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About Vanny

Vanny is Cruise Experts Travel’s Social Media Coordinator. She is a passionate world traveler and has been given an exciting opportunity to share experiences, tips and advice on everything cruising and travel in Alaska. She hopes to inspire you to keep exploring this amazing world.

Budgeting Tips to Make Your Dream Alaska Cruise Become Reality

An Alaskan cruise is a dream vacation for many. As an avid traveler, I’m always budgeting for my own dream trips. I’ve been doing so with the money I earned since I was in my late teens in fact. Sometimes … Continue reading

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Views of Vancouver from a Cruise Ship

The Alaska sailing season is almost here! In fact, a couple of weeks ago, the Port of Vancouver saw the reappearance of cruise ships at its docks: Crystal Serenity and Holland America’s ms Oosterdam. Tomorrow, the city will be welcoming … Continue reading

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Our Fishing Excursions

It’s no secret to any fishing aficionado that Alaska offers some of the best fishing in the world. I’m no expert on fishing, but I do like to do some angling every now and then. I find it relaxing, made … Continue reading

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Glaciers in Alaska

One of the many highlights of an Alaska cruise or cruisetour is visiting glaciers. Indeed, a recent survey in shows that this is the number one reason why people travel to Alaska. There are an estimated 100,000 glaciers in the … Continue reading

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Holland America Extends Stay in Haines, Alaska for Independence Day Celebrations

If you’re sailing onboard Holland America’s ms Zaandam this July 1, you’re in for a treat! Our office received notification today from the cruise line that reads: In order for guests to enjoy a fireworks display, the call at Haines will … Continue reading

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How the City Came to Be Called Vancouver… and more

Here’s a fun video Cruise Expert Matthew brought to my attention about our city, Vancouver. Kim Campbell, our first (and only to date) female Prime Minister explains how the city got its name. If only there was an Alaska cruise … Continue reading

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Silversea: How Do You Know It’s Right For You?

All-inclusive value, luxurious suites, fine dining. All these items are reasons why people choose to sail on a small luxury 6-star ship. But what really sets them apart each other? For me, one of the things that sets Silversea apart … Continue reading

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Cruise Experts Travel’s Exclusive Royal Caribbean Alaska Cruisetour Deals

Aaron Saunders of From the Deck Chair, one of my favorite blogs on cruising, recently wrote a post Why You Should Cruise – Now. Other than that cruising is a great way to travel, he points out there are deals … Continue reading

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Princess Cruises Reduced Deposit Sale

We understand that sometimes you really want to go on that Alaska cruise, but you’re unsure whether you can, but you’d like to put a deposit down because you most likely can go, but you don’t want to not have … Continue reading

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Welcome aboard Rocky Mountaineer!

“Extraordinary memories are born that weaves through mountains and canyons, rivers and rainforest, breakfast and lunch. Travelling only by day and often at just 40 kilometres per hour, not only will you have time to catch every detail of the … Continue reading

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