Yuri Pross, Travel Agent in Carpenter, WY

Yuri Pross

Carpenter, WY Travel Agent

Yuri Pross

Carpenter, WY · 7 Years of Experience

YP journeys, an independent agent with Cruises & Tours, Unlimited, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(16)
100% Recommended
Yuri is absolutely the best. We've used her several times now and I'm not sure what we would have done without her. Two of... Read More >
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Destinations:

Papeete Tahiti, Japan, Ireland, United Kingdom, Italy

Interests:

Safari, River Cruises, Small Ship Cruises, Luxury, Christmas Markets

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Rocky Mountaineer, Azamara, Windstar Cruises

About Me

Agent Specializing in Cruises, Luxury, and Japan

Hi! My name is Yuri (pronounced Yudi) and I am a wife, Mom, and Mimi. My husband John and I live just east of Cheyenne, Wyoming. I became a travel advisor in June 2019, once our kids were out on their own. 

As a Marine veteran, military spouse, and lifelong traveler, I’ve turned my passion for exploration into a career I love. With 36 cruises under my belt across 14 cruise lines, I’m especially passionate about small-ship cruising. I’m also a Japan Travel Specialist—fluent in Japanese with years of experience living there—and I recently explored Africa on two unforgettable safaris. Whether you’re dreaming of your first big trip or your next adventure, I bring real-world experience and a deep commitment to serving the military community.

Thank you for visiting my profile! I look forward to working with you.

Additional Languages
Japanese

Japan Travel Specialist

Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni, Japan
Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni, Japan

I am half-Japanese. My name, Yuri, means Lily. I lived in Japan for two years as a child, and almost five years as an adult,. When I lived in Kokubunji at my grandfather's house, my sisters and I commuted daily to school at Yokota Air Force Base, taking two trains and a bus. When my husband was stationed in Iwakuni, I taught English to Japanese children and adults, and we spent lots of time off-base, traveling, shopping, and enjoying the Japanese culture. I graduated from Penn State University with a major in East Asian Studies and a minor in Japanese language, and I speak Japanese fluently. I would love to help you plan your trip to immerse yourself in the culture of the Land of the Rising Sun.

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
16 reviews
100% Recommended
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Reviewed By Mary - Virginia | Traveled to Europe
Yuri is absolutely the best. We've used her several times now and I'm not sure what we would have done without her. Two of our trips ended up begin cancelled due to COVID and she took care of everything. Her support made our other trips perfect. Can't recommend her highly enough!
Yuri Pross responded
"Thank you for your kind words, and for trusting me with your vacation planning. And thank you for the referrals--much appreciated!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Vegas Baby!!
Reviewed By Traveling Wright - Louisville, Kentucky | Traveled to Las Vegas ~ Nevada ~ USA
Yuri is fantastic! Highly recommend! She is well versed in all aspects of travel, she made suggestions of “must see” and suggestions of future experiences that she thought we may enjoy. We will definitely use Yuri again with our travel needs!
Yuri Pross responded
"Thank you so much--I appreciate your kind words. I look forward to helping you again soon!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The best cruise of our lives!
Reviewed By NOTREVINO - Mcallen, Texas | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Yuri was very helpful throughout our planning process. She was always available to answer my questions whether by text or email (even on the weekends).
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing Experience! Highly Recommend!
Reviewed By Jess P - Gainesville, FL | Traveled to Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
Yuri did an amazing job helping my husband and I plan an international trip with many moving parts and travel within our trip. She provided expert opinion on places to see and really was able to hold my hand in planning the trip. She was available from beginning to end and follow-up after our trip.
Yuri Pross responded
"Thank you for your kind words! I truly appreciated your patience and understanding when the weather put a kink in your return. I look forward to working with you again soon!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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An exceptional experience!
Reviewed By Tim M - Stafford, VA | Traveled to Rhine Valley ~ Germany ~ Europe
Yuri Pross is an absolute professional. Very well organized and helped us through every step of getting the trip set up (on the ship), to travel arrangements, etc. Genuinely nice and helpful and when we encountered a travel issue, she worked tirelessly to help us solve it. Honestly, she was engaged in helping us get to our destination from first thing in the morning until well into the evening. Yuri also does thoughtful things like sending out travel tips, helpful little travel items, etc. (By the way, one of her tips was to buy an Apple AirTag which I did, and I don't think we would have gotten our suitcase without it!) I have never had a better experience with a travel agent. She is exceptional, and we'll definitely be working with her again.
Yuri Pross responded
"Thank you for your kind words. I am happy that you were able to be reunited with your luggage in a somewhat timely manner! I look forward to working with you again soon!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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AmaWaterways
Celebrity Cruises
Rocky Mountaineer
Windstar Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises

My Places

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