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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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