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Hi! My name is Suzanne Klasen.  I am the Owner / Travel Advisor and CLIA Master Cruise Counselor and Elite Cruise Counselor (MCC, ECC) for my CruiseOne Vacations by Suzanne Travel Agency. This site is a collection of my personal travels, thoughts and recommendations. The map above represents the cruise travel (based on embarkation port) that I have posted so far (more to come). Click on a map point to see the cruise itinerary and details.

2022 Ultimate Southern Caribbean: Basseterre, St. Kitts

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Destinations/Ports Series: 2022 Ultimate Southern Caribbean Cruise St. Kitts Scenic Railway Tour In the early 21st Century, St. Kitts decided that with the declining sugar market, that they wanted to transition the island from primarily a sugar producer to a tourist destination. They reclaimed land from the sea and built the cruise pier to attract…

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2022 Ultimate Southern Caribbean: Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Destinations/Ports Series: 2022 Ultimate Southern Caribbean Cruise We have sailed many times out of Fort Lauderdale, in Covid Times and Non-Covid times. Embarkation day has always been pretty easy and efficient. We had an early arrival time of 12:00 Noon and I think we were on the ship in less than 35 minutes from arrival…

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2022 Tropical Caribbean: Holland America Rotterdam Ship Review

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Destinations/Ports Series: 2022 Tropical Caribbean Cruise The Rotterdam was described to me as a ship for foodies and music lovers, as are all of the Pinnacle Class ships from Holland America. There was a relaxed elegance and attention to detail that made the ambiance from boarding day to disembarkation day a fabulous experience. Our Veranda…

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2022 Tropical Caribbean: Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

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Destinations/Ports Series: 2022 Tropical Caribbean Cruise Holland America outdid themselves when they choose this beautiful crescent shaped beach for their private island experience. They have invested in large island tenders and a nice marina so that disembarkation via those tenders rather than the smaller ships tenders is smooth and efficient. Guests can enjoy a walk…

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