Karl Kuenzel - Houston, TX Travel Leaders Agent

(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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Certified Alaska Specialist

Athabascan Princess in Ceremonial Garb

Athabascan Princess in Ceremonial Garb

You can see Alaska in pictures. You can see Alaska in videos. But to fully grasp the magnificence of Alaska, you must visit it and walk on it.

Many people take an inexpensive, quick, round-trip cruise to the Inland Passage. They maybe see a glacier. They maybe see a whale. They maybe see an eagle and they think they have seen and experienced Alaska. It is easy to think that way.

That is, until you have gotten off the ship in Whittier or Seward and explored the cities of Anchorage and Fairbanks, spent some time in Denali National Park, cruised Kenai Fjords National Park, panned for gold, sought out the "Big 5", talked with people who raise and train the sled dogs that race in the Iditarod, talked with the Tlingit, observed their dances and totem poles, and heard them describe their way of heritage and life; discussed the challenges climbers face as they climb Denali, the highest mountain in North America.

I have had the privilege of doing all those things and more. I would be happy to discuss this with you and help you plan your perfect, experiential vacation in Alaska.

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:

Alaska
Fairbanks
Glacier Bay
Kenai Fjords National Park
Skagway

Travel Specialist:

Luxury Cruises
Family Vacations
Escorted Tours
Accessible Travel
Groups

Top Travel Partners:

Holland America Line
Princess Cruises®

Certifications/Awards:

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

Connect with Me:

karl.kuenzel@gmail.com

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