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About Patricia Babischkin
(Top Expert on this page)

Expertise
With years of experience as both a cruiser and a cruise agent, I can answer most questions about any of the major cruise lines. In addition, I can discuss various ports of call around the world.

Experience
I'm a travel agent with a booming business sending people around the world on cruise ships. In addition, I'm an avid cruiser, slowly making my way around the world.

Publications
Currently, I produce a weekly podcast called the Mail Buoy and write a few pieces on the Mail Buoy blog, located at www.mycruiseplanner.net.

Education/Credentials
I have been certified by many of the lines as an expert in my field. Currently I hold industry credentials from Holland America, Princess, Cunard, Crystal, Silversea, Celebrity, Carnival, and Norweigian.

   

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First time cruiser - no clue!!!10/8/2009Becky
  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 reimbursement10/7/2009Bonnie 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 reimbursement10/7/2009Bonnie 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 Zealand8/16/2009Debbie 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 Zealand8/15/2009Debbie 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: Hawaii8/11/2009Bonnie 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 cruise6/7/2009Debbie 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 ...
Family Cruise in December6/1/2009John Crandall
  Q: I am a seasoned cruiser with almost a dozen under my belt. I have been given the task to arrange for ...
  A: ..Please forgive me for the very late reply. I'm sure by now you probably figured it all out on your ...
Family Cruise in December5/28/2009John Crandall
  Q: I am a seasoned cruiser with almost a dozen under my belt. I have been given the task to arrange for ...
  A: ..First, lets start with the number of people in your group followed by their ages. Then, tell me ...
Age question5/27/2009Patricia Babischkin
  Q: I would like to go on a cruise with my boyfriend, who is 33 and my friends who are both 24. I, on ...
  A: The short answer is yes. You will need to check the age policy of the line you are considering, but ...
Time between flight and cruise departure5/24/2009Patricia Babischkin
  Q: My husband and I are thinking of doing a Cruise with Costa Cruises from Hong Kong. Our flight from ...
  A: I would double check with who you booked the cruise with. Every cruise line has a guideline as to ...
alaska cruise5/22/2009Debbie Smith
  Q: My brother and his wife and my husband and I are planning a cruise to AK. We have two options that ...
  A: I think the Alaska travel is going to change drastically in the next few years. Alaska has added a ...
Cruise industry5/19/2009John Crandall
  Q: I am asking the pros and cons of the cruise industry in the Caribbean. Maegan
  A: ..I apologize for not replying sooner but I was out of the Country sailing the Western Caribbean. ...
Cruise ships5/9/2009John Crandall
  Q: I am a university student in Trinidad and would like some help in answering a question for my final ...
  A: Are you asking me why the cruise ship industry only advertises the positives in lieu of the ...
Cruise travel5/2/2009Ann Childs
  Q: I am interested in the least expensive cruises available leaving from NYC, Bayonne or anywhere in ...
  A: Carnival cruise lines has some great rates for singles. Most cruise lines charge you 0 of the per ...
NY to Dover sea crossing, passenger uses wheelchair4/28/2009Patricia Babischkin
  Q: Patricia. I use a power wheelchair to get from A to B and I'm finding the 8 hour flight from my ...
  A: Depending on your timing, this is completely feasible. On the Queen Mary 2, the crossing takes 6 ...
First Time Cruiser4/19/2009Patricia Babischkin
  Q: My wife, stepson, and I(3 adults for 7 days) will be going on a first time cruise end of June to ...
  A: First, forgive my delay -- I was away and forgot to tell All Experts of my trip. You have many ...
infant on cruise4/16/2009John Crandall
  Q: i booked a cruise for my family but did not include my newborn in the booking, now i may bring her ...
  A: ..Please accept my apology for the delay. I was out of town and just returned today. With regard to ...
Renaissance4/4/2009Patricia Babischkin
  Q: I am planning a 10th anniverary cruise for my wife and I back to the Greek Isles. We originally did ...
  A: Please forgive my delay in answering -- I was away and forgot to tell All Experts of my trip. ...
NIGHT OWL CABIN4/1/2009Patricia Babischkin
  Q: We traveled last summer on Carnival, and up till this cruise we'd been very satisfied. This time, ...
  A: I'm sorry that you got stuck in an unwanted Night Owl cabin. I note that you were using cruise ...
Shuttles to and from Port of Miami/ FLL3/3/2009Becky
  Q: My friend and I are flying out to Florida for a week and we have a rental car for 5 days. We are ...
