(23 Reviews)
100% Recommended

Drenda Howatt

Portland, OR
Europe Destination and River Cruise Expert!

I have always enjoyed travel, but discovered it was my passion when I traveled to Europe as a young woman with a Eurail pass and a backpack. 

From tours, river cruises, to independent travel, I have done it all.  Europe has a special magic ...
Learn more about me.

Hurtigruten Coastal and Explorer voyages

Cruise under the Midnight Sun
Cruise under the Midnight Sun

Defy the Ordinary


Hurtigruten -Just the name of it says adventure. Nothing makes me happier then to handcraft these exciting adventures.  I love helping people understand the product even explaining the differences between a Coastal and Explorer voyages?

My Travel Albums

Isolated Beauty - Greenland
Photo: Karsten Bidstrup
Castles, Capitals and Vikings
Viking Era Castles Isle of Man
Credential and Training Certification

My Reviews

13 of 22 people found this review helpful
A trip to look forward to.
Drenda was amazing in helping us to plan an Alaska cruise with two other couples. She worked so hard to get us upgrades and lots of other perks. We were so excited! Unfortunately the cruise was set for June 2020 and was cancelled. I would highly recommend Drenda. Her enthusiasm for travel is infectious. She is so knowledgeable about so many places. She is constantly finding amazing deals all over the world.
By  Tool chic  from  Boring Oregon
Traveled to  Alaska ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Drenda Howatt responded:
It was an honor to assist you and your wonderful friends in planning the cruise. We work together to ensure you have a wonderful vacation in the near future!

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10 of 17 people found this review helpful
Cruisin
Awesome communication, listened well to our needs and wants and found a great deal for us.
By  Shan  from  Beavercreek, Oregon
Traveled to  Alaska ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Worked with us through the whole trip
Very helpful, worked hard to find the right flights, kept in touch and asked if we needed help to reach out. She was very available to us.
By  Deni  from  Sandy,OR
Traveled to  Florida ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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8 of 14 people found this review helpful
Great Travel agent to work with
She did an excellent job helping my family and I find a vacation home within our timeline and budget.
By  Wakisha  from  OR
Traveled to  Lake Chelan ~ Washington ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Drenda Howatt responded:
Thank you. I am so glad you were able to have a family get-away, and it was my pleasure to assist!

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7 of 12 people found this review helpful
Planned to go to Alaska
Great communication. She listened to our wants and also had many good suggestions. Hands down the best traveler advisor I've ever used!
By  Shannon  from  Beavercreek, Oregon
Traveled to  Alaska ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Drenda Howatt responded:
Thank you, Shannon! I am so sorry that COVID forced cancelation of your cruise. I look forward to assisting you in finding a perfect replacement trip!

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Destination Expert:

  • Norway

Travel Specialist:

  • Adventure
  • Global Travel
  • Hiking & Backpacking
  • Independent Travel
  • Honeymoons

Top Travel Partners:

  • Hurtigruten

Certifications/Awards:

  • Disney College of Knowledge
  • Special Needs Cetification
  • Holland America Certifiction
  • Hurtigruten Certified
  • Elite Travel Agency Training Course

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