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This testimonial page is one of the latest additions to our website. If you have been on a previous cruise or at a Gertrude Byrne Promotions event we would love to hear from you. Please email your comments to
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Dear Gertie,
We are so trilled to be doing another one of your Irish Cruises. This will be our third Irish cruise with you and we have met so many friends since cruising with you and have so many fond memories. We just did another cruise in January with another promoter and we have to say it could never compare to your cruise. You are second to none for sure. We keep telling our many friends, if you want to cruise, you have to cruise with Gertrude Byrne. The party begins as soon as you arrive at the check in terminal. Also, you make all your guests feel so welcome when you greet them as they board the ship and as they depart. Thanks for all you have done for us and we look forward to sailing with you on your Eastern Caribbean Cruise in February 2012. Regards, Linda Baird & George (Ford) Philips Portugal Cove - St Philip's, NL, Canada
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Dear Gertie, September 2009 will always be special for us, our first cruise and what a memory you have given to us ! We have had many enjoyable “land” holidays and we really didn’t know what to expect on the sea but from the time we arrived at the terminal for check-in, the party had begun, music, singing and dancing and that was before we even boarded the Oosterdam ! Your attention to detail was just amazing, the personal welcome to everyone boarding, the variety of wonderful Irish entertainment, the great choice in ports of call and your constant presence onboard making sure that everything was running smoothly, where does this energy come from ? The top quality food and our beautiful accommodation far exceeded our expectations. We loved the great atmosphere onboard too, everybody was relaxed and content and always ready for a friendly chat over breakfast or lunch, we felt that we were part of one big happy family ! The non-stop entertainment was superb, from the formal shows after dinner to late nights in the “Crows Nest” and the early mornings in the Piano Bar we must have sang and danced more in that 7 days than we did in the past few years – wonderful ! The staff onboard the Oosterdam were excellent, nothing was too much trouble and it was always service with a big smile and sometimes even a song ! Holidays like this don’t just happen and we can only begin to imagine the amount of work you must have put into making this such a success. Thank you for giving us such a wonderful introduction to cruising, we enjoyed every minute of it and we are highly recommending a Gertie Byrne Cruise to everyone. Marian and Anthony Galligan, Castleknock, Dublin ------------------------------
We Want To Sincerely Thank You For A Wonderful Cruise. It Far Exceeded All Our Expectations And Will Be In Our Memory For A very Long Time. Michael & Josie Carr. Bray, Co Wicklow. ------------------------------ Thank You So Much For The Trip Of A Lifetime. Billy & Betty Watchorn. ------------------------------ Dear Gertie, I stayed a few days in Barcelona and met many of the Irish guests who did the same and they all enthused about the best trip they ever had , on the plane home non cruise guests were being told of the wonderful Gertie Byrne cruise and advising them that they should not miss the next cruise as no other cruise compared with the one we all had. I thank you for the most wonderful experience and the chance to share with the best of Irish entertainers a week of pure bliss. Tony Jackson was a joy to work with and backstage all the performers enjoyed each others contributions and there wasn't an inflated ego in sight, we all got on so well. Going round the ship talking with people from New York, Boston and all over the USA was a joy , listening to their stories of leaving Ireland in bygone days and how their lives have changed was just so rewarding and pleasant. I made more new friends and felt so at home on my first "Gertie" cruise. Gene Fitzpatrick ------------------------------ Congratulations for such brilliant organization. I don't think I've ever seen anything so well run considering the large number of people involved and everything seemed to run so smoothly. I just wanted to say thank you, it was the holiday of a lifetime and we both enjoyed it enormously. It's hard to come down to earth again after such luxury.
Eilish Glynn (Kilkenny).
