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Cruise Review: Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady

Maggie Blehert

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Prior to the North American debut of Virgin Voyages, we heard many promises: The new ship, Scarlet Lady, would be irresistible. Cruises would be filled with surprises and delights. And perhaps most of all, that Virgin Voyages would be charting its own path with high-profile … [Read more...]

Caribbean Cruise Reviews, Cruise News, Cruise Specialists Benefits, General Interest, Ship Reviews, Virgin Voyages

Cruise Review: The Transformed Windstar Star Breeze

Maggie Blehert

small cruise ship in Caribbean

Fresh off a complete renovation as part of Windstar Cruises’ $250 Million Star Plus Initiative, Cruise Specialists was on board Star Breeze for one of her first voyages back at sea in July 2021. All guests and crew were fully vaccinated. Annie Scrivanich, Senior Vice President … [Read more...]

Caribbean Cruise Reviews, Cruise News, General Interest, Ship Reviews, Windstar Cruise Reviews

Caribbean Ports: More than Meets the Eye

Maggie Blehert

If you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all, right? Cruisers who have been to the islands, will quickly tell you this is a long standing myth! Each island has a different flare, it’s own personality due to cuisine, traditions and yes, even landscape! Of course nearly … [Read more...]

Caribbean Cruise Reviews, Explora Journeys Cruise Reviews, Norwegian Cruise Line Reviews, Windstar Cruise Reviews

What it’s Like on the First Cruise to Return to Sailing out of the United States

Maggie Blehert

outdoor lounge area on cruise ship

Cruise Specialists marketing team member, Maggie Blehert, cruised on board Celebrity Edge on the first cruise out of a U.S. port since cruising's pause. The 7-day cruise departed Fort Lauderdale on June 26, 2021, and cruised roundtrip, calling on Costa Maya and Cozumel Mexico, … [Read more...]

Caribbean Cruise Reviews, Celebrity Cruise Reviews, Cruise FAQs, Cruise News, General Interest, Hosted Cruises, Ship Reviews

Cruising’s Comeback has a Start Date

Maggie Blehert

cruise ship at Caribbean island

Cruising has begun its comeback in the Caribbean! On June 5, 2021, Celebrity Millennium departed St. Maarten for a 7-day roundtrip cruise. There have been a limited number of cruises in  Europe and Asia over the past year, but this is the first opportunity for close-to-home ocean … [Read more...]

Caribbean Cruise Reviews, Celebrity Cruise Reviews, Cruise FAQs, Cruise Lines, Crystal Cruise Reviews, General Interest, Royal Caribbean Cruise Reviews, Seabourn Cruise Reviews

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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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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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