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Teresa Skeim, Travel Agent in Seattle, WA

Teresa Skeim

Seattle, WA Travel Agent
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Teresa Skeim

Seattle, WA · 25+ Years of Experience

Cruise Specialists, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(97)
100% Recommended
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Destinations:

Worldwide, World Cruise, Alaska, Australia, Mediterranean

Interests:

Cruises, World Cruises, Luxury Cruises, River Cruises, Small Ship Cruises

Suppliers:

Oceania Cruises, Seabourn, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Holland America Line

About Me

Camaraderie on a Cruise Specialists Hosted Voyage
Camaraderie on a Cruise Specialists Hosted Voyage

On a hosted cruise, there is a hand-picked Voyage Host who cruises along with our guests and is there to serve as an extra resource. They host a welcome reception, arrange times for the group to get together and chat, host an exclusive shore tour and are there to offer tips on what to do in port or assist with other questions you may have. It’s like having an extra layer of reassurance with you on your trip — and with Cruise Specialists, it’s totally complimentary. 

At Cruise Specialists, we have several options on how you can receive the services of a Voyage Host. I strongly encourage many of my clients to seek out a hosted voyage, and with our agency specializing in hosted voyages, I can easily match you with the right one. 

Hosted World Cruises 

As mentioned in my World Cruise bio, Cruise Specialists has a Voyage Host on the Holland America Line World Cruise. We also are the exclusive agency to have a host on the 2024 Oceania Cruises World Cruise and will provide a Voyage Host on the 2024 Princess Cruises World Cruise.

Our World Cruise hosts have collectively sailed on dozens of World Cruises! They know the staff and have cultivated personal relationships over the years. These relationships extend in a discreet way to our clients in ways that aren’t always easily describable, but always appreciated. Collectively, they have also been to virtually every cruise port around the world. They can tell you their favorite spots to enjoy a coffee or tea, try some shopping, or hidden gems that they only know about because they’ve been there.

Going on a hosted World Cruise provides you with a person on the ship who is there for you. If you’re a solo traveler the Voyage Host serves as an extra layer of peace of mind that you’ll know someone else on board for the duration of the trip. 

More Hosted Cruise Programs 

At Cruise Specialists, we offer hosted cruise programs on hundreds of other cruises throughout the year on several cruise lines, including:

  • Crystal Cruises
  • Oceania Cruises
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Seabourn
  • Silversea
  • Azamara
  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Cunard
  • Windstar Cruises 

We also offer a hosted program with the river cruise line AmaWaterways.

On those hosted voyages, you’ll receive the benefits of a Voyage Host, a Welcome Reception and a VIP Shore Tour. In some ports, on select cruise lines, a Private Car & Driver is offered as an alternative to the shore tour. I recommend my clients take this complimentary opportunity whenever it is offered!  

Hosted voyage benefits easily amount to a significant level of added value and provide a level of enrichment you can’t find elsewhere.  

My Own Hosting Experience 

I had the opportunity to host 40 guests on a Windstar Cruise in the Mediterranean. I hosted a welcome reception/cocktail party to introduce myself to the guests and so they could meet others if they desired; I hosted special events, dined with guests and had many casual conversations about the destinations we were about to visit. Cruising on a Hosted Voyage is such an easy way to have more of a shared experience while traveling.   

Special Bon Voyage Event 

I’ve had the pleasure of working at the Cruise Specialists Bon Voyage Event prior to our hosted Holland America Line World Cruise. For that cruise, we provide a pre-cruise hotel for our clients and host a lovely Bon Voyage Reception and Dinner the night before the cruise departs. Cruisers get to meet our Voyage Hosts before even stepping on board, which is a reassuring feeling for our first-time World Cruisers. Repeat guests enjoy reconnecting with friends from previous trips and sharing tips with newer World Cruisers. A small number of staff members from Cruise Specialists are also selected to go each year. It is an honor to attend, based primarily on our own World Cruise sales, and I have had the pleasure of attending numerous years. I love that part of meeting clients in person, becoming friends and building long-term relationships. 

In summary, a hosted voyage is an excellent way to add value to your trip. I specialize in hosted voyages and can help select the right one for you, no matter which destination you hope to travel to. 

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
97 reviews
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Reviewed By Barbara - Pacific Palisades, CA | Traveled to Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
I don't remember how many years Teresa has been my agent. I am very happy to have her as my agent. She has been very good at handling the many emails I send her and taking care of the bookings we make for our cruises with Holland America. We usually book our cruises on the ship and then Teresa takes it from there to make sure we receive our invoices from HAL and Cruise Specialists. She also handles the payments we make for our cruises and sends us updated invoices so we can keep track of our balance due. I not only consider her my agent, but also my friend.
Teresa Skeim responded
"Thank-you, I look forward to more adventures with you! Sincerely, Teresa"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Reviewed By Margaret - Waverly, Ohio | Traveled to Cape Town ~ South Africa ~ Africa
I have always had excellent service. Teresa has gone more than th4 extra mile to take care of this technology limited client.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Reviewed By Harold - New York | Traveled to Europe
Teresa was very knowledgeable about our ship and destination. We were able to reach her when we had questions. She is a very positive and friendly person.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Reviewed By Joyce - Cleveland, OH | Traveled to Scandinavia
Excellent! She listens carefully to what you want, and then makes it all happen.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Good Travel Agent
Reviewed By Gerarda - Winnipeg | Traveled to Canada
I worked with Teresa on a big trip for me and she was prompt in all follow up that I requested. She kept in touch during the whole process, was always pleasant with a smile in her voice. I have already recommended to her to a couple of my friends, and will to more.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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