Danny Pinchot, Travel Agent in River Vale, NJ

Danny Pinchot

River Vale, NJ Travel Agent
Super Agent

Danny Pinchot

River Vale, NJ · 25+ Years of Experience

An independent agent with Avoya Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(24)
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Antarctica, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados

Interests:

Adult Only, All Inclusive, Beach Vacations, Cruises, Expedition Cruises

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways, Azamara, Celebrity Cruises, Cunard®, Funjet Vacations

About Me

Danny Specializes in Cruise Vacations

I specialize in cruise vacations and work with many wonderful cruise lines such as Holland America Line, Azamara, Royal Caribbean, Princess, Seabourn, Silversea, Princess. Whether you are looking for a Caribbean cruise, Mediterranean cruise, Alaska, Canada/New England, Bermuda, South Pacific and Asia I can assist you. River Cruising is also an area I can assist you in. I work with many amazing river cruise lines such as Avalon, Viking and AmaWaterways. Perhaps you are looking to do an expedition cruise to Antarctica or the Arctic. I can assist here as well.

My Travel Specialties

Ocean and River Cruise Specialists

Ocean and River Cruise Specialists
I started cruising in 1962 as a young child. Since then I have been on 80 cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexican Riviera, and the Mediterranean. My favorite ship is the Symphony of the Seas and Royal Caribbean is my favorite Cruise line.  Paris is my favorite city. I specialize in Famil...Read More ▶

Sandals Certified Specialist

Sandals Certified Specialist
I am a Certified Sandals Specialist. In order to keep my credentials I need to take the course every year. With updates and changes it is a great way to stay fresh on what is happening with the resorts.  I have stayed at Sandals Grande Antigua and Sandals Negril. I have visited Sandals Mon...Read More ▶

Alaska Cruise Specialist

Alaska Cruise Specialist
Having taken cruise line certification courses which include destination courses and content specific to that cruise line and having been to Alaska twice has certainly assisted me in advising my clients on taking an Alaska cruise.  One can do just an inside passage cruise round trip from e...Read More ▶

AmaWaterways River Cruise Expert

AmaWaterways River Cruise Expert
Europe is an amazing destination. So many different cultures so close to each other. Having traveled to Europe many times, I still never get tired of visiting these wonderful countries.  From the food to the history, culture and art, there is so much to see. Taking a river cruise is one of...Read More ▶

Jamaica Destination Specialist

Jamaica Destination Specialist
Jamaica is an amazing destination to spend a vacation. Whether it is for your honeymoon, anniversary, destination wedding or just to get away from the winter and enjoy the Jamaican vibe. I happen to love the Jamaican hospitality. From the jerk chicken to the people of Jamaica. Sandals Reso...Read More ▶

Holland America Line Cruise Expert

Holland America Line Cruise Expert
In 1962 I took my very first cruise at the age of 3. It was a 12 night Caribbean Cruise on the Nieuw Amsterdam and have been cruising ever since. There have been many changes in the cruise industry since then. Most of them good. There are more destinations offered than back then. The ships have m...Read More ▶

Paul Gauguin Specialist

Paul Gauguin Specialist
Paul Gauguin Cruises has one ship the Paul Gauguin which offers year round cruises in the South Pacific. Tahiti is a gorgeous destination. I have found memories of my visit to Tahiti in 1980. I visited Moorea and stayed in an over the water bungalow and also visited Papeete which is the Capital o...Read More ▶

Ponant Explorations Specialist

Ponant Explorations Specialist
Ponant Explorations offers cruises and expeditions to amazing destinations. They will take you to all corners of the world. They. had small ships and even one with sails. Their ships range from 32 guests up to 245 guests. They have guest speakers on board. Not only will you visit amazing destinat...Read More ▶

Grand Cayman Specialist

Grand Cayman Specialist
Grand Cayman is a great place to visit. Whether visiting for the day on a cruise or staying at a resort. There are 3 islands in the chain. Grand Cayman being the largest of the 3 and the main island. Then you have Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.  If you take a cruise one will need to tender...Read More ▶

