Danny Pinchot, Travel Agent in River Vale, NJ

Danny Pinchot

River Vale, NJ Travel Agent
Super Agent

Danny Pinchot

River Vale, NJ · 25+ Years of Experience

An independent agent with Avoya Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(24)
100% Recommended
Danny was very quick to respond with any and all questions we had about our trip. He was easy to work with and really appreciated... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Antarctica, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados

Interests:

Adult Only, All Inclusive, Beach Vacations, Cruises, Expedition Cruises

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways, Azamara, Celebrity Cruises, Cunard®, Funjet Vacations

About Me

Danny Specializes in Cruise Vacations

As a Family Cruise Expert, I specialize in planning unforgettable family cruise vacations, including Caribbean cruises, Alaska cruises, and Mediterranean cruises. I work with leading cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, and Holland America Line, helping families choose the right ship, itinerary, and accommodations. From multi-generational cruises to trips with kids and teens, I provide expert guidance on family-friendly ships, kids programs, dining, and cabin options. I ensure every member of the family has an amazing experience. With 35+ years of experience, I deliver personalized planning, expert advice, and a seamless, stress-free process—handling every detail so your family can focus on making lasting memories together.

My Travel Specialties

Ocean and River Cruise Specialists

Ocean and River Cruise Specialists
 I am a cruise specialist with over 35 years of professional experience and more than 64 years of personal cruising insight, giving my clients a level of expertise and perspective that few advisors can match. My journey began in 1962, and since then I’ve sailed on more than 80 cruises thro...Read More ▶

Sandals Certified Specialist

Sandals Certified Specialist
As a Sandals Resorts Certified Specialist, I specialize in planning luxury all-inclusive vacations for couples at Sandals Resorts, located on some of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. Sandals offers adults-only, all-inclusive resorts in destinations such as Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Antigu...Read More ▶

Alaska Cruise Specialist

Alaska Cruise Specialist
 I specialize in Alaska cruises and cruisetours, combining expert training through cruise line certifications with firsthand experience visiting Alaska twice. I help clients choose the right Alaska cruise itinerary, whether it’s an Inside Passage sailing from Vancouver or Seattle or a one-way Ala...Read More ▶

AmaWaterways River Cruise Expert

AmaWaterways River Cruise Expert
I specialize in Europe river cruises with AmaWaterways, combining expert training and firsthand travel experience throughout Europe. River cruising is one of the best ways to explore multiple countries with ease—unpack once and enjoy a seamless journey through iconic destinations.AmaWaterways off...Read More ▶

Jamaica Destination Specialist

Jamaica Destination Specialist
As a destination specialist, I highly recommend Jamaica for travelers seeking a combination of beautiful beaches, all-inclusive resorts, vibrant culture, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you are visiting Jamaica on a cruise or planning a longer stay at a resort, the island offers something ...Read More ▶

Holland America Line Cruise Expert

Holland America Line Cruise Expert
My passion for cruising began in 1962 when I took my very first voyage at the age of three aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam. That experience sparked a lifelong love for cruising, and over the years I’ve seen the industry evolve, offering more destinations, enhanced onboard experiences, and greater vari...Read More ▶

Paul Gauguin Specialist

Paul Gauguin Specialist
As a cruise specialist, I highly recommend Paul Gauguin Cruises for travelers seeking a luxury small-ship cruise experience in Tahiti and the South Pacific. With just one intimate ship, the Paul Gauguin, accommodating approximately 330 guests, this cruise line offers a highly personalized and imm...Read More ▶

Ponant Explorations Specialist

Ponant Explorations Specialist
As a cruise specialist, I highly recommend Ponant for travelers seeking a luxury expedition cruise experience to some of the most remote and extraordinary destinations in the world. Ponant is a French luxury cruise line known for its small-ship exploration, immersive itineraries, and refined onbo...Read More ▶

Grand Cayman Specialist

Grand Cayman Specialist
As a Grand Cayman Specialist, I highly recommend Grand Cayman for both cruise visitors and extended stays. The largest of the three Cayman Islands—along with Cayman Brac and Little Cayman—Grand Cayman is known for beautiful beaches, world-class diving, and exceptional dining.Cruise guests arrive ...Read More ▶

