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I took my first cruise when I was 21 and never imagined I'd own a company that specialised in selling cruise holidays. Since that first cruise, I've been lucky enough to experience an array of different ships, destinations and experiences including the naming ceremony of Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth, both were amazing experiences. As you can see by the photo, one of my sports is snow skiing although I do enjoy golf, scuba diving, swimming, exercise, motor racing, hiking, fishing and discovering new places in the world. Of course I love cruising and I think I have one of the best jobs in the world! I'm very proud of our staff and achievements, what we have achieved in a short period of time and look forward to keeping our company at the forefront of the cruise travel industry.

One evening out on deck as I watched the moonlight sparkle on the waves, a wise (and handsome) man said to me, "See how the moonlight hits the water; that's what cruising is all about". Now, when I cruise, I often remember those words with a wry smile as I listen to the waves lap (or crash!) on the side of the ship because cruising is that, and so much more. For those of us that have had the joy of doing the right cruise at the right time, it's a holiday that's infectious. It can be glamorous, it can be fun, it can be quality time spent with family or friends, it can be of another era, it can be relaxing, it can be adventurous or just plain good value - Whichever it is, each cruise is different and it is what you make it. I urge you to "go cruising - discover the difference"... I did and I'm hooked!

I’ve travelled down a long and interesting road with ecruising. I’ve experience some great opportunities including various ship inspections on Rhapsody of the Seas, Pacific Dawn, Star Gemini, Queen Mary 2, Aurora and of course my cruise holiday to France onboard Viking Burgundy! Now becoming an Accredited Cruise Consultant and a Commodore with Princess Cruises, my passion for travel has grown even more! With my wonderful experience so far I’m sure it can only get better! (ICCA Accredited Cruise Consultant, Princess Academy - Commodore)

After finishing my HSC in 2006 I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life. I travelled to Thailand, got the 'Travel Bug' and when I returned I couldn’t think of anything I would rather do than travel! So I attended Loftus TAFE and completed my Certificate III in Wholesaling, Certificate III in International Retail Fares and Galileo Certificate, and graduated in 2007. I then got a job in a Surf/Ski company working as a wholesale consultant, and shortly after starting I took over managing a hotel in Thredbo owned by the company. At the end of 2008 I travelled extensively throughout Asia and became interested in the Cruise industry, and now here I am at Ecruising. Since starting at here, I have had the opportunity to cruise onboard the Pacific Jewel to New Caledonia in 2010, Pacific Pearl on a Comedy Cruise in 2011 and Sun Princess from Sydney to Brisbane in 2010 and have also attended ship inspections onboard P&O UK’s Oriana and Arcadia, Cunard’s Queen Mary 2, Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas and P&O’s Pacific Sun, Pacific Jewel, Pacific Pearl and Princess Cruises', Dawn Princess. I won the 2010 ICCA Rising Star Award from the International Cruise Council Australia, a most converted award! (ICCA Accredited Cruise Consultant, Princess Academy - Commodore, P&O Cruises – Commodore, Captain Cook Cruises accredited, RCCL University of WOW - Expert, Costa Cruises accredited, Crystal Cruises accredited, Blue Lagoon accredited, APT River Cruises accredited, Triple Diamond Azamara Cruises accredited, Silverseas accredited, Holland America accredited, Celebrity Cruises 5 Star Agent, Hong Kong Tourism Board accredited, Oceania Cruises specialist, Regent Seven Seas Cruises accredited, Hurtigruten Cruises accredited, participated in the 2010 Avis Travel Agent Awards)

As a relative newcomer to the exciting world of cruising, I have always had a fascination with airplanes and travel. I gained my diploma of tourism from the AFTA college in 1997 and went to work for Australia’s largest airline wholesale company. Developing my airline and airfare knowledge for well over a decade, you can be rest assured that we will find you the best airfare deals to perfectly match your cruise. I have travelled the world extensively through my airline contacts and I am looking forward to doing the same onboard a luxurious cruise ship!

My passion for travel started while I was still a school student. As a 15 year old I was lucky enough to attend a school trip exploring Italy, Switzerland and France. The sights of the Amalfi Coast and Paris lit up at night and the mountains in Switzerland got me through my HSC and into studying Travel. In 2008, my friends and I organised our first cruise. It didn’t work out for me – I was left behind sitting exams, but I did earn an Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management. I now find myself working in the Cruise industry surrounded by enthusiastic and passionate co-workers. My next goal is to make up for that cruise I missed out on!

I have been travelling on and off since I was 15, as my previous career was a professional dancer for 12 years. I was very fortunate with that to have lived and worked in Japan, Thailand, USA and Sweden. In 2003, I started working for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines in their production shows for 3 years. I worked on a variety of their ships and travelled all through the USA and the Caribbean and loved it very much. It was on the Grandeur of the Seas when I worked for the future cruise consultant as a side job that I developed my passion for the Travel industry. I hung my dance shoes up and moved to the UK in 2007 and started working for a Travel agency where I learnt the industry and continued my travels through the UK and Europe for the next 2 1/2 years. I’ve recently moved home to Australia which brings me to now and I’m really happy to be a part of the Ecruising team! I hope with my cruising and travel experience it will help aid you to have the holiday of a lifetime!

I’ve always been interested in travelling; I’ve had a couple of working holidays in the US – skiing and horse riding instructing. I have spent time living and teaching English in northern Japan where I made the switch from skiing to snowboarding. I also taught in the more tropical Thailand for a year and a half and had a great time travelling in South-East Asia. Upon my return to New Zealand I changed tack and worked in the accounting industry. I’ve recently made the move across to Sydney where I’ve been enjoying the warmer weather. I haven’t been on a cruise ship yet but I love being on the water and have been learning to sail here in Sydney Harbour.

For as long as I can remember I have always wanted to working in the Travel industry and travel the world. Before finishing school I'd already completed my TAFE Travel and Tourism certificate II. I have now been a travel consultant for over 6 years. During this time I have lived in London, travelled throughout Europe, Scandinavia, UK, Africa, America, Thailand, Hong Kong, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Fiji, Australia, cruised the Pacific Islands and most recently cruised through the Vanuatu Island on the Island Passage. I am looking forward to more travel experiences and using these to assist you greatly when you book your next holiday with me at Ecruising. (Princess Academy - Commodore)

When someone suggested I should take a cruise holiday, I'd have never have guessed that I would be where I am now! After working in hospitality and retail for 7 years, I was looking for a 'sea change' and I took a position on a whim with a travel agency. There, I discovered that what was once a hobby of mine, planning dream holidays, could now be something that I cherish and value so highly! After taking one short cruise, I was instantly captivated – and really, what’s not to love about cruising? I am constantly amazed at how a concept so simple can create such wonderful memories. Here at Ecruising, I have been lucky enough to host a luncheon on-board Sun Princess with 60 other lucky clients, an absolute pleasure, which left me with itchy feet for my next cruise adventure! I look forward to assisting you on your next cruise holiday with Ecruising.