U.S. Virgin Islands Specialist

U.S. Virgin Islands Specialist
For those looking for a warm weather vacation and do not have a passport, the U.S. Virgin Islands are a perfect fit. The 3 main islands are St Thomas, St Croix and St John.  St Tomas is the largest and is well known for its shopping.  They also have gorgeous beaches. One of the most beauti...Read More ▶

British Virgin Islands Specialist

British Virgin Islands Specialist
The British Virgin Islands consists of 4 major islands, Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van dyke and Aneada plus 50 other islands that are smaller. the temperature does not vary most of the year.weather is in the 80s'ear round. The islands are known for many sailing events. Sailing is one of the fore...Read More ▶

St Lucia Specialist

St Lucia Specialist
St Lucia is a beautiful lush Island with pristine beaches. Whether you are visiting on a cruise or staying on the island for the week. The famous and well known majestic peaks, the Pitons are located in St Lucia.  St Lucia is a paradise for snorkelind and diving. It is also a great destina...Read More ▶

Bahamas Certified Specialist

Bahamas Certified Specialist
The Bahamas consist of 700 islands. Nassau is the capital and where cruise ships dock when visiting the island. The piers are a short walk to the shopping area. Paradise Island is home to the Atlantis which is a great resort area. There are multiple resorts to choose from including all inclusive ...Read More ▶

Grenada Certified Travel Expert

Grenada Certified Travel Expert
Grenada is a lovely Caribbean Island. Whether you are visiting the island for a day on a cruise or going for a week, you will experience a  wonderful time. Having visited the island several times, the locals are very friendly. The last time a local came up to me and said how much he loves the U.S...Read More ▶

Barbados Specialist

Barbados Specialist
Barbados is a fantastic destination to spend a vacation or to start a cruise vacation. Barbados has resorts that are all inclusive and one's that are not. They have resorts to fit all budgets.  Barbados has amazing restaurants and places to visit from plantations to the oldest synagogue is...Read More ▶

Azamara Cruises Specialist

Azamara Cruises Specialist
Azamara Cruises is a boutique upscale cruise line with 4 identical ships carrying 700 passengers. The Pursuit carries 702 passengers. They offer cruises around the world including a world cruise. Whether you are looking to go to Europe, the Med, Caribbean or Alaska they have a something for you. ...Read More ▶

Celebrity Cruises Certified Expert

Celebrity Cruises Certified Expert
Celebrity  Cruises is one of my favorite cruise lines. From the food to the service and of course the accommodations. They have some of the most amazing suites on any cruise line. Having sailed with them several times as well as having taken their certification course I can guide you in planning ...Read More ▶

Windstar Cruise Specialist

Windstar Cruise Specialist
Windstar Cruises has small ships that can take you to places the larger ships cannot go. Their ships carry anywhere from 148 to 342 guests. Think of these ships as yachts. They have motor ships as well as hips with sails on them. Whether you are looking to cruise to Tahiti, Asia, Europe/ M...Read More ▶

Cunard Cruise Line Expert

Cunard Cruise Line Expert
Cunard Cruise Line has been around for 185 years and has had an amazing Journey. They have 4 ships in the fleet. The flagship is the Queen Mary 2. They also have the Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and the brand new Queen Anne which i got to see in New York earlier this year when she was on her w...Read More ▶

Viking Cruises

Viking Cruises
Viking Cruises has grown by leaps and bounds. They started as a river cruise line and have added ocean cruises as well as Expedition cruising. Their ships are adults only and do not have casinos. They focus on the destination.  The ocean ships carry 928 guests while the river cruise ships ...Read More ▶

Seabourn Cruise Specialist

Seabourn Cruise Specialist
Being a specialist in a brand that one works with is very important. It shows that one has spent the time to learn about the product. With Seabourn I have spent the time taking their online certification course as well as going to see their ships when in New York City.  Seabourn is an ultr...Read More ▶

Oceania Cruises Certified Specialist

Oceania Cruises Certified Specialist
Oceania Cruises is an Ultra Premium Cruise Line. Their ships are small to mid size ships carrying 700-1200 guests. Their newest ship is the Vista. They offer cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, Mediterranean and even a World Cruise. They are well known as the Foodie cruise line. They...Read More ▶

