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LynnDee King / Hosted Cruise Expert
LynnDee King

LynnDee King

Seattle, WA Cruise Specialist
Years of Experience: 25+
51 Reviews | 100% Recommended

Hosted Cruise Expert

Bon Voyage Event for Hosted World Cruise
Bon Voyage Event for Hosted World Cruise

On a hosted cruise, there is a hand-picked Voyage Host who cruises along with our guests and is there to serve as an extra resource. They host a welcome reception, arrange times for the group to get together and chat, host an exclusive shore tour and are there to offer tips on what to do in port or assist with other questions you may have. It’s like having an extra layer of reassurance with you on your trip — and with Cruise Specialists, it’s totally complimentary. 

At Cruise Specialists, we have several options on how you can receive the services of a Voyage Host. I strongly encourage many of my clients to seek out a hosted voyage, and with our agency specializing in hosted voyages, I can easily match you with the right one. 

Hosted World Cruises 

As mentioned in my World Cruise bio, Cruise Specialists has a Voyage Host on the Holland America Line World Cruise. We also are the exclusive agency to have a host on the 2022 Oceania Cruises World Cruise.  

Our World Cruise hosts have collectively sailed on dozens of World Cruises! They know the staff and have cultivated personal relationships over the years. These relationships extend in a discreet way to our clients in ways that aren’t always easily describable, but always appreciated. Collectively, they have also been to virtually every cruise port around the world. They can tell you their favorite spots to enjoy a coffee or tea, try some shopping, or hidden gems that they only know about because they’ve been there.

Going on a hosted World Cruise provides you with a person on the ship who is there for you. If you’re a solo traveler the Voyage Host serves as an extra layer of peace of mind that you’ll know someone else on board for the duration of the trip. 

More Hosted Cruise Programs 

At Cruise Specialists, we offer hosted cruise programs on hundreds of other cruises throughout the year on several cruise lines, including: 

  • Crystal Cruises
  • Oceania Cruises
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Seabourn
  • Silversea
  • Azamara
  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Cunard
  • Windstar Cruises 

We also offer a hosted program with the river cruise line AmaWaterways. On those hosted voyages, you’ll receive the benefits of a Voyage Host, a Welcome Reception and a VIP Shore Tour. In some ports, on select cruise lines, a Private Car & Driver is offered as an alternative to the shore tour. I recommend my clients take this complimentary opportunity whenever it is offered!  

Hosted voyage benefits easily amount to a significant level of added value and provide a level of enrichment you can’t find elsewhere.  

My Own Hosting Experience 

I previously hosted a voyage to Alaska and it was a wonderful experience for me to understand and convey the value that Hosted Voyages provide. I hosted a welcome reception, and I held frequent chat times in the lounge where people could stop by and say hi or stay for a longer visit. I made myself visible throughout the ship, stopping in the pool area or other public spaces so people could see I was available to talk or answer questions. This type of practice is also employed by our Cruise Specialists Voyage Hosts.  

I also have experienced what it is like on a Hosted Grand Voyage. I sailed on one of Holland America Line’s Grand Asia Voyages, on a segment between Vancouver to Los Angeles. I saw how the experience of a Grand Voyage is elevated beyond what you experience on most other cruises. The cuisine is at an even higher level than what you may be used to. Special events such as theme nights abound. Guest lecturers and special entertainers make the time on board enriching. And the caliber of your fellow travelers is high — most have done cruises of a longer nature in the past, so it is fun to have that shared experience. 

Saying Bon Voyage! 

A treasured aspect of my career is when I get to attend the Cruise Specialists Bon Voyage Event prior to our hosted Holland America Line World Cruise. For that cruise, we provide a pre-cruise hotel for our clients and host a lovely Bon Voyage Reception and Dinner the night before the cruise departs. Cruisers get to meet our Voyage Hosts before even stepping on board, which is a reassuring feeling for our first-time World Cruisers. Repeat guests enjoy reconnecting with friends from previous trips and sharing tips with newer World Cruisers. A small number of staff members from Cruise Specialists are also selected to go each year. It is an honor to attend, based primarily on our own World Cruise sales, and I have had the pleasure of attending numerous years. I love that part of meeting clients in person, becoming friends and building long-term relationships.  

In summary, a hosted voyage is an excellent way to add value to your trip. I specialize in hosted voyages and can help select the right one for you, no matter which destination you hope to travel to.

