Eric Brown

Eric Brown

PM OLA Vacations. Next-gen cruise travel
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For decades, booking a cruise felt like traveling back to 1999. Terrible UI, hidden fees, and that constant anxiety of "Did I just overpay?" > That’s why we’re building OLA Vacations—the next-gen cruise platform that actually belongs in this decade. We just shipped our favorite feature yet: an AI-powered price tracker that watches cruise rates like a hawk and alerts you the second they drop. Think of it as your personal internet concierge for the high seas. When I’m not syncing with engineers or tweaking our algorithms, you can find me trying to perfect my sourdough starter or planning my next Caribbean getaway with my family. Hit me up, let’s talk product, travel, or why the internet deserves better design! 🚢✨

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  • OLA Vacations
    OLA VacationsFind and book better cruises with AI-powered travel planning
    Jun 2026
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    Joined Product HuntMay 27th, 2026

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1mo ago

We Built an AI That Watches Cruise Prices So Humans Don't Have To

I m Eric, Product Manager at OLA Vacations.

Most travel tools help you book. Virtually none help you decide when to book.

After years in the cruise industry, I kept seeing the same painful cycle: Travelers spend weeks researching ships, itineraries, and cabins. They finally pull the trigger. Then, a week later, the price drops by $100, $500, or even $1,000+. And the worst part? They never even realize it.

Why? Because cruise pricing is a black box. Unlike flights, cruise fares fluctuate based on a messy, real-time mix of:

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2mo ago

OLA Vacations - Find and book better cruises with AI-powered travel planning

Most travel tools only help you book. We built an AI that Decides WHEN to book. OLA Vacations continuously monitors live cruise fares, maps cabin inventory, and alerts you the second prices plummet. Stop getting burned by post-booking price drops.
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