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CLIA Elite Cruise Consultant (ECC)
Allianz Travel Insurance Specialist
Social Media Specialist
Certified Disney Travel Advisor
When it comes to planning your cruise, booking with Ship Ahoy Cruise Planners offers several advantages.
Here are a few reasons why you should consider choosing us:
1. Expertise: Unlock unforgettable adventures with my travel business, where I leverage 30 years of expertise to curate exceptional experiences. Specializing in cruises, all-inclusive resorts, and immersive land tours, I am dedicated to crafting perfect getaways for every traveler. Whether you're looking for exciting group travel options or seamless multi-generational journeys, I ensure that every detail is expertly managed. Trust in my knowledge and passion for travel to create lasting memories tailored to your unique preferences. Let’s embark on your next adventure together!
2. Personalized Service: At Ship Ahoy Cruise Planners, I understand that each traveler has unique preferences and requirements. As a CLIA accredited Master Cruise Consultant (MCC), Allianz travel insurance specialist, and social media expert, I am committed to providing exceptional service and personalized experiences.
I will take the time to understand your specific needs, allowing me to tailor your cruise experience accordingly. From selecting the ideal cabin type to arranging special requests and shore excursions, I will go the extra mile to ensure your cruise is memorable. Additionally, as a proud member of the Cruise Planners Millionaire Club and having been featured in Entrepreneur magazine, I leverage my expertise and industry recognition to enhance your travel experience.
3. Exclusive Deals and Benefits: As a preferred partner of major cruise lines, Ship Ahoy Cruise Planners can offer you access to exclusive deals, promotions, and onboard amenities. We leverage our industry relationships to secure the best value for your cruise, helping you make the most of your vacation budget.
4. Hassle-Free Planning: Planning a cruise can be overwhelming, with numerous details to consider, such as transportation, accommodations, dining, and entertainment. Ship Ahoy Cruise Planners handles all the intricate logistics, saving you time and effort. I take care of the reservations, documentation, and any necessary arrangements, ensuring a seamless and stress-free planning process.
5. Ongoing Support: My commitment to excellent service extends beyond the booking process. Ship Ahoy Cruise Planners is dedicated to providing ongoing support before, during, and after your cruise. I am available to answer any questions, address concerns, and assist with any issues that may arise, allowing you to relax and enjoy your cruise with peace of mind.
Booking with Ship Ahoy Cruise Planners means you can rely on my expertise, personalized service, exclusive benefits, and comprehensive support throughout your entire cruise journey. Let us help you create unforgettable memories and embark on an extraordinary cruise vacation.
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Testimonials
The entire trip was as well put together as any that I have taken. Ground transport services were excellent. The sailing on Explora was exceptional and as advertised by Tony. His recommended hotels were fabulous and really ticked the box on location and ambiance. First rate experience all the way around- Marwan S.
My wife and I just returned from a cruisetour to Alaska from Jul 26 to Aug 7 and Tony Tascione was our travel adviser. And he hit a grand slam! We contacted Tony following a very high recommendation from a friend, and he didn't let us down. After talking on the phone to identify our desires, including the two cruise lines we were interested in, Tony sent us several itineraries from both of the lines, which included the ports we wanted to sail from and to, the ports of call we wanted to visit, and the time frame we were interested in. Once we decided on the cruise, he provided us information on excursions we were interested in while all along adding his thorough expertise. And expertise he has! We pretty much went along with everything Tony recommended, and we were very happy to have done so as soon as our trip got underway ... everything, everywhere was just as he had described it. As we planned the trip, we emailed him several questions, which he answered to our satisfaction on the same day or the next, offered additional information, and included things for us to think about in case we hadn't. One more time, Tony: Thank you so very much! You were right: We had a great trip and Alaska is beautiful. Please rest assured we'll pass your name on to family and friends and if the opportunity arises again, please rest assured you'll hear from us.- Rafael P.
Everything is well planned by professionals . All you have to do is pick where you want to go, grab your ticket pkg
and go.
Using Cruise Planners was a good decision for our Alaska trip. We were very pleased with the details that were planned out for this family/friend trip of a lifetime. We will definitely use Cruise Planners again in the future!
Charles is great! He is so knowledgeable always so accessible and great customer service.We had a great time.- Laura P.
The entire trip was as well put together as any that I have taken. Ground transport services were excellent. The sailing on Explora was exceptional and as advertised by Tony. His recommended hotels were fabulous and really ticked the box on location and ambiance. First rate experience all the way around.- Marwan S.
