Since 1987, Cruise Encounters has been a leader in planning cruise vacations. We are a 100% debt-free company, family owned and operated and fully bonded by the B.C. Travel Assurance Fund. We admit it - we're a little different. Our office model is to package our cruises with flights, hotels and transfers, for a complete package, for one price that includes your total charges.
It's a policy that makes us a lot of friends with travellers who prefer to know what they are paying, up front. We book the best flights based on availability, carefully choose each hotel, and book all transfers in one total-charges price. If you are looking for a company with multiple locations, 100's of employees, and phones that ask you to push #1 for this, #2 for that, we are not your agency.
Instead, if you are looking for a small, highly-specialized office with just 4 travel experts who actually pick up the phone when it rings, we might be a great fit for you! Did you know that the average travel agent has just two years industry experience?
It's a policy that makes us a lot of friends with travellers who prefer to know what they are paying, up front. We book the best flights based on availability, carefully choose each hotel, and book all transfers in one total-charges price. If you are looking for a company with multiple locations, 100's of employees, and phones that ask you to push #1 for this, #2 for that, we are not your agency.
Instead, if you are looking for a small, highly-specialized office with just 4 travel experts who actually pick up the phone when it rings, we might be a great fit for you! Did you know that the average travel agent has just two years industry experience?
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The Ensemble Travel E-zine highlights the experiences of traveling the world today.
From educational tours to adventure, you'll be sure to find a trip to pique your interest.
Another exclusive from Ensemble Travel Group.
Ensemble Hosted Cruises offer travelers a collection of sailings with special enhancements for guests that book through an Ensemble Travel Group member.
Credits, deals and special offers are just the beginning.
Ensemble Travel Group monthly promotions allow you to take advantage of specials that only an Ensemble Travel Group member can offer.
From educational tours to adventure, you'll be sure to find a trip to pique your interest.
Another exclusive from Ensemble Travel Group.
Ensemble Hosted Cruises offer travelers a collection of sailings with special enhancements for guests that book through an Ensemble Travel Group member.
Credits, deals and special offers are just the beginning.
Ensemble Travel Group monthly promotions allow you to take advantage of specials that only an Ensemble Travel Group member can offer.
Which Type of Hosted Cruise is Right for You?
Over 400 sailings on 12 different cruise lines; our Hosted Cruise Collection offers a fine selection of cruises to choose from.
There are many aspects of a cruise to consider when searching for the one that's right for you.
Take a look at these features of the sailings in our Hosted Cruise Collection to help you narrow the field.
Then give us a call and we'll suggest hosted sailings that will match your interests.
From intimate, well-appointed yachts to complete resorts at sea, our Hosted Cruise Collection encompasses a wide range of vessels.
Over 400 sailings on 12 different cruise lines; our Hosted Cruise Collection offers a fine selection of cruises to choose from.
There are many aspects of a cruise to consider when searching for the one that's right for you.
Take a look at these features of the sailings in our Hosted Cruise Collection to help you narrow the field.
Then give us a call and we'll suggest hosted sailings that will match your interests.
From intimate, well-appointed yachts to complete resorts at sea, our Hosted Cruise Collection encompasses a wide range of vessels.
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Ultimate Family Vacations will help you find the best vacation destinations for your family.
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See what's making headlines in Travel & Tourism!
Startle is the online home of Forbes Travel Guide, the creator of the original Five Star Rating System and the leading travel authority since 1958.
Ultimate Family Vacations will help you find the best vacation destinations for your family.
Travel Weekly is the most influential B2B news resource for the travel industry.
Via a multimedia portfolio of products, Travel Weekly delivers all late-breaking news, analysis and research that travel professionals rely on.
You just can't beat stepping aboard in Vancouver, sailing the Hawaiian Islands, and returning to Vancouver - no flight required!
This cruise allows you to unpack once and see all of the Hawaiian Islands.
Enjoy an overnight stay in Honolulu.
See beautiful Kauai.
Explore Maui for the day and enjoy Hilo on the Big Island.
You'll board in Vancouver, unpack once, and see it all.
Koningsdam is one of our most-loved Holland ships.
Foodies will love the American Test Kitchen.
Music fans will love BB Kings Blue Club and all of the entertainment options.
This cruise allows you to unpack once and see all of the Hawaiian Islands.
Enjoy an overnight stay in Honolulu.
See beautiful Kauai.
Explore Maui for the day and enjoy Hilo on the Big Island.
You'll board in Vancouver, unpack once, and see it all.
Koningsdam is one of our most-loved Holland ships.
Foodies will love the American Test Kitchen.
Music fans will love BB Kings Blue Club and all of the entertainment options.
You simply can't beat stepping aboard in Vancouver and you'll have the security of knowing that every passenger must be fully vaccinated to board this cruise.
You'll visit many of the highlights of our coast - without having to fly at all.
Enjoy Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.
Stroll the beautiful streets of San Diego.
Santa Barbara is one of the most beautiful spots on our coast and and you'll be there at one of the year's best-weather times to visit.
This California Coastal cruise - round trip from Vancouver - has been our most popular package for 2022.
You'll visit many of the highlights of our coast - without having to fly at all.
Enjoy Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.
Stroll the beautiful streets of San Diego.
Santa Barbara is one of the most beautiful spots on our coast and and you'll be there at one of the year's best-weather times to visit.
This California Coastal cruise - round trip from Vancouver - has been our most popular package for 2022.
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