------------------------------ GERTY JUST A BIG THANKS FOR HAVING US ON THE CRUISE LOVED EVERY MOMENT AND SO DID EVERY ONE ELSE IT WAS GREAT! TONY MAC & SEAN WILSON
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Thank you very much for efforts. I must say, I have done many trips and tours over the past 20 years and I think it is safe to say that your attention to detail and sense of professionalism has been second to none..... once again, thanks for the trip....stay in touch... Keith Rowe Athlone ------------------------------ You are one great lady! Thanks for a great week! We just had an incredible cruise. The entertainment was of this world, I will never forget the finale, it was very emotional and I don’t think you could ever see a show such as this anywhere else in the world…..what an accomplishment. The ship was beautiful and the food and service was incredible. You have spoilt us as there will never be any other holiday that can compare.The O’Meara FamilyBirmingham, UK ------------------------------ Absolutely outstanding! This is our fifth Irish cruise with Gertrude Byrne Promotions and once again you have outdone yourself. We are in awe of your accomplishments You have 2000 guests on your cruise from all walks of life, all ages and all different personalities and yet you achieve the unbelievable accomplishment in that you provide a vacation enjoyed by all. Kudoes to you and continued success. Jack & Moira Doherty, Co Sligo ------------------------------
As a Mayo women I am really proud of you. We had the experience of a lifetime on your Mediterranean cruise. The energy amongst the passengers on the ship was magic. Everyone was so friendly and happy. As many of your guests remarked where in the world would you get a holiday such as we had! Thank you for making all this available to us. We wish you continued success in your endeavors. You have God giving talents to be able to organize such a holiday. Truly remarkable we will never forget it. Mary KellyWestport, Co Mayo ------------------------------ Arriving back in Chicago after your All Irish Mediterranean Cruise now seems like a dream. It was the best cruise we have been on and we are known as cruisers. We have been visiting Ireland for the last 20 years and went to many shows which we enjoyed. However it was great to be able to see so many of Ireland’s greatest entertainers in one week. We were a party of eight people who holiday and cruise together each year. We have now made a pact that we will not cruise again unless it is on a Gertrude Byrne cruise. From all of us, we congratulate you on bringing a bit of Ireland to us in the Mediterranean and for the wonderful time we all had. John & Maureen GormanChicago, Ill October 2009
------------------------------ Everything about the Gertrude Byrne All Star Irish Cruise Mediterranean 2009 was superb. The MS Oosterdam of Holland America line could not be faulted, the service, the accommodation, the food was all exceptional. We were attracted by the Irish bands and could not believe so many top bands would be performing in one place. This was our first cruise with you as for many years I was apprehensive about the seas. What a surprise it was as you described it “a floating palace” and I felt like the queen. Congratulations we look forward to the next one. Bridget CoyneDunmanway, Co CorkOctober 2009
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I cannot overstate the beautiful time we had on your Mediterranean cruise. Arriving at the pier in Barcelona we could hear the Irish music. Entering the terminal you greeted us and immediately made us feel welcome. Before we could even check-in we were offered champagne. On the way up to our cabin my husband remarked “what class” our expectations were already above and beyond. Seven days of bliss followed is an understatement. Our mornings started with Mass followed by visiting some of the most magnificent sights in the world, every kind of food was available to us. As we entered the five-star restaurant each evening to dine by candlelight and elegance we truly felt like royalty. After our beautiful meal we went to the theatre to again experience a different all star concert nightly. What we cannot understand is how you Gertrude Byrne could put such an incredible holiday together for 2000 guests. Now we know why a “Gertrude Byrne Promotions Irish Cruise Cannot be Compared” Our hats are off to you! Jerome & Cecila McCarthy Group San Diego, California October 2009
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A message of since thanks for a wonderful cruise and for time the spent in ensuring our group had a memorable holiday. It is a credit to you and your organizational skills. One can only imagine the time and effort that must go into the preparations. From our accommodations, gourmet meals, the afternoon teas, the concerts and superstar entertainment we are just enthralled. My goodness if all of our holidaymakers were aware of this type of holiday you would be sailing with ten ships a year. Count us in on all of your future cruises. Joseph & Mary Collins Castleknock, Dublin October 20009