The entire trip was as well put together as any that I have taken. Ground transport services were excellent. The sailing on Explora was exceptional and as advertised by Tony. His recommended hotels were fabulous and really ticked the box on location and ambiance. First rate experience all the way around.
Does Cruise Planners have permission to use your comments and media in our marketing efforts?- Marwan S.
Tony was so patient and helpful. He went above and beyond to assist us with the best vacation we have ever had !- David V.
Tony helped us all along the way to plan a wonderful trip. Highly recommend him!- Melinda M.
Tony was so patient and helpful. He went above and beyond to assist us with the best vacation we have ever had !- David V.
We were absolutely delighted with the exceptional service and professionalism demonstrated by Tony. His proactive communication kept us thoroughly informed with all the necessary details before our departure. While I handled our air travel arrangements, Tony expertly coordinated all other aspects of our trip. His insightful guidance on our itinerary surpassed even that provided by Viking. We couldn't be more satisfied with his expertise and commitment to excellence.- Rickey H.
My wife and I just returned from a cruisetour to Alaska from Jul 26 to Aug 7 and Tony Tascione was our travel adviser. And he hit a grand slam! We contacted Tony following a very high recommendation from a friend, and he didn't let us down. After talking on the phone to identify our desires, including the two cruise lines we were interested in, Tony sent us several itineraries from both of the lines, which included the ports we wanted to sail from and to, the ports of call we wanted to visit, and the time frame we were interested in. Once we decided on the cruise, he provided us information on excursions we were interested in while all along adding his thorough expertise. And expertise he has! We pretty much went along with everything Tony recommended, and we were very happy to have done so as soon as our trip got underway ... everything, everywhere was just as he had described it. As we planned the trip, we emailed him several questions, which he answered to our satisfaction on the same day or the next, offered additional information, and included things for us to think about in case we hadn't. One more time, Tony: Thank you so very much! You were right: We had a great trip and Alaska is beautiful. Please rest assured we'll pass your name on to family and friends and if the opportunity arises again, please rest assured you'll hear from us.- Rafael P.
Charlie is a pleasure to work with & he’s very knowledgeable.- Myriam B.
Tony is great. We traveled with another family (party of 12) and recommened Tony and they loved him. Tony is always pleasant reliable and very informative.- Cynthia O.
We had a great experience all around- Brenda P.
Tony was fantastic!!..Very knowledgeable and personal- Henry P.
Tony was great always very helpful- Richard P.
We were absolutely delighted with the exceptional service and professionalism demonstrated by Tony. His proactive communication kept us thoroughly informed with all the necessary details before our departure. While I handled our air travel arrangements, Tony expertly coordinated all other aspects of our trip. His insightful guidance on our itinerary surpassed even that provided by Viking. We couldn't be more satisfied with his expertise and commitment to excellence.- Rickey H.
Tony was great always very helpful- Richard P.
Thank you so much for forwarding this information regarding our Viking cruise.
We also wanted to let you know that the package you sent was wonderful! We especially enjoyed the book, and Julie spent a lot of time looking at the Castles Brochure.. It really means a lot to us that our trusted travel advisor thinks of us while we're preparing for and going on our travels. It adds a special touch to the experience, and we truly appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Eternally,
Rickey- Rickey H.
Thank you so much for forwarding this information regarding our Viking cruise.
We also wanted to let you know that the package you sent was wonderful! We especially enjoyed the book, and Julie spent a lot of time looking at the Castles Brochure.. It really means a lot to us that our trusted travel advisor thinks of us while we're preparing for and going on our travels. It adds a special touch to the experience, and we truly appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Eternally,
Rickey- Rickey H.
Great planning by Tony! Thanks for all your extra effort!- Karen K.
Thanks for making my cruyise enjoyable. CP planners really listens and I had everything in my cabin that I needed- Annette W.
We went on a group cruise with Charlie Parraga It was a great time sailing to Tartuga, St John, and St Martin.
We would go again!
One of the cruised we enjoyed the most was a group cruise on with Charlie Parraga to the Caribbean. We all went to "Airport Beach" on St. Martin, and later enjoyed out first experience at the silent disco. the entire group had tons of fun and lots of laughs.
Tony Tascione has been our travel agent for over a decade. He is very tentative to details and goes over and beyond to ensure that your vacation is nothing but positive vibes and memories. If you're looking to book large family reunion getaways to small intimate getaways, Tony is the perfect agent. He always responds in a timely fashion and treats you with respect and attention. We're in the process of planning our next getaway and can't wait for our next adventure!
