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Gordon Froese, Travel Agent in Vancouver, BC

Gordon Froese

Vancouver, BC Travel Agent
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Gordon Froese

Vancouver, BC · 25+ Years of Experience

An independent agent with KVI Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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Great ports of call fabulous weather and Gord organized it all. we have appreciated Gords work in organizing at least eight Cruises for us. Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

South Africa, South Pacific, Cook Islands, Fiji

Interests:

Luxury Cruises, Small Ship Cruises, World Cruises, River Cruises, Adult Only

Suppliers:

Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Silversea, Explora Journeys, Virgin Voyages, Celebrity Cruises

About Me

Beautiful, Historic Cape Town - my favourite.
Beautiful, Historic Cape Town - my favourite.

I am a luxury and premium cruise specialist with over 50 years of experience in the travel industry. I specialise in helping discerning travellers plan exceptional cruise journeys that combine comfort, refined service, and immersive destinations.

My primary expertise is with leading luxury cruise lines, including Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Explora Journeys, Silversea Cruises, Seabourn, Virgin Voyages, Oceania Cruises, Azamara, and Cunard. I also work extensively with premium brands such as Celebrity Cruises and Princess Cruises, offering outstanding global itineraries and exceptional onboard experiences.

As an experienced ocean and river cruise expert, I provide personalised guidance on ship and suite selection, itinerary planning, and exclusive amenities. I believe luxury travel is defined by ease, attention to detail, and confidence, and I manage every aspect of the cruise planning process to ensure a seamless experience.

My clients value my honesty, industry insight, and long-standing expertise, and many return year after year knowing their cruise plans are in experienced hands.

More details about me can be found on my website gordonfroese.com or my LinkedIn bio.

Interline Travel Specialist

As an airline employee joining CP Air in 1976 I joined the Vancouver Interline Club, a social, networking association of airline employees world wide. I had the role of Tours & Information Officer writing a column in our newsletter (no computers; no Internet) and promoted the special industry rates offered to airline employees as employment perks.

In the 18 years that followed my airline career I have owned, managed and worked for Interline travel agencies since their inception.

If you are an airline employee, spouse of an airline employee, retiree, parent/parent in law of an airline employee please contact me to review the exclusive travel benefits I can offer on Luxury and Premium Brand cruises.

