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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

The Mill at Ward Cove – A New Alaska Cruise Port

Maggie Blehert

town with boardwalk and evergreens

A new cruise port outside Ketchikan provides even more opportunities for travelers to explore Alaska. It may even be the formula for a bit of a cruise dilemma: skip going into Ketchikan at all and spend even more time in the Tongass National Forest, which it borders—Tongass is … [Read more...]

Alaska Cruise Reviews, Cruise News, Cruise Ports, General Interest, Norwegian Cruise Line Reviews, Oceania Cruise Reviews, Regent Seven Seas Cruise

Northern Europe Cruise Destination Highlights

Maggie Blehert

Northern Europe Cruise

Travelers have access to a treasure trove of Northern Europe cruise options, with ancient and enchanting lands stretching from Greenland in the west and north into the Arctic Circle. Cruise lines – from boutique ships carrying just a few hundred guests to the largest, most … [Read more...]

Azamara Cruise Reviews, Cruise Destinations, Cruise Ports, Cunard Cruise Reviews, Europe Cruise Reviews, Explora Journeys Cruise Reviews, General Interest, Iceland/Greenland, Princess Cruise Reviews, Scandinavia and Northern Europe Cruise Reviews, Seabourn Cruise Reviews, Silversea Cruise Reviews, Viking Cruise Reviews cruising, Maggie Blehert, Northern Europe

Cruise Review: Silversea’s Silver Dawn

Maggie Blehert

Silver Dawn cruise ship

Annie Scrivanich is the Senior Vice President of Cruise Specialists. She has been in the travel industry 45 years and most of that has been as part of the cruise industry. One career highlight was helping to pioneer the Route of the Glaciers cruise itinerary along with the … [Read more...]

Cruise FAQs, Cruise Lines, Cruise News, Cruise Ports, Europe Cruise Reviews, General Interest, Ship Reviews, Silversea Cruise Reviews

Cruise Review: Destination Immersion in Mexico with Azamara

Maggie Blehert

woman in front of pyramid

Heather Visser is the longtime Shore Excursions Manager for Cruise Specialists. She has been in the travel industry 22 years, including working on board cruise ships for six years. She has visited more than 90 countries and is our agency’s in-house expert on planning curated … [Read more...]

Azamara Cruise Reviews, Cruise Ports, General Interest, Mexico Cruise Reviews, Pre / Post Cruise Tours, Ship Reviews, Shore Excursions

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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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Ralph Grizzle

The Avid Cruiser. Well-traveled and insightful. Helping you make informed cruise decisions.
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