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Oceania World Cruise 2019 Send-off & OceaniaNEXT Refurbishment

Carolina Pickens

OceaniaNEXT refurbishment

Recently, the Cruise Specialists team had the opportunity to meet the guests embarking on the 2019 Oceania World Cruise and host a proper send-off celebration in their honor. 2019 Oceania World Cruise Send-off In true Cruise Specialists fashion, Annie Scrivanich and John … [Read more...]

Cruise News, Hosted Cruises, Oceania Cruise Reviews world cruise

Holland America Amsterdam Ship Tour

Carolina Pickens

holland america amsterdam ship tour

Boarding the Holland America Amsterdam is like coming home for Cruise Specialists clients; there are familiar, friendly faces waiting to greet you, navigating the elegant rooms comes as a second nature and the cuisine is as savory as ever. Many of us think of the Amsterdam … [Read more...]

General Interest, Holland America Line Cruise Reviews, Ship Reviews

Meet Ralph Grizzle

Carolina Pickens

meet ralph grizzle

Ralph Grizzle is an accomplished journalist, author and world cruiser. His passions include biking, traveling the world and helping others discover their ideal cruising experience. What sparked your interest in cruising and helping people find their best cruise? I started … [Read more...]

Antarctica Cruise Reviews, Cruise News, General Interest, Ralph Grizzle

The New & Improved World Cruising Guide

Carolina Pickens

world cruising guide

Did you know that more than 25 million cruisers traveled the world in 2017? One of the best ways to see top destinations around the globe is by embarking on a world cruise. Read our World Cruising Guide, specially curated by the experts at Cruise Specialists. Your World Cruising … [Read more...]

Cruise FAQs, Cruise News, Hosted Cruises, World Cruise Reviews

Voyage Hosts Interview: Henk and Lucia Barnhoorn

Carolina Pickens

voyage hosts henk and lucia barnhoorn

For this interview, we spoke with longtime cruisers Henk and Lucia Barnhoorn. This dynamic duo has served as reliable and welcoming Voyage Hosts for almost two decades. As hosts, they strive to create a warm atmosphere for travelers who are new to Cruise Specialists. In addition, … [Read more...]

Holland America Line Cruise Reviews, Hosted Cruises, Scandinavia and Northern Europe Cruise Reviews

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