Donate $25 to MADD during Dec 2007 to receive a Free Homeport Cruises Co. Tee-Shirt

December 07,2007 - 05:39 PM

Donate $25 to MADD during Dec 2007 to receive a Free Homeport Cruises Co. Tee-Shirt.
Just email or mail us a copy of your donation receipt.
While supplies last.
One Tee per family/address.
We reserve the right to limit or change the conditions of this offer at any time.
Please visit the MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) website to donate:

Sales Manager Mike Gresh competes in Naperville Thanksgiving 5K Turkey Trot

November 21,2007 - 10:56 AM

Mike placed 84th out of 112 in his age group 55-59 year old.

Sales Manager Mike Gresh earns CLIA Elite Cruise Counsellor Scholar 2007

November 15,2007 - 10:44 AM

Homeport Cruises MOBILE INTERLINE OFFICE

November 14,2007 - 04:55 PM

Homeport Cruises new MOBILE RESERVATIONS OFFICE makes booking an interline cruise easier than ever. Our representatives schedule Chicago/Rockford/Milwauke area presentations allowing airline employees to ask questions of our experienced cruise staff and to immediately confirmation cruise reservations. If you have a large (several hundred) employee group where this unit could interact with airline employees just give us a call. Currently only Saturdays are open on our 2007/2008 schedule.

PS - We also offer this service to NON-INTERLINE groups/organizations (seniors, corporations, churches, clubs, civic groups, etc.)

2008 Passport Requirements for USA citizens

October 11,2007 - 12:57 PM

LAND AND SEA TRAVEL
The following summarizes information available on the Department of Homeland Security’s website.

* JANUARY 31, 2008
U.S. and Canadian citizens will need to present either a WHTI-compliant document, or a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, plus proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. DHS also proposes to begin alternative procedures for U.S. and Canadian children at that time.

* SUMMER 2008
At a later date, to be determined, the departments will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have either a U.S. passport; a U.S. passport card; a trusted traveler card such as NEXUS, FAST, or SENTRI; a valid Merchant Mariner Document (MMD) when traveling in conjunction with official maritime business; or a valid U.S. Military identification card when traveling on official orders.

Yes. We do groups.

September 24,2007 - 04:11 PM

Yes. We do groups. Leave the paperwork to us. Call today.

Cunard Commodore Status Achieved by Sales Manager Mike Gresh

March 15,2007 - 04:30 PM

Homeport Cruises Co.'s sales manager, Mike Gresh, completed Cunard Line's top level of training on 3/15/2007 by achieving the status of Commodore. If you've ever wanted to sail aboard one of the world's most magnificant liners you should be thinking Cunard's QM2.

Research & Book Cruises On-Line

January 12,2007 - 06:20 PM

Homeport Cruises Co. launched their new cruise research and on-line booking tool today. Airlines employees and military personnel can book on-line or call our reservations office to confirm reservations. Airline/MIL verification letter/ID must be on file in advance of on-line booking.

Please use this cruise search tool to plan your next cruise vacation. Then call us to make your booking or book on-line. Make certain you are eligible to use these rates BEFORE booking by calling us at 1-800-473-6170 and/or checking our elgibility summary to avoid cancellation fees and/or having your cruise booking adjusted to a higher rate.

Interline (Airline Employee), Military, Senior, Group, Regional and Promotional cruise rates are now available on-line. Enjoy the lowest cruise rates combined with superior customer service by calling our reservations office 1-800-473-6170 M-F 9A-5P Central Time. Our agents are CLIA ECC and ECCS certified. Since 1992. You must FAX 630-961-7460 or email your Interline (airline employee) letter and ID or Military ID in advance of booking - NO EXCEPTIONS!

Please check Eligibility Requirements before booking!

Homeport Cruises Sales Manager Earns Princess Cruises Commodore Rank

November 02,2006 - 04:16 PM

Mike Gresh, Sales Manager for Homeport Cruises since 1992, has become one of the the first cruise travel agents in North America to achieve the rank of Commodore in the Princess Cruises agent training program. Gresh earned his distinction by completing over 25 sales training courses, sailing aboard the new Crown Princess and booking hundreds of clients on Princess Cruises itineraries worldwide. Call Mike today to book your next cruise!

Passport Requirement

October 05,2006 - 02:00 PM

It appears the new passport requirement will be postponed until 2009 if President Bush signs legislation passed by both houses. Just the same, many cruise lines may still require passports for 2007 travel. It is recommended you apply now to avoid the surge of applications expected to hit the US Passport Agency in the coming months. Apply Now!

Write A Testimonial - Receive A Free Tee-Shirt If We Post It On Our Web Site!

May 24,2006 - 06:20 PM

Testimonials help others 'get a feel' for the travel agency 'through your eyes'. And although everyone experiences life differently, your observations and insights can be beneficial to others - and yourself (keep reading). So, start typing! We would love to send you one of our sought after tee-shirts if we publish your Testimonial. Click here to begin the process.

Write A Ship Review - Receive A Free Tee-Shirt If We Post It On Our Web Site!

May 24,2006 - 04:44 PM

Ship Reviews help others 'get a feel' for the cruise experience 'through your eyes'. And although everyone experiences life differently, your observations and insights can be beneficial to others - and yourself (keep reading). So, start typing! We would love to send you one of our sought after tee-shirts if we publish your Ship Review. Click here to begin the process.

New Web Site Launched

May 20,2006 - 03:00 PM

After months (some would say years!) of input from clients and intense planning....we've just launched our new web site today. Now you can get current news from our Journal page (you're reading it now); read or submit a Testimonial; participate in our new Blog; read or post Ship Reviews; read our FAQ's section, check out passport requirements; get one-click links to port maps; check health information at the CDC; view interline & military cruise pricing on our partner cruise lines; book interline or military rates on-line with Royal Caribbean or Celebrity Cruises (make sure you're eligible!) - all this (and as they say, more) with the click of a mouse - and all without leaving our web site.

We've made these improvements just for you. Enjoy.

Now, tell your friends - It's time to "set sail from homeport".