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Teresa Skeim / World Cruise Expertise Details
Teresa Skeim

Teresa Skeim

Seattle, WA Cruise Specialist
Years of Experience: 25+
51 Reviews | 100% Recommended

World Cruise Expertise Details

Saying
Saying "bon voyage" to my World Cruise clients!

A World Cruise takes you to dozens of destinations around the world on one seamlessly organized vacation. You are treated to special events and theme nights, dine on the finest cuisine, enjoy enrichment programs developed for the cruise and enjoy the company of like-minded travelers eager to explore the world. Your cruise ship becomes your home-away-from-home for several months, and by the time the trip is over, you’re already starting to think about the possibilities for the next one. 

Because of the length of a World Cruise and the financial investment, it’s imperative that you choose the right cruise line, cruise ship and itinerary, along with other details such as the stateroom or suite that matches your preferences. Through the years, by sending hundreds of travelers on World Cruises and listening to the feedback of my clients, and by working closely with World Cruise contacts at every cruise line, I have an innate knowledge of World Cruises and how to make your World Cruise experience the best it can be.  

In 2019, I was Cruise Specialists’ top Oceania Cruises World Cruise sales agent. Although I sell World Cruises on several luxury and premium cruise lines, I have an affinity for selling Oceania Cruises because I believe it offers incredible value. I would be happy to share more details with you about Oceania’s World Cruise inclusions and World Cruise amenities, which are truly stunning. Their cuisine is impeccable, and I have inspected their World Cruise ship, Oceania Insignia, which has an intimate feel, carrying only 684 guests.  

First Time & Repeat World Cruisers 

Whether you are considering a World Cruise for the first time or have completed more than one, there are unique benefits you receive by working with me.  First, if you are new to World Cruising, you may have lots of questions. I am adept at answering whatever you may be wondering about, and I’ll spend the time to get to know you, so I can understand the types of travel you enjoy and other preferences. All of this adds up to matching you with the right cruise line to ensure that your home-away-from-home is the perfect selection for you.   

My agency, Cruise Specialists, is The World Leader in World Cruising. We provide a hosted World Cruise each year on Holland America Line, which provides you with a dedicated Voyage Host who helps create camaraderie on board and leads exclusive Cruise Specialists shore events. We have small group overland tours available, a welcome aboard reception and cocktail parties, special gifts, and a bon voyage event with pre-cruise hotel stay that helps everyone in our group get acquainted.

Our World Cruise hosts have collectively been around the world dozens of times. They can offer you tips on the best coffee ships in various ports, must-see sites and hidden gems, and so on.  

In 2024, Cruise Specialists will also provide Voyage Hosts on the Oceania Cruises 180-day World Cruise and the Princess Cruises World Cruise. You will receive exclusive benefits only by reserving your cruise with us, and I’m excited to share more details with you. 

For Repeat World Cruisers

Once you have completed one World Cruise, I can provide services to you that are not available elsewhere. I offer you our unique hosted program as mentioned above, on select cruise lines. Beyond that, the relationship that we build pays off dividends for you. 

With each passing cruise, I understand more about your preferences. I gain a better understanding of which cabin you want, how you want your room set up, your dining preferences and more. It’s developing relationships that really pay off for World and Grand Voyages. They are such special cruises. 

More Cruise Specialists Benefits 

Regardless of which World Cruise you choose, we can plan a special shore tour just for you, or arrange for a private car and driver in a certain city you are eager to explore on your own terms. We also have specialists who work behind the scenes in operations and sales who assist with cruise documents and more, to save you time and make the whole experience more convenient. 

Our executives are also constantly in touch with each of our World Cruise line partners to ensure the pricing we’re offering is the most competitive and that our clients receive the special, yet discreet attention they deserve. I’m truly dedicated to creating the perfect World Cruise experience for you. We will start with a phone call or email, and from there I work to create a lasting relationship so that each time we work together is even better than the previous one.

