Cruises/Questions Answered by Expert Debbie Smith
| Subject | Date Asked |
| australia/new zeland | 8/14/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| Jones act | 7/2/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| Galveston cruises | 1/11/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| cruise for family | 10/4/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| One way cruises | 7/10/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| MSC cruises- Poesia in particular | 4/30/2010 |
| 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 cruises- Poesia in particular | 4/29/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| arrange flight for cruise | 1/1/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| RE: Hawaii | 12/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| repositioning cruises to/from Australia/New Zealand | 8/16/2009 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Carnival B2B cruise | 6/7/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| alaska cruise | 5/22/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Honeymoon: Cruise vs all inclusive resort | 3/2/2009 |
| 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 resort | 3/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Honeymoon | 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: The new mega-ships are fun because there's so much to do. But if you aren't looking for rock ... | |
| Cruise Recommendations | 9/9/2008 |
| 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 Recommendations | 9/9/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Passenger Services Act (Jones Act) | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: 4 of us recently booked a Carnival Cruise embarking in NY 9/20/08 after being told (by a Carnival ... A: Cathy, Sometimes emails come across different than they were intended. Mine came across to you ... | |
| Passenger Services Act (Jones Act) | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: 4 of us recently booked a Carnival Cruise embarking in NY 9/20/08 after being told (by a Carnival ... A: You have quite a mess. Did you buy cancel for any reason insurance? I know you don't want to hear ... | |
| Passport or Birth Certificate? | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: My father would like to go on a cruise to Bermuda in early September 2008. Is he required to have a ... A: If he is going in 2008 he does not need a passport. He will in 2009. He must have a government ... | |
| travel docs | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I am booked on a 3 day cruise from Long Beach, Ca to Ensenada Mexico and returning to Long Beach on ... A: Good Morning Lori, Your hospital certificate won't work. It has to be the State Certified Live ... | |
| Cruise in US | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: Firstly, thanks for volunteering your time to this site. I am eagerly wanting to go on a cruise but ... A: One other thought. There is a riverboat cruise out Portland Oregon. You also might check ... | |
| Cruise in US | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: Firstly, thanks for volunteering your time to this site. I am eagerly wanting to go on a cruise but ... A: You are welcome. Unless you do a river boat cruise on the Mississippi River. Other cruises that do ... | |
| repositioning cruises to Australia & New Zealand | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for good repositioning cruise to Australia and New Zealand in the fall of 2008 A: Do you have specific dates? Specific ports? Any particular cruise line? My computer has been down ... | |
| Royal Carribean 4 night mexico | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: This is our 1st cruise, we are going for my birthday. We got a JR suite with a deck on the 10th ... A: Good Morning Eric, I suggest your wife see her doctor regarding the motion sickness patch. If she ... | |
| Cruise for singles to East Med. | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: Some friends and I are interested in taking a cruise to the East Med in July 2008 with stops in ... A: Most cruise lines in the Med offer any programs for many age groups. Carnival and Royal Caribbean ... | |
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Debbie Smith
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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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