Amanda “Mandy” Goddard, Travel Agent in Prosper, TX

Amanda “Mandy” Goddard

Prosper, TX Travel Agent

Amanda “Mandy” Goddard

Prosper, TX · 14 Years of Experience

Cruise By Mandy LLC, an independent agent with KHM Travel Group, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(74)
100% Recommended
I cannot say enough wonderful things about our travel agent! Traveling with young children can be challenging, but she made the entire experience so much easier.... Read More >
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My Travel Specialties
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Certificates & Awards
My Places
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Bahamas, Virgin Islands, Germany, St. Thomas, Jamaica

Interests:

Cruises, Student Groups, Family Vacations, Groups, Transatlantic

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Avalon Waterways

About Me

Cruises - CLIA Elite Cruise Counselor (ECC)

Hello! I became addicted to cruising in 2000, having now cruised over 600 nights on twenty different cruise lines including ocean, river and expedition cruises. By earning various accreditations with different cruise lines, including my Elite Cruise Counselor certification with CLIA, the knowledge base I have to share with clients is unsurpassed to over 200+ cruise ports I have visited personally around the world. I would love to chat with you! https://calendly.com/cruisebymandy/travel-talk

My Travel Specialties

Cruises- CLIA Hall of Fame 2025, ECC, CTA, M.Ed.

Cruises- CLIA Hall of Fame 2025, ECC, CTA, M.Ed.
Hello! I’m a cruise specialist with a true passion for helping others explore the world by sea. Since taking my first cruise in 2000, I’ve spent over 600 nights at sea, sailing with more than 22 different cruise lines and visiting 200+ ports around the globe. These personal experiences have given...Read More ▶

Travel Agent Specializing in Caribbean Cruises

Travel Agent Specializing in Caribbean Cruises
I became addicted to cruising in 2000 on my first sailing with Norwegian Cruise Line (three years later, I was married barefoot in the sand while cruising one of their ships). I have since spent over 600 nights on cruise ships all over the world and still retain my Platinum status on Norwegian. W...Read More ▶

Travel Advisor Specializing in Family Cruises

Travel Advisor Specializing in Family Cruises
As one who spent many years in education (grad school was for my principal certification!), I understand children. As a mother to two teenagers who we started cruising before entering kindergarten, I have seen their phases of life while cruising firsthand and know it from the momma perspective. H...Read More ▶

Travel Agent Specializing in River Cruises

Travel Agent Specializing in River Cruises
I became addicted to river cruising in 2019 following my first river cruise on AmaWaterways on the Rhine River. My first cruise ever was an ocean cruise in 2000 (three years later, I was married barefoot in the sand while on a cruise). I have firsthand experience on multiple river cruises on AmaW...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
74 reviews
100% Recommended
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Cruise Expert- Hands Down!!
Reviewed By Johnson Family of 14 - San Antonio, TX | Traveled to St. Thomas | Virgin Islands | Caribbean
I cannot say enough wonderful things about our travel agent! Traveling with young children can be challenging, but she made the entire experience so much easier. One of the things I appreciated most was her ability to secure side-by-side cabins for my mom and me, which was invaluable when traveling with the kids. Not only were our rooms next to each other, but the location on the ship was absolutely perfect—convenient, easy to navigate, and ideal for a family vacation. Her attention to detail truly made a difference in our overall experience. What impressed me the most, however, was her responsiveness. Anytime I had a question, she was quick to answer and always available when I needed guidance. Having someone so knowledgeable, attentive, and accessible gave me peace of mind before and during our trip. If you're looking for a travel agent who genuinely cares about her clients and goes above and beyond to make sure every detail is handled, I highly recommend her. We had an amazing vacation, and much of that is thanks to her exceptional service!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Multiple amazing trips
Reviewed By TracyM - Celina, TX | Traveled to San Juan | Puerto Rico | Caribbean
I’ve known Mandy since high school. She has booked multiple cruises for our family and all have been amazing. She is the kindest and most knowledgeable cruise vacation planner you will find. I recommend her to people all the time.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing first cruise experience!
Reviewed By Nnej84 - McKinney, TX | Traveled to Roatan | Honduras | Central America
Mandy was just amazing, super thorough, she made sure we had everything prepared. Our first cruise was extremely smooth and memorable. We’ll definitely be reaching out to her again to plan our next cruise!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing Cruise!
Reviewed By Jessica - Sugar Land, Texas | Traveled to Caribbean
Mandy was exceptional in helping us book and plan for one of the best vacations we've ever taken on a Disney cruise! She was attentive to our needs and wants for this vacation and helped us every step of the way.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great mother daughter trip with smooth planning
Reviewed By Melroko80 - Prosper, TX | Traveled to CocoCay | Bahamas | Caribbean
Had a good experience working with Mandy and have used her multiple times for our vacations. The planning process was smooth, communication was easy, and everything was handled efficiently from start to finish. This sailing on Freedom of the Seas was a great girls trii trip overall. The ship never felt overly crowded, embarkation and debarkation were both surprisingly easy, and even with some rain and rough seas during the trip, it really did not impact our experience much at all. We especially enjoyed the overall consistency of the Royal Caribbean experience. There were a couple small hiccups though. One was that our interior stateroom did not include a couch/seating area, which was not obvious to us from the room photos and made the space feel a bit tighter than expected. Another was that we were not seated alone for dining as we had requested and anticipated. However, that ended up being completely fine and we actually met some really fun people, including others who were just as obsessed with the FlowRider as we were! Overall we had a very positive experience and appreciated Mandy’s help throughout the process. We will work with her again.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

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CLIA ECC (Elite Cruise Counselor)
CLIA Hall of Fame Inductee 2025 / ECC of the Year
CTA (Certified Travel Associate)
CLIA Elite Cruise Counselor (ECC)
2023 KHM Southwest Region Agent of the Year
Certified Travel Associate (CTA)
KHM Southwest Region Agent of the Year 2023/2024
Advisory Board - KHM Travel Group (2022-2024)

My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.

My Travel Stories

Ketchikan, Alaska (Yummy salmon tacos!)

Ketchikan on a Budget - Alaska Cruise

A cruise can be expensive, no doubt about it.  But how can we maximize and stretch that dollar so we can enjoy shore excursions as a couple or family without blowing our children’s college fund?  By planning in advance!    Salmon Capital  Ketchikan is known as the salmon capital of the world.  And ...
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