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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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Questions Answered By Expert  Patricia Babischkin 
In Category  Cruises

SubjectDate Asked

Age question5/27/2009
  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 departure5/24/2009
  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 ...
NY to Dover sea crossing, passenger uses wheelchair4/28/2009
  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 Cruiser4/19/2009
  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 ...
Renaissance4/4/2009
  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 CABIN4/1/2009
  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/ FLL3/3/2009
  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 ...
age requirement1/27/2009
  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 deals1/21/2009
  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 ...
Birthday Cruise10/2/2008
  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 ...
Bermuda Cruise9/5/2008
  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 ...
cruise dining table size8/29/2008
  Q: We like tables for two while dining on cruise. We have been on Norwegian and Princess and they have ...
  A: Most cruise lines offer tables of two, on request. I know I've personally seen them on Cunard, ...
Selecting Travel Agencies8/14/2008
  Q: I am trying to select a cruise company for a cruise to Alaska. The problem I am having is finding a ...
  A: Vic: The short answer is yes, taxes and fees can be that much. It isn't odd these days to see a ...
Types of rooms3/13/2008
  Q: Babischkin, we are a family of four (2 adults and 2 children 9 & 10 yo) and are considering a ...
  A: Pam: Mexico can be a great cruise for a young family, so I hope you are looking forward to it. ...
Atlantic crossing3/4/2008
  Q: I am a Seabourn cruiser because I love the smaller ships and all inclusive etc. We are thinking of ...
  A: Alex: Personally, I've crossed the Atlantic twice on the QM2, which is frankly built for the ...
passport for a cruise12/24/2007
  Q: do you need a passport to say go from florida to the bahamas and back in 2008? Thank you.
  A: Unfortunately it depends on the timing and transportation. If you are flying, then the answer is ...
Royal caribbean or Carnival?10/29/2007
  Q: I´m going to get married in July 2008 and want to take a cruise on our honey moon, however, we don't ...
  A: I so want to help you and give you certain answer, but alas, I cannot. I have clients who tell me ...
1st cruise with friends9/28/2007
  Q: I am looking for some advice on what cruise lines to look at. This is my first booking of a cruise. ...
  A: Richard: Affordable is so complex these days. I recently put a client on Celebrity to the ...
Living on a cruise ship9/12/2007
  Q: I read this on Yahoo. Would like to hear your opinion on this. A widow lives on cruise ships. She ...
  A: David: This goes around on e-mails all the time actually. There is a thing about living on a ...
Group Tour Conductor Credit9/5/2007
  Q: Iam booking a family cruise on Celebrity- Infinity to Alaska 2008- I am working with a travel agent. ...
  A: Beryl: Yes, that is 100% correct. The cruise line isn't going to pay commission on free berths. ...
Got Sick on a Cruise!9/3/2007
  Q: This was our first cruise. My wife and I went on a Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona to eventually ...
  A: Stephen: I am terribly sorry for your illness and hope you and your wife are feeling better. I ...
Cruise Line Specials8/31/2007
  Q: My question is this- how can I track specials- Celebrity cruise line might offer. We have booked 11 ...
  A: Beryl: I would expect your travel agent to do this as a service for you. Frankly, there is no ...
Scrapbooking cruise to Caribbean8/9/2007
  Q: I am looking to put together a group scrapbooking cruise to the Caribbean in the Fall of 2008 ...
  A: Allison: What a wonderful cruise idea for a group. Many of the lines are most accommodating to ...
cruises from israel7/30/2007
  Q: We will be in Israel in April. We would like to then travel on to either Spain Greece or Italy. I ...
  A: Martin: I'm terribly sorry but I don't know of any cruises that are sold to the American market ...
Cruising with oxygen7/29/2007
  Q: I am so happy that I found this site through a Google search. I have been on oxygen 24/7 for the ...
  A: Nancy: I looked up SeaPuffers to make sure I understood what you were looking for. If you are ...
cruises6/9/2007
  Q: I would like any information on cruises leaving from Israel cruising the Mediteranean during ...
  A: Sandy: I'm terribly sorry, but the lines I know best and deal with most do not offer an ...
my first cruise5/26/2007
  Q: I am leaving on my first crusie on Monday. It is on the Emerald Princess and leaves from Barcelona. ...
  A: Debbie: Wow, first let me tell you that I think you chose an exciting cruise as your very first ...
Bermuda Cruise4/25/2007
  Q: My girlfriend and I want to take a cruise to Bermuda the week of July 7th to the 14th. I have my ...
  A: Andrew: As of now, the passport requirement is that you do not need a passport to cruise from the ...
Cost of Cruise Liner?4/18/2007
  Q: there. My family and I were wondering: What is the average cost of a cruise ship/liner? Thanks for ...
  A: Sonja: Let's see, if you are asking how much it costs on average to build a cruise ship, then you ...
cruise info4/16/2007
  Q: A small group us are wanting to put together a cruise departing from Galveston Tx. We would like to ...
  A: Michael: It has been my experience that you can not treat a cruise like a flight. Many people ...
Jamaica4/8/2007
  Q: How are you... I went on a cruise last year to Jamaica and had fun but it was not what I thought ...
  A: Aylesha: I'm well and hope you are too. There are very few ports of call that cruise lines do ...
booking a cruise3/27/2007
  Q: Ms. Babischkin- I am planning on booking a cruise to the Bahamas in July. I would like to know when ...
  A: Michael: I'm a firm believer in the book early option. The reasons are pretty simple: 1. You get ...
Christian Cruises3/20/2007
  Q: I am looking to get my parents a cruise for their anniversary but we are a very religious family and ...
  A: Tricia, I'm terribly sorry but while there are two cruise lines that offer ships without a casino. ...
westerncaribbean cruise3/15/2007
  Q: my wife and I will be celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary by taking a cruise with our 3 ...
  A: Carl: It is my pleasure to answer your question and before I do, allow me to offer congratulations ...
Are we related3/13/2007
  Q: I am trying to find out if we are related in any way,my fathers name was frank and my mother was ...
  A: Allen: The short answer is, "I don't know." The prevailing theory in the family is that all ...

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