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Maggie Blehert

Northern Europe Cruise

There’s nothing better than traveling the world, and there’s something especially poignant about voyaging around the globe on a luxury cruise. With intriguing destinations on the horizon and dedicated staff at your service, you’ll be completely pampered. And yet, there are even … [Read more...]

Cruise Specialists Benefits, General Interest, Hosted Cruises, Palace Resorts Reviews, Solo Cruising Hosted Cruises

Meet Heather Visser, the Magician Behind Our Shore Excursions

Carolina Pickens

shore excursions

Not every travel agency has a dedicated person who focuses solely on shore excursions. As with most things, this devotion is what sets Cruise Specialists apart from the rest. Heather Visser is the Shore Excursion Manager responsible for taking an ordinary cruise and transforming … [Read more...]

Cruise Specialists Benefits, Hosted Cruises Cruise News, Cruise Specialist Benefits, Hosted Cruises

Holland America Line Announces 2020 Grand Africa Voyage

Maggie Blehert

grand africa voyage

Editor's note: Holland America Line postponed their 2020 Grand Africa voyage and they are offering a 2021 Grand Africa Voyage, now open for reservations.  2021 Grand Africa Voyage details can be found here. Travelers will have the opportunity to cruise around the entire … [Read more...]

Africa Cruise Reviews African Cruise, Grand Africa Voyage, Holland America Line, Hosted Cruises

Five Reasons to Love Cruise Specialists Escorted Cruises

Special Guest Reporter

Taking a cruise with a knowledgeable cruise escort is just like having a friend onboard your same cruise – except this savvy friend just happens to know everything there is to know about your particular journey and cruising in general.  Here are five reasons to love our Cruise … [Read more...]

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2012 World Cruise Games

Alysia Murillo

World Cruise Games

The US sweeps the 2012 Crystal World Cruise Games bringing home 87 medals followed by the UK and Japan in third place! By Lynn and Buddy Lewis, World Cruise Hosts The 17th Annual Crystal World Cruise Games took place aboard the Crystal Serenity. For ten days, … [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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Ralph Grizzle

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