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
17 reviews
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Going through the Panama Canal
Reviewed By Sunshine 2026 - BC | Traveled to Panama | Central America
Great ports of call fabulous weather and Gord organized it all. we have appreciated Gords work in organizing at least eight Cruises for us.
Gordon Froese responded
"I will definitely take credit for the good weather Sunshine. Look forward to organizing many more cruises for you. Maybe a river cruise together some time?"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trip in the Mediterranean with Holland America
Reviewed By Humphrey - Abbotsford ,British Columbia. | Traveled to Mediterranean | At Sea | At Sea
Contacted Gordon and he set it all for us even recommend the cabin.Glad he did the cabin was excellent with a great deck.He is easy to talk too and listens to your questions.He is just a great person .
Gordon Froese responded
"Who knew when we first met at CP Air in September 1976 that we would still be working together almost 50 years later. Thanks Humphrey!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Consistent Excellence
Reviewed By Jim - Joshua, Texas | Traveled to Rome | Italy | Europe
I have worked with Gordon for over 20 years. His help, recommendations, and advice can always be trusted. Thorough and professional, I will only use his services.
Gordon Froese responded
"It has been my pleasure Jim. I look forward to hearing about your upcoming tour of Ireland and the UK. Gordon"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Thank you Gord!!
Reviewed By Bobby - Kelowna, BC | Traveled to CocoCay | Bahamas | Caribbean
My wife and I booked a honeymoon cruise on Caribbean Cruises and it was easily the best cruise I have been on. Gord was able to secure us an INCREDIBLE deal on Symphony of the Seas including all of the excursion and food/bev packages and we could not have been happier with the trip. We will be booking again soon! Thank you, Gord for all of your assistance in making this a vacation to remember.
Gordon Froese responded
"I see another cruise on your horizon, but with the recent additions to your family you will need to reassess the cabin size; I can help with that!"
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A Truly Wonderful Break from Work
Reviewed By Tis - Calgary Alberta | Traveled to Cuba | Caribbean
Enjoyed every minute away, ate well, toured well and was entertained to the fullest all very affordable, well within my budget and the arrangements were perfect, totally trouble free organizing it and the follow up afterwards was impressive. Really appreciated how well Gordon put it all together for us, so stress free.
Gordon Froese responded
"Thank you Tis. Glad you had such a good time and even happier that I get to see you next week."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Globus Family Of Brands 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.
Mexico
Booked It 30 Times
Been There 20 Times
Gord is very knowledgeable and makes suggestions t...
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I have been to all the Mexican cities offered by cruises and have done several stay put vacations. I love Mexico (and learning Spanish). You can stay in larger cities or be more immersive in places like my favourite, Todos Santos.
Lisbon, Portugal, Europe
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Beautiful, lively Lisbon was where we started our five week self-guided tour of Portugal. Land tours are varied and affordable.
Caribbean
Booked It 25 Times
Been There 18 Times
My wife and I booked a honeymoon cruise on Caribbe...
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By cruise and independently I have been to many islands in the Caribbean, many, many times. Take a 7 night cruise starting in San Juan and you can get a lot of island hopping in a week.
Peru, South America
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Only had a long weekend in Lima before the Hop On Hop Off bus tours. Interesting city that I am going back to, plus historic Machu Picchu. See for yourself.
Cook Islands, South Pacific
Booked It 3 Times
Been There 4 Times
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The Cook Islands are self-governing and have a free association with New Zealand. You can go around the main island of Rarotonga in 1 hour. So safe, so idyllic. I love Rarotonga and Aitutaki (stunning lagoon, coral reefs). So worth the long trip.
Fiji, South Pacific
Booked It 3 Times
Been There 4 Times
Every time we have booked a cruise vacation, we ha...
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Go viewing in a glass bottomed boat or snorkel. It is as if you are in a large aquarium. As far south of the Equator as Hawaii is north of the Equator. Heavenly South Pacific islands.
Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, Africa
Booked It 6 Times
Been There 6 Times
Fun time. Very relaxing yet entertaining. Gord w...
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Cape Point where people say the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet. Make a day of it with a tour from Cape Town.
Cape Town, South Africa, Africa
Booked It 9 Times
Been There 10 Times
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Get a view from the top of Table Mountain. Cape Town was known as the Mother City. A Hop On/Hop Off bus ticket will give you 30 possible places to see. I have seen most of them!
Durban, South Africa, Africa
Booked It 6 Times
Been There 8 Times
Gordon goes out of his way to accommodate his clie...
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On the warm Indian Ocean, with a large Indian population, some of the best curry meals I have ever had were in Durban. Overlooked on some tours, Durban, Umhlanga Rocks and the Zulu Living Museum are worth adding.
Johannesburg, South Africa, Africa
Booked It 9 Times
Been There 16 Times
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Big and bustling commercial hub of South Africa, Johannesburg is your usual point of entry from overseas flights and is a good place to shed your jet lag.
Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa
Booked It 8 Times
Been There 9 Times
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Not as expensive as the private reserves, but as good or better game viewing. Comfortable accommodation in "rondovals". What an experience!
