About Us The Ecruising Crew

Meet the Ecruising Crew

Each member of our team is a specialist in his or her field and between us, over 120 years of travel experience. Together, we make sure you’re booking the best cruise holiday. We continue to grow and add new talent to our team!
Brett Dudley
- Founder
I took my first cruise when I was 21 and never imagined I'd own a company that specialised in selling cruise holidays. Since that first cruise, I've been lucky enough to experience an array of different ships, destinations and experiences including the naming ceremony of Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth, both were amazing experiences. I love snow skiing, golf, scuba diving, swimming, exercise, motor racing, hiking, fishing and discovering new places in the world. Of course I love cruising and meeting new people, I think I have one of the best jobs in the world! I'm very proud of our staff and achievements, what we have achieved in a short period of time and look forward to keeping our company at the forefront of the cruise travel industry.
Kara Lane
- Senior Cruise Consultant

Leaving school at 16 to travel to Japan for work is where my passion for travel really began. From there, I was fortunate to live, travel and work in Thailand throughout the UK and Sweden before I discovered my love of cruising. I worked onboard cruise ships for 3 years travelling throughout the US and the Caribbean before settling back on land and Joining the ecruising family in 2010. Throughout my time here I have been incredibly fortunate to have sailed and experienced many different cruiselines and the incredible hotels we include in our packages. As an accredited CLIA Cruise Specialist, and one of the Top 100 Cruise Professionals in Australia, one of my proudest accomplishments was winning the 2015 CLIA ‘Cruise consultant of the year’. We have such a wonderful team of people at ecruising who all have a love of cruising and travel and we really can’t wait to share our knowledge, experience and passion with you, and we look forward to managing your next cruise holiday

Winner of the 2015 Top Cruise consultant of the year – CLIA awards
CLIA Ambassador
Jamie Wilson
- Senior Cruise Consultant (Maternity leave)

Travel has become more than just a hobby for me, it has become more of a lifestyle! I have travelled from such a very young age, and since then travelled extensively around the world. I have been fortunate to travel to over 30 countries, been on over 40 different ships ranging from the world’s largest ship, to the most luxurious and even iconic rail journeys such as the Indian Pacific and The Ghan! You know you’re addicted to travel when you plan a holiday while on an existing trip!

From my experience travelling to many places, I am confident to say a cruise holiday is the way to go. There is nothing better than enjoying a cocktail by the pool docked in a spectacular and unique port, then waking up the following morning in another port stressed free, relaxed and ready to explore what the world has to offer.

CLIA Ambassador
Leah Giri
- Senior Cruise Consultant
I have been in the travel industry coming in to my 10th year. I came straight out of school as this was something I always had a passion for because this world is full of all exciting and wonderful things to see and do. I have travelled a lot for someone at my age, I have been to South Africa, Dubai, Egypt, America, Thailand, Fiji and South Pacific and I cannot wait to expand the list! The reason for coming into the cruise world is because of how each experience is just simply amazing and easy, you get to see all different countries whilst sailing on the one cruise, you unpack once, you have all meals included and so much to see and do whilst on board. If there is anything more I could speak highly of, it is definitely cruising, if you want an easy holiday, you will definitely want a cruise! So if there is anything you want to know about Ecruising or to book an exciting cruise, I will be very happy to help!
CLIA Accredited
Mukesh Dhobi
- Technical Lead
I am from Gujarat, a beautiful state in India rich in culture, tradition, famous for its food and a great place for tourism. I have spent most of my career life in Ahmedabad. I have chosen Sydney, Australia as my next destination and enjoying the great environment here. I love the beaches and natural beauties of Australia. I started my career as a programmer in 2004 and having a vast experience with the hospitality industry and software designs. Looking forward to have a great exposure as Technical Lead with Ecruising, and I feel good working with this great culture and team!!
Lia Malone
- General Manager of Operations
Born and raised in Sydney, I’ve had the opportunity to travel to some of the most amazing places around the world. Once you join the travel industry it’s hard to depart…Travel is more than just sightseeing; it’s about being inspired, challenged and experiencing things you could never imagine. As some say ‘travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer’ Having worked at Ecruising for 6 years a couple years back, I’m happy to be re-joining the team and the booming cruising industry.
CLIA Ambassador
Brendan Murphy
- Senior Cruise Consultant / Operations Coordinator
I have been in the travel industry now for over 6 years but have been travelling constantly since finishing school. My love of travel has taken me to far flung parts of the world including Africa, South America, North America, Europe, the Subcontinent and Asia. Getting to experience amazing things such as mountain gorillas in Uganda, Machu Picchu, The Taj Mahal and fantastic cities such as New York, Boston and New Orleans fuels my love of travel and I love nothing better than passing these experiences and knowledge onto others.
CLIA Accredited
Melinda Thorne
- Product Coordinator

