Cruises/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer questions about cruises worldwide. Alaska, Antactica, Asia, Australia, Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, South Africa and South America. I can answer any questions regarding cruising. With your family, bride, wife of 50 years or all the relatives for a reunion.
Experience in the area
I have over 27 years experience and over 100 cruises. I love to cruise, I love riverboat cruises and adventure cruises to Borneo to see the Orangutans or the Amazon to see the natives and the piranha.
Organizations
ARTA (Association of Retail Travel Agents), Have a Heart Project (a non-profit charity for children)
Publications
Your hub
Education/Credentials
Completed courses in travel relating to international ticketing, cruise sales, gay and lesbian travel, CLIA, specialist for France, Scandinavia and Spain travel.
Awards and Honors
Top agency in 2006
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emil | 12/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| andy | 12/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Debra | 08/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very helpful ! |
| anthony | 06/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| mUSICGIRL73 | 04/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Debbie Smith
2011-08-14 australia/new zeland:
Dear Joe, there's some kind of maritime law probably from the 18th century that still is in effect. The only cruise that would come back to the U.S. from Australia or New Zealand would be an around the
2011-07-02 Jones act:
Dear Pat, here are the rulse for the Jones Act. My only though on it is that the stop in Vancouver complicates things. A considerable number of our clients have raised the question as to how the "Jones
2011-01-11 Galveston cruises:
Dear Karen, When did you want to travel on this cruise? I've checked all the cruise lines and no one sails out of Galveston for a three night cruise only seven nights. 3-4 night cruises sail from
2010-10-04 cruise for family:
I'm listing a couple. 4 days and 5 days. All go to the Bahamas. March would be a lot more expensive because of the spring breaker kids. From Miami: Norwegian Sky outside cabin, two rooms. $418
2010-10-02 cruise for family:
Good Morning Patricia, my name is Debbie. I would love to help you plan this cruise. I have a couple of questions for you. When do you want to cruise? How many cabins? How long of a cruise? Have
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