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John Dostaler, Travel Agent in Elmhurst, IL

John Dostaler

Elmhurst, IL Travel Agent
Super Agent

John Dostaler

Elmhurst, IL · 25+ Years of Experience

Compass & Sage, an independent agent with Cruises & Tours, Unlimited, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(59)
95% Recommended
John was fantastic in every step of the way. He made our trip to Disney World seamless!! We had a large group and some unique... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Florida, Alaska, Aruba, United Kingdom

Interests:

Cruises, Couples & Romance, Christmas Markets, Luxury Cruises, River Cruises

Suppliers:

Celebrity Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Viking, Virgin Voyages, Ponant

About Me

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Azamara Onward In Corsica, France

Cruise Specialist | 30+ Years of Maritime Travel Excellence

From intimate river voyages to grand ocean expeditions, I curate extraordinary cruise experiences across every segment of seafaring travel.

As a certified cruise specialist with three decades of expertise, I navigate the vast differences between luxury lines, expedition vessels, river cruises, and premium ocean voyages to match you with your perfect sailing experience.

My diverse cruise portfolio includes:

  • Luxury Ocean Cruises: Viking Ocean, Explora, Seabourn, Regent, Oceania, Ponant and more
  • Expedition Adventures: Small-ship explorations to Antarctica, Galapagos, and Alaska (HX, Ponant, Paul Gauguin and more)
  • European River Cruises: Viking River, AmaWaterways, Riverside, Tauck and Uniworld (among others)
  • Premium Family Cruises: Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC, Princess, Holland America
  • Adult-Exclusive Sailing: Virgin Voyages and Viking Ocean

What sets my service apart?

I don't just "book" cruises, you can do that with Costco – I experience them firsthand.

Through established partnerships with major cruise lines, my clients receive exclusive benefits including:

  • Single Point of Contact Concierge Service: You won't have to wait on hold 2 hours to get to speak to someone who has no idea what they're talking about
  • Exclusive unpublished rates on select cruise lines!
  • Premium cabin recommendations
  • Specialty dining expertise
  • Additional onboard credits on select sailings
  • VIP amenities (On-board host, additional perks and more)
  • Exclusive shore excursion access

Whether you're dreaming of a family Disney cruise to the Caribbean, an intimate river journey through Europe's historic waterways, or an expedition to Earth's most remote destinations, my expertise ensures every aspect of your voyage exceeds expectations.

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
59 reviews
95% Recommended
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Disney Magic Made By John!!
Reviewed By Jon - Elmhurst, IL | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
John was fantastic in every step of the way. He made our trip to Disney World seamless!! We had a large group and some unique arrangements that we were looking for. John really did work magic in order to make our trip a reality. He also helped us navigate through some of the nuances to the park as COVID was still impacting some things. John also gave us a crash course in the Genie+ app, which proved to be critical in how we planned out each day. Overall, John was a pleasure to work with and we'd recommend him to anyone looking to book a trip.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Blew My Family's MIND!!
Reviewed By TBrown - McCall, ID | Traveled to Mexico
He is awesome and NAILED IT with this family vacation!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Anniversary Trip
Reviewed By Kelsey - Mechanicsville, VA | Traveled to Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
We had an amazing experience working with John! He was super helpful and gave a ton of details. He made everything easier and always answered any questions I had!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awesome Vacation!
Reviewed By Kristin - Denver, CO | Traveled to Cabo San Lucas ~ Baja California Sur ~ Mexico
John is incredibly knowledgeable, responsive and easy to work with. I always know I'm in great hands with him. He's a professional with a great sense of humor and his attention to detail is stellar.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Renewed faith in travel agents
Reviewed By Juju - Chicago, Il | Traveled to Playa Mujeres ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
John was truly a joy to work with. He listened and understood exactly what my family was looking for. I had done a ton of research prior to getting in contact with John and he answered all my questions and helped me select the resort that was the best fit. He really went out of his way to make sure we got the rooms we wanted and ensure everything was set up properly. I really appreciate his timely responses and periodic check-ins to make sure everything went as planned. John has renewed my faith in travel agents!
John Dostaler responded
"It was such a pleasure working with you on this (well-deserved) vacation for your family! I know how tough it is traveling with a little one - so I do my best to make your journey as stress-free as possible! Finally: I'm so honored I was able to restore your faith in Travel Agents! I'm looking forward to working with you again!"
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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.

Client Testimonials

Winter Escape Vacation!
John was very thorough in getting to know us well through the interview process to help determine the best options for our vacation. John presented multiple options as we worked towards a final selection. John was highly knowledgeable of the several locations and attending resorts that we were considering. Based on the discussions we had with John, he provided a range of excursion options and helped us make the appropriate choice. We never felt rushed or pressured in making our decision and could not have been happier with our final choice. John helped us pick the perfect spot for our vacation. We could not have done it without his guidance and expertise.
Stephen C
Disney Expert!
I’m planning a wonderful vacation for me and Aspen this Summer to Disneyworld. And I just need to mention John Dostaler who has helped plan this for us. He has patiently dealt with all my calls and text messages and thousand questions, including recommending things to do and places to eat, and having to change the flights because Aspen‘s going to go to church camp. And he has just been so available to help make this a special time for us. I’m so thankful for John!
Melissa, Las Vegas
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