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I was an Officer onboard several Cruise Ships. My position as a Purser Guest Relations Officer aboard Several Ships included numerous critical responsibilities. I also managed the shore tours information and onboard group coordinator logistics. In later years I changed to a new position within a third party cruise ship concession.

I was in charge of organizing and coordinating onboard Fine Art Auctions aboard several different cruise ships and cruise lines. In the course of my ten years onboard I assisted over one hundred thousand Guests with their questions and concerns while giving expert advise.

I presently resides in the suburbs of Chicago with my husband Shawn and two mischievous dogs, Jaco and Marley. I have a passion for travel, shopping, shoes, art collecting and interior design. Come and see what my experience can do for you!

Leif and Yuliya Rydfors are one of the greatest dynamic duos to sail the seven seas! Leif speaks six languages fluently and has lived in four continents during his life. He has worked both as a Cruise Director and Art Director on over 4 major cruise lines and 20 cruise ships in the past 8 years. Additionally Yuliya is fluent in Russian and has worked in casino management on several ships. We both have extensive travel experience in the Caribbean, South America, Alaska, Baltic, Africa, Europe, Hawaii, Black Sea, and the Mediterranean. We met and became a couple while crewmembers onboard the M/S Norwegian Jewel in 2006.

We have since been married and have a great understanding of a family cruise vacation. We also live in Miami, which is the largest cruise hub in the world! Given our open schedule we are always available to help, and can give you not only first hand knowledge of the cruise ships and itineraries, but also of the culture, sights, and geography of each country. We have been to over 120 countries around the world and have first hand knowledge of interesting sights, tours and culture. Leif received his degree in cross-cultural psychology from Georgetown University which awarded him a great understanding of world cultures and the ability to guide you through the best vacation experience ever!

For the past 5 years I have had the pleasure of working aboard cruise ships. I began as a dancer in the featured production shows and for the past 2 years I have been working as a marketing manager for the fine art programs onboard. These positions have given me the ability to interact with guests in order to find out what gives them the best cruise experience. In my spare time onboard I enjoyed exploring all the different destinations in order to find all the hidden treasures each country has to offer.

I now live in Vancouver Canada where I can re-explore the city I was born in. My passions include dancing, fashion, art and helping people find their dream cruise vacation.

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I love maps. In fact, during my years of working on cruise ships, I collected maps of all shapes and sizes from around the world. (Consequentially, I discovered that maps are a poor collector’s item, unless you own a mansion with lots of wall space). My love of maps stems from my passion for travel and my drive to experience the diversity of life. That passion drove me to work on cruise ships for five years. I served on multiple cruise lines and traveled to over 30% of the planet. I was paid to see the world and to give world-class service and I loved every moment.

After five years of globe trotting and making incredible friends on-board I felt the need to grow some roots. I am now back home with family and friends in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I’m still having fun, and I have certainly found some roots – I will be a happy father by year’s end! So while I’m no longer on the high seas, I still get the thrill of sending others across the map on exciting escapes. Feel free to contact me. I’ll use my passion for travel and knowledge of cruising to create your next perfect cruise vacation.