Should I sail from Seattle or Vancouver, Miami or Ft. Lauderdale? Which cruise line has the best ships? There’s Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Holland America, Norwegian and more!

How do you pick an itinerary? What’s the weather like and when should you book for the best value?  Which cruise lines are best for families, gourmets or guys that hate to dress up?

Do you like traditional assigned dining or prefer flexible, freestyle dining? What activities are important to have onboard your ship? A spa, rock climbing wall, ice skating, miniature golf, dance lessons or cooking classes? The list goes on and on…

With all the information online these days you’d think it would be easy to hop on and book your own cruise, but it’s really not. There are so many choices and SO much information it can be confusing and that’s why a travel agent is such a good resource!

We know the cruise lines and have sailed dozens of times. We’ll help you choose an itinerary, narrow it down to which cruise line is right for you and then choose a ship. We’ll help you select the right cabin whether it’s an inside, oceanview, balcony or suite and we’ll make sure your oceanview cabin really has a view of the ocean and not a life boat hanging in front of the window!

I’ll be cruising to Alaska this week on the Norwegian Star to inspect the ship, experience the entertainment and the service and come back with a report just for you. Write to me at sandi@totemtravel.com and ask me about my trips.

And remember, you get personalized help from a travel expert at no extra cost at Totem Travel!