The Top Five Cruise Travel Agencies in Seattle
Cruise Specialists Inc.
221 First Avenue West, Suite #210
Seattle, WA
98119
Telephone: 800-544-2469
Conde Nast, Traveler Magazine, and Travel + Leisure are just some of the popular travel magazines that have recognized Cruise Specialists Inc. as a top luxury cruise agency since 1999. All this praise hasn’t gone to the staffs’ heads, though-they still hold “To match our clients with their perfect vacation” as their motto. This theme of individuality runs through the world cruises, family reunion cruises, special-interest cruises, and honeymoon cruises that are the company’s specialties. In addition, their high sales volume and nation-wide recognition mean they can offer discounts and amenities not available from other agencies.
Lake City Travel
12316 Lake City Way N.E.
Seattle, WA
98125
Telephone: 206.364.0100
Web: www.onlineagency.com/lakecitytravel
Alaska cruises are this agency’s specialty and they offer a wide variety of 7- to twelve-day cruises to destinations like Juneau, Ketchikan, and the Inside Passage. If an Alaska cruise sounds a bit too adventurous for you, then have some fun closer to home on a one-day dinner and dance cruise to Vancouver, British Columbia. Cruises to popular ports in the Caribbean and Europe are also available through Lake City Travel. The agents aim for personal attention and are happy to help you find a cruise for cycling, photography, botany and a variety of other special interests and activities. With over 50 years in business, this agency has the experience to find just what you’re looking for.
Magnolia Travel
3214 West McGraw #101
Seattle, WA
98199
Telephone: (206) 283-1565
Web: www.magnoliatravel.com
Specializing in family travel, this agency offers insider knowledge to those looking for a cruise the kids will enjoy, too. Their well-traveled staff believes in offering travel experiences that truly enrich the lives of their customers and help them connect with other cultures. This cruise agency is woman-owned and operated, too, so you’ll find the staff knowledgeable about the needs and concerns of independent women travelers.
Customers can choose from cruise packages to nearby locations like Alaska or the Panama Canal or travel farther on a Scandinavia or Australia cruise. Magnolia Travel has exclusive deals on packages with Oceania Cruises, so if you’re looking for a cruise to South America, stop by this agency first.
Woodside Travel
3130 East Madison Street, #102
Seattle, Washington
98112
Telephone: (206) 325-1266
Web: www.woodsidetravel.net
Woodside travel agency offers cruises in the Pacific Northwest, to favorite cruising spots like the Caribbean, and also to over-looked destinations such as Madagascar and Estonia. Their agents are highly experienced, with several having over twenty years in the field of travel planning, and all have a love for helping others find great travel experiences. The staff is particularly knowledgeable about the South Pacific, Australia, and the San Juan Islands. If you know what you’re looking for in a cruise, but can’t find a package you like, the staff at Woodside Travel can work with you to find a cruise that’s suited to your interests.
Expedition Trips
6553 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA
98136
Telephone: 206 547-0700
Web: www.expeditiontrips.com
As its name implies, Expedition Trips is dedicated to providing adventurous travelers with vacations that are far from the beaten path. Specializing in small-group cruises to Alaska, the Galapagos Islands, and Antarctica, this travel agency is the place to stop you’re looking for something more active than a leisurely tour of the Caribbean. Antarctica cruises are at the heart of the company’s services and, with all the staff members’ trips combined, they’ve made 100 trips to the continent. Wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy Expedition Trips’ birding and whale-watching expeditions in the company of professional naturalists. Scuba diving and snorkeling are also among the activities offered on this company’s cruises.
Seattle is an excellent place to find a cruise travel agency. The city’s in a prime location for both active wildlife-watching cruises to Alaska and lounging around in sunny Central America. For those who’d rather stay close to home, the Washington and British Columbia coasts also offer plenty to see. With so many good cruising areas nearby, Seattle’s travel agencies have a multitude of affordably priced packages to offer.