My Areas of Expertise

Destinations

  • World Cruise
  • Europe
  • South America
  • Antarctica
  • Mexico

Interests

  • Cruises
  • World Cruises
  • Luxury Cruises
  • Small Ship Cruises

Supplier

  • Crystal
  • Oceania Cruises
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Holland America Line
  • Silversea

Certificates & Awards

Certified ASTA Travel Agent

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My Reviews

Rating: 4.9 51 Reviews | 100% Recommended
  • Great Cruise

    Reviewed By Connie - Rochester | Traveled to Iceland
    I have not worked with a better partner. My vacation was incredible!
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    119 of 199 people found this review helpful
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  • Efficiency at its Best

    Reviewed By Garrettson - Royersford | Traveled to South America
    Efficiency at its Best
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    110 of 185 people found this review helpful
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  • Helpful

    Reviewed By Dwayne - Palm Desert | Traveled to Canada
    Lyndee quickly responded to each question and gave good advice
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    106 of 178 people found this review helpful
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  • Great trip

    Reviewed By Hudson - Pendelton | Traveled to Caribbean
    Great trip and lots of fun.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    101 of 170 people found this review helpful
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  • Cruise review

    Reviewed By Mari - Santa Clara | Traveled to Trans-Atlantic
    Excellant! Very responsive.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    107 of 186 people found this review helpful
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  • America

    Reviewed By Victoria - Kirkland | Traveled to Mississippi
    Very good. Always knowlegable and helpful. Follows up when contacted in a prompt manner.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    94 of 160 people found this review helpful
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  • Travel agent

    Reviewed By Carole - Duvall | Traveled to Alaska
    LynnDee is great to work with. Always professional. She finds the best deals for me. I really like working with LynnDee and have recommended her to several of my friends. Thanks LynnDee.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    106 of 184 people found this review helpful
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  • Athens

    Reviewed By Glenda - San Diego, CA | Traveled to Greece
    prompt and helpful
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    105 of 183 people found this review helpful
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  • Highly Recommend LynnDee King

    Reviewed By Melton - Tampa, FL | Traveled to South America
    LynnDee was most excellent! This is the second time we’ve used her expertise in booking a cruise. She’s responsive, thorough and friendly. We plan to continue to cruise and will always book them using LynnDee. One of the gals traveling with us on this most recent cruise complained that the person she used wasn’t nearly as helpful as LynnDee. She’s committed to going to LynnDee the next tine she cruises also. I also have to give LynnDee ‘props’ for having to deal with ‘20 questions’ from both myself and my sister, who was traveling with us. She’s the best!!
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    94 of 161 people found this review helpful
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  • The best

    Reviewed By Olivia - Winona | Traveled to Alaska
    The title says it all...she’s very knowledgeable,thorough and professional. It’s always a pleasure to deal with LynnDee.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    101 of 175 people found this review helpful
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  • A Winner

    Reviewed By Janis - Winnipeg, MB | Traveled to South America
    LynnDee is the best of the best. She knows the tour business and airline industries very well.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    98 of 170 people found this review helpful
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  • Excellent Agent

    Reviewed By Jack - Venice | Traveled to South America
    Awesome. She looked after every detail and advised me clearly and directly. This is the third cruise I have booked with her, and have already booked the fourth. She responds quickly to emails, and is true to her word. Will continue to use her.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    102 of 178 people found this review helpful
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  • Our Silversea experience

    Reviewed By Sherita - Rockland | Traveled to World Cruise
    LynDee was essential to our planning, since this was our first major cruise. Her patience with the details was admirable. All her Guidance was helpful, and our travel went as she assured us it would. We have already recommended LynnDee to our neighbors and friends in the DC area. One of her best attributes, is, when we had a question, and there were many, she was always pro-active with the answer, not waiting to look into things. Very reassuring.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    98 of 172 people found this review helpful
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  • The Best Cruise Consultant!

    Reviewed By Myron - Pasadena | Traveled to Caribbean
    Excellent will definitely use her again! She work hard on securing us airfare that would work for the cruise too!
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    100 of 176 people found this review helpful
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  • Great support and assistance

    Reviewed By Roger - Mercer Island | Traveled to Europe
    LynnDee has been so very helpful, friendly, and cheerful for many years handling my Silversea cruise arrangements. Very easy to work with!
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    106 of 188 people found this review helpful
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  • My cruise

    Reviewed By Benjamin - Gatlinburg | Traveled to Alaska
    She is a great agent, always friendly and helpful. Goes out of her way to get you the best deal.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    106 of 189 people found this review helpful
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  • Caribbean

