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Cruising with Viking Ocean: Conclusion of Our 32-Day Hosted French Polynesia Voyage

Maggie Blehert

view of tropical island

The Viking Ocean Cruises 2022 Grand Polynesia Voyage has come to a triumphant completion in Los Angeles. Our longtime Cruise Specialists Voyage Host, Tom Mullen, shares his thoughts from the last few days of the voyage, which took place January 5 to February 6, 2022. I’ve … [Read more...]

Cruise Specialists Benefits, General Interest, Hosted Cruises, South Pacific Cruise Reviews, Tom Mullen, Viking Cruise Reviews, Viking Ocean Cruise Reviews

Port Spotlight: Sitka, Alaska

Carolina Pickens

eagle sitka

When people think of places they want to visit, many think of Alaska. After all, the breathtaking expanse of untamed terrain calls to many adventurers. From wanting to snap photos of Alaska’s wildlife to learning more about the locals and their history, the Last Frontier has … [Read more...]

Alaska Cruise Reviews, Cruise Ports, Hosted Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line Reviews, Princess Cruise Reviews alaska, Cruises, Sitka

Get To Know Cruise Specialists

Maggie Blehert

cruise travel professionals posing for picture

No matter where your heart desires to travel, Cruise Specialists has the passion, the experience and the dedication to create your perfect trip. Known as cruise consultants or travel advisors, our knowledgeable, friendly and approachable team members have decades of … [Read more...]

Atlas Ocean Voyages Reviews, Cruise Specialists Benefits, Cunard Cruise Reviews, Explora Journeys Cruise Reviews, General Interest, Holland America World Cruise Reviews, Hosted Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line Reviews, Solo Cruising, Tours, Trains & Resorts, Viking Ocean 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

Embrace Your Passion for Cruise Travel

Maggie Blehert

Regent Seven Seas Splendor in Miami

As the world marches forward through these challenging times, and we begin to contemplate just when and where we will travel next, it’s time to ask yourself: why do you love to travel? Is it to experience different cultures and dive into their histories? To see epic natural … [Read more...]

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