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Crystal Rackley / Cruise Specialist - Ocean, River, Expedition
Crystal Rackley

Crystal Rackley

Richmond , VA Cruise Specialist
Years of Experience: 14
16 Reviews | 100% Recommended

Cruise Specialist - Ocean, River, Expedition

Oceania Regatta sailing out of San Francisco
Oceania Regatta sailing out of San Francisco

I’m passionate about helping people plan the kind of travel experiences they’ll remember for the rest of their lives. As a cruise consultant, I take a very personal approach—getting to know you, how you like to travel, and what you want out of your time away—so I can match you with the right cruise, not just any cruise.

Whether you’re considering a relaxing ocean voyage, a culturally rich river cruise, or a more immersive expedition or luxury experience, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. From selecting the perfect itinerary and ship to coordinating all the details, my goal is to make the planning process easy, enjoyable, and tailored specifically to you.

I stay up to date on the latest ships, destinations, and cruise line offerings so I can provide thoughtful, informed recommendations you can trust. More importantly, I’m here as your advocate—someone you can rely on before, during, and after your trip.

If you’re thinking about your next cruise, I’d love to help you find the perfect fit. Feel free to reach out anytime to start the conversation.

My Areas of Expertise

Destinations

  • Alaska
  • Caribbean
  • Europe
  • Mexico
  • Italy

Interests

  • Cruises
  • Luxury Cruises
  • River Cruises
  • World Cruises
  • Expedition Cruises

Supplier

  • Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Princess Cruises®
  • Oceania Cruises
  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Cunard®

Certificates & Awards

Oceania Certified Specialist
Oceania Certified Travel Advisor
Regent Seven Seas Luxury Cruise Expert
Viking Expeditions Expert
Viking Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Rivers Expert

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Cruising in Greece

I took an amazing cruise through the Greek Isles with Oceania, and it honestly reminded me why I love cruising so much. I sailed from Athens and visited some of those picture-perfect places you always see—Mykonos, Santorini, Crete—and they really do live up to the hype. One day I was wandering through whitewashed... Read more from my Cruising in Greece story.

My Reviews

Rating: 5 16 Reviews | 100% Recommended
  • Good cruise representstive

    Reviewed By Roberta - London, ON | Traveled to Bahamas | Caribbean
    Easy- good communication
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    5 of 8 people found this review helpful
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  • Excellent advisor

    Reviewed By Donna - Ft Myers, FL | Traveled to Iceland | Europe
    I've worked with Crystal a number of times. She is always helpful with her in-depth knowledge of the travel industry, particularly cruising. Her advice is accurate and insightful. I have recommended her to other potential cruisers and will continue to do so.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    4 of 7 people found this review helpful
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  • my first solo voyage

    Reviewed By Katherine - Bellingham, WA | Traveled to World Cruise | Other
    Crystal is a great cruise consultant and made sure I was well looked after.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    5 of 9 people found this review helpful
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  • Queen Mary Cruise

    Reviewed By Christopher - Delmar, CA | Traveled to Trans-Atlantic | Other
    wonderfull!!!, she knows what she is doing and we are happy to book all of our cruises with Crystal.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    5 of 9 people found this review helpful
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  • Norway Fjords Cruise

    Reviewed By Judith - Newport, RI | Traveled to Norway | Europe
    Crystal was very helpful. She provided a lot of good options when we were in the early stages of planning our trip; she was responsive to our requests for additional information; and she provided meaningful answers to our questions. As we got closer to departure, Crystal followed up on a variety of details to make sure that our trip was a smooth one. I would certainly recommend Crystal to my friends.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    3 of 6 people found this review helpful
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  • Holland America Cruise

    Reviewed By Judy - Saugatuck, MI | Traveled to Panama Canal | Panama | Central America
    Excellent! She is always thorough, accurate, friendly and helpful.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    3 of 7 people found this review helpful
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  • Booking

    Reviewed By Oscar - Helena, MT | Traveled to Caribbean
    Crystal got us the cabin we wanted and the extra perks she gave us are always appreciated. She is usually prompt in her replies and we look forward to future bookings with her.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    3 of 7 people found this review helpful
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  • Wonderful trip!

    Reviewed By Barbara - Asheville, NC | Traveled to Rhine River | On the River | At Sea
    Crystal was extremely helpful and responsive. I am a new client and she did a great job of walking me through all the planning.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    2 of 5 people found this review helpful
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  • To Alaska and Back

    Reviewed By Kenneth - Hilton Head, SC | Traveled to Alaska | USA
    She is an amazing women. My trip included by adult children and their spouses and children, plus my very closest friend and his wife. So Crystal had to deal with people coming from five different locations. In addition we had a few changes along the way which she took care of immediately. What a pleasure to work with her. And when we boarded the ship we found many"surprises" awaiting us courtesy of Crystal and her company. All-in-all, Crystal made my 80th birthday (belated) a most memorable time.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    3 of 7 people found this review helpful
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  • Cruise Review of TA

    Reviewed By Bert - Allentown, PA | Traveled to South America
    Crystal is a super TA. She was on top of things from the start and she follow though on everything. Next time we want to take a cruise we will give her a call.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    2 of 5 people found this review helpful
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  • 6 star agent

    Reviewed By Howard - Saratoga, CA | Traveled to Danube | On the River | At Sea
    Excellent! Everything was perfect and we will be calling Crystal for all of our future cruises.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    3 of 7 people found this review helpful
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  • A Great Travel Agent/Advisor

    Reviewed By Margaret - Marathon, FL | Traveled to Mediterranean | At Sea | At Sea
    Crystal is very professional, polite, effective and efficient. A pleasure communicating with her.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    3 of 7 people found this review helpful
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  • The Best Specialist

    Reviewed By Sonia and Dennis - Southlake, TX | Traveled to Africa
    She is excellent and very knowledgeable. She listens and understands what our cruising needs are. She responds to our questions promptly.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    3 of 8 people found this review helpful
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  • Adriatic Dream Cruise!

    Reviewed By Nancy and Bob - Tiburon, CA | Traveled to Greece | Europe
    Crystal is fantastic! She makes planning a trip dramatically easier! She gets our highest possible rating.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    2 of 6 people found this review helpful
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  • Ocean Liner

    Reviewed By Edward - Pickering, MO | Traveled to South Pacific
    I have worked with Crystal over the years and have been Very satisfied
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    2 of 6 people found this review helpful
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  • Efficiennt Travel Advisor

    Reviewed By Frank - Marblehead, MA | Traveled to Asia
    Crystal replaced my long time Travel Advisor. She has been knowledgeable and effect in her information, returning emails, and document distribution in the short time I have worked with her.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    2 of 6 people found this review helpful
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Conde Nast Traveler
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Wall Street Journal
CLIA - Official Travel Agency for the Cruise Industry
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