Cruise By Mandy LLC

01/07/2025

An oldie but a goodie….
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Holland America Maasdam - inside room over my Thanksgiving break while teaching

01/07/2025

Considering a river cruise to places you might otherwise not take a land vacation to? Having cruised the European rivers over a half-dozen times on four different cruise lines, I love being able to guide YOU in finding the PERFECT fit! Here is part of the Danube River that is usually not someone's first river cruise, but in the Romania / Hungary portion (video is Serbia).
Let's chat!
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Phone calendar:
https://calendly.com/cruisebymandy/travel-talk?month=2025-01
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddt_PZWoX_A&list=PLzkYHfzVD1vio0OGg_C0oIRLlNS7n9cW-&index=6

01/07/2025

When your travel agent sends an email with things to read or watch, this is just one of the tips I always share for those who do read my tips:
Airplane Mode (!!!)

A Royal Caribbean passenger returned from their dream vacation only to face a bill for an additional $1,300. The costly mistake highlights a common oversight cruisers often make.

01/07/2025

Woke up a little early before the daily 4am alarm clock and needed warm weather thoughts…. What about you?
📸 from Hideaway Beach - Perfect Day at CocoCay - January 2024

01/07/2025

Have you considered an ultra luxury cruise? Ice breaker class of ship? How about a Spa Suite?
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Some phone appointment options: https://calendly.com/cruisebymandy/travel-talk?month=2025-01
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-IMWzy0k3c&list=PLzkYHfzVD1vjrJjDwDHyixLVhaO5LRvoI

It’s one thing to do a walkthrough but another to live in the suite for over a week and understand what you really loved! This is just like 804 that I cruise...

01/06/2025

Don't forget to pack your closed-toe shoes! Complimentary on the Oasis class ships such as Harmony of the Seas (and Symphony of the Seas as seen here... which is coming to Galveston in 2026!!!)
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01/06/2025

You guys have been hearing me say this for a while… demand for cruising is STRONG and you NEED to book early! I was just doing a price check on someone who booked in September and her rate has increased over 50%. Her cruise isn’t until December 2025! Plan NOW to secure best rates and best stateroom locations! Traveling with multiple rooms? Even more of the reason so we can grab rooms by each other (and within the minor compliance policy if kids are under age 21).
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📈 Forecasts for the 2025 wave season point to record-breaking consumer spending on Cruise travel, demonstrating the cruise industry’s strength as it combines cutting-edge sustainability efforts with a product that travelers continue to love.

➡️ Read more about this exciting news:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/cruise-line-preview-the-2025-wave-season-is-expected-to-be-strong-for-the-industry/ar-AA1vXtx5?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_7Qhg7gJO0l4NFDn5lENsJh

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01/06/2025

February 2019
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Do you have foods you love to try in new ports?

Or tend to stick with that you know your body tolerates best when traveling?

Port: Buenos Aires

01/06/2025

The world is an amazing classroom for our children. Let them see the sights, get those certificates, sign the welcome books, and make the memories on shore excursions 💙⚓️
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Photo from this kid receiving her certificate for visiting the End of the World in Ushuaia on a cruise in South America for 33 nights. YOU can do this as well!

01/06/2025

sailed away on January 2...

Bon Voyage to Mariner of the Seas for Repeat and new clients departing from Galveston and visiting Cozumel!

Take a peek at their Cruise line's private island stop which has Hideaway Beach for adults only as an excursion option! (and YES you can visit this port from Galveston as well on select sailings I have group rates for in 2025!) PLUS more new private ports coming soon with Royal Caribbean!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-3LxqEveLg&list=PLzkYHfzVD1vjZgPmCfy

Feel free to reach out to Mandy via email at [email protected] or schedule a consultation at https://calendly.com/cruisebymandy/travel-talk?month=2023-04

01/06/2025

What is tendering? Filmed at Catalina Island (Navigator of the Seas with Royal Caribbean)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJKiYgXsw6U&list=PLzkYHfzVD1vgiGSFsqCDDjb9n3SHOzaEJ&index=20

01/06/2025

Have you considered a cruise to Alaska? Which ship is best for YOU? (Not just cruise line). We as cruise specialists have been on the various ships, cruised itineraries multiple times, experienced multiple shore excursions when repeating ports to provide comparisons, and done additional training to guide our clients at not a single penny in cost to you... and never a single penny more than booking direct.
Did you book direct recently and need to transfer it?
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01/06/2025

I have cruised Alaska over a half-dozen times, but this was the first time to ever go river rafting there! Already booked with me? Let's chat about YOUR excursions and always book early since they do fill up!
Take a peek... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iToBGczgu0&list=PLzkYHfzVD1vhmoPWdG4W0mBtyt1ygJZA7&index=4
Call calendar:
https://calendly.com/cruisebymandy/travel-talk?month=2025-01

Juneau - included excursion- Regent Seven Seas ...

01/05/2025

So we have let 2024 go.... how is 2025 shaping up?
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AJDlk9lh-kE

01/05/2025

Having cruised Alaska on seven different ships across five different cruise lines, with and without children, I love having authentic conversations with my clients in choosing the very best fit for YOU when visiting Alaska! Each ship and each port are unique, and of course I am never a single penny more than direct. I don’t just book clients to Alaska, I take the time personally to actually GO and vary up the shore excursions each time to have a solid firsthand knowledge base for my clients 💙⚓️
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01/05/2025

Bon Voyage to Harmony of the Seas for Multiple repeat clients departing from Galveston and visiting Western Caribbean - Roatan, Cozumel and Costa Maya!!

Take a peek at their Cruise line's private island stop which has Hideaway Beach for adults only as an excursion option! (and YES you can visit this port from Galveston as well on select sailings I have group rates for in 2025!) PLUS more new private ports coming soon with Royal Caribbean!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-3LxqEveLg&list=PLzkYHfzVD1vjZgPmCfy

Feel free to reach out to Mandy via email at [email protected] or schedule a consultation at https://calendly.com/cruisebymandy/travel-talk?month=2023-04

01/05/2025

Tips in port... filmed in St Maarten :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btnpbHP5UzY&list=PLzkYHfzVD1vgiGSFsqCDDjb9n3SHOzaEJ&index=19

01/05/2025

College out for the semester?
May 17-22 is a great way to let off steam and relax after finals! Minimum age 21 in stateroom unless traveling with parents who are adjacent.
Three interior rooms left at $1077.60 for two… plus gratuities and optional insurance (compared to $1348.60 direct)
And
3 balcony rooms left (midship facing ocean choosing exact room) for $2275.60 for two… plus gratuities and optional insurance (compared to $2602.60 direct)
Cheapest just to get ON the ship?
Interior Guaranty not choosing stateroom location $1183.60
Deposit $200 for room by January 14 and final payment by February 9 (or cancel by then for refund). Rates not guaranteed until deposit paid. Email me names / birthdates / citizenship / state of residency and state Mariner May 17:
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