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Specialist

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Specialist
Royal Caribbean Cruise line is truly an amazing cruise line. Weather you are planning a family vacation, honeymoon or an anniversary cruise they. have something for you. January 1990 I took my very first Royal Caribbean Cruise and since then have been on 20+ cruise with them alone. They of...Read More ▶

Aruba Specialist

Aruba Specialist
Aruba is definitely worth a visit whether one is visiting for the day on a cruise or spending a week on the island. Aruba is out of the hurricane belt and has amazing weather all year round.They also have very little rain.  Palm Beach is where the majority of the resorts are. Most of the r...Read More ▶

Antigua & Barbuda Specialist

Antigua & Barbuda Specialist
Education and experience is very important when working with clients on their vacation. Having been to Antigua many times on a cruise as well as spending 4 days/ 3 nights at Sandals Grande Antigua has given me the ability to recommend this island to clients.  There are 365 beaches on the i...Read More ▶

Norwegian Cruise Line Expert

Norwegian Cruise Line Expert
It is very important to become an expert in suppliers that I work with. A few years ago, I became a Certified specialist with Norwegian Cruise Line. I reached the highest level which is the PHD status. Norwegian Cruise line offers cruises to Canada/New England, Bermuda, Caribbean, Alaska, ...Read More ▶

Inclusive Collection - World of Hyatt

Inclusive Collection - World of Hyatt
Inclusive Collection - World of Hyatt includes the following resorts: Secrets, Zoetry, Dreams and Breathless.  In the summer of 2022 I had the fortune to go and visit several resorts in Punta Cana and Cap Cana. I stayed at Secrets Royal Beach and Dreams Onyx. Secrets is adults only and Dre...Read More ▶

Virgin Voyages Expert

Virgin Voyages Expert
Virgin Voyages is a new cruise line having started in 2021 which was later than planned due to the pause from the Pandemic.After taking the specialist course I had the chance to sail on the Scarlet Lady in a balcony cabin.  Virgin Voyages is an adults only cruise line. Guests must be 18 ye...Read More ▶

Princess Cruise Expert

Princess Cruise Expert
Part of being an expert is the training one takes with the suppliers one works with. I achieved the highest level of certification with Princess which is the Commodore Level in their online training.  Princess offers amazing cruises around the world from the Caribbean, Mexican Riviera,Coas...Read More ▶

Small Ship Cruising With Azamara Cruises

Small Ship Cruising With Azamara Cruises
Azamara Cruises offers small ship cruising. The 4 ships they have take 700 passengers. With open seating one can go when they want for dinner. They have several options for dining including two Specialty Restaurants, Prime C which is a steakhouse and Aqualina which is an Italian Restaurant. Both ...Read More ▶

Mediterranean Cruise Expert

Mediterranean Cruise Expert
Having taken my first cruise in 1962 as a little kid, I was fortunate enough to continue cruising and continue to this day. As a young adult I decided to leave the family business and go into the travel business. My first job in the travel industry was for a very large cruise only agency. ...Read More ▶

Hurigruten Expedition Cruise Expert

Hurigruten Expedition Cruise Expert
Cruising has been a passion of mine all my life. The more I cruise, the more I want to cruise. Being on a ship going to different places is an amazing experience. Expedition cruising takes the cruiser to places like Antarctica, the Arctic Circle, the Northwest Passage and the Galapagos jus...Read More ▶

Caribbean All Inclusive Resorts

Caribbean All Inclusive Resorts
The Caribbean has many wonderful all inclusive resorts to choose from. Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Mexico's Caribbean have the most all inclusive resorts to choose from. Whether you are looking for an adults only resort or a family resort I can help you.  Having stayed at or visite...Read More ▶

