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...]
Oceania Cruises: A New Ship & Re-Inspiration Across the Fleet
The lovely ships of Oceania Cruises are large enough to offer a variety of amenities and activities, yet small enough to foster a genuine sense of camaraderie. Expect the same when Vista, the first of two new 1,200-guest Allura Class ships, debuts in May 2023. Its Grand Lounge … [Read more...]
Meet Voyage Host Tom Mullen
As a young man Tom Mullen was a cruise ship spa manager. After crossing paths with Cruise Specialists company founder Janet Lanterman, she hand-picked him to become a Voyage Host for Cruise Specialists. What a decision it was! Tom has since made a career out of hosting … [Read more...]
Scenic Eclipse: Ravishing and Ready for Discovery
“Gorgeous… sultry… the ultimate.” These are a few of the adjectives Cruise Specialists staff used to describe Scenic Eclipse after a morning inspecting this intimate, ultra-luxury yacht in September 2022. Scenic Eclipse is one of two ships from Scenic Luxury Cruises & … [Read more...]