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Christy Johnson
Christy Johnson

Christy Johnson

Wildomar, CA Travel Agent

Escapes & Getaways Travel Company LLC

60 Reviews
100% Recommended
16 Years of Experience
Additional Languages
English

Luxury Cruise Specialist

I specialize in luxury and group travel and my passion is creating trips that are hassle free for everyone, regardless of age.

I love helping others live out their travel dreams whether it’s a cruise to the wilderness of Alaska or a Christmastime family Disney cruise. 

I love to book cruises!

  • I am a Master Cruise Counselor with CLIA, an association for top cruise line travel advisors. Accreditation required personal cruising experience, qualified sells, ship inspections and both in-person and online classes.
  • I have achieved Commodore status with both Princess Cruises and Cunard.
  • I've attained the highest possible rankings at many of the major cruise lines' training sites including Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Disney, and Carnival.
  • I have completed CLIA's Luxury Cruise Certificate (2019)
  • As of March 2024, I have sailed on 37 cruises.
  • I’ve sailed 10 different cruise lines and more than 230 nights.
  • I have toured numerous other ships while they were in port.
  • Reserving cruises since 2009, I have lost count of the people I have sent on various ships, but many of those clients are still booking with me 15 years later.

I’ve personally sailed on several of the ships that depart from the ports of Los Angeles and San Diego, so I am very familiar with these trips and can offer personal recommendations and insights.

Other destinations I have cruised to include Alaska, the Caribbean, Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, the Mediterranean, Greek Isles, Mexico and Canada/New England. Sailing on at least two or three ships per year gives me much experience to share with my clients. In 2019, I sailed on seven itineraries on Disney, Norwegian, Princess, Royal Caribbean and Carnival ships. 

In 2022, I cruised on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Silversea and Holland America. In addition to Baja Mexico cruises from Long Beach, I also sailed from Athens, Greece through Greece, Turkey and Israel. On Holland America, I experienced cruising from Sydney, Australia through Auckland, New Zealand with a different port almost every day.

Beginning in 2023, I have been hosting our exclusive Distinctive Voyages. These are special sailings contracted by our consortium that include added amenities such as a welcome cocktail reception, services of a dedicated host and a complimentary shore excursion. Ask me about our next Distinctive Voyage sailings!

I hope to inspire others to travel by showing you how rewarding it can be. Traveling frequently myself helps me to understand the various components of travel. My adventures this year: 

  • New Year's Caribbean cruise - Holland America
  • Universal Studios Orlando
  • Western Caribbean cruise on Celebrity
  • I flew to Amsterdam and stayed on the AmaSerena river cruise boat while attending the River Cruise Expo and experiencing 12 different boats!
  • My husband and I then celebrated our anniversary in Las Vegas
  • The month of April found me in Fort Lauderdale attending a cruise conference and advancing my credentials
  • A June trip to Tennessee resulted in visiting more wonderful places here in the United States, such as the Lost Sea and Cumberland Falls
  • Merida, Yucatan - what a place! The cuisine here was amazing.
  • Seabourn cruise in Alaska through the Canadian Inside Passage
  • Holland America cruise in Alaska, northbound
  • Savannah, Georgia to see all it can offer groups

As Hans Christian Andersen said, “To travel is to live.” I believe this is true. There is so much to see and do in this world. 

Exploring the world is a privilege and I love to help people achieve their dreams of seeing new places and having new cultural experiences. The most important thing to me is that my clients have a terrific and stress-free experience on any trip. I will help you through all aspects of your trip, starting right from when you leave your front porch.

My clients can check their itineraries through a special app that can be accessed through your smart phone.

I like to make sure that you know exactly what you are doing, how you are doing it and when you are doing it.

  • How are you getting to the airport or the cruise terminal?
  • Where will you stay before your cruise?
  • What will you do while in port?
  • How will you get there?
  • How will you get back home?
  • What is your plan if something goes wrong?

I will work through all those details with you. All you have to do is relax and enjoy the trip!

