Cruises/Questions Answered by Expert Denise Blackmore
| Subject | Date Asked |
| cruise | 8/23/2011 |
| 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, ... | |
| cruises in summer | 4/8/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| advice on cruise | 10/26/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| MSC/Poesia | 4/29/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Honemoon Cruise | 12/6/2008 |
| 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 elvis | 11/6/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| cruise | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: I will be 22 weeks pregnant when I cruise next month. I will need a doctors note...which my doctor ... A: I would suggest having your doctor type a letter stating your condition, how far along you are, etc. ... | |
| Mediterannean | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I am going on HAL cruise on 20th May from barcelona to Venice. I was just wondering about the ... A: Yes, it is possible to visit these places on your own. Corfu, Dubrovnik and Monte Carlo I've ... | |
| repositioning cruises | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: Friends are sailing at a GREAT rate on Celebrity in May. Their "Concierge Class" passage rate is ... A: Yes, repositioning cruises are usually great deals. Typically 2 months prior to sailing is when ... | |
| First time family cruise | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: Blackmore, we are a family of four (2 adults and 2 children 9 & 10 yo) and are considering a Mexican ... A: I'm happy to help. Here is some advice: #1. The best cruise lines for families are Royal ... | |
| european cruise advice | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I are looking to take a cruise and are having a hard time deciding on parameters as ... A: I would be happy to help you. This requires a little research on my end so I will get back to you in ... | |
| cruises leaving from israel | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: we are interested in a mediteranean cruise form israel to any of the folllowing greek islands, ... A: During the months you requested there are cruises offered from Savona/Genoa, Italy; Venice, Italy; ... | |
| Which cruise line would be the best for me? | 3/11/2007 |
| Q: I'm a single-25 year old male, who is desperately trying to decide which cruise to go on in ... A: This is a tough question. The luxury cruise line are excellent cruise lines, however they do not ... | |
| Hawaii - leaving cruise early | 1/20/2007 |
| Q: My family and I are planning a Hawaii cruise with Norwegian Cruise Lines - the ship is ... A: I don't suggest doing what it is you are suggesting. However, if you were to leave the ship in ... | |
| children | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: I have three children (9, 14, 19) and I would like us to be in two rooms, or we'll drive each other ... A: The pricing depends on the ship and sailing date. However, I've found in the past that many times ... | |
| cruise for 90 year old | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: mediterranean. She is in good health but her balance is not great; she cannot walk for more than ... A: Based on the information you have provided I would suggest Holland America Line. They offer ... | |
| Cruise Company | 11/3/2006 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I are trying to plan a cruise for sometime next summer, and have been looking at ... A: I am familar with Vacations To Go. Most people assume based on the website that they offer the ... | |
| Cruise Deals | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: I’m retired and cruise usually once a year. I like to leave from New York or nearby. I have been ... A: Yes, booking a cruise online is usually less expensive than booking with a local travel agent. ... | |
| Cruise to Greece next year | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: Denise: We are planning to cruise To Greece, round trip out of Barcelona, on Brilliance of the Seas, ... A: Its nice to hear from you! How are you? Now is a good time to book a Mediterranean Cruise. You ... | |
| Flight time after cruise | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: We arrive back from our cruise in Miami at 8 AM and I was wondering what is a safe time to have our ... A: The cruise line will suggest booking booking flights that leave no earlier than 12pm. However, if ... | |
| Cruise to Europe | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: We are looking for a cruise or ship transportation to China or Europe or Russia from the US. We ... A: I would suggest taking a repositioning cruise from Vancouver to Asia, travelling around by land to ... | |
| Cruises to Israel | 8/29/2006 |
| Q: I would like to book passage on a ship from New York to Israel, around the first of October, but ... A: Unfortunately, there are no ships that cruise one-way from New York to Israel. There are ships that ... | |
| Hurricanes | 5/17/2006 |
| Q: If I purchase a cruise and it is cancelled due to a hurricane, do I get a full refund? What if the ... A: It depends on the cruise line. If the cruise is cancelled prior to sailing you will receive a ... | |
| Carribean Cruises | 5/12/2006 |
| Q: My friend and I are planning to take a cruise this Winter to the Carribean. We had hoped to be on ... A: "To begin with, my aunt recently went on like a 10 day cruise back in January to the Carribean. She ... | |
| are we allowed to bring purchases off islands on board? | 1/30/2006 |
| Q: I asked this of one of the other "specialists" and was told it was too invloved to answer... hmmm... ... A: >"I understand there are extra charges for alcoholic and carbonated drinks on board and wondered if ... | |
| Cruise Ideas For Kids | 3/28/2005 |
| Q: We are currently planning for summer vacation and we need your help. My wife and I have a 4 year ... A: From what you have mentioned I believe either Carnival Cruises or Royal Caribbean International ... | |
| Best rated Cruise lines | 2/15/2005 |
| Q: My wife and I are thinking about taking a cruise for the first time. We have heard a lot of the ... A: From what you have mentioned it sounds like you'd enjoy a premium or luxury cruise line that caters ... | |
| Cruises to Japan | 11/27/2004 |
| Q: We have an interest in cruising to Japan in Feb. 2006 + -. Do you have any thoughts on deals or ... A: Cruises to Japan are not very common. Typically a cruise in this particular part of world will begin ... | |
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Denise Blackmore
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Expertise
I've traveled on over 40 cruises and have experienced a wide variety of cruise lines and ships.
Experience
I've been the National Sales Consultant for Expedia CruiseShipCenters Canada for 8 consecutive years. I have also won numerous top sales awards with such suppliers as Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line and Holland America Line. In January 2004 I purchased my own Expedia CruiseShipCenters office in Vancouver. I have cruised over 40 times on numerous cruise lines including Princess Cruises.
Publications
Vancouver Sun
Education/Credentials
MCC (CLIA's Master Cruise Counsellor Certification); Certified Alaska Specialist; Tahiti Tiare Agent
Awards and Honors
I've been the National Sales Consultant for Expedia CruiseShipCenters Canada for 8 consecutive years. I have also won numerous top sales awards with such suppliers as Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Costa Cruises, and MSC Cruises.
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