Master Cruise Counselors

Accredited or Master Cruise Counselors are proven professionals and graduates of the highly regarded CLIA Cruise Academy Certification program. Each has completed an extensive curriculum of cruise training, conducted many ship inspections and also experienced a variety of cruises before earning the rank of Accredited Cruise Counselor. Some agents go on to pursue even more advanced cruise training and experiences in order to become Master Cruise Counselors.

Only CLIA Certified Cruise Counselors may display the CLIA Accredited or Master Cruise Counselor certificate.  

Where can you find a Master Cruise Counselor?

Right Here At Travel Leaders in Brookings and Sioux Falls, South Dakota! Phyllis Swiden, and LaDell Swiden, General Manager of Village Travel Inc., are Certified Travel Counselors and also CLIA Certified Master Cruise Counselors. 

Phyllis and LaDell provide first-hand information from their experiences with a variety of cruise lines and ships.  They have traveled aboard Cruise Ships, River Boat, Steam Boat, and the Windstar WindSurf Sailing Ship.  They can recommend the type of ship that will fit your particular needs.  You can visit our Memories Page to look at pictures from the Swidens' cruise experiences, and also from other agents' cruise experiences.

Phyllis and LaDell are dedicated to creating great cruise vacations with the best values and the best experienced advice. Contact them or one of their agents to find the right cruise for you!

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