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ruise Specialists set a new benchmark
Recapping the 2024 Hosted World C World and Grand Voyages captured
for exploration in 2024. Our hosted
imaginations and hearts. Each voyage offered

and Grand Voyages unparalleled experiences, from exclusive parties
and cultural immersion to encounters with nature,
all while being graciously accompanied by our
knowledgeable hosts.

Holland America 2024 World Cruise
The Grand World Voyage on Zuiderdam wrapped
up after four months at sea. Our group came
home sharing wonderful memories. Voyage
hosts Tom Mullen and Susie and Keith Boyland
ensured that our group was well taken care of on
board and ashore.

Cruisers explored Costa Rica’s jungles and Cruise Specialists Angkor Wat Tour Dinner
Mexico’s volcanos before crossing the Pacific
Ocean to Hawaii. Days at sea were busy with Our travelers enjoyed stops along the South “It’s the special
group Chat Times, dinners and parties, including Pacific, from Hawaii to Pago Pago, including a touches which
a Roaring 20s theme and an onboard “fun fair.” Cruise Specialists exclusive tour in Fiji. Cruisers made us feel
Cruise Specialists guests were elated for the experienced up-close encounters with the like we were
opportunities to venture on overland programs unique wildlife and breathtaking landscapes that VIPs. We loved
that took them to the Taj Mahal at sunrise, Australia is famed for — from a glowworm cave, all the birthday
African Safari tours and a visit to Zimbabwe’s koalas and the Great Barrier Reef to Tasmania’s and special
Victoria Falls. geological formations. Not to be outmatched day cards from
were diverse and vibrant cities, Darwin, Perth, you and the
Holland America Melbourne and Sydney. handmade cards
2024 Grand Australia Voyage from Susie,
The Grand Australia Voyage on Volendam was In New Zealand, our group enjoyed the chance Keith and Tom.”
escorted by longtime hosts Wendy and Steve to stop at a Māori village in Rotorua before -Jae & Brad Borgard
Bodenheimer. Onboard events included a Block enjoying an exclusive tour in Auckland.
Party and then a Mariner Welcome Reception.
2024 Princess World Cruise
Island Princess circumnavigated the globe with
hosts Alex Tokar and Kirsten Ulmer on board.
Our group shared a camaraderie from the pre-
cruise gala to Chat Times and shared interests on
board and ashore. Alex and Kirsten arranged for
a special bridge tour and hosted exclusive cocktail
parties. In Madeira, they enjoyed a fun shore
excursion where they sampled the namesake wine
and rode wicker toboggans down hilly streets.

In Summary
Our hosted voyages facilitated deep cultural
immersion, as well as fellowship among our
guests. Passengers didn’t just visit destinations;
they experienced them. These voyages underscore
Cruise Specialists passenger Wendy in Sydney the enriching power of travel and the enduring
Cruise Specialists Hosts Susie & Keith Boyland
human spirit of exploration and connection.

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