Cliff Bainum

My passion for travel was ignited as a graduate of the International Aviation & Travel Academy in Arlington, Texas.For the past three decades, I have been dedicated to serving travel clients in a variety of roles — and for the past several years I’ve been with Cruise Specialists, a prominent luxury cruise travel agency. I am delighted to be part of the Cruise Specialists team, where I am dedicated to crafting enriching and memory-making cruise travel vacations. 

I create a seamless vacation for my clients, matching you with the right cruise — and, when desired, with hotels, airlines, tour operators and travel protection service to ensure the entire aspect of the trip is accounted for and worry free. I am an expert in handling every travel-related detail, understanding the needs of the cruise traveler and providing the best value possible. 

I work with a wide variety of luxury and premium cruise and land tour operators. As part of my ongoing education and efforts to provide recommendations for my clients, here are the ocean cruise lines I have recently inspected:

• Crystal Cruises
• Holland America Line
• Oceania Cruises
• Princess Cruises 

I excel at arranging lengthy, detail-oriented cruises such as World Cruises and Grand Voyages. The top cruise destinations I arrange are to Europe, Asia, Alaska and the South Pacific. I have personally been to much of the Caribbean and love the relaxed pace and warmth that it offers — along with close-to-home convenience. I lived in Europe for two years and have a comfort level and familiarity that makes it easy for me to arrange a Mediterranean or Northern Europe cruise for you. I’ve also been through the Panama Canal, Costa Rica and Mexico. A favorite travel memory of mine remains a two-week vacation through Thailand. It was a feast for the senses! 

My experience and commitment to customer service enable me to anticipate and handle all the little things that make for a perfect cruise vacation, no matter what the length. This attention to detail and the quality of service I provide is one of the primary reasons my clients come back time and time again! I eagerly await the opportunity to hear from you and learn more about your travel wishes.