(19 Reviews)
95% Recommended

Karl Kuenzel

Houston, TX
Luxury Cruise Travel Specialist

What sets me apart from other travel agents is my experience and expertise that I can provide for you. I have been cruising for over 25 years. I have been around the world more than twice -- once on a world cruise and the other times on segments o...
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Luxury Cruise Travel Specialist

Cruising in Glacier Bay Alaska
Cruising in Glacier Bay Alaska

What sets me apart from other travel agents is my experience and expertise that I can provide for you. I have been cruising for over 25 years. I have been around the world more than twice -- once on a world cruise and the other times on segments on various cruise lines and ships. I know ships, ports, and itineraries. I specialize in Premium to Luxury Ocean Cruises, although I can book almost any cruise for you or for your group. Primarily I work with Oceania, Holland America, and Celebrity. I seek to get you the most value for your money. 


No doubt, you have worked just as hard for your money as I have. That is why I look for the best value for you. Quality is important.


There is no fee or cost to you for my expertise and skills if you book your cruise with me. As part of my service to my guests I can also offer some awesome additional perks over and above what the cruise line may be offering, typically in the form of an on-board credit, as a thank you gift from me.


Not everyone is going to enjoy every cruise. Not everyone is going to be happy with every cruise ship. However, there is a cruise ship and a cruise that is right for everyone. I will help you book the proper cruise and ship for you.


I am able to provide better service and more personal attention than the on-line travel agents can. If price is the only thing that matters to you, you probably will be better off booking with them. If you want a cruise you can remember for years to come, the most value for your money, and personal service let’s talk.


I’d be happy to set an appointment with you to answer any of your questions regarding the cruise and our services. I work regular business hours Monday through Friday and other times by appointment.


Please make an appointment so that we can talk. calendly.com/karl-kuenzel or leave me a message at Karl.Kuenzel@gmail.com or 1-346-446-2923 on WhatsApp and I will get back to you.


I look forward to working with you. 

Experienced and Knowledgeable Luxury World Cruiser

What sets me apart from other travel agents is my experience and expertise that I can provide for you. I have been cruising for over 25 years. I have been around the world more than twice -- once on a world cruise and the other times on segments on various cruise lines and ships. I know ships, ports, and itineraries. I specialize in Premium to Luxury Ocean Cruises, although I can book almost any cruise for you or for your group. Primarily I work with Oceania, Holland America, and Celebrity. I seek to get you the most value for your money.

If you are looking for VALUE and EXPERIENCE, a memorable cruise, then please make an appointment so that we can talk. calendly.com/karl-kuenzel

I may not be the cheapest, but I am the best. Let's talk.

My Travel Albums

St Johns Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Newfoundland on a map

My Travel Stories

Visiting the Home of My Ancestors

One of the highlights of my travels has been visiting the home of my ancestors in Germany -- some came from the north (near Berlin) others came from the south (near Munchen/Munich).

What a thrill to get off the ship in the port of Rostock and travel about 145 miles to reach the capital of Germany....Read more.

My Reviews

6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Our Cruise Was an Enjoyable, Memorable Experience!
Karl listened when I explained what kind of vacation we wanted to have. He thoroughly researched and presented us with a couple of options. We selected the one we wanted and Karl did the rest -- planning, organizing, and arranging everything for our cruise as well as our pre- and post- cruise stays. He is great! He did everything for us. Karl has traveled in South America and previously took the same cruise we did. Our vacation was well worth the the cost! Much better than I could have done on my own. I am already talking with him about our next trip.
By  EdwinK  from  Sun City, Texas
Traveled to  Chilean Fjords ~ Chile ~ South America
I would not recommend this agent to my family and friends
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5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Dedicated Professional
Karl is super smart, super organised and super experienced. He is also dedicated to making sure his clients get the best treatment possible while traveling.
By  Heather G  from  Cuenca, Ecuador
Traveled to  Ecuador ~ South America
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Are We Glad We Booked Our CruiseTour with Karl
I was talking with a coworker last week. We both went on a cruisetour in Alaska this summer. I booked through Karl. My coworker booked with one of those online travel sites. My coworker traveled on one of those big ships with waterslides. They spent a few hours in a couple of ports in the Inside Passage, arrived in Seward, got on a bus, spent a night in Anchorage, got back on the bus the next day and rode up to Fairbanks. They spent two nights in Fairbanks and then flew back home. Karl told me that my family could take one of those less expensive cruisetours so that we could say that we had visited Alaska. Or, we could let him arrange a tour for us. We got to meet with native Alaskans, learn about the Athabascan people including their traditions, dances, and totem poles; learn about the Gold Rush and rode the Great Pass train; saw glaciers, whales, eagles, moose, and bears; stayed two nights at Mt. McKinley and two nights at Denali; saw a Gold Dredge, and learned culture in Fairbanks.
By  PK  from  Taylor, TX
Traveled to  Alaska ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Alluring vacation
Karl was up-to-date on everything, including Covid regulations and accessible options for our cruise on Allure of the Seas. He secured an early boarding time for us and assisted us in booking shore excursions. The trip was very relaxing and I didn't have to worry about a thing as he coordinated all the details with me. He was aware of our needs for assistance and booked an accessible balcony for us. That room had better facilities than any I've seen. Thanks for your help, Karl, in planning this vacation.
By  Lee  from  Houston TX
Traveled to  Caribbean
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Enchanting cruise on Enchanted Princess
Karl carefully researched and provided the most appropriate options for my cruising experience. I'm older, don't like a lot of noisy "music", like to eat, etc. So he interviewed me and used that information to plan my trip , calculating costs and interests and matching that with the cruises available as well as my budget. It was a late season cruise - no hurricanes - and we had smooth sailing all the way. Enchanted Princess was lovely and we were welcomed in all the ports that she visited. Karl advised me about Covid restrictions for each location - much easier when coming on a cruise ship than when you fly into one of these islands! He checked with me regularly to make sure everything was on schedule, my flights and hotels were appropriately booked, and that I was content with the choices I had made. He followed up with me after the cruise to make sure all had gone as planned and offered his services for my next cruise. I will be delighted to use him again!
By  Lee  from  Houston Tx
Traveled to  Caribbean
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Destination Expert:

  • At Sea
  • Italy
  • Ecuador
  • Norway
  • Malta

Travel Specialist:

  • Luxury Cruises
  • World Cruises
  • Groups
  • Religious
  • Escorted Tours

Top Travel Partners:

  • Oceania Cruises
  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Holland America Line
  • Tauck
  • AmaWaterways

Certifications/Awards:

  • CTA
  • Certified Travel Advisor - The Travel Institute
  • Certified Cruise Counselor - CLIA
  • Verified Travel Advisor - ASTA
  • Certified Alaska Specialist
  • Certified Celebrity Expert

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