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13/04/2024

Last night Eden Fab Food & Service plus a little welcome treat before we arrived

13/04/2024

Raw on 5 . Sensational lunch

14/06/2022

Stunning way to spend an afternoon cruising Alaska. So quiet, listen!!

14/06/2022

Really enjoyed Ketchican . Bigger than i thought. Had a few laugh at Lumberjack show but mainly explored the town.

13/06/2022

Not a bad view from our Balcony this morning in Ketchican

12/06/2022

Fantastic Day in Skagway. Fine weather, no crowds as only ship in town. Took the White Pass railway up the Yukon trail. Amazing & stunning. Well worth it. Lunch at the Red Onion Saloon with a Brothel tour after. Left Cathy shopping & checked out the Gold Rush museum.

11/06/2022

Juneau done & Dusted. Nice hike up to Mendenhall Glacier, Red Ale at the Red Dog Saloon & battled crowds from 3 ships in port.

08/06/2022

Well a lovely 24 hrs walking Vancouver’s Gaslight district , checking where our ship comes in, aling with great pizza & vino Debepp. 1 hrs slepp in 34 hrs & 13kms/20,000 steps ,time for some shut eye. Hopefully luggage turns up tomorrow

07/06/2022

Made it! Alaska here we come tomorrow Zuiderdam

05/06/2022

05/06/2022

Phew!! 2 days before flying To Vancouver & a 7 night Holland America Cruise on Zuiderdam to Alaska

29/05/2022

CRUISING IS BACK BABY!! PRICING EXPIRES 31 MAY
Just checking availability for Carnival Cruises who resume crusing in October. Balcony cabins are pretty much booked out until Feb 2023.
Psst!! I do have an Exclusive Travel Agents Early Bird pricing on a range of cruises EXAMPLE Carnival Splendor April 23 - May 02 2023 9 Nts South Pacific visiting Noumea-Lifou-Mare-Isle of Pines Balcony Cabin from $1028pp Twin Share SAVING over $200 pp !!
************Special Pricing expires May 31 2022
Call me Sandy Lambert your MTA Cruise Specialist to secure a cabin now 0468940981 or email [email protected]

29/05/2022

A month or so ago we thought our first cruise again was going to be in October but we have been lucky enough to receive a Travel Agents familiarisation cruise with Holland America to Alaska in June. Follow my blog as I detail all that is now required to travel overseas & cruise along with great pics & stories as we cruise out of Vancouver on June 8 to Glacier Bay National Park, Skagway, Ketchickan & Juneau after a day in Vancouver

Flying Air Canada as they are one of the few airlines with direct flights from Sydney to Vancouver. Flight time 14 hours. You no longer need to have a PCR test to fly to Canada however you do need a PCR test within 72 hrs to board a cruise ship or if you are transitting through USA.

First stop, register for Digital International Vaccination Certificate then apply for Canadian Entry permit 72 Hrs before flight complete Verifly & ArriveCan app & finally get PCR test night before flight. This has to be printed as well as on your phone.

Using Holland Americas Navigator app we have booked a couple of specialty restaurants onboard one paid for with their Have It All promotion along with a shore excursion in each port. Mendenhall Glacier Explore, Great Alaskan Lumberjack show & rail trip to White Pass on the US/ Canadian border. Have It All has $100 pp credit to Shore Excursions plus Drink package for entire Cruise.

Checked in with Holland America & print boarding pass & Luggage Tags. Yeah , we have 12pm boarding time.

Stay tuned as we plan our pack & head North To Alaska. Click hear to follow my BLOG - A month or so ago we thought our first cruise again was going to be in October but we have been lucky enough to receive a Travel Agents familiarisation cruise with Holland America to Alaska in June. Follow my blog as I detail all that is now required to travel overseas & cruise along with great pics & stories as we cruise out of Vancouver on June 8 to Glacier Bay National Park, Skagway, Ketchickan & Juneau after a day in Vancouver

Flying Air Canada as they are one of the few airlines with direct flights from Sydney to Vancouver. Flight time 14 hours. You no longer need to have a PCR test to fly to Canada however you do need a PCR test within 72 hrs to board a cruise ship or if you are transitting through USA.

First stop, register for Digital International Vaccination Certificate then apply for Canadian Entry permit,before flight complete Verifly & ArriveCan app & finally get PCR test night before flight. This has to be printed as well as on your phone.

Using Holland Americas Navigator app we have booked a couple of specialty restaurants onboard one paid for with their Have It All promotion along with a shore excursion in each port. Mendenhall Glacier Explore, Great Alaskan Lumberjack show & rail trip to White Pass on the US/ Canadian border. Have It All has $100 pp credit to Shore Excursions plus Drink package for entire Cruise.

Checked in with Holland America & print boarding pass & Luggage Tags. Yeah , we have 12pm boarding time.

Stay tuned as we plan our pack & head North To Alaska.

Want to start planning? Head to my cruise page for cruises, packages & special Cruise Deals https://www.go.cruising.com.au/mta-sandy-lambert

26/10/2021

Good times

15/10/2021

Yahoo things are freeing up, don’t get caught out, start planning now

Friday, October 15: NSW's premier said he is keen to get cruising restarted after more than 18 months.

10/10/2021

Discover four tequila cocktails to make at home.

