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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 began my career aboard cruise ships in 2002, first as a Casino Croupier and eventually as Art Auctioneer. For the next seven years, my travels would take me to more than 60 countries across the globe, spanning all 7 continents; including several trips into the Arctic Circle and a Princess Cruise Line Maiden Voyage into the Antarctic. By some incredible stroke of luck, each contract’s itinerary somehow proved to be more amazing than the previous one!

Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada- my passions lay in snowboarding, hiking, photography and the arts. Given the travel opportunity of a lifetime, I stepped off the gangway each day with this idea in mind: “Should I never return to this port again, at least I can say I did...” Remember, you may only be in that exotic and fascinating destination once! So, what’s your story going to be when you return home?!

From the great Pyramids of Giza and the Valley of the Kings, to ascending Pompeii’s Mt. Vesuvius, zip lining through jungles of Belize, or skydiving in New Zealand, exploring the world’s great cities, museums and wineries or simply soaking up the sun...my sense of adventure never wavered! Cruising is an endless playground of exploration, offering an opportunity to immerse oneself in a culture even if just for a day. So as a Travel Concierge here at Zanza Blue, it is my absolute pleasure to offer you any advice I can to help you discover your ultimate cruise vacation! 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.