The MSC Divina was perfect. All the details were meticiously planned out. Will do business again!
I've booked two cruises with cruiseplanners and was very happy. Tony was helpful and made sure everything was perfect for our trips. I'll book with Tony again.
They make it very easy to plan and book your next cruise vacation. Everything was taken care of from start to finish.
Tony has been booking our vacations for years now. He is invaluable to us as a Travel Agent. He is easy to work with and excellent communication. Always finding us the best deals!
Tony does a great job of providing recommendations and ensuring your trip goes well. The last time I traveled through Tony, there were several issues that popped up during the trip. Tony was able to make sure that our experience was the best possible while dealing with issues that were out of our control. I highly recommend using him for any vacation needs.
Charles is amazing! From the initial phone call to the day you leave. Every question address and very informative. The cruise itself was not so great but had nothing to do with the planning- Regina F.
Everything went perfectly. It was a great and exciting cruise- James C.
Charlie is always so friendly and helpful with all our cruise needs from beginning to the end.- Deborah C.
We've booked a few vacations with Tony and he always been amazing!!- Tammy R.
Amazing- Jennifer W.
Tony-responded quickly to our questions and if he did not have the answer at hand, took the time to investigate and provide additional information. It was a pleasure to work with him.- Cynthia D.
Tony was extremely helpful. I am so grateful for his guidance and we had an amazing cruise to Alaska. Will definitely be using him again.- Wendy C.
Easy to work with and a great resource for information and planning. The booking process was very easy.- Anthony T.
Tony was extremely helpful. I am so grateful for his guidance and we had an amazing cruise to Alaska. Will definitely be using him again.- Wendy C.
The ship was beautiful,, the food was delicious, the entertainment was above expectation.- Catherine D.
I want to thank Charlie Parraga for a outstanding job in booking my cruise.I had a nice cruise and every detail fell in place.He is so well organized.Thanks Charles.- Annette W.
Tony is Amazing!!! Gives you all the information and helpful tips.
Charlie friendly and was very helpful with all aspects of our cruise.
Charles is a very nice repesentive and well organized.He is so pleasant and caring.Thanks Charles for all what you did.- Annette W.
Charles was very well organized since I booked the cruis to the end.He is very kind and caring.
Tony is always very helpful with any questions anyone in our family has. He always does his best to advise us and lead us in the right direction. Tony makes vacation easy!
Charlie has been my cruise agent since 216. I just tell him when I want to go and where I want to go and he works his magic! All I have to do is pack my bags and wait for my travel date. He is very professional and looks out for his clients.
Cruise Planners was first class. I'll never book another cruise unless it is through Cruise Planners. Tony took so much time with us - helping us pick that perfect cruise - perfect excursions - insurance and so much more. He booked us in a room with a balcony on the best side of the ship for viewing on our Alaska Cruise. There were so many details that I had not thought of but Tony and Cruise Planners did. I highly highly recommend them.- Sharon A.
We were pleasantly surprised with the overall experience. Many of the things we read that were negative were never experienced. The food was quite good and sufficient. We thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment and never experienced long waits for anything. We would highly recommend the Aurea experience given the perks it provides. The use of the Spa and a private sun deck and hot tub was very enjoyably!
Charles is always so helpful with any questions we had and made planning our trip so easy.
Tony was/is very easy to work with. He responded quickly to my emails and gave me numerous options when planning my vacation. Would definitely recommend him.
Answers us right away.
Charlie is an amazing and a professional travel planner!!! I choose my trip, call him, pay, and have bag tags in the mail. “Ready to go!!!”
He knows my particulars when planning cruise!!
I am confident when recommending him for travel.
Friends, families or acquaintances always thank me!!!!!!!
We went on the Princess Cruise line to Alaska. Wonderful trip!
We had a great time.
We lucked out with the weather and Mt. Denali was fully visible for the first time in three weeks.
We also saw lots of whales on our whaling excursion.
The staff on the ship and and all the hotels were superb.
We were very pleased with the trip.
We had a fun time and would recommend your services in the future.- Martin B.
I wanted to reach out to you for planning our Dream vacation!
It was wonderful!!!!!!!!
Our whole group enjoyed getting wined and Dined!!!!
Thanks again!!!!- Ann C.
