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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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 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.
