Please take a look at what our clients have to say about our services. If you would like to speak with a particular client for a reference, we will be delighted to provide you with that person's name and contact information.
"I have never scheduled or worked on a cruise before, except a personal one. I have had a lot of questions about our group and how everything works. Jaci Samedy has been on top of everything! I wanted you to know that she is doing a great job and I really appreciate her time and attention to our small group! Of course I have enjoyed working with you and Lina too. This has been a great experience working with Buy the Sea and I will certainly recommend you for any future events. Everything I have learned from your group will certainly help me with my Latin group cruise in November and I am sure whoever is assigned to our group will do a great job too. Our group is really looking forward to our cruise to Alaska in May! Thanks so much for everything!"
Conference Manager - Undisclosed US-Based Insurance Company
"I just wanted to say thanks again to Buy The Sea for everything you did to help make the cruise happen for our company. We had a fabulous time. I hope I can work with you again...you were great!"
Office Manager - The Meltzer Group
"We just back from the cruise last night and WOW, what a great time our Associates had! Thank you for all you did to make it possible for them to have an awesome adventure. Our group can be very particular and we all know they had a ton of special requests leading up to the cruise. Thank you for taking care of them - the feedback was amazingly positive and they really felt special that their needs were met. Also, thank you for the special goodies that we received. They made the whole week a little easier. We felt very well taken care of and are so appreciative. Thanks again for making this trip possible!"
Event Coordinator - Isagenix® International
"In 2007, I took on the most challenging meeting planning project in my career and need to thank Shari and Caryn from Buy the Sea for their dedication and determination to create a fabulous experience for my client and their guests."
Jill Roth, President - Jill Roth Events
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"Well it is official at HRG, no one is allowed to book a cruise unless it is through Buy-theSea! Sam announced this yesterday in our weekly staff meeting."
Liz Fontana, Senior Program Manager - HRG North America
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"My first experience with Shari and her team has
been outstanding. As a planner who has never booked a cruise for my group
before, the team at Buy the Sea was very patient, helpful and understanding
when answering my endless questions. The team is not just there to sell a cruise
ship program. They are there to represent you, the client, and will do whatever
they can to ensure you are represented fairly. They truly care about you and
your program! Even after the contract was signed, the relationship has continued and I am 100% confident that
they'll be there for me through the planning stages of my program to ensure an
outstanding event. I'd recommend Buy the Sea to anyone!"
Senior Conference Consultant - Sun Life Financial
"Buy The Sea offers us unique options that meet the needs of our highest incentive meeting qualifiers. The level of personal
service and follow-up is second to none."
Director of Event Planning and Field Recognition - Thrivent Financial
"I have worked with Shari and her company for many years. What I like about Buy The Sea is that they have the most current and
detailed information on all of the cruise lines. With one call, I can find out many options for my clients. Their response time is terrific
to the leads we sent out. I find her newsletter to be very informative and helpful. Shari really knows her business."
President - The Compass Group, Inc.
"My experience with Buy The Sea has been overwhelmingly positive. Their knowledge of incentive options and thorough attention to detail have made each incentive program they have created for us a perfect match for our attendees. As a repeat client, I have always felt that our business was highly valued by Shari and her team. Each and every request for information or change in our program has been met with a positive response and immediate action. We look forward to many more years of exceptional incentive programs with Buy The Sea."
Vice President of Events and Incentives - The Shaklee Corporation
"Our company relies very strongly on Buy The Sea's knowledge and recommendations on what product (cruise or land) that best fits our client's needs. It is like one stop shopping - they know the product and they know the best deal they can get for you.
President - Reach For The Stars Incentives
"How do you navigate the Seven Seas - when you want to select the perfect cruise product and the right itinerary with the right price point? You simply call the experts at buy the sea - whose knowledge of the cruise line industry I have come to rely on for any cruise selection. Shari Wallack is a fabulous communicator and always quick with a response. Try their services - you will save so much time and build a wonderful relationship as well!"
