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World and Grand Voyages on Zaandam and Zuiderdam

Maggie Blehert

cruise ship sailing at sea

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...]

Cruise FAQs, Cruise Lines, Cruise News, Cruise Specialists Benefits, General Interest, Grand Voyages, Holland America Line Cruise Reviews, Holland America World Cruise Reviews, Hosted Cruises, Steve and Wendy Bodenheimer, World Cruise Reviews

Holland America’s Zaandam and Zuiderdam: What Are the Differences?

Maggie Blehert

pool on board ship with ocean in background

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...]

Cruise FAQs, Cruise Lines, Cruise Specialists Benefits, General Interest, Grand Voyages, Holland America Line Cruise Reviews, Holland America World Cruise Reviews, Hosted Cruises, World Cruise Reviews

Understanding Solo Cruise Fares

Maggie Blehert

sunset view from cruise ship

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...]

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AmaWaterways: A Tailored Approach to River Cruising

Maggie Blehert

aerial view of river ship in Europe

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...]

AmaWaterways Cruise Reviews, Cruise FAQs, Cruise News, Cruise Ports, Cruise Specialists Benefits, General Interest, River Cruises

Advice for Solo World Cruisers from World Cruise Hosts

Justin Gibson

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...]

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Maggie Blehert

Her ideal travel day: venturing to a new place, learning something interesting and sharing a smile.
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Steve and Wendy Bodenheimer
Cruise Specialists Voyage Hosts reporting on their round the world journeys.
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The Avid Cruiser. Well-traveled and insightful. Helping you make informed cruise decisions.
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