Cliff Bainum

<p>On a hosted cruise, there is a hand-picked Voyage Host who cruises along with our guests and is there to serve as an extra resource. They host a welcome reception, arrange times for the group to get together and chat, host an exclusive shore tour and are there to offer tips on what to do in port or assist with other questions you may have. It’s like having an extra layer of reassurance with you on your trip — and with Cruise Specialists, it’s totally complimentary.</p>
<p>At Cruise Specialists, we have several options on how you can receive the services of a Voyage Host. I strongly encourage many of my clients to seek out a hosted voyage, and with our agency specializing in hosted voyages, I can easily match you with the right one.</p>
<p><strong>Hosted World Cruises</strong></p>
<p>As mentioned in my World Cruise bio, Cruise Specialists has a Voyage Host on the Holland America Line World Cruise. We also are the exclusive agency to have a host on the 2022 Oceania Cruises World Cruise.</p>
<p><strong>Our World Cruise hosts have collectively sailed on dozens of World Cruises!</strong> They know the staff and have cultivated personal relationships over the years. These relationships extend in a discreet way to our clients in ways that aren’t always easily describable, but always appreciated. Collectively, they have also been to virtually every cruise port around the world. They can tell you their favorite spots to enjoy a coffee or tea, try some shopping, or hidden gems that they only know about because they’ve been there. Going on a hosted World Cruise provides you with a person on the ship who is there for you. If you’re a solo traveler, the Voyage Host serves as an extra layer of peace of mind that you’ll know someone else on board for the duration of the trip. </p>
<p>More Hosted Cruise Programs</p>
<p>At Cruise Specialists, we offer hosted cruise programs on hundreds of other cruises throughout the year on several cruise lines, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Crystal Cruises</li>
<li>Oceania Cruises</li>
<li>Regent Seven Seas Cruises</li>
<li>Seabourn</li>
<li>Silversea</li>
<li>Azamara</li>
<li>Celebrity Cruises</li>
<li>Cunard</li>
<li>Windstar Cruises </li>
</ul>
<p>We also offer a hosted program with the river cruise line AmaWaterways and with Crystal River Cruises. </p>
<p><strong>On those hosted voyages, you’ll receive the benefits of a Voyage Host, a Welcome Reception and a VIP Shore Tour.</strong> In some ports, on select cruise lines, a <strong>Private Car & Driver</strong> is offered as an alternative to the shore tour. I recommend my clients take this complimentary opportunity whenever it is offered!</p>
<p>Hosted voyage benefits easily amount to a significant level of added value and provide a level of enrichment you can’t find elsewhere. With my specialization in hosted voyages, I can help select the right one for you, no matter which destination you hope to travel to.</p>