Cruise Holidays is a national network of independently owned franchises throughout the United States and Canada.  We are the largest and oldest cruise network in the nation, and collectively represent the largest national account for many of our cruise line partners.  This gives us tremendous leverage with our partners.  We also are affiliated with Carlson Leisure Travel.  Carlson's family of companies include, among many other recognizable brand names, Radisson Hotels, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Country Inn & Suites, and TGI Fridays.  When you allow us to arrange your travel, rest assured that we are a firmly established, fully insured, brick and mortor business.  We respect your privacy, and seek to provide you the very best in client service and satisfaction.

Our Hours:         Monday through Friday:  10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
                            Saturday & Sunday:         10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

                            Additional hours graciously scheduled upon request.

Our Location:     Conveniently located near Old Town Alexandria:

                            2161 Jamieson Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia  22314

Our Services:

When you book your travel with us, you will never pay more than you would by booking directly with the cruise lines.  In fact, you frequently will pay less.  We offer special group and Cruise Holidays negotiated rates on numerous sailings on most cruise lines worldwide.  In addition to exclusive value pricing on these voyages, you also frequently will receive special perks.  Most importantly, you receive our attentive, personalized service.

Do you want to make your trip even extra special?  Then allow us to arrange customized land excursions and/or post and pre-cruise stays for you in Europe or South America through our partner, Boutique Escapes.  Working closely with you and with Boutique Escapes, we customize land travel to suit your interests.  Recommending only places they have been, you will be assured that Boutique Escapes has your interests front and center.

And when you want to do a land getaway, we have you covered there, too.  We work with multiple suppliers, including Trafalgar, Happy Vacations, Apple Vacations, Club Med, GoGo Worldwide Vacations, and numerous other vacation providers to provide you with exactly the experience you want.

Cruise Holidays' Excursion Society Programs:

Cruise Holidays recently introduced its Excursion Society Program.  Available on select voyages worldwide, this program entitles Cruise Holidays' clients to receive exclusive benefits including an exclusive onboard cocktail reception, private shore excursion, and group escort.  These benefits are in addition to other amentities that may be available to you as a Cruise Holidays' client on these special voyages.  Please call us for availability of Excursions Society Programs on voyages of your preferred destinations.

Meet Us:

Jim Work:  Jim manages Cruise Holidays of Alexandria's day-to-day operations and is available 7 days a week.  He represents clients worldwide, and has sailed on 8 cruises this year alone.  In 2006, Jim took cruises in the Mediterranean, Alaska, the Caribbean, and a Viking River Cruise in Europe.  Jim also has traveled Australia and New Zealand, and has enormous knowledge and familiarization with all of our cruise line partners.  Knowing that each cruise line caters to a different demographic and to different interests, he will work closely with you to ensure you have the best possible experience.  Jim is a graduate of The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, and prior to his career with Cruise Holidays, worked in the technological field.

Kay McKinney:  Kay works part-time for Cruise Holidays during the week.  Kay has traveled extensively throughout the world, and is especially knowledgeable about luxury cruise lines, including Regent Seven Seas Cruises.  Kay recently sailed on Regent's famous Paul Gauguin in Tahiti.  Kay also recently sailed to the Galapagos Islands, and is leading a group of Cruise Holidays' clients aboard Oceania Cruises Jacques Pepin Mediterranean cruise on August 6, 2007.  Later in the year, Kay will be enjoying a tour of China aboard Viking River Cruises.  Kay's clients love her enthusiasm and client-focused attention to detail. 

Elaine Manarin:  Elaine is a past-client of Cruise Holidays, and now works for us part-time.  Elaine has traveled aboard the Cunard Line, Princess Cruises, and other cruise lines, and is familiar with the many myriad of choices available to our clients.  In 2007, Elaine will be sailing with a group of Cruise Holidays clients to Alaska aboard the Diamond Princess.  Elaine also will be sailing aboard 2 Caribbean cruises in 2007. 

Nancy Kincheloe:  Nancy brings a weath of knowledge and experience in the luxury cruise market to Cruise Holidays of Alexandria.  Nancy has sailed repeatedly on Crystal Cruises, her cruise line of choice, and also has sailed aboard Royal Caribbean and Cunard.  In 2008, Nancy will embark on a 60+ day partial world cruise aboard Cunard Line's newest ship, the Victoria.  Nancy also has plans in 2007 to sail aboard Princess Cruises in the Caribbean.  Nancy works part-time and is available to assist you.

Bob Miller:  Bob, with Jim Work, founded Cruise Holidays of Alexandria to serve the travel needs of discriminating travelers worldwide.  Bob maintains a separate career as a legal professional, while simultaneously working long hours to ensure the best possible experience for Cruise Holidays of Alexandria clients.  Bob has traveled extensively throughout the world, and has developed close relationships with Cruise Holidays of Alexandria's best cruise line partners.  Bob is available to assist clients with all their travel needs.  Bob is a graduate of The College of William and Mary Law School in Williamsburg, Virginia.