  A: If you're only getting the rental car to get yourselves from Ft Laud to Miami and not spending any ...
Shuttles to and from Port of Miami/ FLL3/3/2009Patricia Babischkin
  Q: My friend and I are flying out to Florida for a week and we have a rental car for 5 days. We are ...
  A: Susan: I would check two things. 1. Can you return the car to the Miami airport? This would make ...
Honeymoon: Cruise vs all inclusive resort3/2/2009Debbie Smith
  Q: Okay so I have a TON of questions regarding what to do for our Honeymoon. We are getting married ...
  A: Ok here's what I've found. Cruise on the Conquest leaves from Galveston so you fly into Houston ...
Honeymoon: Cruise vs all inclusive resort3/1/2009Debbie Smith
  Q: Okay so I have a TON of questions regarding what to do for our Honeymoon. We are getting married ...
  A: I have a ton of answers, so we should get your issues resolved easily. 1. Caribbean cruise versus ...
age requirement1/27/2009Patricia Babischkin
  Q: i'm planning a trip with a few of my friends, we are 18-19 years old. is there any cruise line we ...
  A: I believe that the US marketed cruise lines all require the drinking age to be 21, regardless of ...
Cruise deals1/21/2009Patricia Babischkin
  Q: Patricia, In late April me brother and I am going to Florida to see our father who lives an hr from ...
  A: Chris: Yes, there are great rates available, but they are not the kind where you just show up to ...
honeymoon12/6/2008John Crandall
  Q: I'm looking for a cruise for our honeymoon, we did 7 night Pride of Hawaii a year ago and we loved ...
  A: Hey Veronica, Two things...First, DO NOT rent a car in any of the islands, especially if you ...
honeymoon12/6/2008Becky
  Q: I'm looking for a cruise for our honeymoon, we did 7 night Pride of Hawaii a year ago and we loved ...
  A: .. Wow that sounds like a nice choice. I'm assuming you're looking at this for 2009? You found a 12 ...
honeymoon12/6/2008Becky
  Q: I'm looking for a cruise for our honeymoon, we did 7 night Pride of Hawaii a year ago and we loved ...
  A: This is just my opinion but I think any of the ships would be great for a honeymoon if that's what ...
honeymoon12/6/2008John Crandall
  Q: I'm looking for a cruise for our honeymoon, we did 7 night Pride of Hawaii a year ago and we loved ...
  A: By your question I can see that you are very informed of what amenities are offered by many of the ...
Honeymoon12/6/2008Debbie Smith
  Q: I'm looking for a cruise for our honeymoon, we did 7 night Pride of Hawaii a year ago and we loved ...
  A: The new mega-ships are fun because there's so much to do. But if you aren't looking for rock ...
Honemoon Cruise12/6/2008Denise Blackmore
  Q: I'm looking for a cruise for our honeymoon, we did 7 night Pride of Hawaii a year ago and we loved ...
  A: I just returned from a cruise onboard the Freedom of the Seas November 16, 2008. It was a great ...
cowboy johnny sings elvis11/6/2008Denise Blackmore
  Q: i sing the "1974 aloha from hawaii " concert by elvis also do karaoke for passengers. i havre a live ...
  A: Unfortunately, I don't personally book for the entertainment onboard cruise ships. I would ...
cowboy johnny sings elvis11/6/2008Bonnie Schwarz
  Q: i sing "1974 aloha from hawaii" concert by elvis. we also do karaoke for the passengers. i have a ...
  A: John I am very sorry. I am just a travel agent. I don't do any hiring for cruise ships or any ...
Birthday Cruise10/2/2008Patricia Babischkin
  Q: i would like to plan a cruise for my 30th birthday for myself and 7 to 8 friends. I would like some ...
  A: I'm sorry this is so delayed. The answer to your first question is easy, all cruise lines ask for a ...
Norwegian Cruises9/19/2008Becky
  Q: I would love take a cruise and see the Artic Ocean off the northern coast of Norway. My question is ...
  A: I would also love to see that area of Norway and all areas of Norway for that matter, and hope to ...
Cruise Recommendations9/9/2008Debbie Smith
  Q: I would like some suggestions on a cruise for my wife and I. The following are some points that ...
  A: Ok I though of a couple of other questions, but did some research for you. If you have questions ...
Cruise Recommendations9/9/2008Debbie Smith
  Q: I would like some suggestions on a cruise for my wife and I. The following are some points that ...
  A: Good Morning Doug! If you could give me a little more information I can give you the answers that ...
Cruise Recommendations9/9/2008Becky
  Q: I would like some suggestions on a cruise for my wife and I. The following are some points that ...
  A: My husband and I have a favorite cruise line which is Royal Caribbean by far. That's just our ...
Bermuda Cruise9/5/2008Patricia Babischkin
  Q: Next summer my wife and I want to take a cruise to Bermuda and we had some questions about ships and ...
  A: Andrew: July, August and September are all within Hurricane Season and thus storms are possible in ...

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