Rio, the Marvelous City A jewel of South America, Rio de Janeiro is fondly called “Cidade Maravilhosa,” Marvelous City by the Cariocas, Rio’s residents. It is a highlight of South America cruises and grand voyages in the region, such as Holland America’s Amsterdam 2020 … [Read more...]
A Grand Bon Voyage for a Cherished World Cruise
Cruise Specialists holds the distinction of hosting World Cruises on board Holland America Line ships for more than 30 years. Our Voyage Hosts nurture an immediate sense of camaraderie amongst our clients and pay special attention to them throughout each circumnavigation of the … [Read more...]
Cruising the South Pacific aboard Paul Gauguin Cruises
One of my favorite cruise memories is from when I cruised the beautiful turquoise waters of the South Pacific on an intimate small ship. With Paul Gauguin Cruises, I sailed roundtrip Papeete on a 7-day voyage around the Tahitian Islands, aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin. It is an … [Read more...]
River Cruising in America’s Northwest
Cruise Specialists Voyage Hosts Steve and Wendy recap their adventure cruising on the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Their story shows what you can expect cruising the Northwest region of America. After almost 25 years and more than 2,000 days at sea on cruise ships, we decided … [Read more...]
Lindblad Review: A Cerebral Adventure and a Wild California Escape
Imagine National Geographic hosted a cruise, and rather than reading an article about it, instead you’d experienced the wonder of the story through excursions where experts explained a region’s natural, cultural and historical significance. The world-renowned society actually … [Read more...]