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A Grand send off for the Holland America Grand World Voyage 2015

Justin Gibson

Instead of spending the first of the year planning for far off dates, the Cruise Specialists team packed up and flew to Fort Lauderdale to greet over 200 guests leaving on the 2015 Grand World Voyage aboard Holland America Line.

Greetings guests at the airport
Our team in Seattle

 

From the moment our guests arrive in baggage claim they are met by transportation who whisks them off to the Renaissance Plantation Hotel for their free night stay prior to cruising. All of this is part of the services provided to Cruise Specialists World clients because we want to ensure every moment of the trip is stress-free, fun and friendly.

After arriving at the hotel, guests were greeted by long time hosts Henk and Lucia Barnhoorn and Tom Mullen, along with Cruise Specialists consultants and our Senior Vice President Annie Scrivanich.

We don’t just talk about making our clients feel special, we go the extra mile to ensure they are wrapped in it!

Henk and Lucia and Guest
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Each guest received their welcome bag with this years embroidered maroon windbreaker, tickets for their land tours and access to a reserved shuttle for any last minute shopping needs.Cruise Specialists custom jacket and bag
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But that wasn’t the end of the fun!

After resting up, passengers and staff gathered for a final farewell cocktail hour and dinner. Old friends reconnected and new friends were made as everyone talked about what was to come over wine, hors d’oeuvres and to die for 3 layer chocolate cake.Drinks

 

Table of cruisers talking

Finally it was time to bid a final farewell, as our team loaded everyone in to the scheduled coaches to transport all of their luggage in advance to the ship!

No dragging around extra suitcases or hunting for a cab, just an air conditioned ride to check-in and sail away for the 2015 Grand World Cruise.

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While this was the final moment for us to enjoy this trip, our guests will enjoy a number of Cruise Specialists only events on board the ms Amsterdam and of course the expertise and care of our wonderful hosts!

Are you ready to experience all that world cruising has to offer and enjoy it even more with the special benefits provided by our team? Contact us today to learn more.

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Comments

  1. anne melican says

    January 20, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    I would be interested inpurchasing this cruise and would like to get a price and more details!!

  2. anne melican says

    January 20, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    I would be interested inpurchasing this cruise and would like to get a price and more details!!

  3. Rosemary says

    January 21, 2015 at 4:00 pm

    WOW WHAT FUN!!

  4. Rosemary says

    January 21, 2015 at 4:02 pm

    Have a wonderful time, what fun!!

  5. Judge Judge says

    January 21, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    Do you offer any type if prepay financing?

  6. Henry Forero says

    January 21, 2015 at 7:44 pm

    please send me information of the cost for next year. The new prices must reflect the reduction in oil prices.

  7. Gene says

    March 3, 2015 at 10:43 pm

    how much

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