Kirk at Yankee Clipper Travel? Let's just say he's not planning vacations, he's curating masterpieces. Moorea wasn't even on my radar until Kirk subtly threw the idea my way. Suddenly, we're sipping cocktails over a turquoise lagoon. Budget intact, expectations exceeded. read more

My experience with Kirk at Yankee Clipper was truly a delight. He brought to life a dreamy vacation to Moorea that my husband and I will cherish forever.Kirk's expertise ensured a seamless, magical escape within our budget. read more

Umm, really?????? Just heard back today regarding planning my trip. Mind you, I sent a follow-up on 12/1 and it is now 1/7. If there were issues or technical problems planning my itinerary, I should have been notified long before today. read more

Patti at Yankee Clipper Travel in Napa has provided outstanding service on the cruise that corona virus cancelled! From the first contact, when we told her what we wanted but that it was sold out, Patti went above and beyond ON OUR BEHALF. Patti snagged us the one remaining stateroom, handled all the arrangements, provided options for trip insurance and kept us fully informed along the way. Then when the pandemic hit, She handled the entire cancellation process and had our deposit (less $200) returned within two days. Now, today, she informed us that we will receive a $200 credit for a future cruise and the entire travel insurance premium will be put on hold for a future trip anytime prior to September 2021! Neither of which I expected. Patti was invaluable in booking our trip but her service was even more essential and appreciated when things turned bad. Art and Kathleen read more

I just wanted to share how much I enjoy working with Patti at Yankee Clipper Travel.. She is fantastic for making our travel arrangements go as smoothly as possible.. This will be our third cruise booked through Patti.. And, I just wanted to thank you Patti for taking the time to proactively resolve what was quickly becoming a bad situation last time during the 2017 Napa wild fires when we had to cancel our cruise at the last minute and rebook a new cruise to sail about three weeks later. During such a stressful time you made the cancellation and new booking process so easy, it just felt so great knowing you were watching out for us. Thank you Patti... Kim and John read more

I have just gotten back from an awesome Caribbean Cruise that I worked with Kirk at Yankee Clipper Travel to plan the trip. I have worked with him for my travel needs for many years and am always extremely pleased. He is always willing to go the extra mile and makes sure every detail is perfect. I have used him for both simple weekend getaways to major trips to Egypt, the South Pacific and many cruises around the world. He is a gem to work with and I can say he is one of the most professional agents I have ever met. I used to be in the travel industry for many years and Kirk understands great customer service! read more

I couldn't be more satisfied with my experience with Rosie and Yankee Clipper Travel. She was very patient with my wife and I being as indecisive as we were. We were looking for the perfect balance of secluded, close to everything as well as fitting into our budget. We were looking for a honeymoon destination and settled on St. Martin. It was fantastic and we have Rosie to thank. One suggestion she gave us made all the difference during our stay: a rental car. I can't say we would've left the immediate surroundings of our hotel if we didn't have one. Thank you Rosie! read more

Kirk at Yankee Clipper Travel planned a trip for us that was absolutely tremendous. I dropped in on Kirk on a rainy Saturday afternoon in December, and said, "I want to take my husband someplace special for his birthday!" I had been thinking maybe a cruise to Cuba, or a trip to Hawaii, but I couldn't seem to figure it out on my own. I gave Kirk my budget and he diligently looked at cruise itineraries, but he couldn't find something that seemed quite right in terms of a cruise. He gently suggested Tahiti. Tahiti hadn't occurred to me. What a great idea - and as we enjoyed a cocktail on the deck of our over-the-water bungalow, my husband said, "This has been the best vacation ever." Kirk stayed within my budgetary parameters. He made certain all our connections were smooth. He knows Tahiti, so he made the right call in sending us to Moorea. This particular island is tranquil and sublime. Kirk really made certain that this was the birthday of a lifetime. read more

Patti Ihli, travel agent, helped guide me through my ambiguous desire to take my husband to Cuba to defining what sort of experiences I would like to have there. She found Cultural Island Travel (who I plan to review on Trip Advisor). Patti coordinated communication between them-us, and my brother and sister-in-law. The four of us had a lovely, somewhat customized, people to people tour. I was very happy with the whole thing. Patti is a valuable resource for Napa and San Francisco. read more

