About us

Turning Cruise Visions into Reality

At In2Basics we offer:

Expert Consultancy Services for Cruise and Hospitality Ventures

At In2Basics, we specialize in consultancy services focused on the creation and development of new maritime and river cruise projects, while also supporting land-based hospitality ventures. Whether bringing innovative concepts to life or providing expert guidance for existing ideas, our team delivers strategic and operational expertise tailored to meet your needs.

We collaborate with investors, shipowners, ship management companies, and tour operators to turn visions into reality. From concept development and project optimization to operations supervision, we ensure every project achieves business success and operational excellence.

At In2Basics

We deliver tailored solutions to bring your vision to life — across ocean, river, and land — with a strong focus on unattended and emerging markets. Explore our key services below:

Invest in the Cruise Industry

Looking to invest in the cruise industry? We provide access to exclusive, high-potential projects in unattended and emerging markets — both ocean and river — supported by deep industry insight and strategic partnerships to help ensure long-term success.

Create Your Own Cruise Product

Are you a Tour Operator looking to launch your own cruise product? We help develop innovative cruise concepts targeting underserved markets, connecting you with key partners — including shipowners, management companies, and investors — to bring your vision to life.

Find a Buyer or Charterer for Your Cruise Vessel(s)

Shipowner looking to sell or charter your vessel? We connect you with vetted buyers and charterers actively seeking cruise vessels — including for projects in unattended regions with strong growth potential.

Invest in the Hotel and Restaurant Industry in Portugal

Interested in investing in Portugal’s hospitality sector? We assist with location scouting and concept development for hotel and restaurant ventures, including areas with growing demand from cruise tourism.

Alcides Pereira

Founder & Managing Director

With over 30 years of experience in the cruise and hospitality industry, the Founder of In2Basics has developed deep expertise in operational management and a thorough understanding of both river and ocean cruise markets worldwide.

He is recognized for driving operational excellence, financial performance, and high service standards. A proactive and dedicated leader, he brings strong knowledge of international markets and extensive experience in operations, logistics, audits, process improvement, financial results, health and safety, and human resources.

Before founding In2Basics, he served as General Director of a leading river cruise company for nearly three years. Prior to that, he spent over 27 years in senior executive and director roles with several major ocean cruise lines, both onboard and in corporate positions.