Ocean and River Cruise Specialist
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Tonya Potter
Imperial, MO Travel Agent· 2 Years of Experience
WorldWide Travel Team - Dream Vacations, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Aruba, Hawaii, Italy, Venice, AlaskaInterests:
Cruises, Adult Only, Adventure, Groups, River CruisesSuppliers:
Avalon Waterways, Disney Cruise Line, Princess Cruises®, Viking, Virgin VoyagesAbout Me
Enjoying the new Star Princess ship
As a certified cruise specialist with 30+ years of global travel experience, I help travelers plan personalized cruise vacations to destinations such as Hawaii, Alaska, the Caribbean, Mexico, Bermuda, New England/Canada, and Europe. With advanced training from top cruise lines—including Princess, Norwegian, Viking, Virgin Voyages, Avalon, and more—I create custom itineraries that fit your interests, budget, and travel style. Whether you're seeking a family-friendly Caribbean cruise, a romantic Hawaii sailing, an Alaska adventure, or a Europe multi-port itinerary, I handle every detail: pre- and post-cruise hotels, flights, transfers, excursions, specialty dining, and travel protection. I focus on matching you with the right ship, stateroom, and itinerary for a seamless and memorable vacation. Let me plan your next cruise and turn your travel dreams into an unforgettable journey at sea.
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Aruba, Hawaii, Italy, Venice, AlaskaInterests:
Cruises, Adult Only, Adventure, Groups, River CruisesSuppliers:
Avalon Waterways, Disney Cruise Line, Princess Cruises®, Viking, Virgin VoyagesREVIEWS
Rating: 5.0
15 reviews
100% Recommended
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Awesome
Reviewed By Wick - Arnold mo | Traveled to Mexico
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"Thanks Mark! I loved seeing your pictures and hearing about how much you both enjoyed the Secrets Resorts in Cancun and your excursion to Isla Mujeres. I look forward to helping you with your next beach getaway."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Cancun
Reviewed By LP - St. Louis | Traveled to Cancun | Quintana Roo | Mexico
Beautiful resort. New and very clean.
Tonya Potter responded
"It was a pleasure helping you again with a great beach getaway. "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing
Reviewed By Lauren - New Jersey | Traveled to Jamaica | Caribbean
Tonya is amazing, she’s very attentive and passionate and her responses are quick. She booked the perfect vacation for us. I can’t wait to book the next one.
Tonya Potter responded
"Thank you so much for your kind words—it truly means a lot, especially coming from a new client! I’m so glad I could help create the perfect vacation for you. It was a pleasure working with you, and I love hearing that the experience felt seamless and personalized.
I can’t wait to help you plan your next adventure!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Western Caribbean Cruise
Reviewed By PennyL - St Louis, Missouri | Traveled to Aruba | Caribbean
Loved this trip! Tonya was excellent as always with our planning, especially with our excursions. She offered suggestions for extra things to do on board our Princess Cruise and also gave food/snack recommendations. We look forward to traveling with her advice again soon.
Tonya Potter responded
"Thank you so much for your kind words! It truly means a lot to me, especially getting to work with you again. I’m so glad you loved your trip and that the excursion planning and onboard suggestions helped enhance your experience—that’s always my goal!
It’s always a pleasure helping you plan your travels, and I’m already looking forward to the next one— I can’t wait to help make that just as memorable."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Tonya is the Best!
Reviewed By DKstlDK - St. Louis | Traveled to Caribbean Sea | At Sea | At Sea
We recently traveled to the Caribbean with the help of Tonya. Tonya absolutely invests in her clients, meeting with them in-person, over the phone, and via email and text. While you are on your trip, she stays in touch with you to make sure everything is going well.
Tonya Potter responded
"Thank you for taking the time to share this. I believe travel should feel exciting, not stressful, and I’m so glad you felt supported every step of the way — from planning to sailing. Staying connected while you’re away is one of my favorite parts of what I do, because your experience truly matters to me. I’m grateful you trusted me with your Caribbean cruise and look forward to working together on the next adventure!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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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.
Aruba, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean
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Use the local bus and visit the beaches.
Ndola, Zambia, Africa
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Sydney, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
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Opra House, walk across the bridge, explore the botanical gardens.