Yankee Clipper Travel superstar (and super nice!) agent Kirk continues to amaze. We just returned from a trip to Australia he arranged for us and another couple, and we couldn't be happier with the results. 3 locations in 9 days - including planes, trains and boats - and not a glitch in sight. He really listened and helped us select just the right excursions and tours. This is the third international trip Kirk handled for us (along with many domestic vacations), and we look forward to the next one. THANK YOU Kirk and Yankee Clipper Travel! We love you... read more

I had a similar experience to another person who had a negative experience with travel agent K and gave a one star review. A good friend who has booked a number of trips with K spoke highly of him and convinced me to contact him. Well after I sent emails (one regarding a trip to Costa Rica and another to Barcelona) all I received was one very quick email response (no more than "I will check and get back to you"). More than 2 months later, still no response. My friend inquired about this so I finally get an email back from K (3 months later) stating to call him so we can discuss my trip. I hesitated due to the cold, limited email response I got initially but thought, why not give it another chance. So I ended up calling. K answers phone and says "I'll call you in 5 minutes after I finish with these customers". Well it's been several hours and no response. So he must be very busy and doesn't need my business. "oh well". At least have some courtesy and show respect to the customers. I will take my business elsewhere and these were two big trips for 4 people. read more

Kirk has been my go-to source for Polynesia over twenty years -- first the Cook Islands and most recently, Moorea. He's been there. He's seen it. He knows it. His recommendations are awesome and his travel arrangements, flawless. He REALLY listens too. I'm totally confident trusting him with my vacation budget. You can too. read more

My husband and I just returned from a month in Italy. We call it "Joe and Kent's most exceptional Journey to Italy" . Kirk custom designed the trip for us. We presented him with a desired itinerary, including cities, sights and experiences we hoped to see and have. Kirk ran with this information and created for us a vacation that was beyond our expectations. He was professional, kind and very knowledgeable. Boutique Hotels, where the flavor of each city was captured as a result of personal interactions with the staff. Private tours and drivers for just the two of us. Reservations with an owner and chef of a high end restaurant in Palermo-we met the chef at the fish and vegetable market...We shopped with him and then cooked our meal in his kitchen, while the rest of the staff cooked for the other guests. It was much more than a cooking class! Head of the line entry, with reservations, to all the popular sites. Once in Italy we had 7/24 phone availability to the Italian travel service that oversaw the Italian bookings and were able to confirm, on a daily basis, local reservations. At one point in the trip we noticed we had lost the travel vouchers for two segments of ground transportation. We called Kirk and he resolved the issue immediately. Most importantly, Kirk is very pleasant and fun to work with read more

Thank you Yankee Clipper Travel for so many wonderful trips you've booked for us. Your attention to detail, and attentive service are welcome in this age of reduced customer service. Kirk is very very knowledgeable about the destinations, and gives you the BEST DEAL possible each and every time. He reveals all obligatory taxes and costs that basic travel sites like Orbit and Travelocity don't tell you about until checkout, or worse when you get to the airport. (yikes!) Yankee Clipper always delivers a great travel package that's affordable. Having a REAL travel agent in your corner to help is a huge help! read more

Kirk at Yankee ClipperTravel has helped my partner and I plan wonderful vacations to Tahiti and just this February to Maui. Truly great service--Kirk determined "what kind of travel" we enjoy quickly and efficiently, and then developed a number of options for us. Our recent trip planning was a bit complicated, as we wanted to include relatives travelling to and from Vermont to visit with us, and then we all wanted to go to Maui together. Kirk set up all the flights, and suggested routes so the relatives would avoid possible winter airport closures. He made it very easy for us all. Flawless planning, clear details, and accurate pricing estimates. And he found us a wonderful condo right on the beach at Kahana--even the relatives were impressed! Thanks again read more

