About Tim Kangas, Franchise Owner, MCC, LCS
Timothy D Kangas, Franchise Owner
- An experienced cruiser with over 20 cruises, over 20 different ships, with Crystal, Celebrity, Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, Princess, Carnival and more! To dozens of destinations like Alaska, Europe, Mediterranean, Hawaii, Mexico, Southern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, Eastern Caribbean, Canada, New England, Mexican Riviera and more!
-Master Cruise Counsellor & Luxury Cruise Specialist - certified through CLIA (Cruise Line International Association)
-Cruise Planners Advisory Board Member
-Kiwanis Member - Board Member, Full Corporate Sponsor, Public Relations, Fund Raising and Sponsored Youth Committees
-Member of Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce
- Royal Caribbean Specialist Certified Cruise Professional and 6 time Certificate of Achievement recipient.
- Crystal Cruise Line Specialist
- Princess Cruise Lines "Commodore Level" certified cruise specialist
-Specialist on Celebrity, Carnival, Disney Cruise Lines & Holland America products
- Uniworld Grand River Cruises Specialist
-Alaska Cruise and Cruise Tour Specialist, Land tours and Cruises
- Former PowerCore Member and Officer, Team Coorinator & Membership Coordinator Fayette County Team
Sherry C. Kangas, Franchise Owner
-Accredited Cruise Counsellor - certified through CLIA (Cruise Line International Association)
-Member of Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce
We began our franchise in 2001. From day one we have been committed provide our clients the best service possible. Our business is about building relationships with our clients that is based on trust and mutual respect for each other. We are looking for life long clients. Therefore, we are going to go the extra mile to make sure our clients get the cruise experience they are looking for. We will find cruise that is best fit for you and we do this by spending time with you to find out what your wants and needs are.
Why Plan your Cruise Vacation With a Travel Agent Cruise Specialist?
Because travel agents, particularly those affiliated with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), are the traveler's best resource for planning a cruise vacation!
Nearly 17,000 travel agencies across the U.S. and Canada are affiliated with CLIA. These travel agencies join CLIA for sales and cruise product training, for information on current cruise vacation trends and to be kept informed by CLIA's 22 member cruise lines on cruise news and special offers. By being a CLIA affiliate these travel agencies have chosen to specialize in cruise vacations and, by doing so, they are especially qualified in helping you choose the perfect cruise and getting you the best vacation value.
CLIA affiliated agencies take advantages of many CLIA programs in order to better serve their customers including:
- Attending up to 17 three-hour CLIA classroom training programs
- Viewing up to 14 CLIA training videos
- Completing CLIA'S internet based training courses
- Studying the CLIA cruise vacation textbook
- Attending CLIA's advanced training academy - The CLIA Institute
- Attending CLIA endorsed cruise conference for training seminars and familiarization with cruise lines and cruise ships.
And, many travel agencies are proud to have CLIA Certified Cruise Counsellors on staff. Earning the designation of an Accredited Cruise Counsellor or Master Cruise Counsellor, these travel agents have completed a rigorous curriculum of cruise sales training and have personally sailed, or inspected, a wide variety of cruise ships. By working with a CLIA Certified Cruise Counsellor, you can be confident that many of the cruise vacations they recommend are based on personal experience.
To find a cruise specialist in your area, look for the dark blue and gold CLIA seal, which designates an "Official Travel Agency of the Cruise Industry". Or, click onto the Cruise Expert Locator on CLIA's web site www.cruising.org to find a CLIA affiliated travel agency and a Certified Cruise Counsellor. Note: To locate us - use zip code 33065 and area code 954 as these are for our corporate office and this is where you will find our Sharpsburg franchise listed.
Our last bit of advice - take a vacation from planning your vacation - visit a CLIA affiliated cruise travel agency soon because - You haven't lived until you've cruised!
Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas on 10/11/08 · $849
Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas on 11/22/08 · $949
Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas on 12/14/08 · $899
Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Pearl on 09/07/08 · $949
Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Gem on 09/21/08 · $999
NCL America Pride of America on 11/22/08 · $1,149
Oceania Nautica on 01/07/09 · $4,599
Oceania Nautica on 01/22/09 · $4,599