U.S. Virgin Islands Specialist

U.S. Virgin Islands Specialist
As a U.S. Virgin Islands Specialist, I highly recommend the U.S. Virgin Islands for travelers seeking a Caribbean vacation without needing a passport. With warm weather year-round, beautiful beaches, and easy access from the U.S., it is one of the most convenient and rewarding tropical destinatio...Read More ▶

British Virgin Islands Specialist

British Virgin Islands Specialist
As a destination specialist, I highly recommend the British Virgin Islands for travelers seeking beautiful beaches, sailing vacations, and a relaxed Caribbean escape. The BVI is made up of four main islands—Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, and Anegada—along with dozens of smaller islands, of...Read More ▶

St Lucia Specialist

St Lucia Specialist
As a St. Lucia Specialist, I highly recommend Saint Lucia for travelers seeking a blend of natural beauty, luxury resorts, and unforgettable experiences. Whether visiting on a cruise or staying for a week, St. Lucia offers one of the most scenic and diverse destinations in the Caribbean.The islan...Read More ▶

Bahamas Certified Specialist

Bahamas Certified Specialist
As a Certified Bahamas Specialist, I recommend The Bahamas as a top destination for both cruise visitors and extended stays. With over 700 islands, the Bahamas offers beautiful beaches, crystal-clear waters, world class snorkeling and diving, and a rich blend of culture and history.Most cruises v...Read More ▶

Grenada Certified Travel Expert

Grenada Certified Travel Expert
As a destination specialist, I highly recommend Grenada, known as the “Spice Island of the Caribbean,” for travelers seeking a blend of natural beauty, authentic culture, and relaxed luxury. Whether you are visiting Grenada on a cruise or planning a longer stay, this island offers a unique and le...Read More ▶

Barbados Specialist

Barbados Specialist
Barbados is a fantastic destination to spend a vacation or to start a cruise vacation. Barbados has resorts that are all inclusive and one's that are not. They have resorts to fit all budgets.  Barbados has amazing restaurants and places to visit from plantations to the oldest synagogue is...Read More ▶

Azamara Cruises Specialist

Azamara Cruises Specialist
 As an Azamara Cruise Specialist, I highly recommend Azamara for travelers seeking a boutique, upscale small-ship cruise experience. With intimate ships carrying approximately 700 guests, Azamara offers a more personalized and immersive way to explore the world.I had the opportunity to sail on th...Read More ▶

Celebrity Cruises Certified Expert

Celebrity Cruises Certified Expert
As a Celebrity Cruises Specialist and graduate of the Celebrity 5-Star Academy, I highly recommend Celebrity Cruises for travelers seeking a premium cruise experience that blends modern luxury, exceptional service, and world-class dining.Having sailed with Celebrity multiple times, I provide firs...Read More ▶

Windstar Cruise Specialist

Windstar Cruise Specialist
As a Windstar Cruises Specialist, I highly recommend Windstar Cruises for travelers seeking an intimate, yacht-style cruise experience. With small ships carrying between 148 and 342 guests, Windstar offers access to smaller ports and hidden destinations that larger ships simply cannot reach.Often...Read More ▶

Cunard Cruise Line Expert

Cunard Cruise Line Expert
As a Cunard Cruise Specialist, I highly recommend Cunard Line for travelers seeking a classic ocean travel experience with timeless elegance and modern luxury. With over 185 years of maritime heritage, Cunard is known for its refined service, iconic traditions, and unique style of cruising.Cunard...Read More ▶

Viking Cruises

Viking Cruises
As a Viking Cruises Expert, I highly recommend Viking for travelers seeking a destination-focused, culturally enriching cruise experience. Viking began as a leader in river cruising and has expanded into ocean and expedition cruises, offering a consistent, high-quality experience across all three...Read More ▶

Seabourn Cruise Specialist

Seabourn Cruise Specialist
As a Seabourn Cruise Specialist, I have invested time in advanced training and ship visits to develop in-depth knowledge of Seabourn, one of the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise lines. This expertise allows me to guide clients with confidence when planning a truly elevated cruise experience.Se...Read More ▶

Oceania Cruises Certified Specialist

Oceania Cruises Certified Specialist
As an Oceania Cruises Certified Specialist, I highly recommend Oceania Cruises, now recognized as a luxury cruise line offering an exceptional small-ship experience. With elegant ships carrying approximately 700–1,200 guests, Oceania delivers a refined, destination-focused journey with personaliz...Read More ▶

