Welcome to Cruise Talk!

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.

2019 Southern Caribbean ABC Cruise – Oranjestad, Aruba

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Destinations/Ports Series: 2019 Southern Caribbean ABC Cruise This was my very first trip to Aruba, so we wanted to make sure that we had a complete experience with an all day tour. We started our tour with a visit to a local Aloe Vera products manufacturing plant. At the factory, they had informative displays about…

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2019 Southern Caribbean ABC Cruise – George Town, Grand Cayman

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Destinations/Ports Series: 2019 Southern Caribbean ABC Cruise During our previous visits to George Town, Grand Cayman there were always several large mega-ships in port with us. This meant that the town was bustling with cruise ship tourists. This time, we visited on a Sunday, when most shops in town were closed, and our ship was…

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2019 Southern Caribbean ABC Cruise – Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Destinations/Ports Series: 2019 Southern Caribbean ABC Cruise It might be hard to count the number of sailings we have done from Ft. Lauderdale. We definitely prefer sailing out of Ft. Lauderdale’s Port Everglades over Miami, just because it feels like a small resort town rather than a big bustling city. For this cruise, we stayed…

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The New Revitalized Cruise Talk

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Just like when a ship goes into dry dock for a makeover or the Property Brothers start taking down walls and replacing uneven flooring, I have given my Cruise Talk blog a complete make-over.  I first started this blog when I was a full time Mom. It kept my writing and business skills sharp and…

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2019 Pacific Coastal: Ensenada

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Destinations/Ports Series: 2019 Pacific Coastal Cruise Most people don’t realize that Mexico has a fine wine producing region just outside of Ensenada. Less than an hour drive is the Califia or Valle de Guadalupe wine region. The location is in a valley cooled by Pacific air, making it an ideal location for growing wine grapes….

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