------------------------------ Everything about the Gertrude Byrne All Star Irish Cruise Mediterranean 2009 was superb. The MS Oosterdam of Holland America line could not be faulted, the service, the accommodation, the food was all exceptional. We were attracted by the Irish bands and could not believe so many top bands would be performing in one place. This was our first cruise with you as for many years I was apprehensive about the seas. What a surprise it was as you described it “a floating palace” and I felt like the queen. Congratulations we look forward to the next one. Bridget CoyneDunmanway, Co CorkOctober 2009
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I cannot overstate the beautiful time we had on your Mediterranean cruise. Arriving at the pier in Barcelona we could hear the Irish music. Entering the terminal you greeted us and immediately made us feel welcome. Before we could even check-in we were offered champagne. On the way up to our cabin my husband remarked “what class” our expectations were already above and beyond. Seven days of bliss followed is an understatement. Our mornings started with Mass followed by visiting some of the most magnificent sights in the world, every kind of food was available to us. As we entered the five-star restaurant each evening to dine by candlelight and elegance we truly felt like royalty. After our beautiful meal we went to the theatre to again experience a different all star concert nightly. What we cannot understand is how you Gertrude Byrne could put such an incredible holiday together for 2000 guests. Now we know why a “Gertrude Byrne Promotions Irish Cruise Cannot be Compared” Our hats are off to you! Jerome & Cecila McCarthy Group San Diego, California October 2009
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A message of since thanks for a wonderful cruise and for time the spent in ensuring our group had a memorable holiday. It is a credit to you and your organizational skills. One can only imagine the time and effort that must go into the preparations. From our accommodations, gourmet meals, the afternoon teas, the concerts and superstar entertainment we are just enthralled. My goodness if all of our holidaymakers were aware of this type of holiday you would be sailing with ten ships a year. Count us in on all of your future cruises. Joseph & Mary Collins Castleknock, Dublin October 20009
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I am one of the many guests who had such an incredible time on the cruise. I want to say a sincere thank you for an incredible holiday. We have been throughout the world but never experience a holiday such as this on the ms Oosterdam. It was five star ++ from start to finish. We have not stopped talking about our trip since we got back home and cannot wait for the next All Star Irish Cruise. Margaret Gleason Templemore, Tipperary October 2009 ------------------------------ Dear Gertrude. A great many thanks to you and your husband, along with Tony Jackson and all of your staff for sharing with us the many, many enjoyable days, evenings and nights on two Caribbean, one Mediterranian with the second coming up in September 2009 and now this cruise to Bermuda in May 2010. Thank God that we have lived long enough, all of us, to have been part of and been able to share with one another, all those wonderfull exploits, the entertainment, the shows both classical and country and Irish, the wonderfull dancing, the comical scenes, the comradery, the gentleness that has been afforded to us has only been wonderfull, and we sincerely thank you and all those that have to be associated with the enormity of the overall exercise that ye put on for our benefit. Again Gertrude, so many thanks for all you have done for us in the past, we do intend to keep going as long as we are able to and maybe LE CUNAIM DE we may share lots of outings together yet. Tom and Evelyn Hayes. Dunmanway, Co Cork Ireland ------------------------------ Thank you so much for the wonderful family cruise. Everyone enjoyed themselves. The food was awesome. Everything was great. The staff provided wonderful hospitality. It's truly amazing the amount of Irish Artists to entertain us. They were all brillant and very friendly. This was our first time to go on a cruise out of the US. Everything went so smoothly. We are very happy with our holiday. Definitely VALUE FOR MONEY! We are will be back. We are widely travelled and this was out first Gertrude Byrne cruise. We decided to try it first hand and experience what our friends had been constantly raving about. Our cruise is over and we're back, all we can say - it's indescribable! Everything was so very well organized, from spectacular superstar shows night after night to the best in Irish music on every lounge on the ship. Gourmet dining, great ports of call, beautiful weather and our ship on one of the most elegant on the high seas. The excitement throughout was electrifying. Beautiful people! what camaraderie we will never forget it. My hat off to you Gertrude Byrne for a job well done! We will be back and now we are the folk raving about it.
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