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Specialist

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Specialist
As a Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Specialist, I highly recommend Royal Caribbean for travelers seeking an exciting and innovative cruise experience. My relationship with Royal Caribbean began in January 1990, and since then I have sailed on 20+ cruises, giving me extensive firsthand knowledge of t...Read More ▶

Aruba Specialist

Aruba Specialist
 As an Aruba Specialist, I highly recommend Aruba for both cruise visitors and week-long stays. Known for being outside the hurricane belt, Aruba offers year-round sunshine, minimal rainfall, and consistently beautiful weather, making it one of the best Caribbean destinations.Most resorts are loc...Read More ▶

Antigua & Barbuda Specialist

Antigua & Barbuda Specialist
I specialize in vacations to Antigua and Barbuda, combining firsthand experience with destination knowledge to help clients plan the perfect Caribbean getaway. I’ve visited Antigua multiple times on cruises and enjoyed an extended stay at Sandals Grande Antigua, giving me valuable insight into bo...Read More ▶

Norwegian Cruise Line Expert

Norwegian Cruise Line Expert
As a Norwegian Cruise Line Expert, I am a certified specialist with Norwegian Cruise Line, having achieved their highest level of certification, PhD status. This advanced training, combined with my firsthand cruising experience, allows me to provide clients with expert guidance and personalized r...Read More ▶

Inclusive Collection - World of Hyatt

Inclusive Collection - World of Hyatt
 As an Inclusive Collection, part of World of Hyatt Specialist, I specialize in planning luxury all-inclusive resort vacations in some of the most sought-after destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico, including Mexico, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and St. Lucia. Whether you are looki...Read More ▶

Virgin Voyages Expert

Virgin Voyages Expert
   As a Virgin Voyages Expert, I highly recommend Virgin Voyages for travelers seeking a modern, adults-only cruise experience. Launched in 2021, Virgin Voyages has redefined cruising with a fresh, contemporary approach focused on dining, entertainment, and a relaxed onboard atmosphere.I h...Read More ▶

Princess Cruise Expert

Princess Cruise Expert
As a Princess Cruises Expert, I have achieved the highest level of certification—Commodore Level—with Princess Cruises, demonstrating advanced knowledge of their ships, itineraries, and onboard experience.Princess Cruises offers worldwide itineraries, including Caribbean cruises, Alaska cruises, ...Read More ▶

Small Ship Cruising With Azamara Cruises

Small Ship Cruising With Azamara Cruises
As a specialist in small ship cruising, I highly recommend Azamara for travelers seeking a more intimate, destination-focused cruise experience. With ships carrying approximately 700 guests, Azamara offers a personalized atmosphere with attentive service and a relaxed onboard environment.One of t...Read More ▶

Mediterranean Cruise Expert

Mediterranean Cruise Expert
As a Mediterranean Cruise Expert, my passion for cruising began in 1962 and has grown into a career spanning more than 35 years in the travel industry. I started with a cruise-only agency and have worked with both large and boutique travel agencies, giving me extensive knowledge across a wide ran...Read More ▶

Hurigruten Expedition Cruise Expert

Hurigruten Expedition Cruise Expert
Cruising has been a passion of mine all my life. The more I cruise, the more I want to cruise. Being on a ship going to different places is an amazing experience. Expedition cruising takes the cruiser to places like Antarctica, the Arctic Circle, the Northwest Passage and the Galapagos jus...Read More ▶

Caribbean All Inclusive Resorts

Caribbean All Inclusive Resorts
 I specialize in luxury all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, helping clients experience the very best in destinations such as **Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Riviera Maya, and beyond. Whether you’re seeking an adults only luxury resort, a romantic beachfront escape, or an elevated family friend...Read More ▶

