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...]
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Ponant Launches Exciting New Expedition Yacht
Ponant, a world leader in polar expeditions, has raised the bar once again with the introduction of its latest luxe mega-yacht, Le Lapérouse. The first of six new Explorer-class expedition ships, Le Lapérouse is an intimate haven specifically designed for destination-rich … [Read more...]
Ship Tour: American Duchess
“I’ve never seen a ship this big here. I couldn’t imagine they can fill it,” one curious bystander said as he peered up at American Duchess, an elegant paddle wheeler moored to the grassy banks of Levee Park in Red Wing, Minnesota. I had the opportunity to tour the … [Read more...]
Voyage Hosts Interview: 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...]
Love Traveling with Friends? Join the Club!
If you’ve ever been in charge of planning a vacation, reunion, or major event for a group — be it family members, a professional organization, fellow fitness fanatics, your college sorority or fraternity, you name it — you know what an all-encompassing endeavor that can be. Most … [Read more...]