My Areas of Expertise

Destinations

  • Worldwide

Interests

  • World Cruises

Supplier

  • Oceania Cruises
  • Seabourn
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Holland America Line

Certificates & Awards

Certified ASTA Travel Agent

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My Reviews

Rating: 5 51 Reviews | 100% Recommended
  • Good Travel Agent

    Reviewed By Gerarda - Winnipeg | Traveled to Canada
    I worked with Teresa on a big trip for me and she was prompt in all follow up that I requested. She kept in touch during the whole process, was always pleasant with a smile in her voice. I have already recommended to her to a couple of my friends, and will to more.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    133 of 230 people found this review helpful
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  • Viking Land

    Reviewed By Joyce - Cleveland, OH | Traveled to Scandinavia
    Excellent! She listens carefully to what you want, and then makes it all happen.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    120 of 208 people found this review helpful
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  • Good Help!

    Reviewed By Jared - Sun City Center, FL | Traveled to Trans-Atlantic
    She was an excellent advisor -- prompt to help, accurate in her advice, responsive to every request.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    124 of 216 people found this review helpful
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  • Great Agent

    Reviewed By Joy - Portland | Traveled to Scandinavia
    She was very professional. I appreciated her as an agent.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    119 of 207 people found this review helpful
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  • Cruise

    Reviewed By Harold - New York | Traveled to Europe
    Teresa was very knowledgeable about our ship and destination. We were able to reach her when we had questions. She is a very positive and friendly person.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    122 of 214 people found this review helpful
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  • We love our TA

    Reviewed By Ming Cheng - Saint Paul, MN | Traveled to South America
    Teresa Skeim is the best. We love working with her. We have recommended her to friends and family. When people ask if they should work directly with the cruise line or with a TA, I always provide them with Teresa’s contact information.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    129 of 229 people found this review helpful
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  • Very easy to work with

    Reviewed By Ming-Hsi - Mountain View | Traveled to World Cruise
    Teresa was very helpful as my mother isn’t very tech savvy for on line reservations and planning. She was integral into coordinating for us and seemed quite happy to do so. She is also definitely not a high pressure sales person. Friendly, outgoing and easy to work with!
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    118 of 208 people found this review helpful
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  • Best Cruise Advisor

    Reviewed By Ronald - Long Beach | Traveled to Europe
    Teresa is the best in all respects!
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    124 of 222 people found this review helpful
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  • Great trip

    Reviewed By Andrea - Spokane | Traveled to Australia
    Teresa handled everything in a professional manner. She answered all our questions and made our first cruise effortless.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    123 of 220 people found this review helpful
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  • Baltic Cruise

    Reviewed By Jay - Prescott | Traveled to Europe
    Teresa is great to work with. She smoothes out any ripples in the water.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    120 of 214 people found this review helpful
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  • Baltic cruise

    Reviewed By Debra - Melbourne Beach | Traveled to Europe
    Teresa always returned emails and calls to answer any questions. Very careful to send proper documents and schedules as needed She has become my friend
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    116 of 207 people found this review helpful
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  • Len&Jan

    Reviewed By Che Ying - Warminster | Traveled to Panama Canal
    Teresa is a joy to work with. She is attentive and responsive to our requests. We appreciate her attention to detail and timely actions.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    114 of 204 people found this review helpful
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  • Excellent Service!

    Reviewed By Gloriann - Minneapolis | Traveled to South America
    Perfect. She knows the business and delivers. Have recommended her to others.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    112 of 200 people found this review helpful
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  • Celebrity cruise

    Reviewed By Wendell - Bathurst | Traveled to Caribbean
    Teresa has been terrific to work with. She always has, or finds answers to my most obscure questions. If cruise prices change, she has been able to get reduced fares or cruise credits for us. She is very knowledgeable about all the cruise lines and remembers our preferences, when making suggestions for current, or future cruises. Thank you Teresa!!
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    118 of 213 people found this review helpful
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  • Quality

    Reviewed By Lawrence - West Jordan | Traveled to Alaska
    Excellent helper
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    125 of 228 people found this review helpful
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  • Travel Advisor

    Reviewed By Grace - Sun City West, AZ | Traveled to Scandinavia
    Working with Teresa is always a pleasure. She is the travel expert, extremely knowledgeable and very easy to work with. We would not make a major travel decision without talking to her first. She always gives you the pros and cons and gives the best advice to steer you through the decision matrix. She not only listens but hears what you say. We always recommend her to our friends and acquaintances.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    117 of 212 people found this review helpful
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  • Most attentive agent

