Dad Schedules Zoom Meeting with His Family to Discuss Upcoming Cruise Vacation (Exclusive)
TikTok is loving this dad’s meticulous planning ahead of their family cruise, proving that sometimes the little things make the biggest impact.
Eliza Kanner
Eliza Kanner and her cousins enjoying ice cream together on vacation.Eliza Kanner shared a heartwarming video of her dad's planned Zoom call to discuss their upcoming family cruise — and the TikTok went viral.
Eliza's dad has often organized family vacations, though now that many members of the family are adults, he organized the Zoom call to get everyone involved.
Her dad even built a website from scratch to help organize the family vacation, with FAQs and Do's and Don'ts.
When Eliza Kanner’s dad organized a Zoom call, four months in advance, to go over the details of their upcoming family cruise, she had to share his enthusiasm with the world. In her now-viral TikTok, she labeled him “the most wholesome person on earth” and highlighted his joy in planning the trip.
This summer, Eliza and her family will be cruising to the Bahamas. Growing up, family cruises were a beloved tradition, and now her dad is making sure they can continue making memories together, despite everyone's varying life stages.
“We know and truly appreciate just how lucky we are to still be able to have these experiences and create memories together. The ‘cruisers’ will be my dad, mom, brother and his girlfriend, my aunt, uncle, cousin, her husband, and their two little ones,” Eliza tells PEOPLE exclusively. “I’m most excited about the quality time — relaxing, exploring and, of course, seeing my dad in his element as our unofficial cruise director!”
But what makes her dad so special isn’t just his organizational skills but his dedication to bringing people together. As a U.S. Air Force veteran, he’s always valued structure and careful planning, which has made him the go-to family vacation planner.
“He’s spent countless hours researching this trip, making sure it’s perfect for everyone, and even built a website from scratch with updates, FAQs, and 'Do’s and Don’ts' (Do: Sign up for Celebrity Cruises' Captain's Club for free perks...like gelato),” she explains.
“But the best thing about my dad is that he truly cherishes being together and appreciating the small moments. Everyone who knows my dad loves my dad.”
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Eliza’s TikTok resonated with thousands, drawing in viewers who found her father’s enthusiasm infectious.
“Right now, with so much heavy news in the world, seeing a dad get this excited about ice cream on a cruise ship feels like a breath of fresh air. It’s a reminder to focus on what really matters — family, joy and the small moments that bring us together,” Eliza says.
"I texted my dad and told him to read through the thousands of comments, where so many people said what an amazing dad he is. His response: ‘I've been watching. I'm humbled. Someone wants to put it on their good news website!’ ”
Eliza Kanner
Eliza's family on a cruise exploring the Eastern Caribbean in April 2004.According to Eliza’s dad, the Zoom call was about making things easier for everyone in the family.
“We’ve done Zoom calls before, but never for vacation planning — this was a first! There’s so much information to go through, and I wanted to make things easier for everyone since they’re all so busy,” he explains to PEOPLE. “My plan is to have a couple of Zoom calls between now and the cruise so everyone feels prepared and can just focus on enjoying the trip.”
As the family’s longtime vacation planner, he has always taken pride in making trips memorable.
“Sometimes, when the kids were younger, they’d be surprised with where we were going, and other times, we planned trips together. I like to do the research ahead of time and give my family options, but ultimately, I want everyone to be happy and have a say in what we do,” he says. “It definitely helps now that my adult children appreciate the premium drink package.”
With everyone’s busy schedules, getting a whole group together is no small feat, making this cruise even more meaningful.
“Family time means everything. I love when we’re all together. We used to go on family trips all the time, but as the kids got older, trips started revolving around college schedules, weddings, and big milestones,” Eliza’s dad revealed. “I figured it was time to get everyone together again for a fun, relaxing vacation, just like we used to. And, of course, I’m excited about the ice cream and gelato.”
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