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Jill McMurtrey, Travel Agent in Brandon, MS

Jill McMurtrey

Brandon, MS Travel Agent

Jill McMurtrey

Brandon, MS · 9 Years of Experience

OCEAN BLUE Leisure Travel & Cruises, an independent agent with WorldVia, a Travel Leaders Agency
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About
Certificates & Awards
My Places
Travel Stories & Media
Client Testimonials

Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Caribbean, St. Martin, Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Bahamas

Interests:

Cruises, Rail, Adult Only, River Cruises, Groups

Suppliers:

Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, Inclusive Collection – World of Hyatt, Celebrity Cruises

About Me

~ Let The Sea Set You Free ~
~ Let The Sea Set You Free ~

Hello, I'm Jill, a passionate travel advisor since 2017, specializing in cruises and port destinations. I began cruising in 1991, the sun on my face, sand between my toes, and the vibrant blues of the ocean have been constants in my travel journey. The Caribbean holds a special place in my heart, though I'm captivated by diverse islands like Hawaii, French Polynesia, and the Maldives.Thriving on adrenaline, I've embraced adventures like ziplining in St. Maarten, hiking a volcano in Kauai, and swimming with stingrays in Grand Cayman. Snorkeling the second largest Barrier Reef in Belize remains a cherished memory. My joy lies in creatively planning dream vacations, be it an adventurous escapade or a serene island retreat, collaborating with clients to tailor experiences they'll treasure.To sum it up, as Susan Sontag beautifully put it, "I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list." Let's embark on your next unforgettable journey together!

Ready to Set Sail?

Maybe you have cruised before or maybe this is your first time to cruise? Unsure what type of cruise, ocean cruise, river cruise or adventure cruise? It can depend on the destinations that you would like to visit, but I can help with that! I have helped many clients become avid cruisers by sharing my insights and experience such as unique itineraries and convenient ways to see the world. Having been on many cruises myself, ask me anything! Cruising is a unique experience because you are able to explore so many different destinations in one vacation and have the opportunity to experience a variety of experiences, activities and fine dining. No better way to pack this much value into your trip.

~ Let The Sea Set You Free ~

Certifications & Awards

The Book with Confidence logo tells you that this Travel Advisor has direct access to comprehensive resources for safe and healthy travel, available at their discretion for sharing with clients. This includes vetting the details on the health and safety protocols implemented by each travel provider in order to recommend the ideal itinerary for each client’s unique needs.
AMResorts Master Agent
AMResorts Master Agent
Celebrity Learning Certification
Celebrity Learning Certification
MSC Masters
MSC Masters
NCL University - Associate Degree
NCL University - Associate Degree
NCL University - Bachelor's Degree
NCL University - Bachelor's Degree
NCL University - Master's Degree
NCL University - Master's Degree
Royal Caribbean University - Bachelor of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Bachelor of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Scarlet Certification
Seacademy - Scarlet Certification
Seacademy - Silver Certification
Seacademy - Silver Certification
Seacademy - Violet Certification
Seacademy - Violet Certification
TRACKS (Rocky Mountaineer Specialist)
TRACKS (Rocky Mountaineer Specialist)
Norwegian Cruise Line; Carnival Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line
MSC Cruise Specialist; Virgin Voyages;
Grand Cayman Specialist, CLIA CCC
AMResorts Master Agent; Grand Cayman 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.
Caribbean
Been There 20 Times
Canada
Been There 10 Times
St. Martin, Caribbean
Been There 3 Times
Virgin Islands, Caribbean
Been There
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Been There 10 Times
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
Stingray City
Turks and Caicos Islands, Caribbean
Been There
Must Do:
Snorkel/Dive the Amazing Wall; Jack's Shack; The Beached Whale
Bahamas, Caribbean
Booked It
Been There
Ontario, Canada
Been There 10 Times
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Been There 10 Times
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Been There 8 Times
Bimini Islands, Bahamas, Caribbean
Booked It
Been There 4 Times
Freeport, Bahamas, Caribbean
Been There
George Town, Bahamas, Caribbean
Been There
Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, Caribbean
Been There
Port Lucaya, Bahamas, Caribbean
Been There 4 Times
Georgetown, Cayman Islands, Caribbean
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
Stingray City
Dominican Republic, Caribbean
Been There
Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, Caribbean
Been There
Jamaica, Caribbean
Been There
Montego Bay, Jamaica, Caribbean
Booked It
Been There
San Juan, Puerto Rico, Caribbean
Booked It
Must Do:
Umbrella Street
Marigot, St. Martin, Caribbean
Been There
Orient Bay, St. Martin, Caribbean
Been There 2 Times
Philipsburg, St. Martin, Caribbean
Been There 3 Times
St. Maarten, St. Martin, Caribbean
Been There 3 Times
St. Martin, St. Martin, Caribbean
Been There 3 Times
Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, Caribbean
Been There
St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Caribbean
Been There
St. John Island, Virgin Islands, Caribbean
Been There
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Caribbean
Been There
Central America
Been There
Belize, Central America
Been There
Belize City, Belize, Central America
Been There
Mexico
Been There 10 Times
Quintana Roo, Mexico
Been There 10 Times
Costa Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Been There 4 Times
Majahual, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Been There
Florida, USA
Been There
Amelia Island, Florida, USA
Been There
Bradenton, Florida, USA
Been There
Captiva Island, Florida, USA
Been There
Clearwater, Florida, USA
Been There
Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA
Been There
Cocoa Beach, Florida, USA
Been There
Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
Been There
Destin, Florida, USA
Been There
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Been There
Islamorada, Florida, USA
Been There
Key West, Florida, USA
Been There
Must Do:
Hemingway Tour, Photo at the buoy of southernmost point, Snorkeling, Key Lime Pie
Longboat Key, Florida, USA
Been There
Miami, Florida, USA
Booked It
Been There 6 Times
Port Canaveral, Florida, USA
Been There
Sanibel Island, Florida, USA
Been There
Sarasota, Florida, USA
Been There
Must Do:
Mote Marine, Siesta Key Beach
South Daytona, Florida, USA
Been There 4 Times
St. Pete Beach, Florida, USA
Been There
St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
Been There
Tampa, Florida, USA
Been There
Must Do:
Aquarium
Walt Disney World, Florida, USA
Been There 8 Times
Must Do:
So much to do! Say hi to Mickey and Minnie!
Hawaii, USA
Been There
Kauai Island, Hawaii, USA
Been There

My Travel Stories

Terminal V ~ Port Miami

Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady 2023

On November 29, 2023, I embarked on another remarkable voyage aboard Virgin Voyage's Scarlet Lady and a sparkling holiday season at sea which also included a few holiday surprises such as holiday themed cocktails and pub crawls, classic holiday films available, an amazing show by the Happenings Cast “A Very Virgin Voyages Festive Spectacular”, d...
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Client Testimonials

First Cruise Success!
Came back to our room to these happy surprises (chocolate covered strawberries and champagne)!! Many thanks to our AMAZING agent Jill McMurtrey!! She will answer all 1000 questions you may have & give u tons of advice!! This is our 1st time cruising & she has made this sooo easy, even during the cruise! Carnival Vista - April 2019
April H, Texas
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