The hostess of The Cruise Connections Podcast is Marie Whelan. Marie is a Cruise Consultant with SeaMaster Cruises in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you are looking for a reliable, trained and experience Cruise Consultant, contact her!
Why should I choose Marie Whelan and SeaMaster Cruises for my vacation needs?
You should judge every travel planner on three essential criteria - Experience, Expertise and Superior Customer Service. I am pleased to show you my commitment to these cornerstones.
Experience:
Like you, I love to travel! For years I have planned and booked travel for friends and family, carefully researching vacation spots and scouring the internet for the best deals. I will use that same determination to secure the best packages and pricing for you. I will be your “inside-person” to the travel business, with the experience to find the cruises, itineraries and excursions that make your trip unforgettable. With SeaMaster Cruises as a subsidiary of the Carlson Leisure Group, I can offer you very competitive prices and you can feel confident that you have chosen a solid, reliable company.
Professional Training and Expertise in the Cruise Industry:
- Member of CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association)
- On-board cruising, educational classes and ongoing training with Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Regent Seven Seas, Princess, Carnival, NCL, Disney, Seabourne, Crystal, Cunard, Windjammer, Holland America, Orient, Windstar, Costa, MSC, SilverSea, Viking River, Delta Queen and Costa cruise lines
- Member of Carlson Leisure Group, one of the largest and oldest travel companies in the world
- Fully licensed as Seller of Travel in the State of California
- Completed SeaMaster Cruises Institute in Minnesota
- Certified Alaska Expert by SeaMaster Cruises Institiute
Customer Service:
After years of retail experience, I have seen the best and worst in customer service. I will provide you with the most stress-free, fun and exciting travel experience possible - from the first time we talk to the minute you unpack your bags upon returning home. I promise to:
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Listen attentively to develop your personal travel profile and find out what you want from your vacation
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Develop a cruise itinerary that gets you what you want most from your vacation, provides a rewarding travel experience and meets your budget
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Give you up-to-date information about shipboard activities and ports of call
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Prepare you for what to expect before, during and after your cruise
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Provide peace of mind by communicating directly with cruise, air, hotel, car and tour providers for your trip
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Respond to your requests promptly and professionally
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Follow-up with you to determine your level of satisfaction with a personal interview upon your return
Your satisfaction is my highest priority. I will plan your vacation with the same care and attention to detail as I would for my own family.
Please ask me about cruising and the adventures it holds. I am “Your Personal Cruise Expert” and I can’t wait to hear from you.
Marie Whelan
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