

In a career spanning more than 25 years, Lance held several travel management positions prior to joining forces with Hardy and Megan at Cruise Express. He has a Diploma in Travel from IATA and has also studied overseas, undertaking airline ticketing training in Germany with Lufthansa and management training in London with Pan Am. He has travelled to more than 48 countries.

Barry Stevenson

Barry and travel are inseparable. In fact, he often says that he has been selling cruises for so long that he is the travel agent who arranged Cleopatra's first cruise down the Nile. All jokes aside, Barry has explored most corners of the world. He continues to travel on a regular basis and to share his passion for travel with a widespread base of very loyal clients.