I meant to post this review last June...immediately upon returning from the most amazing vacation to Costa Rica!! Prior to booking the 10-day trip, I was hesitant to use Yankee Clipper because I had never before used a travel agency and I was uncertain if I should use an agency that specialized in the South Pacific (since I wanted to visit Central America). I am so thrilled that I decided to use Yankee Clipper. I had several phone conversations with Kirk...and he informed me that he had been to Costa Rica numerous times. He said that if I booked a trip with him...I would love 90% of the trip and I would like the other 10% of the trip. And you know what? He was absolutely right! Our trip was to begin in Arenal (volcano region) and end in Manuel Antonio (beach region). On our first day after arrival, Kirk booked us a 4-in-1 excursion...I initially informed him that I thought going on four excursions in one day (especially on our first full day) would be too strenuous...Kirk assured me that this was the best way to get a taste of everything and that it was an easy-going kind of day. He was SO RIGHT! It was the best choice for our trip...we got to see so much more than we would have if we had planned everything on our own. Also, in Arenal...there are four main hot springs resorts...and Kirk sent us to the best one...not the cheesy, touristy-looking one. From doing my own online research, I knew I wanted to stay at a certain hotel in Manuel Antonio...so I told Kirk and booked through him. By going through his agency, my husband and I were upgraded to a nicer room (for no additional cost)...and the hotel staff offered us some nice surprises for my husband's birthday. I highly recommend Kirk and his agency if you are going to Costa Rica. They know how to plan a trip that is stress-free and full of just the right amount of adventure. Also, despite traveling during rainy season...the weather worked out perfectly...and only rained at night! I realize that Kirk cannot guarantee weather patterns...but he was the one who told me that the weather is typically nice during the earlier part of the day...and it was actually nice during the entire day!! I cannot thank Kirk enough for the most amazing trip which was a gift for my husband's 40th birthday. Apparently, Kirk works out at my gym (I think we train at different times of day)...if I ever meet him in person, I am going to personally thank him! read more

My partner and I have just returned from an all-gay cruise on the Douro River in Northern Portugal. Kirk at Yankee Clipper Travel did the bookings and arrangements for this cruise and did and outstanding job. He was responsive to all my questions and requests and was a pleasure to work with. His help certainly made my cruise planning so much easier. As for the cruise itself, it was a charter "Brand g" cruise on one of Uniworld's newer ships--the Queen Isabella. The ship itself was wonderful and the service impeccable. Brand g's owners, Brian and Jim, planned an excellent week for the 98 of us and were on board with us all the way. It was a delightful week. Needless to say, I would book Brand g again and would certainly use Kirk's services at Yankee Clipper Travel. Richard G. read more

I've been using Yankee Clipper Travel for many years for all of my travel needs. Kirk has always offered me sound and experienced vacation advice. I have referred my family and friends to him and they have always been satisfied. His tremendous wealth of personal knowledge with the tropics, cruises and more along with his attention to detail is second to none. I highly recommend Yankee Clipper Travel for your all of your travel needs if you want to have a vacation to remember! read more

6 stars !!! they work for you , Helpful , smart , believe them , NO UP SALE CRAP ,NO LIES TO GET MORE MONEY , very very good , Rosy and Kurt are the place to go for travel any place in the word and cruises , used for more that 10 years ,, read more

We used Yankee Clipper a second time to plan another trip to Maui for us. It was nice having a travel agent personally help us find just the right condo. The travel arrangements (flights, car) all went off without a hitch. I appreciated having a personal touch, and got some great recommendations for places to eat and sights to see. Highly recommended. read more

Kirk was an absolute pleasure to work with! He was able to find us amazing deals on tickets and car rental in Hawaii. He is a wealth of knowledge, got us exactly what we needed for much less than I was seeing online. And all at no cost to us - the wholesalers he works with pick up the tab. I highly recommend using Kirk for all your travel needs. read more

Not all travel agencies are created equal. Yankee Clipper is by far the best and has a lot to offer. I do all my travel with them and have always been very satisfied with how they handled all my requests. They are very experienced and know how to prepare a wonderful trip. I love the tropics and they are a wealth of information about Hawaii, Tahiti and the Caribbean. That's were I travel. They are professional and friendly. Hats off to Kirk and Rosie at Yankee Clipper Travel. I'm hoping to travel again soon. I will be calling you for sure. Thanks for all your help each time I call with a million questions. Travel on. read more

We were looking to book cruises for our parents' 70th birthday. Rosie was very responsive in helping us with the bookings and found out the information we needed. We made changes multiple times and each time she was very patient with us and actively looked for deals on our behalf. She was pleasant to work with. I highly recommend her. read more

YCT and Kirk were just wonderful! Not only was Kirk able to put together a stellar package for us but he ended up saving us money, a nice plus. Super easy to work with, detail-oriented, thoughtful, persistent -- I can't WAIT to use Yankee Clipper Travel again!!!! read more

Kirk has been extraordinary in planning my vacation to the Big Island in Hawaii. Great deals on all aspects--hotel, car, flight. I never knew travel could be so easy. read more