Ocean & River Cruises, Europe, Celebration Trips

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Danette McAlister, Travel Agent in Gibsonville, NC

Danette McAlister

Gibsonville, NC Travel Agent
Super Agent

Danette McAlister

Gibsonville, NC · 8 Years of Experience

Enriched Travel, an independent agent with WorldVia, a Travel Leaders Agency
5.0
(26)
100% Recommended
Danette made our travel accommodations completely seamless from start to finish. She handled any issues that arose quickly and efficiently, making the entire process stress-free. Her... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Europe, France, Switzerland, Scotland, USA

Interests:

River Cruises, Cruises, Escorted Tours, Groups, Celebration Travel

Suppliers:

Princess Cruises®, AmaWaterways, Celebrity Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Holland America Line

About Me

Mont St. Michel, France
Mont St. Michel, France

I am passionate about Europe AND Cruising!  I specialize in Custom Europe Itineraries and Escorted Tours, River Cruises, and Ocean Cruises to anywhere.

I draw on extensive personal travel throughout Europe and beyond to curate expertly crafted itineraries for custom journeys, escorted tours, and river cruises. My firsthand experience fuels my ability to design meticulously tailored trips that align with each client’s unique interests and preferences. Whether it's a personalized exploration of enchanting towns, cultural immersion in historic cities, or the serenity of a river cruise along Europe’s picturesque waterways, I ensure each trip delivers an authentic, memorable, and unforgettable experience.

Booking and sailing ocean cruises isn't just my profession—it’s a true passion. I specialize in numerous cruise lines and leverage in-depth knowledge of their unique offerings to match clients with the perfect cruise. I maintain direct relationships with cruise line business development managers, which gives me access to exclusive insights, special deals, and efficient problem resolution. Whether you're looking for a luxurious escape with a world-renowned cruise line or a more intimate voyage with a boutique operator, I’ll arrange a seamless and exceptional experience that reflects your travel style.

So, have you decided to stop dreaming and start planning? Will it be a European land adventure, a cruise with your best friends, a milestone celebration, or that bucket list trip you’ve been putting off? Contact me, and let’s get started.

 

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
26 reviews
100% Recommended
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Bachelorrette Cruise was a BLAST
Reviewed By TeresaAnn6 - Burlington, NC | Traveled to Bahamas | Caribbean
Danette made our travel accommodations completely seamless from start to finish. She handled any issues that arose quickly and efficiently, making the entire process stress-free. Her reminder emails were timely and filled with helpful information that kept everything organized and easy to manage. I truly could not have chosen a better agent and will absolutely be utilizing Danette’s expertise again in the future!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Villages, Lakes, and a Healing Journey
Reviewed By Deb*L - Sarasota, FL | Traveled to Switzerland | Europe
I came to Danette with a clear vision of what I wanted, but I had little travel experience and a lot of anxiety. She listened carefully and designed a beautiful, highly customized trip that turned out to be exactly what I was looking for. I didn’t realize at first that my vision wasn’t the “standard” way people see Switzerland, but Danette made it happen! She handled everything with thoughtfulness and expertise, keeping in mind specific needs and things I wanted to avoid. The result was a journey through villages and lakes that felt both magical and deeply restorative, which was exactly what I was hoping for. In a time of so much DIY, working with Danette was a reminder of the value of a knowledgeable and intuitive human guide. Very grateful!
Danette McAlister responded
"Thank you so much! I am so very happy that you loved your time in Switzerland, and that I was able to help make the trip what you envisioned it to be. Switzerland is stunning!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing trip! It felt like Danette knew us so well.
Reviewed By Tami - Graham NC | Traveled to Switzerland | Europe
It was a HUGE blessing to have the trip so well planned out and prepaid for so many things. Danette met with us initially to plan and the outcome reflected her careful attention to our preferences. It was a perfect blend of scheduled and unscheduled activities. The hotels she chose were amazing and all the logistics worked so smoothly, down to the best restaurant recommendations too! The communication in preparing and during the trip were excellent. I cannot recommend her help too much!
Danette McAlister responded
"I love helping people achieve their visions for a vacation. I'm so glad you loved it. It was a pleasure working with you!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonderful introduction to Ireland!
Reviewed By McLisa - South Berwick, Maine | Traveled to Ireland | Europe
Danette recommended a Globus bus tour for our first trip to Ireland. It was lovely having someone else drive the hundreds of kms we drove last week, so we could enjoy the beautiful Irish countryside. We covered a lot more kms than if we had driven ourselves in a rented car. The scheduled tour stops at the Irish stud farm, farm to bake scones & see the sheep & sheep dog in action & the Waterford Crystal factory were perfectly fit to the tour. Well done.
Danette McAlister responded
"I am so glad the Globus tour matched up best for making your trip to Ireland a great one. It was a pleasure working with you on it!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Family Alaska Cruise
Reviewed By FamilyWhoLovesToTravel - Raleigh, NC | Traveled to Alaska | USA
My family and I ( 5 adults) loved working with Danette to help plan our cruise to Alaska. She was always quick to answer our questions, and offered suggestions throughout our booking (cruise lines, cabins, excursions) as well as worked to get us the best pricing possible. Danette was reassuring when we ran into small glitches with the cruise line app, and provided us backup documentation if needed. She is organized, friendly, knowledgeable, and down to earth. Everything you would want in a travel agent! We are looking forward to booking new trips with her in the future.
Danette McAlister responded
"Thank you. I truly enjoyed working with you, and I'm so glad you loved your Princess cruise to Alaska!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

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The Book with Confidence logo tells you that this Travel Advisor has direct access to comprehensive resources for safe and healthy travel, available at their discretion for sharing with clients.  This includes vetting the details on the health and safety protocols implemented by each travel provider in order to recommend the ideal itinerary for each client’s unique needs.
Certified Leisure Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several key components including: Sales and Service, Cruise Sales, Destination and Lifestyle Knowledge,  Programs and Preferred Supplier Knowledge. This is a two year study program.
AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
Princess Commodore Certified
Princess Commodore Certified
Avalon Waterways Specialist
Avalon Waterways Specialist
Celebrity Learning Certification
Celebrity Learning Certification
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
UnCruise Certified Adventurist
UnCruise Certified Adventurist
NCL University - Master's Degree
NCL University - Master's Degree
TRACKS (Rocky Mountaineer Specialist)
TRACKS (Rocky Mountaineer Specialist)
AMA Academy
AMA Academy
Hurtigruten Expeditions Certified Agent
Hurtigruten Expeditions Certified Agent
CLIA Member: Cruise Lines International Assoc.
Cruise Groups Specialist
Rail Europe Specialist

My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.
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