Family Cruise Expert

Family Cruise Expert
Since 1991 I have been sending families on cruise vacations to the Caribbean, Alaska and Europe. Cruising with kids is very easy. One packs and un packs only once. All your meals and entertainment is included. And, so are the kids programs. In my opinion Royal Caribbean's Adventure Ocean i...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
24 reviews
100% Recommended
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Wonderful Family Cruise
Reviewed By Val - Holland, Michigan | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Danny was very quick to respond with any and all questions we had about our trip. He was easy to work with and really appreciated his knowledge about this vacation. He suggested things to assist us in making our trip the best it could be!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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our most recent cruise
Reviewed By Peg - Winterport | Traveled to Bermuda ~ Caribbean
Always very prompt and helpful. Never has to be reminded of our requests.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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ABC islands
Reviewed By Bankerbabe - Leesburg Indiana | Traveled to Aruba ~ Caribbean
Danny has found us some wonderful cruises, i will continue to use him.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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He knew the ships with the best dance floors.
Reviewed By Ballroom Dancer - Chapel Hill NC | Traveled to Venice ~ Italy ~ Europe
He really knows cruising and all the intricacies. He also knows the destinations.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Travel Agent
Reviewed By Tammie - Darien, Il | Traveled to New York ~ USA
Danny is very pleasant and easy to work with. He is very timely in his responses. He follows up consistently. So glad I found him!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

AmaWaterways Certified Advisor
Antigua Specialist
Aruba Certified Specialist
Azamara Cruise Specialist
Azamara Cruises Expert Certification
Bahamas Certified Specialist
Barbados Destination Specialist
British Virgin Islands Specialist
Celebrity Cruises Expert
Celebrity Specialist Graduate
CLIA Luxury Cruise Specialist Certification
Grand Cayman Specialist
Grenada Certified Travel Expert
Holland America Cruise Line Specialist
Hurtigruten Certified Travel Advisor
Inclusive Collection- World Of Hyatt Specialist
Jamaica One Love Travel Specialist
Master Agent Certification -AMR Resorts
Norwegian Cruise Line Specialist PHD
Oceania Cruises Certified Specialist
Paul Gauguin Specialist
Ponant Explorations Specialist
Princess Cruise Specialist
Princess Cruise Specialist Commodore Level
Royal Caribbean Master of Adventure
Royal Caribbean Specialist
Sandals Certified Specialist
Seabourn Cruise Specialisst
St Lucia Certified Specialist
U.S. Virgin Islands Specialist
Viking Cruises Specialist
Virgin Voyages Specialist
Windstar Cruise Specialist
Cunard Cruise Line Specialist
Celebrity Cruise Specialist
Hyatt Ziva/ Hyatt Zilara Certification
CLIA Elite Cruise Counselor
CLIA Master Cruise Counselor
Dominican Republic Specialist
Celebrity 5 Star Academy Graduate
Jamaica Travel Specialist
Karisma Gourmet University Training
Princess Commodore Certification

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.

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My Travel Stories

Cruising he Rhine River With Avalon Waterways

Cruising the Rhine with Avalon Waterways was a fantastic experience. We flew into Amsterdam and stayed at the Marriott for one night. We did some exploring and went to the Anne Franke House and then had a lovely dinner near bye. The following morning we boarded the Avalon Envision and spent the morning on the ship. After lunch we did an e...
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A Visit To Barcelona

Barcelona is an amazing city to visit whether you are spending a few days pre/post cruise or for a week. I spent two days in Barcelona in November of 2023 prior to our cruise on the Azamara Pursuit. We took the hop on hop off bus the two days we were there. One afternoon we went to the Sagrada Familia to see the church. We were not able to get i...
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A Visit to Athens Greece

A visit to Athens Greece is an absolute must if you love to travel and are looking for a bucket list destination. With so much history one visit is probably not enough. I have been twice and cannot wait to go back. August of 2024 was the last time I was there.  We arrived in the morning after flying overnight. We checked in to the hotel, ...
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Canada New England from Quebec City to New York

Cruising from Quebec City to New York was always something I wanted to do. I flew up to Quebec City the day before the cruise and stayed at Le Chateau which was on my bucket list and did not disappoint me. After checking into the hotel I went out and explored the city and had lunch. For Dinner I met two of my colleages at the hotel for dinner (w...
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Labadee, Haiti

Anthem of the Seas Christmas New Years Cruise

As a kid I spent the Christmas New Years break on cruises. We sailed out of New York City. It was many years later after finishing school and having my own family that I took another cruise over the holidays. We sailed on the Anthem of the Seas on a 10 night Christmas New Years cruise from Bayonne New Jersey in a Junior Suite. a Junior su...
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