Cruises/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| NCL Cruise | 1/31/2012 | Bonnie Schwarz |
| Q: I have some Questions about NCL and how they compare to Royal Caribbean and Celebrity. Recently I ... A: Andrew I will try and answer you about the differences for each line. NCL is a cruise line that ... | ||
| Caribbean cruise | 1/26/2012 | Becky |
| Q: Never been on a cruise before. Would like to spend 2-3 nights in Puerto Rico, then cruise for 3-4 ... A: Jer... I've actually never spent time in Puerto Rico other than via a cruise. Sounds like a great ... | ||
| cruise | 8/23/2011 | Denise Blackmore |
| Q: I receive your newsletter. I am interested in the Celebrity ship Infinity, which apparently has a ... A: Yes, of course! Below are the details. January 2, 2012 - Celebrity Infinity 13 nights Buenos Aires, ... | ||
| australia/new zeland | 8/14/2011 | Debbie Smith |
| Q: All cruises from any USA port to Australia/New Zeland and back to a USA port in 2011-2012. Is Alaska ... A: there's some kind of maritime law probably from the 18th century that still is in effect. The only ... | ||
| First cruise | 7/2/2011 | Becky |
| Q: Where would you suggest to go for my first cruise? I live in Norfolk VA but would travel somewhere ... A: I'm not sure what your budget is, or how long you want to cruise. If you're just wanting to test the ... | ||
| Jones act | 7/2/2011 | Becky |
| Q: We are a party of 9 who have booked and paid for a Royal Caribbean cruise through Thomas Cook travel ... A: I just looked this up to find out what it was... first time I've heard of it. There's a website that ... | ||
| Jones act | 7/2/2011 | Debbie Smith |
| Q: We are a party of 9 who have booked and paid for a Royal Caribbean cruise through Thomas Cook.We ... A: here are the rulse for the Jones Act. My only though on it is that the stop in Vancouver ... | ||
| cruise from nyc | 6/26/2011 | Becky |
| Q: I'd need a suggesion on cruise from NY to ether Bahamas or Bermuda in December 2011 for 5 or 7 days. ... A: Your choices are kind of limited out of NY in the winter. It appears that no cruises go to Bermuda ... | ||
| cruise from nyc in December | 6/26/2011 | Bonnie Schwarz |
| Q: I'd need a suggesion on cruise from NY to ether Bahamas or Bermuda in December 2011 for 5 or 7 days. ... A: Alec I will be glad to answer your question. First thing is there aren't any cruises in December to ... | ||
| cruises in summer | 4/8/2011 | Denise Blackmore |
| Q: I was wondering ifr Carnival is the only cruise line going out of Miami in the summer? I have heard ... A: I have researched and to answer your question, yes Carnival Cruises is the only cruise line sailing ... | ||
| ALASKA TRIP | 3/11/2011 | Denise Blackmore |
| Q: MY WIFE AND I ARE PLANNING A 14 DAY CRUISE TOUR TO ALASKA IN JULY \AUGUST .WE ARE SENIORS,AND WISH ... A: Great question! Having travelled to Alaska seven times previously I've seen a lot of this beautiful ... | ||
| cruise for extended family vacation | 1/12/2011 | Bonnie Schwarz |
| Q: I've taken on the responsibility to plan a vacation cruise for me and my extended family. I've never ... A: Chris I will be glad to answer your questions. It can be overwhelming to plan a group cruise ... | ||
| Galveston cruises | 1/11/2011 | Debbie Smith |
| Q: I am running an incentive contest for a group of my distributors. I would like to take the winners ... A: When did you want to travel on this cruise? I've checked all the cruise lines and no one sails out ... | ||
| last minute cruise deals | 12/9/2010 | Bonnie Schwarz |
| Q: I would like to to get some information on where to look for the best last minute cruise deals. My ... A: Lisa I think you are looking at the Carnival Paradise for Dec.27. There aren't any past passenger ... | ||
| advice on cruise | 10/26/2010 | Becky |
| Q: My family and I would like to go on a cruise to the Bahamas. We need to choose something in March ... A: I'm not a travel agent, just someone who loves to cruise. It's always really helpful if you have a ... | ||