    Reviewed By Yim Yuan - Ann Arbor, MI | Traveled to Mediterranean
    We have worked with Teresa for several years and each time she never fails to create a wonderful trip for us. She has a gift of learning about her clients and how they like to travel. We just spent 11 days in Italy and Greece. Absolutely wonderful trip and never worried about any details. She is always quick to answer our questions and get information to us.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    124 of 226 people found this review helpful
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  • Teresa

    Reviewed By Craig - Charlotte | Traveled to Europe
    Teresa is extremely helpful, knowledgeable and fun to work with. She’s helped us with both airline and cruise reservations and knows exactly what we want. She has come through with great results every time. I would recommend her to anyone who wants an excellent travel expert.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    123 of 225 people found this review helpful
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  • Great Cruise Booking Experience

    Reviewed By Krzysztof - Lakewood | Traveled to Danube
    Teresa Skeim a true professional who truly cares about her clients. She steered us to a wonderful River Cruise experience which we just came back from. She made sure all the details were covered and if she saw any price reduction or any extra benefits subsequent to the booking, she would steer them (no pun intended) our way. I highly recommend her as she is excellent in her profession. I was truly lucky to have discovered her. She is friendly and a very nice genuine person
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    124 of 229 people found this review helpful
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  • trip

    Reviewed By Amy - Houston | Traveled to Australia
    More than excellent.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    110 of 201 people found this review helpful
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  • Travel Advisor

    Reviewed By Karl - Orland Park | Traveled to Trans-Atlantic
    Teresa was extremely helpful whenever I needed her to be! Technology and I do not always get along, and she ALWAYS helped me plow through something, for did it for me - making my life a lot less stressful!
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    114 of 210 people found this review helpful
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  • HAL Cruise

    Reviewed By Raymond - Frederic | Traveled to Europe
    Teresa was very kind and informative and always available to answer questions and help with planning.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    110 of 202 people found this review helpful
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  • Really good travel agent!

    Reviewed By Cheng En - Seattle, WA | Traveled to Alaska
    Teresa was a superb advisor, answering every question, and supplying every need our entire family group of eleven had. We were all delighted with her services.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    108 of 199 people found this review helpful
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  • Well done

    Reviewed By Jude - Cupertino | Traveled to Mediterranean
    Working with Teresa was a pleasure. She kept us informed at all stages and worked through an illness to make sure our trip was enjoyable.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    116 of 215 people found this review helpful
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  • New England Oceania Cruise

    Reviewed By Veronica - Aurora | Traveled to Canada
    works well with us has planned numerous trips for us
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    117 of 217 people found this review helpful
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  • The consummate travel advisor

    Reviewed By Deanna - Tucson, AZ | Traveled to Australia
    She is knowledgeable, cheerful and always helpful.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    105 of 193 people found this review helpful
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  • The best advisor we have ever had!

    Reviewed By Bonita - Toronto, ON | Traveled to Europe
    She could not have been more helpful.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    116 of 215 people found this review helpful
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  • Cruise

    Reviewed By Bradford - Tucson, AZ | Traveled to Alaska
    She’s great and very friendly
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    110 of 203 people found this review helpful
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  • Teresa’s review

    Reviewed By Lotte - Laguana Woods | Traveled to World Cruise
    She is very excellent at her job but is even better as a person !
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    107 of 198 people found this review helpful
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  • Advisor review

    Reviewed By Kang Min - Orange City | Traveled to Canada
    She is very pleasant to work with, very knowledgeable, follows through, and returns calls expeditiously. And provides alternative solutions to issues that may arise.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    112 of 208 people found this review helpful
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  • 21 Days NYC to Norway and back on Queen Mary 2

    Reviewed By Judith - North Saanich | Traveled to Trans-Atlantic
    Teresa is professional, knowledgeable, and very responsive. She's all about the details so we don't worry about a thing! Plus she's genuinely friendly and happy for us when we head off on a grand adventure!
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    115 of 214 people found this review helpful
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  • Makes travel easy

    Reviewed By Adrian - Stillwater | Traveled to World Cruise
    Attentive to every detail , understands what’s important to us when we travel, and is quick to respond to questions.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    116 of 217 people found this review helpful
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  • My trip