Our trip was almost ruined by our own personal poor planning, but Tony's efforts saved our trip. We were supposed to fly from Amsterdam to Barcelona to catch our Mediterranean cruise. Apparently arriving at the Amsterdam Airport 2.5 hours before the flight was not close to enough time to catch the flight. We missed our flight and were unable to board the cruise. Tony called Royal Caribbean and made sure we were able to board the cruise at the first port in Mallorca saving the trip. The cruise ended up being a fantastic time and it would not have been possible without Tony. I would recommend Tony to anyone looking to go on a vacation.- Thomas D.
Charles was great with all of his assistance.
What a Fabulous Family Celebration at Sea! Our travel Specialist, Tony went out of his way to make sure every detail was taken care of from the moment we stepped off the plane, until he retrieved my phone that I left in my cabin after disembarkation!!!! Talk about going the extra mile!!! THANKS!!!
We got excellent service from Charlie. The itinerary was what we wanted, the stateroom was perfect.
Charles is an awesome agent, friendly and informative. We always have great cruise and experience when we book with him.
We usually do not use a travel advisor but Tony has planned two trips for us this year and they have been great.
Charlie is very knowledgeable of all ship details and history which makes it so easy book a cruise!
I want to first thanks Charlie our cruise planner????, we had a wonderful and relaxing time. I want to say that he was very nice and helpful every step of the way from information on destinations, prices, recommendations, any and all questions that I asked were answered in a timely manner. We will definitely use Charlie for all our future cruising plans.
Tony is the best! He’ll get you and your family on the best cruise to suit your needs. We’ve used Ship Ahoy Cruise numerous times and cannot wait to do so again!
Tony was great to work with. Prompt. Professional. Very knowledgeable and helpful. HIghly Recommend.- Todd W.
I have the best cruise planner, Tony!! We turned Lemons into Lemonade today. Stinks to move out our cruise another year, but we saved an additional $747!! ???? We have plenty of time to pay it off and not pinch pennies. Now, I'm secretly praying we're in a good position next Summer and find a cheap last minute deal ????- Maria S.
I love working with Cruise Planners. They walked me thru the whole process and answered all my crazy questions. I would highly recommend Cruise Planners for any cruise or vacation.
Thank you for the champagne and strawberries in my room. That was a delightful surprise! This was my first cruise--great fun.
Hello tony.
I just wanted to email you and thank you for the amazing treats and gifts you sent us. We had an amazing time on the cruise and can’t wait to go on another!! Thanks you again for all that you did.- Dena A.
The best planners. They take care of everything for us. Thank you.- Edgar C.
The best planners. They take care of everything for us. Thank you.- Florangela C.
We were so happy to meet Charlie and his family and join them on the Celebrity Edge cruise. We had a great time travelling with the group, and also booked a future cruise for more good times
Sad to say, we are back to reality! This cruise and itinerary was wonderful. Our cavetubing excursion through ShoreTrips was great! Our guide Cardinal, was excellent and highly knowledgable on everything Belize! Another passenger in our van was not fortunate enough to get Cardinal as his guide and he said their guide barely spoke and did not point out any of the hidden gems inside the caves.
Huge thanks to Charlie for his invaluable information on all our ports of call. Even though we had never been to any of these ports we were able to move around like we had been there many times! We are looking forward to our next cruise!
- John W.
Hi Charlie,
Just wanted to give you some feed back from our cruise. It was awesome! The Cave Tubing Zip Line Excursion was the highlight of the trip. Our guide was fantastic, he never quit talking and taught us so much about the people, nature, currency, wildlife and so on. Through this company we did not have to carry our tubes through the rainforest like the other tours did, that was a plus. Also the tubes themselves were top of the line with mesh seats and high backs, not the tire tube like the other tours had. I would highly recommend this excursion to your other customers. The ports were a lot of fun and I am so thankful that you gave me some insight on what to do in each port. Otherwise we would have been a little lost. Your suggestions were very valuable. All in all this was a fantastic trip. And thank you so much for the dinner.
Ken is already wanting to plan another cruise for next year. I look forward to working with you again when we decide on some dates. Thank you so much for all you did to make this trip happen for us!
Linda- Linda O.
I just wanted to tell you a HUGE THANK YOU for everything you did for us!! The cruise was a blast, we had so much fun and i loved the surprises in our room when we got on board. :) I cant wait to go on another one!!! - Taylor F.