| advice on cruise | 10/26/2010 | Denise Blackmore |
| Q: My family and I are looking into a cruise possibly to the Bahamas in March 2011. My husband and I ... A: I understand you are interested in cruising to the Bahamas in March of 2011. Most of the Bahamas ... | ||
| cruise for family | 10/4/2010 | Debbie Smith |
| Q: I am looking into a 3 to 5 day cruise for my family. My husband and I are in our 60s,and we are ... A: I'm listing a couple. 4 days and 5 days. All go to the Bahamas. March would be a lot more ... | ||
| cruise for family | 10/2/2010 | Debbie Smith |
| Q: I am looking into a 3 to 5 day cruise for my family. My husband and I are in our 60s,and we are ... A: Good Morning Patricia, my name is Debbie. I would love to help you plan this cruise. I have a ... | ||
| CRUISES HARD TO FIGURE OUT BEST ONE | 7/27/2010 | Patricia Babischkin |
| Q: We would like to take a cruise or a vacation but do not know what is best. We will be visiting our ... A: The closest ports to Raliegh are going to be Norfork,VA and Charleston,SC. However, Carnival sails ... | ||
| One way cruises | 7/10/2010 | Debbie Smith |
| Q: I am a large person and cant fly i want to go to PR stay a couple of weeks and then return. I live ... A: There aren't cruises that sail one way. If you live in Tampa check with a travel agent there. They ... | ||
| Valid Documents | 6/21/2010 | Ann Childs |
| Q: My husband surprised me with a cruise for our 20th anniversary. We are leaving in 2 days. the ... A: It only matters that his passport and the name he booked under are the same. He will only need his ... | ||
| MSC cruises- Poesia in particular | 4/30/2010 | Debbie Smith |
| Q: I have been on 20 cruises-...Princess/Carnival/RC/Celebrity/NCL/HAL.....I have never sailed MSC & ... A: Sorry I forgot to address the Poesia. I think it gets mixed reviews even though it's newer. Have ... | ||
| MSC/Poesia | 4/29/2010 | Patricia Babischkin |
| Q: I have been on 20 cruises-...Princess/Carnival/RC/Celebrity/NCL/HAL.....I have never sailed MSC & ... A: Cheryl: You have hit on exactly the biggest problem travel agents have with MSC. I've got very few ... | ||
| MSC/Poesia | 4/29/2010 | Denise Blackmore |
| Q: I have been on 20 cruises-...Princess/Carnival/RC/Celebrity/NCL/HAL.....I have never sailed MSC %26 ... A: I received your question. Before I can answer your question one way or the other can I ask what ... | ||
| MSC cruises- Poesia in particular | 4/29/2010 | Debbie Smith |
| Q: I have been on 20 cruises-...Princess/Carnival/RC/Celebrity/NCL/HAL.....I have never sailed MSC & ... A: I also am of two opinions on MSC. If you hadn't sailed before it would be fine. But they are old ... | ||
| River Cruise | 4/17/2010 | Debbie Smith |
| Q: My wife and I want to take a River Cruise in Europe. First timers. We're in our 50's, but healthy & ... A: You have asked about my most favorite form of travel. I love cruising and really love river boat ... | ||
| River Cruise | 4/17/2010 | Patricia Babischkin |
| Q: My wife and I want to take a River Cruise in Europe. First timers. We're in our 50's, but healthy & ... A: Roger: I think you might have answered your own question. If this is your dreamtrip, why wouldn't ... | ||
| River Cruise | 4/17/2010 | Michael B Davies |
| Q: My wife and I want to take a River Cruise in Europe. First timers. We're in our 50's, but healthy & ... A: The most popular 7-9 day cruises are Amsterdam to Basel on the Rhine Or Budapest to Nuremberg on the ... | ||
| Cell Phones on Cruise Ships | 3/23/2010 | Bonnie Schwarz |
| Q: I have heard horror stories about huge cell phone bills being run up while calling from aboard ... A: Steve If you call direct from the ship's phone you can rack up huge bills. So you want to avoid ... | ||
| Cruising with Teens | 1/11/2010 | Becky |
