MEET THE TEAM
About Us
Cruise World is an award winning Travel Agency, in business for over 33 years. We specialize in cruises and we know the industry very well. Our Accredited Cruise Counselors have been on hundreds of cruises on almost every major Cruise Line.
Left to Right: Lisa, Michaela, Loretta, Elaine and Christa, Owner
As a Full Service Travel Agency we can customize all types of travel, by land & sea. We have personally traveled to many worldwide destinations and are happy to share our recommendations.
Thousands of satisfied clients appreciate our experience, our professional service, and our excellent prices. We value the many referrals we receive and are happy to reward existing clients for providing us the opportunity to develop new connections. You can communicate with us online or over the phone.
Christa Robert -
ACC, CTC
christa@cruiseworld.mb.ca
Christa has a passion for travel, and a strong desire to share this with others. She has been in the industry for over 30 years’ and she has seen some amazing sights. Christa has specialized in Cruises and is certified with CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) as an Accredited Cruise Counsellor. Not only has she has organized and escorted many group cruises and tours, but she is also the owner of Cruise World.
Christa has sailed on Seabourn, Regent Seven Seas, Avalon Waterways, Windstar, Celebrity, Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Princess, Disney, Norwegian and Carnival Cruise lines. Her knowledge and experience can be used to analyze your needs and arrange a vacation package, land tour, escorted group or a cruise that will exceed your expectations.
Loretta Becker - ACC, CTC
loretta@cruiseworld.mb.ca
Loretta, with over 35 years in the travel industry, specializes in unique and adventurous vacations. From trekking in Iceland to exploring Alaska's glaciers by helicopter, or white-water rafting in the Dominican Republic, she can help plan your dream getaway. Loretta has immersed herself in the cultures of Morocco, Oman, and Dubai, as well as Thailand and Bali. She's sailed with renowned cruise lines like Crystal, Windstar, and Princess, and has explored destinations from Belize to Costa Rica. With certifications as a Travel Counsellor, Loretta is your expert for both individual and group travel arrangements.
Elaine Furukawa -
CTC
elaine@cruiseworld.mb.ca
Elaine has seen a lot of the world with almost 30 years in the travel industry. She has travelled to: Europe (Amsterdam, Austria, Italy, Greece, France by Rail Europe and Eurostar Paris to London), Insight Vacation's coach tour through Germany and Dan Tours coach through Israel. River Boat cruise's in France and the Greek Islands. The Mediterranean, a few Caribbean and Alaska cruises as well the Rocky Mountaineer from Calgary to Vancouver. She has been to Disney World, Disney Land, Disney Tokyo, and Euro Disney France. Got some tanning done in Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Grand Cayman, Antigua, Grenada, St. Kitts, Barbados, Cuba, and Jamaica. Explored Hong Kong and did 1 month of travelling through Japan. She has visited Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Las Vegas, Florida, San Francisco, Atlanta, and Telluride. She has many specialist designations that can help arrange a perfect trip for you.
Melody Urban
Melody is an experienced travel agent with a specialization in cruises, having completed certifications with most cruise lines and planning upwards of a thousand cruises. With her extensive travel and having lived abroad in both England and Australia her first hand experiences will guide you in the right direction. Melody has also been recognized for her customer service excellence and her genuine interest in finding the perfect holiday for her clients.
"No matter the destination or type of holiday, rest assured I will be 110% diligent with coordinating all aspects of your holiday before, during and after the fact. I look forward to it!"
Lisa Lacoste
Lisa has over 30 years in the travel industry . She has sailed on over 30 cruises and many cruise lines including Royal Caribbean, Princess, Disney and Windstar. She believes it is a great way to see the world by unpacking once. She has travelled all over the world and many times to the Caribbean. She has planned many honeymoons , destination weddings and multi generational family reunions. She is an expert at finding the right cruise or resort to match her clients wish list. Lisa is a certified Travel Counsellor with many certifications including Disney , Sandals and Beaches, Avalon Waterways, Royal Caribbean etc.
Michaela Maliwat
michaela@cruiseworld.mb.ca
Michaela is our administrative assistant. Originally from the Philippines, she pursued her passion for travel and hospitality by earning a Tourism and Hospitality Management diploma from Red River College Polytechnic in Winnipeg, Manitoba. With a strong background in customer service since 2019, Michaela has held various roles, including front desk agent and customer service agent. Michaela plays a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, supporting both the team and clients in creating seamless and memorable travel experiences. Dedicated to making every journey stress-free and enjoyable, she is committed to providing outstanding service and assistance.
