Bruce Holt

Ottawa, ON

CLIA CCC Cruise Specialist-European FIT Specialist

I have been cruising for almost 30 years. In that time I have seen the size and scope of cruise ships grow exponentially.

The cruise ships on which I first sailed had a "Love Boat" vibe, while the newest ones today are like "Universal Studi...
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CLIA CCC Cruise Specialist-European FIT Specialist

Celebrity Silhouette at anchor - Edinburgh

I have been cruising for almost 30 years. In that time I have seen the size and scope of cruise ships grow exponentially.

The cruise ships on which I first sailed had a "Love Boat" vibe, while the newest ones today are like "Universal Studios" on the sea.

There is a saying, "There is a cruise line for everybody, but not every cruise line is right for everyone"

I have achieved my CLIA CCC (Certified Cruise Counsellor) accreditation and certifications from over 27 cruise lines on understanding their products and who they are marketed towards.

It is this knowledge that allows me to exactly match what my clients want to do on a cruise to what each cruise line has to offer.

My Travel Albums

Cruises - Panama Canal, Bermuda, Caribbean, Canada

Original start of the Panama Canal by the French

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Featured in Digital Media - Global Travel Agencies

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My Travel Stories

British Rail - Southampton Stn to London Waterloo

After fifteen days aboard the Sky Princess, sailing across the Atlantic, I arrived in Southampton ready for a new adventure. The city, with its blend of maritime history and modernity, marked the starting point of my journey exploring Britain’s railways.

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My Reviews

Family trip!

Bruce was very helpful planning our family trip. From booking the tickets, parking and plenty of information on things to do in Amsterdam. I would definitely call him to book our next trip! Thank you

By JR123 from Kanata
Traveled to Amsterdam | Netherlands | Europe

I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Bruce Holt responded:
It was my pleasure assisting your family on their trip to Amsterdam. You did almost the same itinerary I did last year, and I remembered what worked and what did not. Love Amsterdam

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Great trip to the Netherlands

Bruce was absolutely amazing in putting together the travel plan and itinerary for our family trip. Our trip had a few moving parts such as people coming in from different locations and one member staying an additional week. Email reminders during key moments were extremely helpful. Would highly recommend Bruce's services!

By Netherlands2025 from Stittsville
Traveled to Netherlands | Europe

I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Bruce Holt responded:
Evening Jason, Thank you so much for the review. It was a pleasure dealing with you and your family through all the complexities of your trip. Look forward to working with you in the future. Cheers Bruce

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UK trip

I have family in the UK, so I was very excited to visit and explore England. The accomodations were good, and one hotel room had a direct view of Big Ben! I can't wait to go back someday.

By Backpacker98 from Ottawa
Traveled to England | Europe

I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Bruce Holt responded:
I was happy to help you experience England, there is so much to see and explore. I look forward to helping you experience more of Jolly Old England.

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Princess Cruise

I had a great time travelling on the Sky Princess - even with a few days of rough weather, the journey was unforgettable.

By Ryder S from Toronto
Traveled to Trans-Atlantic | Other

I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Bruce Holt responded:
I am glad you enjoyed the Sky Princess, she is very highly rated by fellow travellers. You were on the most southern transatlantic route used by cruise ships, and missed out on some terrible weather by ships that were a little north of your track. It is always difficult to anticipate what weather you could encounter. Look forward to booking another cruise with you down the road.

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