    Reviewed By Jinene - Prescott | Traveled to Caribbean
    LynnDee is and has been a pleasure to work with for most of the years we've been cruising. She is quick to respond to questions, and is always knowledgeable about situations that might not work to our advantage. I have recommended her services to many people in our area, and also to travelers on ships in the middle of the Caribbean!
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    99 of 175 people found this review helpful
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  • Finding the right trip for fun in the sun

    Reviewed By Lorraine - Boise, ID | Traveled to Caribbean
    LynnDee sure knows her cruises, and guides us to the right type of ship and itinerary to match our goals. She has a broad knowledge of various cruise lines and ensures that we get a few special things to make it fun.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    98 of 173 people found this review helpful
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  • Service

    Reviewed By Fanny - Indio, CA | Traveled to South America
    Always good experience! I like dealing with LynnDee. She is VERY helpful with all questions I might have. She is super!
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    97 of 172 people found this review helpful
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  • Our trip to SE Asia

    Reviewed By Josephine - Brighton East | Traveled to Japan
    LynnDee was extremely helpful. She knew the ins and outs of our arrangements and was very responsive. I'd certainly call her again.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    97 of 172 people found this review helpful
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  • The best!

    Reviewed By Gary - Seattle, WA | Traveled to Caribbean
    The title says it all...she’s very knowledgeable,thorough and professional. It’s always a pleasure to deal with LynnDee.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    94 of 167 people found this review helpful
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  • North See Cruise

    Reviewed By Tranquilino - Bellevue | Traveled to Europe
    Easy. She was always on top of our trip requirements and saved us money.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    92 of 164 people found this review helpful
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  • Cruise Specialists travel agents rock

    Reviewed By Ana - Clayton | Traveled to South America
    LynnDee took time to learn what we needed/wanted. She was available to us through both phone and email, though email worked better for us after a few rounds of phone tag. She followed up with us when we were onboard and again when we arrived safely home. We will definitely have LynnDee plan our next HAL cruise.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    96 of 172 people found this review helpful
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  • review

    Reviewed By Doris - Palm City | Traveled to Europe
    Good. However several time she did not have an answer and I had to contact Holland America direct..
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    88 of 156 people found this review helpful
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  • Very Helpful

    Reviewed By Wan Hip - Eugene | Traveled to Greece
    LynnDee was very helpful and efficient. We had our original cruise cancelled at the last minute and LynnDee dealt with the cancellation and rebooking quickly and efficiently.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    91 of 162 people found this review helpful
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  • Galapagos Cruise

    Reviewed By Joel - Statesboro | Traveled to South America
    As always, working with LynnDee is a delight. She is knowledgable about all things travel and cruise related, and is charming too!
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    95 of 171 people found this review helpful
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  • Seamless and perfect

    Reviewed By Spencer - Port Clinton | Traveled to Rhine River
    Seamless and perfect she always does an amazing job and I am always thrilled that I have used her and cruise specialists. Thank you and I will continue to use your business because of the service and perfection I received thank you again
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    95 of 172 people found this review helpful
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  • Always On Top of Things!

    Reviewed By Jamie - Palm Desert | Traveled to World Cruise
    We have been privileged to have LynnDee King as our TA for quite a few years now. I have referred many others to her, and hope that they have taken advantage of her vast knowledge and travel acumen.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    92 of 166 people found this review helpful
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  • LynnDee leaps ahead of other travel advisors

    Reviewed By Edwin - White Lake, MI | Traveled to Alaska
    LynnDee is easy to work with, responsive, informative, professional. We were very pleased that we chose LynnDee to arrange the cruise for our family of 6.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    91 of 165 people found this review helpful
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  • 28 day Balkan cruise

    Reviewed By Ginger - Lakewood | Traveled to Europe
    LynnDee is obviously looking out for your best interest with respect to all aspects of your travels. She is extremely knowledgeable and intuitive. She is a delight to work with.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    94 of 171 people found this review helpful
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  • LynnDee

    Reviewed By Kae - Beverly Hills, CA | Traveled to Caribbean
    OK difficult to reach at times. Did not return some calls. Curtious helpfull Frindly. Did her job
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    99 of 181 people found this review helpful
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  • Panama Canal Trip

    Reviewed By Beatrice - Redmond | Traveled to Panama Canal
    Very easy to work with. Great follow up by LynnDee.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    94 of 171 people found this review helpful
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  • Travels with LynnDee

    Reviewed By Nicholas - Dallas, TX | Traveled to Mediterranean
    LynnDee is professional, friendly and efficient. She knows my likes and knows what I can handle, stress wise. She's there for me when I need her.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    97 of 178 people found this review helpful
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  • Trip went well, no problem

