Welcome to The Cruise Shop

Cruise travel experts for vacationers seeking the perfect cruise. 

Finding a good cruise travel agent, who will work with you to select the best cruise possible for you each and every time you cruise, will make all the difference in your overall cruise experience.

Even in this era of internet information overload, booking a cruise is much more complicated than buying a plane ticket or calling a hotel for a room. It is important to find a professional travel agent who specializes in cruising.  And guess what - you're in the right place!

Join Us, Tuesday, February 16th at 10AM, in Westmont, for a special presentation by Avalon River Cruises! Learn about European River Cruising the Avalon Way!   

Did you know Viking Travel/The Cruise Shop is supporting Marklund with an exciting fundraising event?
It's The Wine, Dine & Cruise Showcase, March 6, 2010. Learn more.

Here's an offer that will really jump-start your New Year!  For a limited time, on select ships and sail dates, upgrade to a view you’ll love when you reserve an outside stateroom for the price of an inside, or a balcony stateroom for the price of an outside.  Learn more -

Our cruise experts are rated above the rest because we are truly interested in getting to know you and to match your interests with the wide variety of cruise lines and destinations available to you.  Plus - we offer all of our clients the benefit of our first-hand cruise experience, knowledge and professional relationships within the cruise industry. In short, we are your personal cruise advisers, planners, and negotiators.

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Breaking news in the cruising industry - things you should know.

Travelers flying to cruise ports this week could face long waits and possible cancellations as the nation's airports increase security measures .  Cruise industry experts are suggesting that all travelers, and especially cruisers who could be very inconvenienced by missing a ship's departure, should take extra precautions.

"If you are traveling within the next month or two, possibly discuss with your agent flying in the day before," said Peg Haskins, CEO of Viking Travel Service.  "Right now there is so much uncertainty.  Arriving at the port a day early may help alleviate a lot of unnecessary stress."

She also recommends taking a carry-on bag with a change of clothes and any necessities, especially for anyone changing planes.

"Be patient," she said. "Discuss your needs with your cruise expert and have a clear understanding of what's going on."