23/09/2021

Love This!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQet84z_quE

Awaken a journey full of wonder and discover the world again. We’re back at sea, and it’s time to treat yourself to the vacation you deserve. We visit more t...

23/09/2021

EXperience a new level of Cruising

Celebrity Edge is a ship designed to leave the future behind. From the incredible new Magic Carpet to the groundbreaking Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda...

23/09/2021

Celebrity has just announced this Amazing New level of Luxury Ship Celebrity Edge, will be sailing to Australiain 2024. Goes on sale in October & will be very popular as we dont have to travel to Europe or US to experience. Itineraries to NZ , South Pacific & Austraian Coast.
Call or email me for more information. Sandy Lambert Mobile Travel Agents 0468940981 [email protected]

: 29 restaurants with cuisines from a Michelin-starred chef. ​Eat your heart out: www.celebritycruises.com/edge/dining----------Official Websit...

23/09/2021

HERES WHATS HAPPENING: Cruising is coming back in a a big way. Cruiselines have already created itineraries into 2024 with strong bookings taking place. With no travel & money saved , people are upgrading to more luxurious cabins  & ships , bigger itineraries & booking further in advance. Did you ...

03/09/2021

So far we can only dream about cruises that await us around the world, but have a look at the food experiences on Celebrity Edge class ships that awaits us when we do.Drool !! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNLwRODpmfM&t=382s

: 29 restaurants with cuisines from a Michelin-starred chef. ​Eat your heart out: www.celebritycruises.com/edge/dining----------Official Websit...

30/08/2021

YES!! Im still here & itching to cruise again !!!
After many false starts, with COVID raising its very ugly head many times,now is the time to start planning for your Cruising future. Heres why: the light is showing at the end of the tunnel to resume cruising & when it does it will be crazy as many people have cruise credits they havent used yet, people have saved a lot of money & want to cruise again plus a lot of cruises are already filling up to 2024 with people using Future Cruise Credits.
Can you imagine how many people want to cruise Alaska each year, now factor in 2 years not being able to. A lot of pent up demand worldwide. When a Return To Sail date is announced prices will increase accordingly to Supply & Demand.
As far as Health & Safety I believe you wont find a safer way to travel again. Click on my blog here https://bit.ly/3yta8pp for more details of what the Cruise Industry have been doing. https://bit.ly/3yta8pp
Start thinking now about where you would like to visit over the next 3 years- What Ships ? , How Long?, What Countries ?, Do I want to try a Suite or better? Finally there is COVID insurance that will cover you for all your travel plus COVID events.Would love you give me a call to chat

MTA Travel - Sandy Lambert Call 0468 940 981 Dubbo : Why Cruising is Safest Way To Travel

04/05/2021

Was really impressed with Holland America. Sadly had our Singapore to Hong Kong cruise cancelled this year but will be back soon.
Sandy Lambert your accredited local Mobile Travel Agents Cruise Specialist 0468940981 mtatravel.com.au/slambert

More value and convenience – now you can Have It All.Introducing a new way to experience the world of Holland America Line. Now, you can get everything you w...

04/05/2021

With many stops & starts over the past year now is the time to start thinking about cruising again.
Should I Book A Cruise Now or Wait?
Pent up demand is building as we get closer to sailing the high seas again. Many people are holding off in a wait & see approach but will miss the boat ( excuse the pun ) as most of us here at MTA believe it will bedlam trying to book preferred sailings & cabins at special or best deal prices once the green light is given to commence cruising.
Now is the time to plan & book before the rush.
With the majority of cruise lines offering amazing flexibility so that you can book & cruise with confidence, it is a no risk option to book your dream cruise with a full refund quickly returned ,or a Future Cruise Credit (often with added Onboard Credit or other perks), if the cruise, sadly, is cancelled.
The mid-range and luxury cruise lines we work closely with have advised their ships are up to 75% full for 2022 and starting to fill for 2023. Many are new bookings, not Future Cruise Credits. They've advised if clients are considering cruising in 2022-23 they should consider booking soon to make sure their chosen cruise is available. If concerned about booking due to border restrictions and COVID - many cruise lines are offering more flexibility around changes than in previous years .If people are waiting for specials to come out, it’s unlikely to happen as availability gets tighter.
While it is still a wait & see approach in Australia, with none of us allowed to leave our shore, the majority of cruiselines will commence sailing in the Carribean, Europe & Asia from July onwards .
All Cruiselines have undertaken massive improvements to their already strict health & safety protocols by:
Improving air conditioning, with more fresh air, more filtering.
Increased the use of phone apps & technology to Check In , Muster( yeah no more muster stations), order food & drink, track & contact friends, etc.
Most will request a negative test or have full vaccination prior to boarding , with regular temperature checks of guests & crew.
At this point in time all shore excursions will be organized only with no one allowed to wander around ports on their own, all though this is changing.
Increased medical experience & facilities including isolation rooms, onboard testing & vaccination
Wearing of masks while moving about ship but not while seated.
Increased numbers of shows with more social distancing
If you have a Future Cruise Credit, give me a call about the best way to take advantage of it.
If you would like more detail or discuss what options you have I am happy to have a chat.
Sandy Lambert Mobile Travel Agent Cruise Specialist 0468940981
mtatravel.com.au/slambert