Julie Tascione is an amazing woman! I worked on a cruise with AAA and Mann Travel for 2 weeks. Then I meet Julie at a networking event. I spotted the palm tree on her business card name tag and ask her what she did. I had a cruise with more bells and whistles than I ever imagined finalized the next day. She helped me more and gave me more information in 2-3 hours than I had in 2 weeks with 2 well known travel groups. We are booked for our 25 th wedding anniversary and it was stress free! Thank you Julie,you are the best and I will be referring all my friends to you.- Pamela W.
Hello Julie ,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all the help in making our honeymoon a fantastic one . Your customer service was above and beyond, Anytime during the day or evening , and when we weren't even expecting a response, your e mails came right back with all the information. The flights you took care of with AMEX points for us, the cruise ship had our room decorated with signs and decorations . Your thoughtful gifts on board, and handling all the reservations just made our first cruise not only an amazing one, but we learned a lot from you as well.. The one thing you cannot put a price tag on is that we felt secure with the fact that you made the arrangements and that you were only a phone call or e mail away if something did happen to come up.
Our sincere thanks for everything that you have done for us and made our Honeymoon a trip to really remember. We swam with the Dolphins, drove a Jetski followed by snorkling and a 4 hour exciting ride on an ATV through St. Maarten . And we haven't even started with the ship. It was awesome !!!!
Thank you again , and we look forward to talking with you for our next vacation .
Josephine and Darrin Brenowitz - Darrin B.
This was my very first cruise, so planning the right cruise and the right excursions was very important to me. Cruise Planners helped me pick a package that filled all of my needs and it was Great!! The excursions were very well planned out and well worth the money, my wife and I had a great time and were very happy with our experience. Job Well done!!
Thanks
Alan P.- Alan P.
Tony,
Hooking up with you was one of the best things about the whole plan. You did an awesome job making all the arrangements. By the way we managed to get it all done and still surprised her.
I know my family e-mailed you several times and I wanted you to know I really appreciate all you did. She had a great time as did all my guests. Thanks for your help and I will definitely us you in the future as well as telling everyone I know how great this turned out.
F.C.
Our trip last week was WONDERFUL!!!! The Allure of the Seas was an incredible ship. We were amazed at all the stuff to do on the ship. Loved all the shows, the food was good and the service was exceptional. Thanks for suggesting it. We look forward to our next cruise.- Joanne K.
Thanks Julie! Appreciate all you've done to help us with our trips. I used to do it all and I sure am glad I have a trusted professional I can turn to to help us!!!- Shalawn J.
Best cruise ever. We loved NCL. We bought a certificate for another cruise. Thanks so much for all your help booking/ planning our trip.- Lisa L.
Hi Julie,
We had such a wonderful time!!!!!!!
Thanks for the champagne in the room! What a great surprise when we came on board. We drank the whole bottle immediately – haha
Cruise was wonderful, room was great.
We only lost one day on the boat which was Budapest because ship could not get under the bridge with water so high.
But they put us on a bus to Budapest, stopped for lunch in a great Hungarian restaurant, went to the organ concert as promised and then they put us up in the InterContinental hotel in Budapest which was so high class and was right on the river with a view of the whole city. Just breathtaking!! Hotel gave us an extraordinary buffet dinner and then breakfast in the morning.
I can’t say enough about how great this trip was.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Regards,
Lorraine
Thanks Julie! Should of mentioned that I appreciate all your personal touches. Great customer service skills you don’t see or receive very often these day. Nice job.
- Brenda O.
Just got back from our AMAZING trip through Spain, Italy and France. Saw so many unbelievable people, places and things! Enjoyed the Spanish and French Rivieras, la Sagrada FamÃlia, Hiked Mt. Vesuvius, trekked through Pompeii, saw the Colosseum, Parthenon, Vatican, leaning tower of Pisa, a winery and olive oil vineyard in Tuscany, saw beautiful art and outdoor European markets – not to mention at night on the ship saw performances by Cirque du Soleil, blue man group… and so much more. Thank you Julie and Tony Tascione for planning this trip for us!- Robin d.
I had a wonderful trip to Australia because of you. The excursions/hotel/rides you arranged all worked out very smoothly and were great. I would rate the hotel as three star (out of a USA based 5 star) , but it was in a great location to everything I wanted. The airport/hotel transfers were all right on time, very courteous and helpful, the Great Barrier Reef dives were fantastic and the night zoo excursion was fantastically eye opening (watched feedings of native snakes and crocodiles) and we got to feed kangaroos from our hands. Thanks for all your quick follow-ups, professionalism and detailed information. I look forward to booking my next trip with you ;-)
Thanks again,
Doug Marrelli- Douglas M.
