Recently my husband and I visited many ports of Alaska’s fascinating Inside Passage from our Holland America Line Alaska Cruise. We were amazed by the sheer rugged beauty of this untamed wilderness that surrounds these small port towns, some only accessible by sea plane or … [Read more...]
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Princess Cruises Sea Princess Ship Review
A sunny day in San Francisco revealed the hull of the Sea Princess sitting alongside pier 35. We were swiftly and efficiently brought aboard and set free to view the ship at our leisure. I have to say that knowing the ship is going into dry dock in only one month’s time I thought … [Read more...]
Holland America Line Alaska Cruise Review
My husband and I boarded our first Holland America Line cruise in not-so sunny Vancouver, BC for seven-days sailing Alaska. From the moment we entered the ship we were immersed into the friendly, warm atmosphere of the ms Volendam. In a later posting I’ll talk more to the … [Read more...]
2010 Holland America Grand South America and Grand World Cruise Shore Excursion Update
We have completed our exclusive Cruise Specialists Shore Excursion programs for these two exciting voyages. The ms Prinsendam 2010 Grand South America Shore Excursion materials were recently mailed and later this week we plan to mail the ms Amsterdam 2010 Grand World Voyage tour … [Read more...]
2009 Top Travel Specialist Honor Awarded to Janet Lanterman
Congratulations to Janet Lanterman, Founder of Cruise Specialists who has been voted a "Top Travel Specialist" 10 years in a row by Condé Nast's Wendy Perrin. Wendy Perrin has been interviewing travel agents and tour operators for articles within Condé Nast Traveler magazine … [Read more...]