I have been in the travel industry for more than 20 years and am excited to now learn everything about the cruising industry with ecruising. I have travelled to America, Hawaii, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Bali and even did a South Pacific cruise on the old Fairstar the fun ship many years ago. I would one day love to explore Europe, but so far my favourite place to visit is New York.

Eunike Desika
- Hotel & Transfer Coordinator

I was born and raised in Indonesia, beautiful country with a lot of interesting places to visit. Since I was a kid, I’ve always been dreaming to travel around the world. For me, travelling is not only to experience new things, it’s also to meet new people and of course to taste the food.

I will never forget all of the experiences. Especially when I went to China, explored The Great Barrier Reef, had so much fun with the rides in Tokyo Disneyland and went to amazing places in Tasmania. I won’t stop to create more beautiful memories and next on my list would be Greece!

Tiffany Rudd
- Senior Cruise Consultant

After 17 years on travelling and working in various parts of the travel industry, as expected, I could tell you some stories!...

Instead I could tell you about the beauty of Christmas in Lapland with Santa and the Northern lights. I could tell you about spending New Years Eve feeling the fireworks on a beach in Bali or in the main square in Reykjavik. I could tell you about climbing steps to the most amazing view of Machu Picchu compared to climbing steps to the ruins of Draculas Castle in Romania. I can compare beauty of beaches in Sri Lanka, Cuba, El Salvador or Thailand, to the beauty of the Taj Mahal.

I can tell you about snorkelling the Blue Hole in Belize to swimming with the whale sharks at Ningaloo, or seeing a sunrise in the Sahara or over Uluru. We could talk about shopping in New York or eating hummus in Israel.

However, I would prefer to hear your stories about your adventures, and where you are going next.

CLIA Accredited
Cory Edmondson
- Senior Cruise Consultant

2020 marks my 13th year in the Tourism industry & for any guests that have been booking with ecruising for some time may remember my name & face from past ship inspections or even pier visits with Kev the Kombi as I worked for ecruising previously, After a few years of exploring other avenues in the travel industry, I am delighted to be back with the ecruising family!

I have been extremely lucky to experience some amazing places like the breathtaking sight of El Capitan in Yosemite, Shannon Falls in Canada or waking up with a different island view everyday on NCL’s pride of America around the Hawaiian Islands, Cruising for me is something that is timeless, easy and great value, I am so glad to be back an I am looking forward to helping you find the perfect holiday very soon!

CLIA Ambassador
Lily Ng
- Accounts Adminstrator

Originally I am from Hong Kong, well known for its fast pace of life, great food, harbour views and the concrete forest of high-rises. When I first set foot in Australia in 2012, I immediately fell in love with the beautiful nature and beaches that this country has to offer. Since graduating with a Bachelor in Accounting, I have accumulated 5 years of accounting experience in the travel industry. I am passionate in my profession and a strong believer that technology is one of the best solutions to better quality and efficiency in any area of life or business alike. Joining ecruising has given me an excellent opportunity to sail into a new aspect of travelling with great potentials.

Troy Chai
- Graphic Designer

I have lived in Malaysia for most of my life and only recently moved to Australia as my second home. Coming from an exotic place, being able to travel to other parts of the world is definitely life changing. I have been blessed to be able to experience many parts of Asia and Europe. My most unforgettable destination was to Iceland, the most magical place I’ve ever experienced. Besides travelling, music plays a big part of my life. Attending live music event is one of my most enjoyable entertainment. I used to dream of working in a cruise, however ended up studying graphic design. Here I am, with eCruising as a graphic designer. It’s like part of my dream came true and I cannot wait to take my first cruise which sets sail to another land full of adventure.

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