My husband and I boarded our first Holland America Line cruise in not-so sunny Vancouver, BC for seven-days sailing Alaska. From the moment we entered the ship we were immersed into the friendly, warm atmosphere of the ms Volendam. In a later posting I’ll talk more to the … [Read more...]
2010 Holland America Grand South America and Grand World Cruise Shore Excursion Update
We have completed our exclusive Cruise Specialists Shore Excursion programs for these two exciting voyages. The ms Prinsendam 2010 Grand South America Shore Excursion materials were recently mailed and later this week we plan to mail the ms Amsterdam 2010 Grand World Voyage tour … [Read more...]
2009 Top Travel Specialist Honor Awarded to Janet Lanterman
Congratulations to Janet Lanterman, Founder of Cruise Specialists who has been voted a "Top Travel Specialist" 10 years in a row by Condé Nast's Wendy Perrin. Wendy Perrin has been interviewing travel agents and tour operators for articles within Condé Nast Traveler magazine … [Read more...]
2009 Holland America World Cruise Review
The m.s. Rotterdam’s 2009 World Cruise was truly spectacular! There was a wonderful ambience onboard, which made for very happy passengers who got lots of attention. The food was a cut above the usual world cruise fare, too. Kudos to the kitchen and dining room team! The whole … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Brings Rare Document to Alaska
First Time Historic Document Has Visited Alaska Celebrating the Fourth of July and Alaska’s 50th anniversary of statehood, Princess Cruises showcased a rare, original copy of the United States of America’s founding document aboard Coral Princess Thursday during an onboard … [Read more...]