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LynnDee King
LynnDee King

LynnDee King

Seattle, WA Travel Agent

Cruise Specialists

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

World Cruise & Hosted Cruise Expert

I utilize my customer service skills and years of experience in travel planning when creating the perfect vacation for my clients. From World Cruising to expedition cruising, or close-to-home cruises to Alaska, Hawaii and Mexico, I seek to delight my clients, one travel experience at a time. 

My personal travel experiences include the Eastern Mediterranean, the Baltics, China, Mexico, Canada, South America, the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. My many years of living in Hawaii also make me the perfect resource for travel ideas within the Hawaiian Islands, including a Hawaii cruise — such a relaxing escape!  

In order to be able to answer your questions and enhance the services I offer to you, I have experienced these cruise lines firsthand:

  • Viking Ocean Cruises
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises®
  • Crystal Cruises
  • Holland America Line
  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Princess Cruises 

I have also toured and inspected ships with the following cruise lines:

  • Azamara
  • Cunard
  • Disney Cruise Line
  • Oceania Cruises
  • Royal Caribbean
  • Silversea
  • Seabourn
  • UnCruise Adventures (a small ship expedition cruise company)  

Some of my favorite cruise highlights include:

A Baltic cruise with Regent Seven Seas Cruises, where we stayed two nights in St. Petersburg. From visiting the Hermitage, to vodka tasting, and learning what a day in the life of a local is like, it really helped me understand that destination and subsequently answer questions for my clients.

A Crystal Cruise that went from Istanbul to Venice. We went in a couple days early and used a private guide. He helped us experience city life in Istanbul so much easier than if we had done it on our own. I’d be happy to arrange a private car and driver for you as part of your own pre or post-cruise experience.

A “shakedown” cruise on one of Viking Ocean’s newest ships. This is an industry event that I was invited to due to my high level of sales with Viking. It was a five-day cruise from New York to San Juan with no port calls, simply a chance to experience the ship as the crew made final preparations for hosting guests. I was able to inspect the ship from top to bottom and bow to stern. Everything on Viking’s ships is so thoughtfully considered — from extra legroom in the showroom to the beautifully designed Scandinavian spaces that exude peace and calm! 

While I have been on many more cruises, the above experiences help highlight some of the ways I am looking to enrich your travels.

Voyage Host 

Another interesting facet of my background is that I have served as a Voyage Host, which has allowed me to personally experience the joy of travel alongside others, and share my knowledge of destinations and on-board happenings with guests. It’s one of the many reasons I encourage clients to sail on a hosted voyage. You can read more about Hosted Voyages in my separate bio on this topic. 

Finally, as a Cruise Consultant with Cruise Specialists, I have the support of an incredibly strong and experienced team that 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, travel protection and much more. 

There is nothing more gratifying than helping someone achieve their travel dreams, and that is why I’m so pleased to be able to dedicate each day to being a luxury travel advisor.

Areas of Expertise

Destinations:

World Cruise
At Sea, Mediterranean
Australia
Scandinavia
Antarctica
Alaska

Interests:

Cruises
River Cruises
Small Ship Cruises
World Cruises
Luxury Cruises

Suppliers:

Crystal
Holland America Line
Oceania Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Viking
AmaWaterways
Silversea
Avalon Waterways
Seabourn
Viking Ocean Cruises
Celebrity Cruises

My Travel Specialties

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World Cruise Expertise Details