| Q: I am looking to take my two teenagers on a cruise over spring break. Not such an unusual situation I ... A: If you're cruising over spring break I would think that there will be lots of teens of all ages on ... | ||
| arrange flight for cruise | 1/1/2010 | Debbie Smith |
| Q: We are departing out of Rome for a cruise at 8:00 PM. Is is acceptable to arrive morning or early ... A: I always recommend going in a day before your cruise. If anything goes wrong you will miss the ... | ||
| galveston fishing cruise | 12/21/2009 | Becky |
| Q: My friends and I are in our early 20's 23-25 and we want to take a short like 3-4 days cruise some ... A: There are cruises that sail out of Galveston for 4 nights. I am not sure about the offshore fishing ... | ||
| RE: Hawaii | 12/1/2009 | Debbie Smith |
| Q: I would like to visit Hawaii sometime early next year. (January to March) What is the weather like ... A: January to March is winter even in Hawaii. Now their winter is a lot nicer than mine here in ... | ||
| First time cruiser - no clue!!! | 10/8/2009 | Becky |
| Q: So I want to take my 12 year old daughter on a vacation. We have never been anywhere and I have ... A: What a great vacation to choose. You get so much for your money on a cruise. Galveston has some ... | ||
| insurance reimbursement | 10/7/2009 | Bonnie Schwarz |
| Q: Recently my friend and I booked a cruise. we planned to fly the same day as the cruise, we thought ... A: Access America is one of the largest,if not the largest travel insurance companies. I use them so I ... | ||
| insurance reimbursement | 10/7/2009 | Bonnie Schwarz |
| Q: Recently my friend and I booked a cruise. we planned to fly the same day as the cruise, we thought ... A: Mariann My first question as I was reading what happened to you was going to be did you have ... | ||
| repositioning cruises to/from Australia/New Zealand | 8/16/2009 | Debbie Smith |
| Q: Could you identify for me repositioning cruises between the U.S. and Australia/New Zealand in 2010? ... A: Let me do a little research this morning Bill. Ok Princess does cruises Sep of 2010 Vancouver, San ... | ||
| repositioning cruises to/from Australia/New Zealand | 8/15/2009 | Debbie Smith |
| Q: Could you identify for me repositioning cruises between the U.S. and Australia/New Zealand in 2010? A: When is 2010? There aren't what I would call repositioning cruises from the U.S. to the South ... | ||
| RE: Hawaii | 8/11/2009 | Bonnie Schwarz |
| Q: I would like to travel and cruise to Hawaii next year. When I went online to do some research, I ... A: I would be glad to answer your questions. You are right, most of the major cruise lines do start in ... | ||
| Carnival B2B cruise | 6/7/2009 | Debbie Smith |
| Q: My husband and I are booked on the Carnival Spirit 9/7/2010 Seattle to Glacier Bay to Vancouver. We ... A: I don't have access to the information for Australian citizens travel in the U.S. and Canada. We're ... | ||
Cruises
Answers by Expert:
Debbie Smith
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions about cruises worldwide. Alaska, Antactica, Asia, Australia, Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, South Africa and South America. I can answer any questions regarding cruising. With your family, bride, wife of 50 years or all the relatives for a reunion.
Experience
I have over 27 years experience and over 100 cruises. I love to cruise, I love riverboat cruises and adventure cruises to Borneo to see the Orangutans or the Amazon to see the natives and the piranha.
Organizations
ARTA (Association of Retail Travel Agents), Have a Heart Project (a non-profit charity for children)
Publications
Your hub
Education/Credentials
Completed courses in travel relating to international ticketing, cruise sales, gay and lesbian travel, CLIA, specialist for France, Scandinavia and Spain travel.
Awards and Honors
Top agency in 2006
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