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For the last four years I have been working for Royal Caribbean International as a Musician. During my time with Royal Caribbean, I have been on six ships. I have been on cruises anywhere from two days all the way up to sixteen day Atlantic crossings. This has given me the opportunity to experience many ports across the world on four different continents. I feel that the knowledge that I have gained through my time working with Royal Caribbean will allow me to better serve clients in building their "Dream Vacation."

Before working on ships, I was a musician at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure in Anaheim, California. If a Disney Resort is in your travel plans, I am confident that you will be pleased to have a former Disney employee help you with your vacationing needs.

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.

I began my travel endeavors in 2000 with Renaissance Cruise Lines in Tahiti and I have had the cruising bug ever since. Over the years while onboard I managed the entire staff of musicians in the position of Musical Director (studied Trumpet Performance at the University of Washington) on Holland America, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity and Princess Cruise Lines. I loved the freedom my position gave me to meet and mingle with new people creating a memorable experience with everyone I encountered aboard. I love to Scuba Dive and more importantly golf. While onboard I would assist the onboard Golf Pro ashore which gave me access to some of the greatest golf courses throughout the world.

In addition I also assisted the onboard Cruise Line Vacation Specialists with booking Guests on future cruises. I was born and raised in Seattle WA where at a young age lost my left leg due to spinal meningitis. Being a crew member with a prosthetic leg made me very aware of what ships have to offer travelers with disabilities and what passengers should know prior to and when cruising. I have since returned to land where I now live and work in New York City. Along with working full time I am a sponsored adaptive sports athlete, play wheelchair basketball for the New York Knicks, still enjoy travel, live music, great food and making the most of life. Having met so many guests on ships I know my services as a Concierge will provide you with the perfect cruise.

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!

I started singing and dancing on cruise ships just after college, beginning with Carnival Cruise Lines’ (CCL) premier vessel the TSS Mardi Gras, back in 1988. Hooked on travel, sun and fun, I continued, bouncing around between several cruise lines including Royal Cruise Lines, Discovery Cruises, and two contracts with Royal Caribbean. Finally becoming a full-fledged CCL employee in 1996, I spent another 10 years (18 years total) at sea with CCL.

I now reside in the Miami area with Melvin (Please see Melvin Baerga’s information below), I enjoyed coordinating thousands of Guest Activities onboard many ships. I have met well over one hundred thousand Guests aboard dozens of ships, this experience has given me a unique insight to what cruiser really want. In addition being a crew member who is also part of “Friends of Dorothy” I personally traveled to exclusive resorts and establishments throughout the ports of call. Feel free to contact me at any time regarding any questions you may have. My experience of working in the cruise industry during the “big boom” gives me unparalleled advice to anyone looking for the perfect cruise anywhere in the world.

Note: Matthew and Melvin books exclusively with Carnival Cruise Lines and its sister lines.

Born and raised in Puerto Rico I left my home to begin my career with Carnival Cruise Lines on the M/S Celebration. I started in 1995 as a dancer in the onboard Las Vegas Revue shows. After enjoying the relaxing Caribbean atmosphere for several years, I began to set my sights higher, and became a Dance Captain in 2002. I enjoyed the demands of leadership and being in charge of the cast of singers and dancers (both onstage and off) for over four years. My duties also included being heavy involved in nearly a thousand onboard activities. I not only enjoyed entertaining the Guests onstage but the interaction and heart felt memories with guests off the stage. Finally retiring from the physically demanding life of a dancer, I moved shore side in 2006.

I now reside in the Miami area with Matthew (Please see Matthew Dulian’s information above), I have met thousands of Guests onboard many ships at sea, leaving me with great memories and knowledge of how to please future cruisers! In addition being a crew member who is also part of “Friends of Dorothy” Matthew and I personally traveled to exclusive resorts and establishments throughout the ports of call. I am sure my adventures at sea will result in great times for you and your loved ones. Contact me at any time!

Note: Matthew and Melvin books exclusively with Carnival Cruise Lines and its sister lines.

I had the pleasure of working several cruise ships for several years. My experience on cruise ships as a dancer and entertainer permitted me to interact with several thousand guests on many levels . My position as a professional performer in award winning revue shows was a accomplishment in itself. The opportunity to visit many ports of calls ,plenty of beaches and of course I participated in over a hundred shore excursions with the guests. My time as a team member gave me the opportunity to experience life on board as a true guest entertainer.

With great pride I can provide different entertainment options for future cruisers who love entertainment at its finest. Many of these award winning shows are aboard the Carnival Cruise Ships. It will be a great pleasure for me to share the experience that I have gained cruising the seven sea’s. I look forward to helping you choose the perfect cruise you have been dreaming about. That goes for Americans too as my Zanza Line is toll free.

I started my career as a cruise ship musician in 1987 aboard several luxury liners, "Sea Goddess I" of the Cunard Line, playing drums within the orchestra and singing in the onboard shows. In addition to working as a musical performer, I have management experience as a Band Leader and later a Musical Director in command of the entire department of musical performers. During my career, I have worked aboard many cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean International, Royal Viking, Silver Seas, Sea Bourne and Celebrity.

Because of my in-depth experience with many different classes of cruise ships, I am an ideal person to match you with the perfect ship and the perfect itinerary for the perfect Cruise Vacation. That goes for Americans too as my Zanza Line is toll free.

I’ve been working as an entertainer on Cruise ships for over eight years. I’ve been to nearly every cruise destination available on four different cruise lines. This opportunity has made me very knowledgeable in a large variety of ports, as well as the onboard activities and entertainment programs that are offered. I speak with hundreds of cruisers every week which keeps me up to date with their expectations.

My desire to travel has brought me to live in the major port of Vancouver BC Canada where I have stayed for twenty years.

I started cruising in 1997, fulfilling the positions of Social Host, Back Stage Production Manager, Group Coordinator, Assistant Cruise Director, Cruise Director and Art Auctioneer. I have long enjoyed entertaining and assisting guests while providing the experience of a lifetime.

In recent years I formed Zanza which has given future and past guests the option to book a cruise with seasoned professionals who provide excellent service at a Concierge level. I no longer book clients on cruises but I available for questions or comments. Feel free to contact me at anytime.