Mala Mala, South Africa, Africa
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My wife and I stayed at this exclusive private game reserve. Included were game drives at night in open land rovers. Amazing!
Oudtshoorn, South Africa, Africa
Booked It 3 Times
Been There 4 Times
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As an escort for my tour I always had to ride an ostrich (and get thrown off an ostrich)! Nearby is the Cango Caves, a major attraction for over 200 years. When you are in the caves and the lights are turned off that is as dark as dark can be.
Pretoria, South Africa, Africa
Booked It 6 Times
Been There 6 Times
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The Union Buildings are the official government headquarters. See where Nelson Mandala's statue is prominant.
Sabi Sands Private Game , South Africa, Africa
Booked It 5 Times
Been There 5 Times
I have worked with Gord on numerous trips and have...
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Another favourite private game reserve. I once took the place of a tracker, sitting on the front of our landrover heading to a kill in darkness. Try a night or two at Sabi Sabi.
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Africa
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Spectacular world wonder attraction. Stopped there on the way to Botswana. Too good to miss.
Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Booked It 2 Times
Been There 3 Times
Gord is the best. Nothing can gonetong.
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I have seen much of the east coast of Australia on honeymoon and on business trips. Cruise or take a land package to find out why I almost moved there.
New Zealand, Australia & New Zealand
Booked It 3 Times
Been There 3 Times
My wife and I booked a honeymoon cruise on Caribbe...
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New Zealand is friendly, safe, has diverse scenery and has one of the world's best airlines (I know, I worked for Air New Zealand). Allow a minimum week on each of the North Island and the South Island.
Canada
Booked It 20 Times
Been There 100 Times
Great ports of call fabulous weather and Gord orga...
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I grew up on the West Coast and Okanagan, but have travelled extensively in my home country. Canada has so much to offer it's own citizens as well as visitors.
Kowloon, Hong Kong, East and Southeast Asia
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Bamboo scaffolding, 7.5 million people, Victoria Peak; even Disneyland! I was in HKG for a week including a gambling junket to Macau. Visit by cruise or take a land tour with air and transfers.
Athens, Greece, Europe
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The Acropolis, Parthenon and so many reminders of ancient Greece filled many days in Athens. Spend a few days here before hitting the beach.
Mykonos, Greece, Europe
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Popular party atmosphere or a relaxing spa weekend. Mykonos was heaven! If you want some fun, this is your island.
Santorini, Greece, Europe
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We stayed for 10 days in Oia and Fira on Santorini. Seafood, wine and tons of fun. So popular, some cruise ships are turned away due to crowding. Pick a shoulder season to avoid the crowds and save some money.
Algarve, Portugal, Europe
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We saved the best to the last of our 5 week tour in the Algarve. Amazing beaches, seafood and so affordable. You won't be disappointed.
Oporto, Portugal, Europe
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On a five week tour of Portugal we started in Lisbon, drove up the west coast and spend many days exploring Oporto. This vibrant city is the starting point of Douro river cruises.
United Kingdom, Europe
Booked It 10 Times
Been There 12 Times
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As a stopover and for longer visits I have spent a lot of time in the UK. Tie in Scotland and Ireland by land or sea and you really get the big picture.
Barranquilla, Colombia, South America
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I have been booking cruises thru Gordon for years....
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Gran Malecon of Barranquilla, Colombia's gateway to the Caribbean and the beginning of my river cruise. Adding a pre-cruise package in Barranquilla is a must-do.
Cartagena, Colombia, South America
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Fun time. Very relaxing yet entertaining. Gord w...
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Silversea refers to Cartagena as the Hippest City In South America. Don't just believe Silversea; see for yourself!
Magdalena River, Colombia, South America
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Been There
Enjoyed every minute away, ate well, toured well a...
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Group booking from Barranquilla to Cartagena. Colourful scenery, natural beauty and luxury ship living. Finally, 50 years later, commercial river travel is back. Bucket List for you?
Medellin, Colombia, South America
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Gord is very knowledgeable and makes suggestions t...
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The city of eternal Spring is a must-see destination or pre/post river cruise destination. Don't go all the way to Colombia without a few days in Medellin.
USA
Booked It 26 Times
Been There 49 Times
Gord Froese has been our go to travel agent for ou...
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From Florida to New York, San Diego to Washington state I have seen a lot of the United States and hope to head back some day.
Alaska, USA
Booked It 46 Times
Been There 7 Times
I can always count on Gordon to meet and exceed m...
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I have been on several cruises to many parts of Alaska. This is a destination that will relax you and bond you to nature.
Hawaii Island, Hawaii, USA
Been There 49 Times
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I have been to the Hawaiian Islands countless times to Oahu, Maui and Molokai. If you want a tropical destination with the comforts of home Hawaii can't be beat.
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