In recent years the Zaandam and Zuiderdam ships have become some of the top choices for Holland America Line for its longer voyages known as Grand and World Voyages. Cruise Specialists had dozens of guests along with Voyage Hosts Keith and Susie Boyland on the 2022 Grand Africa … [Read more...]
Holland America’s Zaandam and Zuiderdam: What Are the Differences?
Zaandam and Zuiderdam. They are both part of Holland America Line’s fleet of classically styled, mid-sized cruise ships. They both carry travelers to hundreds of destinations around the globe — and have done so many times over. And of course, they both start with … [Read more...]
Understanding Solo Cruise Fares
10 Tips for Solo Cruisers: How Cruises are Priced and How We Can Help You One of the most frequent questions we receive at Cruise Specialists is if we offer pricing for solo cruisers. The answer is – most certainly – YES, but there are some things to consider. And it may … [Read more...]
AmaWaterways: A Tailored Approach to River Cruising
Now that travelers are back out exploring the world, river cruising is reclaiming its rightful claim as an extraordinary way to see Europe—not to mention other legendary rivers around the globe. Travelers appreciate the fact that river vessels are smaller; they typically cater … [Read more...]
Advice for Solo World Cruisers from World Cruise Hosts
Are you considering a cruise, but concerned about going alone? Our hosts have been around the world many times and helped hundreds of solo cruisers enjoy the experience. Here are some of their top tips and recommendations to help put your worries at ease. Solo Events Steve … [Read more...]