    Reviewed By Catherine - Sarasota | Traveled to Caribbean
    Lynn Dee took care of everything in a timely and efficient manner. She was quick to respond to questions and requests
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    99 of 183 people found this review helpful
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  • Great Trip, Great Service

    Reviewed By Baron - Columbus, OH | Traveled to Mediterranean
    Always enjoyable working with LynnDee and always great service and there when we have questions and need advice or help.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    93 of 172 people found this review helpful
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  • Fitness Cruise

    Reviewed By Arlene - Long Beach | Traveled to Mexico
    LynnDee is great. She did a terrific job making all of the arrangements for our cruise. I would definitely work with her again.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    93 of 173 people found this review helpful
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  • Voyage of the Vikings

    Reviewed By Quintin - Wake Forest, NC | Traveled to Trans-Atlantic
    LynnDee is absolutely excellent and I should know because I have dealt with many travel agents over the past 40 years. She’s by far the very best!
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    93 of 173 people found this review helpful
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  • SE Asia

    Reviewed By Cecilia - Jupiter | Traveled to Japan
    She was on top of things: sent out information in timely manner, helpful In recommending a great land tour add-on, responsive to calls and questions.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    93 of 173 people found this review helpful
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  • South Sea Cruise

    Reviewed By Penny - Savannah | Traveled to South Pacific
    We've been working with LynnDee for several years. She is responsive and very capable, and we like to believe we've become friends, although we've never seen each other face-to-face.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    86 of 159 people found this review helpful
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  • VIKING WORLD CRUISE

    Reviewed By Christina - Lakewood | Traveled to World Cruise
    LYNNDEE DID A FINE JOB
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    92 of 171 people found this review helpful
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  • Quiet and peaceful Voyage

    Reviewed By Brigitte - Austin | Traveled to Europe
    We have worked with LynnDee King for a number of years and she is very responsive to our requests.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    100 of 188 people found this review helpful
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  • One of the Best

    Reviewed By Jennifer - Sun Lakes | Traveled to Caribbean
    LynnDee, as always, provides top notch service. She is super helpful in choosing a cruise ship cabin as well as helping us get the best price available. Also provides printed boarding passes and luggage tags before leaving home.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    85 of 158 people found this review helpful
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  • Viking Explorer

    Reviewed By Scott - Staton Island, NY | Traveled to Europe
    LynnDee is always available and very helpful. Upgrades to veranda suites is no time always the best as the arrangement of the room makes less useable space. In the future I would always seek out LynnDee for travel advice and booking service.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    92 of 172 people found this review helpful
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  • Holland Americal Alaska 21 day cruise

    Reviewed By Dana - San Francisco | Traveled to Alaska
    Excellent - all requests met. Room set up correctly. Slight improvement from guaranteed F to D. Great tour on EXC style of educational trip
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    93 of 177 people found this review helpful
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  • The Miracle Worker

    Reviewed By Eileen - Palm Springs, CA | Traveled to Caribbean
    LynnDee handled everything for a 17 person Disney cruise with seven rooms and four separate families. It was a nightmare in logistics and paper work but she handles it all. Congratulations LynnDee!!!!
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    88 of 167 people found this review helpful
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  • Efficient, personable and great job

    Reviewed By Matthew - Sun City Center | Traveled to World Cruise
    LynDee is a great travel advisor and cruise specialist. She offers good suggestions for her customers and is very personable and efficient.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    91 of 175 people found this review helpful
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  • Good Work

    Reviewed By Harvey - Saint Petersburg, FL | Traveled to Canada
    LynnDee King works very hard to please. I enjoy talking to her about our cruises. She does listen.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    96 of 186 people found this review helpful
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  • The Baltic

    Reviewed By Mara - West Bridgewater | Traveled to Europe
    I have worked with LynnDee before & it’s always very easy.She is very accessible & willing to help.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    86 of 169 people found this review helpful
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  • A Great advisor

    Reviewed By Stefan - Palo Alto, CA | Traveled to Caribbean
    LynnDee always answered me back if I had any questions. I had booked the cruise and air on my own.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    83 of 164 people found this review helpful
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  • Cruise Specialists

    Reviewed By Peyton - Eagan | Traveled to Canada
    LynnDee is a great travel agent who’s gives great feedback on various cruise options. She’s helpful and responsive
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    80 of 162 people found this review helpful
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  • A Wonderful Holiday Cruise

    Reviewed By Stewart - Wilmington | Traveled to Caribbean
    LynnDee always responds right away if I have a. problem or question. She always tries her best .
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    85 of 172 people found this review helpful
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