    Reviewed By McKay - Scottsdale, AZ | Traveled to Panama Canal
    She did any and everything to insure we had an enjoyable trip. My next cruise? Don’t know yet. But you can bet I’ll cal Teresa!
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    113 of 211 people found this review helpful
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  • world cruise-florida to singapore

    Reviewed By Ching Yi - Cleveland, OH | Traveled to World Cruise
    Teresa was outstanding> I have booked two cruises with her and hope to book another. Personal, sincere, thorough. Thank you, Teresa....
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    104 of 193 people found this review helpful
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  • Mediterranean Cruise

    Reviewed By Marques - Bismarck, ND | Traveled to Mediterranean
    Helped with many questions.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    116 of 217 people found this review helpful
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  • Review

    Reviewed By Hsin Lun - Portland | Traveled to Caribbean
    Everything was good
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    122 of 229 people found this review helpful
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  • Terrific

    Reviewed By Don - West Palm Beach | Traveled to South America
    Absolutely the best. Very conscientious and thorough. Got us the best cruise and price and inclusions!
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    106 of 198 people found this review helpful
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  • Symphony of the Seas

    Reviewed By Marc - Rancho Palos Verdes | Traveled to Caribbean
    First time and it was good, she was recommend by a friend
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    109 of 204 people found this review helpful
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  • Trip to Alaska

    Reviewed By Martin - Los Angeles | Traveled to Alaska
    I love contacting Teresa regarding any cruise and problem I may have. She has always returned my e mail or phone call. She has excellent ideas and suggestions. I would not consider using anyone else. I am not sure what more you want me to write.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    115 of 216 people found this review helpful
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  • Teresa Skeim

    Reviewed By Tamar - Long Beach | Traveled to Greece
    Teresa is easy to work with. Always available to answer questions and very good natured.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    116 of 219 people found this review helpful
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  • TERESA IS AWESOME!!!

    Reviewed By Theodora - White Plains, NY | Traveled to South America
    We find her diligent and caring....better than others we have worked with. Goes the extra mile. Calls us rather than just sending emails all the time.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    103 of 193 people found this review helpful
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  • Great to work with

    Reviewed By Daniel - Half Moon Bay | Traveled to Alaska
    You can not find a better cruise advisor than Teresa.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    119 of 225 people found this review helpful
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  • Thanks!

    Reviewed By Simon - Boca Raton, FL | Traveled to Europe
    Thanks to Teresa's help everything went flawlessly on our recent Oceania Riviera cruise.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    107 of 202 people found this review helpful
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  • Venice to Rome cruise

    Reviewed By Billye - Little Neck | Traveled to Mediterranean
    Very helpful in helping us chose cruise and making related trip plans
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    110 of 209 people found this review helpful
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  • My Cruise

    Reviewed By Marie - Ormond Beach | Traveled to Australia
    Teresa’s the best advisor we have had in last number of years.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    105 of 199 people found this review helpful
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  • Great river cruise

    Reviewed By Ryan - Sarasota | Traveled to Danube
    Teresa was very helpful and responsive
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    105 of 199 people found this review helpful
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  • Cruise advisor

    Reviewed By Patrick - Raleigh | Traveled to Alaska
    Excellent, she was always prepared and so helpful. I rely on her to find my best rooms, etc. always careful of the expenses. Will be calling on her in the future. Thank you
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    105 of 200 people found this review helpful
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  • Excellent travel support

    Reviewed By Anthony - Temecula | Traveled to Mediterranean
    Teresa has helped us with a couple of trips. She does a great job. When we start to think about another trip I'm always happy to give her a call.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    107 of 206 people found this review helpful
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  • land sea azamara

    Reviewed By Bradley - Austin | Traveled to Greece
    teresa is easy to work with knows her markets well
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    106 of 204 people found this review helpful
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  • Very Professional

    Reviewed By Edward - New York | Traveled to Mediterranean
    I love working with Teresa Skeim. She is very helpful! I have given her name to perfect strangers as well as family and friends.
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    106 of 207 people found this review helpful
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  • Teresa Skeim Best Ever!

    Reviewed By Carrie - Richmond, VA | Traveled to Australia
    Teresa was amazing! She was the best!
    I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
    102 of 208 people found this review helpful
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