 

 

Areas of Expertise

Destinations:

Alaska
California
Greece, Crete
California, Disneyland
Australia, Sydney
New Zealand, Tauranga
Florida, Walt Disney World
Belize
Turkey, Ephesus
California, Monterey

Interests:

Cruises
Groups
Family Vacations
Women's Travel
Accessible Travel
Disney Vacations
Theme Parks
Solo Travel
World Cruises
Luxury
Student Groups

Suppliers:

Disney Cruise Line
Princess Cruises®
Silversea
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean
Shore Excursions Group
Holland America Line
Disney
Enterprise
Seabourn
Carey International, Inc.

My Travel Specialties

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Alaska - Land of Adventure

Goldstar Service on Alaska Railroad to Denali

Alaska - Land of Adventure

<p>After doing a couple of cruises to Alaska's Inside Passage I knew I needed to see and learn more about the 49th State. I met with representatives from the Alaska Travel Industry Association, the Mat-Su Convention and Visitor's Bureau, Visit Anchorage and Explore Fairbanks on a visit to this great state. I also completed the online course to become an Alaska Certified Expert.</p>
<p>During my visit in May 2022, I continued to be amazed by all that Alaska has to offer. I stayed in several different cities and various types of accommodations. For instance, in Anchorage my lodging was an historic inn with a comfortable lounge and dining area. It was walking distance to several restaurants serving delicious foods. In Talkeetna, my home for the night was a small cabin with a fireplace, cozy couch and small kitchen. While visiting Denali National Park, I stayed in a hotel room there with a balcony overlooking the river, and in Fairbanks I enjoyed a suite at the Marriott there.</p>
<p>My travels put me in contact with various leaders in the travel industry and I made good connections with people to help me plan fantastic itineraries for my clients. Whether you are planning to visit Alaska while on a cruise, or if you are choosing to see the interior areas of the state, I am well-equipped to customize your trip to match your desires.</p>
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Other Specialties

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Reviews

60 Reviews
I was looking for a very specific hotel room to stay in after running the LA Marathon for the very first time. I was looking for a room that had a jacuzzi in the room not just a jacuzzi tub but a big one. I had searched for about two hours myself online and could not find one. The next morning Christy found one for me in just a few minutes because of the access that she has to a special database of hotels. I stayed at the hotel and enjoyed that night and the next morning a Jacuzzi bath with plenty of Epsom salts and felt great the next day with no muscle pain. Christy is amazing.
DENIS - Los Angeles ~ California ~ USA
Dependable, professional, always willing to got the extra mile to get things taken care of
AZB FUN - Mexico
Christy is an amazing travel agent and I always recommend her to anyone making travel plans. She is very efficient, communicative, organized, and she responds very quickly. Christy goes above and beyond, she gets you the best deals and gives tons of options to choose from, she has made my traveling experiences stress free!! I highly recommend using her services for all your travel needs as she will make sure you are taken care of from the start all the way to the end of your trip. Thank you for being awesome Christy!!
Janel - Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico

Certifications & Awards

Holland America Line Academy Specialist
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
NCL University - Master's Degree
NCL University - Master's Degree
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Windstar Star Specialist
Windstar Star Specialist

Additional Certifications

  • CLIA MCC
  • ACC - Accredited Cruise Counselor
  • Alaska Certified Expert
  • CLIA ACC
  • CLIA Luxury Cruise Certificate
  • Verified Travel Advisor
  • Distinctive Voyages Host
  • CLIA Groups Cruise Certificate

My Places

Abercrombie & Kent
AmaWaterways Cruises
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Avalon Waterways
Azamara Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises
Celestyal Cruises
Crystal Cruise Line
Cunard Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line
GLOBUS Tours
Holland America Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Oceania Cruises
Princess Cruise Line
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Riviera Travel
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Seabourn Cruises
Silversea Cruises
Viking Ocean Cruises
Virgin Voyages
Windstar