Kaj Turunen

Kaj Turunen

808-849-2861     kaj.turunen@cruiseplanners.com    

Kaj was born in Finland, now also a proud American. After high school, he considered several options for higher education and chose the hospitality industry as he felt travel and customer service was closest to his heart.

The rest is history; Kaj became a global hospitality leader and has managed restaurants, food & beverage operations, hotels, resorts, casinos on several continents and cruise vessels from 100 guests up to 6000 guests to the world's most exciting cruise destinations, delivering dream vacations to millions of resort- and cruise guests, receiving raving reviews about the service.

Kaj started planning vacations at age of eighteen, planning, organizing and leading a high school graduation cruise for 40 class mates, followed by numerous specialty vacations with Patty. Kaj is looking forward to helping you plan your dream vacation, whether on land or at sea.

Kaj feels that travel truly enriches your life, while learning about different cultures, meeting the diverse groups of people, tasting the food and bringing home memories. As Kaj has lived in many areas of the world, he can speak about real experiences and give you the best tips on where to stay and and abut the experiences that await. Kaj is a true expert in Europe, Hawaii, Tahiti, Mexico and Kenya Safaris and able to advise you how to get there.                  

Additional language: German

Patty Turunen

Patty Turunen

808-849-2860     patty.turunen@cruiseplanners.com    

You could say I am well-traveled........ I have over 16 years of experience in the travel industry working onboard cruise ships as well as shoreside positions.  I love sharing my passion and expertise so clients will have the most amazing vacation.  Our goal is to make the planning process exciting and stress free while providing you with exceptional customer service.