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Carol Terhune
Carol Terhune

Carol Terhune

Seattle, WA Travel Agent

Cruise Specialists

56 Reviews
100% Recommended
25+ Years of Experience
Additional Languages
English

World Cruise, River Cruise & Escorted Tour Expert

I have been selling luxury cruises and land travel for more than three decades. I know it’s about more than simply picking the right luxury ship. It’s about truly catering to an upscale client’s desires. On a cruise, that means you might have the expectation of special, yet discreet attention, and a quick response to any special requests. I’m specially suited to knowing which cruise lines can handle whatever your desires might be while also providing the ultimate goal of having a relaxing cruise vacation. 

I am a leading expert on World Cruises and months-long Grand Voyages, along with other cruises and destinations, including European river cruises. I have personally cruised in China, Mexico, Alaska, the Caribbean and Europe. The top cruise destinations I sell are to the Mediterranean, the United Kingdom, Portugal, French Polynesia and Canada/New England.

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 sailed on:

  • Cunard
  • Seabourn
  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Royal Caribbean
  • Star Clippers 

I have also cruised on these river cruise lines:

  • AmaWaterways
  • Viking River Cruises 

Inspecting a cruise ship is also a meaningful way to get to know a cruise line without taking a full cruise on it. During an inspection I tour staterooms and suites, sample the cuisine, walk through all public venues, and meet with key onboard staff to learn more. My cruise lines inspected include:

  • Azamara
  • Silversea
  • Ponant

Additionally, I have experienced Ireland on a Tauck tour. Traveling with Tauck is something everyone should do at least once in their life! And once you travel with Tauck, you’ll surely want to do it again. They take care of absolutely everything, have such a wealth of experience in the destinations you’re visiting — you’re in the absolute best hands possible with Tauck. 

Because of this extensive travel experience with my clients’ interests in mind, I can share an array of feedback about the various levels of service you might receive, the onboard ambiance, cuisine and more. 

Finally, as a Cruise Consultant with Cruise Specialists, I have the support of an incredibly strong and experienced team that really helps me respond to any need you may have. We have decades of experience in working with detailed reservations, planning pre and post-cruise hotel stays, and much more.   

In summary, my vast experience enables me to anticipate and handle all the little things that make for a perfect cruise vacation. 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.

Areas of Expertise

Destinations:

World Cruise
On the River, Rhine River
At Sea, Mediterranean
On the River, Moselle River
United Kingdom
On the River, Danube
Portugal
On the River, Douro River
French Polynesia
On the River, Seine River

Interests:

Luxury Cruises
River Cruises
World Cruises
Cruises
Food & Wine
Small Ship Cruises

Suppliers:

Cunard®
Holland America Line
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Viking
AmaWaterways
Seabourn
Avalon Waterways
Silversea
Oceania Cruises
Paul Gauguin
Tauck

My Travel Specialties

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It's a Grand Voyage!

Regent Seven Seas - Compass Rose Dining Room

It's a Grand Voyage!

<p>On a hosted Grand Voyage, you are accompanied by our exclusive Voyage Host who cares for you and our group members by ensuring your comfort, on board arrangements and group gatherings are to your liking, shares tips on the destinations visited and pre-arranged shore tours.  Our host is willing to go the extra mile in helping you maximize your enjoyment. A Grand Voyage is relatively easy to plan, especially since you’re packing for one region, and you’re paying one price. Some travelers go to celebrate a milestone, others go to satisfy their curiosity about culture, history and exotic landscapes. But whatever the case may be, you have our host, fellow travelers and a host there to experience those moments with you. </p>
<p>Our most interesting hosted Grand Voyages in 2023-2025 include Africa, South America and Australia. Grand Voyages have grown in popularity, to avoid disappointment, plan well in advance. </p>
<p>I look forward to helping your plan your next cruise, let’s make it Grand! </p>

Other Specialties

Luxury Travel Expert Specializing in World Cruises

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World Cruise Expertise Details

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River Cruise Expert

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Seabourn vs. Regent Seven Seas Cruises

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2024 & 2025 Holland America World Cruise

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Reviews

56 Reviews
Always great working with Carol. She has helped plan several cruises for us. Keeps us informed particularly any possible or real changes in scheduling, insurance etc. She is available and always gets back to me via email and phone. Enjoy working with her!
David - Mediterranean
All cruise documents came in on time and correct
Sharon - World Cruise
Carol took our idea and plans and efficiently implemented them. She is easy to communicate with and would always responded within minutes. Here contacts with the cruise company always produced accurate information. We continue to rely on Carol as our travel professional
Stella Ann - Europe

Certifications & Awards

Certifications

  • Travel Expert

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