Family Cruise Expert

Family Cruise Expert
Since 1991 I have been sending families on cruise vacations to the Caribbean, Alaska and Europe. Cruising with kids is very easy. One packs and un packs only once. All your meals and entertainment is included. And, so are the kids programs. In my opinion Royal Caribbean's Adventure Ocean i...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
24 reviews
100% Recommended
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Wonderful Family Cruise
Reviewed By Val - Holland, Michigan | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Danny was very quick to respond with any and all questions we had about our trip. He was easy to work with and really appreciated his knowledge about this vacation. He suggested things to assist us in making our trip the best it could be!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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our most recent cruise
Reviewed By Peg - Winterport | Traveled to Bermuda ~ Caribbean
Always very prompt and helpful. Never has to be reminded of our requests.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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ABC islands
Reviewed By Bankerbabe - Leesburg Indiana | Traveled to Aruba ~ Caribbean
Danny has found us some wonderful cruises, i will continue to use him.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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He knew the ships with the best dance floors.
Reviewed By Ballroom Dancer - Chapel Hill NC | Traveled to Venice ~ Italy ~ Europe
He really knows cruising and all the intricacies. He also knows the destinations.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Travel Agent
Reviewed By Tammie - Darien, Il | Traveled to New York ~ USA
Danny is very pleasant and easy to work with. He is very timely in his responses. He follows up consistently. So glad I found him!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

AmaWaterways Certified Advisor
Antigua Specialist
Aruba Certified Specialist
Azamara Cruise Specialist
Azamara Cruises Expert Certification
Bahamas Certified Specialist
Barbados Destination Specialist
British Virgin Islands Specialist
Celebrity Cruises Expert
Celebrity Specialist Graduate
CLIA Luxury Cruise Specialist Certification
Grand Cayman Specialist
Grenada Certified Travel Expert
Holland America Cruise Line Specialist
Hurtigruten Certified Travel Advisor
Inclusive Collection- World Of Hyatt Specialist
Jamaica One Love Travel Specialist
Master Agent Certification -AMR Resorts
Norwegian Cruise Line Specialist PHD
Oceania Cruises Certified Specialist
Paul Gauguin Specialist
Ponant Explorations Specialist
Princess Cruise Specialist
Princess Cruise Specialist Commodore Level
Royal Caribbean Master of Adventure
Royal Caribbean Specialist
Sandals Certified Specialist
Seabourn Cruise Specialisst
St Lucia Certified Specialist
U.S. Virgin Islands Specialist
Viking Cruises Specialist
Virgin Voyages Specialist
Windstar Cruise Specialist
Cunard Cruise Line Specialist
Celebrity Cruise Specialist
Hyatt Ziva/ Hyatt Zilara Certification
CLIA Elite Cruise Counselor
CLIA Master Cruise Counselor
Dominican Republic Specialist
Celebrity 5 Star Academy Graduate
Jamaica Travel Specialist
Karisma Gourmet University Training
Princess Commodore Certification

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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Cruising with Explora Journeys

My Travel Stories

Cruising he Rhine River With Avalon Waterways

Cruising the Rhine with Avalon Waterways was a fantastic experience. We flew into Amsterdam and stayed at the Marriott for one night. We did some exploring and went to the Anne Franke House and then had a lovely dinner near bye. The following morning we boarded the Avalon Envision and spent the morning on the ship. After lunch we did an e...
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A Visit To Barcelona

Barcelona is an amazing city to visit whether you are spending a few days pre/post cruise or for a week. I spent two days in Barcelona in November of 2023 prior to our cruise on the Azamara Pursuit. We took the hop on hop off bus the two days we were there. One afternoon we went to the Sagrada Familia to see the church. We were not able to get i...
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A Visit to Athens Greece

A visit to Athens Greece is an absolute must if you love to travel and are looking for a bucket list destination. With so much history one visit is probably not enough. I have been twice and cannot wait to go back. August of 2024 was the last time I was there.  We arrived in the morning after flying overnight. We checked in to the hotel, ...
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Canada New England from Quebec City to New York

Cruising from Quebec City to New York was always something I wanted to do. I flew up to Quebec City the day before the cruise and stayed at Le Chateau which was on my bucket list and did not disappoint me. After checking into the hotel I went out and explored the city and had lunch. For Dinner I met two of my colleages at the hotel for dinner (w...
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Labadee, Haiti

Anthem of the Seas Christmas New Years Cruise

As a kid I spent the Christmas New Years break on cruises. We sailed out of New York City. It was many years later after finishing school and having my own family that I took another cruise over the holidays. We sailed on the Anthem of the Seas on a 10 night Christmas New Years cruise from Bayonne New Jersey in a Junior Suite. a Junior su...
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