Tasmania, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
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Beautiful hikes and rainforest to explore. Hobart market
Auckland, New Zealand, Australia & New Zealand
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Christchurch, New Zealand, Australia & New Zealand
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Lake Taupo, New Zealand, Australia & New Zealand
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Lake Te Anau, New Zealand, Australia & New Zealand
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Beautiful resort. New and very clean.
Milford Sound, New Zealand, Australia & New Zealand
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Do the fixed wing plane tour
Mount Cook, New Zealand, Australia & New Zealand
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Mt. Cook National Park, New Zealand, Australia & New Zealand
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Glacier hike in the morning.
Queenstown, New Zealand, Australia & New Zealand
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So many hikes. Take a tour to Milford Sound
Rotorua, New Zealand, Australia & New Zealand
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Redwoods
Wanaka, New Zealand, Australia & New Zealand
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Get the famed picture of the "Wanaka Tree" in the lake
Banff, Alberta, Canada
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Stay close enough to walk the main street. So many places to hike. Renting a car.
Canmore, Alberta, Canada
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Great little town to hike. Cute market once a week.
Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
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You can pay to park here, free after 7:00 PM or get a shuttle combo with Moraine Lake. Hike along the lake.
Moraine Lake, Alberta, Canada
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Road to the lake is only by shuttle. Book early. Road opens June1
Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
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Hikes around Bruce Peninsula and eat a Beaver Tail
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
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Bahamas, Caribbean
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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Caribbean
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Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Caribbean
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Curacao, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean
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small group tour to learn about the island
Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean
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Great place to walk and explore. Check out Fort Amsterdam's shops and restaurants.
St. Maarten, St. Martin, Caribbean
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Rent a car and explore all the beaches.
Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, Caribbean
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Road Town, Virgin Islands, Caribbean
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Take a cab to quieter beaches.
Salzburg, Austria, Europe
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London, England, Europe
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Paris, France, Europe
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Go to the Eiffel Tower at night to watch the lights sparkle.
Munich, Germany, Europe
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So much to see- take a day train trip and eat Bavarian pretzels.
Madrid, Spain, Europe
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So much good food, architecture, and history. Walk and explore.
Valencia, Spain, Europe
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Must Do:
Rent a bike to explore the destination.
Basel, Switzerland, Europe
Booked It 4 Times
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Eat lunch sitting along the Rhine
Interlaken, Switzerland, Europe
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Carriage ride around the town.
Lenk, Switzerland, Europe
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Must Do:
Ski and eat lunch outside. Sleigh ride.
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
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Playa Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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Beautiful resort. New and very clean.
Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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Beautiful resort. New and very clean.
Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico
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Castaway, Fiji, South Pacific
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Nadi, Fiji, South Pacific
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Port Denarau, Fiji, South Pacific
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Yasawa Island, Fiji, South Pacific
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Small ship cruising and learning about local villages.
Glacier Bay, Alaska, USA
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Inside Passage, Alaska, USA
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Juneau, Alaska, USA
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Ketchikan, Alaska, USA
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Skagway, Alaska, USA
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Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA
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Breckenridge, Colorado, USA
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Been There 2 Times
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Go in the summer to enjoy the hikes and beauty.
Denver, Colorado, USA
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Keystone, Colorado, USA
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Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA
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Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
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Kissimmee, Florida, USA
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Miami, Florida, USA
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North Redington Beach, Florida, USA
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Orlando, Florida, USA
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Saint Augustine, Florida, USA
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St. Pete Beach, Florida, USA
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St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
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Tampa, Florida, USA
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Walt Disney World, Florida, USA
Been There 4 Times
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Haleakala, Maui, Hawaii, USA
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Must Do:
Sunrise bike tour
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Booked It 5 Times
Been There 2 Times
Beautiful resort. New and very clean.
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Pearl Harbour
Kauai Island, Hawaii, USA
Booked It 3 Times
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Rent a car to explore the beauty-Waimea Canyon, Poipu Beach....
Maui Island, Hawaii, USA
Booked It 5 Times
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Cody, Wyoming, USA
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Grand Tetons, Wyoming, USA
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Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA
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West Yellowstone, Wyoming, USA
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Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
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Beautiful resort. New and very clean.