Each cruise line offers a unique product in terms of atmosphere, service, amenities and overall hardware (ship and cabins). We have categorized
the cruise lines we work with into four distinct classes – contemporary, premium, upper premium and luxury. Your knowledgeable cruise consultant
can help you determine what cruise line will best fit your vacation plans.
Whether it’s the destination that is adventurous like Antarctica or the Galapagos Islands, or you can’t wait to don your hiking boots or your scuba
gear on some thrilling shore excursions – there are a number of adventure cruises that will get your adrenaline pumping.
We offer a number of special escorted cruises throughout the year led by our experienced and knowledgeable hosts. Our hosts will welcome you into our
group for an exciting adventure with new friends.
Stunning scenery, charming towns and villages, and intimate modern river cruise ships are making river cruising one of the fastest growing trends in
travel. A river cruise provides a unique and authentic way to visit and explore Europe, Russia, Asia, America and the Amazon.
While it’s usually best to plan your cruise ahead to get your pick of ships, itineraries and cabin selection, there may be some last minute cruise
inventory available if you have a flexible schedule.
Cruising is a great vacation option for single travelers as it is a safe way to travel on your own while enjoying plenty of opportunities to meet other travelers on and off the ship. Occasionally Cruise Specialists can secure special pricing for single cabins and we want to pass on these savings to you.
Theme cruises allow you to combine your vacation and a passion into one special trip. From food and wine, to art appreciation, dance, bridge,
fitness and more – there’s plenty of theme cruises that will allow you to explore a fun hobby with other travel enthusiasts.
Cruise Specialists Escorts Lynn and Buddy in Semarang at the Borabudur Temple
Taking a cruise with a knowledgeable cruise escort is just like having a friend onboard your same cruise – except this savvy friend just happens to know everything there is to know about your particular journey and cruising in general. Here are five reasons to love our Cruise Specialists escorts:
1. Serve as Onboard Travel Contact. Our cruise escorts are an extension of your trusted travel specialist and are available to answer your questions about the ship, itinerary, crew or activities. They will typically host regular chat times at designated times and locations on the ship where our clients can stop by to visit and pick their brain. How many other travelers are able to say that they brought their travel professional onboard the cruise with them?
During the first few weeks of January, a wave of ships will soon be departing from a variety of ports to take eager passengers on an adventure of a lifetime around the world. As most people are preparing for the busy holiday season, some of our Cruise Specialists travelers are also busy preparing for their long awaited world cruise.
Chris Parker, vice president of sister company All Aboard Travel recently returned from an Avalon river cruise on the Seine River (Paris to Normandy’s Landing Beaches itinerary). Here is his personal account:
I recently experienced an Avalon Waterways river cruise on the Avalon Creativity cruising the Seine River. It was amazing to experience France’s beautiful countrysides, meet fascinating people, enjoy fantastic cuisine and excellent service and take in all the great history this itinerary provided.
Cruise Specialists and Luxury Travel Network team at Travel Mart
Cruise Specialists recently attended the travel industry’s most prestigious conference, Virtuoso’s Travel Mart, which took place August 14-19 at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the five-day conference, advisors from Cruise Specialists joined nearly 1,700 other elite travel advisors and more than 1,600 executives and representatives from some of the world’s best travel companies, all of whom belong to the Virtuoso® luxury travel network. In total, the conference attracted approximately 3,700 attendees – the largest turnout in the conference’s 23-year history – from 90 countries around the globe.
Travel Leaders Group (parent company of Cruise Specialists) once again earns top industry rankings and climbs to the number nine spot on Travel Weekly’s 2011 Power List of the industry’s top travel sellers.
May 24, 2011 – Cruise Specialists continues to keep our finger on the pulse and bring you the most current and exciting news in the cruise industry.
We are pleased to announce a move that’s a first for Holland America Line. Ms Rotterdam will deploy from Europe year-round starting in September, 2012, on a series of extended sailings round-trip from Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The home port of Rotterdam was selected because of the company’s deep historical connection to the city as well its easily accessible location in Northwest Europe.
Cruise Specialists is offering a variety of theme cruises this fall for travelers looking to explore and indulge in their favorite passion while cruising. Taste distinct wines from all over the world on our wine lovers cruise through the Mediterranean, play 10 days of Bridge on your way to and from Hawaii, dance your way through the Caribbean or the Panama Canal, and get in tip top shape on your way to Mexico on our new Zumba Fitness® Cruise.
Guests who truly want to explore the world in ultimate luxury may want to consider
Cruise to Africa
embarking on the Silversea World cruise 2012 aboard the Silver Whisper themed “Global Treasures, Hidden Jewels”. Pampered with impeccable service, all ocean-view suites, butler service, gourmet menus, sophisticated entertainment and complimentary beverages served thoughout the ship, travelers may not want to leave their new home away from home.
Tom Baumann, President of Cruise Specialists, recently attended the christening of Uniworld’s new 164-passenger S.S. Antoinette pierside in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
“The Antoinette is absolutely without a doubt the most incredible ship ever built for river cruising,” described Baumann. “If you are looking for an upscale river cruise and truly a ‘boutique’ experience, then you must try a Uniworld cruise. Not only is the ship absolutely incredible, but the service and food was fantastic! There is an infinity pool, a gym, spa treatment rooms, a movie theater, two lounges, two restaurants, a 24 hour specialty coffee and tea bar and more.”
Cruise Specialists is offering a variety of theme cruises this fall for travelers looking to explore and indulge in their favorite passion while cruising. Taste distinct wines from all over the world on our wine lovers cruise through the Mediterranean, play 10 days of Bridge on your way to and from Hawaii, dance your way through the Caribbean or the Panama Canal, and get in tip top shape on your way to Mexico on our new Zumba Fitness® Cruise.