Cruise Specialists clients at Machu Picchu

World Cruise Expertise Details

<p>A World Cruise is a unique travel opportunity that some people spend years dreaming about. It’s a chance to cruise around the world and visit dozens of destinations on one trip, while enjoying the special treatment from a pampering crew and feeling the camaraderie of traveling the globe with like-minded people.</p>
<p>Because of the length of a World Cruise and the financial investment, it’s imperative that you choose the right cruise line, cruise ship and itinerary, along with other details such as the stateroom or suite that matches your preferences. Through the years, by sending hundreds of travelers on World Cruises and listening to the feedback of my clients, and by working closely with World Cruise contacts at every cruise line, I have an innate knowledge of World Cruises and how to optimize your experience. </p>
<p><strong>I’ll Walk You through the World Cruise Process</strong> </p>
<p>Whether you are considering a World Cruise for the first time or have completed more than one, there are unique benefits you receive by working with me.  First, if you are new to World Cruising, I’ll walk you through the process, from start to finish. All questions are good questions and I can answer them for you. You may have lots of “what if” questions — from what you’ll do on board for several months (there is an abundance of activities), if you will get a chance to meet other people on board, what certain destinations are like, and I can answer them all. When you work with me, I like to say, “I’m your person.” In other words, <strong>I’m here for you, from now up until your cruise, and until you come home.</strong> For most people, it is a comforting feeling to have that type of personal service. </p>
<p>Common questions may also revolve around various payment options, trip protection, what to pack, getting in touch with family or friends while you’re traveling, and more. You are in good hands with me, and the fact that I am backed by Cruise Specialists makes it even better. </p>
<p>My agency, <strong>Cruise Specialists</strong>, is the World Leader in World Cruising. Our World Cruise program is now more than 30 years in existence and is the most admired in the business.<strong> We provide a hosted World Cruise each year on Holland America Line</strong>, which provides you with a dedicated Voyage Host who helps create camaraderie on board and leads exclusive Cruise Specialists shore events. We have <strong>small group overland tours</strong> available, a <strong>welcome aboard reception</strong> and <strong>cocktail parties</strong>, <strong>special gifts</strong>, and a <strong>bon voyage event</strong> with pre-cruise hotel stay that helps everyone in our group get acquainted.  </p>
<p><strong>In 2022, Cruise Specialists is also the exclusive agency to have a Voyage Host on the Oceania Cruises 180-day World Cruise.</strong> You will receive exclusive benefits only by reserving your cruise with us, and I’m excited to share more details with you. </p>
<p><strong>For Repeat World Cruisers</strong></p>
<p>Once you have completed one World Cruise, I can provide services to you that are not available elsewhere. For starters, I can always offer you our unique hosted program as mentioned above, on select cruise lines. Beyond that, the relationship that we build pays off dividends for you. </p>
<p>With each passing cruise, I understand more about your preferences. I gain a better understanding of which cabin you want, how you want your room set up, your dining preferences and more. It’s developing relationships that really pay off for World and Grand Voyages. They are such special cruises. </p>
<p><strong>More Cruise Specialists Benefits</strong> </p>
<p>Regardless of which World Cruise you sail on, our dedicated Shore Excursion Manager can plan a special shore tour just for you, or arrange for a private car and driver in a certain city you are eager to explore on your own terms. We also have other specialists who work behind the scenes in operations and sales who assist with cruise documents and more, to really save you time and make the whole experience more convenient. </p>
<p>Our executives are also constantly in touch with each of our World Cruise line partners to ensure the pricing we’re offering is the most competitive and that our clients receive the special, yet discreet attention they deserve. </p>
<p><strong>I’m truly dedicated to creating the perfect World Cruise experience for you.</strong> We will start with a phone call or email, and from there I work to create a lasting relationship so that each time we work together is even better than the previous one.   </p>

Other Specialties

Trusted World Cruise Consultant & Travel Advisor

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Hosted Cruise Expert

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River Cruise Expert

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Oceania Cruises

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Grand Voyage Expert

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Reviews

61 Reviews
Lynn Dee is very helpful answering my request and questions.
The Happy Traveler - Asia
Awesome. She looked after every detail and advised me clearly and directly. This is the third cruise I have booked with her, and have already booked the fourth. She responds quickly to emails, and is true to her word. Will continue to use her.
Jack - South America
Great trip and lots of fun.
Hudson - Caribbean

Certifications & Awards

Certifications

  • Travel Expert

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