President - DONOVAN by design
"My experience with Shari Wallack has been nothing but positive. Shari is a wealth of knowledge for the everchanging cruise industry, which I could never keep abreast of on my own. After years of going directly to various cruise lines and waiting up to several days for a response, it is such a treat to know that I can make one phone call and get the information I need in a much more timely manner. Shari is great at discussing the needs of my client, and then giving honest opinions and recommendations on cruise lines, ships and itineraries, as well as if it will work within the budget parameters. I hate to use the old "one stop shopping" cliché, but it is indeed that, and a step above in my book! Shari Wallack has the contacts and relationships with the various cruise lines that work to our benefit, as well as our clients, and at no additional cost to either.
Senior Travel Program Buyer & Designer - Carlson Marketing Group
"In sales, we constantly are looking for the unique idea or destination that will be the one that wins us the business. So, who do I call? Shari Wallack at Buy the Sea. After a brainstorming session, we almost always come up with some great cruise options. It's a wonderful benefit to have a cruise expert do the research, then provide a quick turnaround with no added cost to our customers. Makes perfectly good sense to me..."
Account Executive - WorldTravel Meetings & Incentives
"Shari Wallack has been a valuable source for up to the minute cruise industry news, helpful ship reviews and securing excellent rates with many cruise lines. She has helped us find the exact fit for many of our client's cruise needs, especially when we are looking for something uncommon or a particular size ship for charter. Shari is a true professional and besides that, she is a real pleasure to work with. I would recommend Buy the sea to anyone searching for cruise industry expertise and especially if you seek unique cruise options."
Partner/President - VIKTOR Incentives & Meetings
"I have to express my gratitude to you, Shari, for all of the negotiated "extras" which you effected for me and my client! I realize that these benefits were realized only through your close relationships with influential decision makers at the cruise line. That, perhaps, is by far the greatest value a planner can realize by partnering with you and your team! In fact, in these very lean times, I can't imagine a better way to increase my own staff, by working with buy the sea, without augmenting my bottom-line costs!"
Vice President, Travel Services & Incentives - Don Jagoda Associates
"In an industry where things change on a daily basis, it's great to know that someone is able to keep up with it. Whether it's a charter, a 3 night Caribbean cruise, or something very far from the ordinary, Shari has the information in her back pocket. And her information is far from "brochure copy", she has first hand experience with most of the cruise ships, lines, and itineraries. Shari's services are invaluable!"
Planning and Purchasing Manager - Galactic Marketing Ltd.
"While most of us are fairly knowledgeable on hotels and managing our programs there, we tend to be less familiar with the vast cruise industry product and the uniqueness of operating a program on board a ship. Often cruise line personnel cannot translate land based program requirement to their facilities however communicate assurance of compatibility and workability. In the tightening economy no one can afford to make costly and timely mistakes. The services of Buy the sea protects us against these pitfalls with their product knowledge and buying clout. Their relationships assure explicit communications and service delivery."
Vice President - Sunbelt Motivation
"The advantage I gain from using Buy the Sea is having access to a "complete menu" of cruise products. They are always on top of whatever is happening in the cruise world. I am continually provided with detailed information on new products and I genuinely appreciate their aggressive interest in my clients and programs!"
Account Executive - Reward Worldwide
"Working with Shari Wallack of Buy the Sea saves me so much time. She is familiar with every cruise product on the market and always recommends the right ship for each one of our groups. And equally as important, it doesn't cost me any more to use her services."
Director of Travel and Conferences - National Life Group
"Thanks again for all your help with our event. It's been called by many of
our Associates the best Univera event ever! Working with Juan was great-
having Sandy, Lori and Jennifer on board with us was so helpful. I can't
imagine things going as smoothly without them. They pulled off all our last
minute requests like the professionals they are."
Senior Project Manager - Univera
