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Barry Guttormson, Travel Agent in Winnipeg, MB

Barry Guttormson

Winnipeg, MB Travel Agent

Barry Guttormson

Winnipeg, MB · 11 Years of Experience

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4.8
(15)
100% Recommended
Barry is a delight to work with! We work with large groups and he is not only incredibly attentive to the individual needs of our... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Caribbean Sea, Alaska, Mediterranean Sea

Interests:

Cruises, River Cruises, Groups, Luxury Cruises, World Cruises

Suppliers:

Viking, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises®, Holland America Line, Royal Caribbean

About Me

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I help Snowbirds, Winter Texans, and retired couples arrange cruises from their summer or winter homes.  Also cruises for those travelling with children.

Having been a Snowbird & Winter Texan for 9 years, and with 25  years of cruising experience, I know the opportunities and challenges that come with snowbird season and can help you choose a great vacation.

Granted Elite Cruise Counsellor designation by the Cruise Lines International Association.  I can simplify the many cruise lines and thousands of itineraries to find the one that will provide the experience you want.  I also have special certification in Accessible Travel.

Cruises are a convenient vacation since you can often drive to a cruise port from your winter home, avoiding the hassle of airports and hotels.  Canadian snowbirds can usually book in Canadian dollars, avoiding bank fees for exchange. Individuals and groups aren’t limited to winter getaways.  I can help you cruise oceans and rivers around the world any time of year.

I also work with snowbird parks & communities to help them form cruise groups. Consider helping to organize a group - you could earn a Tour Conductor credit!  We have experience with groups approaching 200 guests.

Even experienced cruisers may be missing out.  Some get stuck in a rut by choosing a budget cruise line when they first start and are unsure if they’ll like to cruise, then later find themselves trapped by loyalty points.  Preferences change, or you may look for a different experience when you bring guests with you.  Let me help you assess your cruise personality to ensure you enjoy every moment of your cruise.

My Cruise Highlights

Cruising is my passion and I love to share it with people.  Whenever I book a cruise, it's almost like I'm going along with my client!

Any cruise is a good cruise but it can be a lot of fun to travel with friends.  If you're a Snowbird or Winter Texan this is easy.  There's always  someone who wants to go.

One of our most interesting cruises was on the Mekong River.  An experience I'll never forget.  A completely different culture & friendly people.  River cruising is intimate & you get to know many people on board.  It's surprising how many rivers there are to choose from.  The European rivers are among my favorite.

REVIEWS

Rating: 4.8
15 reviews
100% Recommended
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Cruise with Kristi - Join us!!
Reviewed By Kristi Collier - McAllen, Texas | Traveled to Galveston ~ Texas ~ USA
Barry is a delight to work with! We work with large groups and he is not only incredibly attentive to the individual needs of our group members but extremely organized and knowledgeable. And, he's got a quick wit and we love working with him. We trust Barry with all our travel needs!
Barry Guttormson responded
"Thanks, Kristi!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best travel experience to date
Reviewed By Lidoplagepool - Winnipeg | Traveled to Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Barry was well prepared to compare various cruise lines by having a detailed spreadsheet at his fingertips with all the features of each line.
Barry Guttormson responded
"Thanks, Greg!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Worry Free Travel
Reviewed By Mommy and Daddy - Winnipeg | Traveled to Caribbean
Barry and his staff are very knowledgeable. We appreciated his guidance when we booked our first Cruise with him and now our second. We know that we can call him anytime with a question regarding our travel plans. We have always sought his expert advice when purchasing travel health insurance so our time away from home is worry free. Thanks for the great service!
Barry Guttormson responded
"Thank you!!!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Reviewed By Barry - Winnipeg | Traveled to Roatan ~ Honduras ~ Central America
Very thorough with timely updates on our cruise bookings. Barry researched travel health costs and obtained best rates for my wife and me. His vast experience in the travel industry is obvious when we sought advice and asked questions regarding Air, Hotel, Cruise ships and Port excursions. He has become a most valuable asset in all our travel plans. We wish we had learned of his service many years ago. Barry was recommended to us by friends and we have passed on ours to others as well.
Barry Guttormson responded
"Thank you very much! Barry"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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He got the cruise we wanted at the best price. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed By Alaska - Winnipeg | Traveled to
Thank you for your help in planning our trip. Great job!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

Elite Cruise Counsellor & Accessible Travel - CLIA
Viking Travel Agent Academy graduate
Princess Cruises Commodore certification
Royal Caribbean Master & Holland America graduate
Norwegian Cruise Line Freestyle certified

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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