Kay Paulsen
021-0836-9360
kay@hootcruises.co.nz
Based in - Levin
About Me
I have been a travel consultant now for 4 years and have achieved very high levels specialising in cruises. I love my job and am blessed to have a career that combines my own personal passion for travel with the opportunity to help make the travel dreams of my clients come true.
Started with Hoot Cruises as my Travel Career. Within my first year I was a finalist for “CLIA Rising Star New Zealand” for the CLIA Cruise Awards 2017 and then in 2019 I was a finalist for “CLIA Cruise Consultant of the Year – New Zealand”. In 2019 I achieved CLIA Master Accredited status My recent cruises include: P&O – Pacific Pearl; Princess Cruises – Ruby Princess; Holland America – Noordam; Oceania – Regatta; Dream Cruises – Explorer Dream Favourite Ship: Gee that’s a hard one as they all have so many different aspects to them. Being able to meet new people, sit back relax with each day bringing new experiences you cannot beat. The Explorer Dream had amazing on-board entertainment, Oceania Regatta was beautiful boutique luxury. I have enjoyed each cruise ship I have either cruised or inspected during my time and hopefully will have many more to cruise with.
Services
Flights
Accommodation
Tours
Group Bookings
International Holidays
Cruising
Recommended Destinations
Worldwide Ocean & River Cruise Destinations
Special Interests
Cruising
Places I Have Traveled
New Zealand
Austria
Australia
Canada
Germany
United Kingdom
United States
My Special Offers
Discover the Magic of Britain & Ireland – Exclusive August 2026 Departure
We’re thrilled to announce exclusive access for our clients to join Trafalgar’s Britain & Ireland Panorama Tour, departing 20 August 2026 — including the spectacular Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo. This is your chance to secure a seat on our most popular UK coach...
Nelson and Farewell Spit From $4,950 per person
Saturday 14 Feb 2026 - Thursday 19 Feb 2026 (6 Days) Experience the breathtaking natural beauty of Farewell Spit, a stunning 30-kilometre stretch of land only accessible by guided tour. Our journey begins in Nelson, where we visit the Nelson Classic Cars Museum before...
Chatham Islands Tour from $7695 per person
Saturday 24 Jan 2026 - Saturday 31 Jan 2026 (8 Days) A remote and breathtaking destination, rich in unique wildlife and fascinating history Chatham Island is New Zealand’s easternmost outpost, the first permanently inhabited place in the world to welcome the new day....
Alaska, Denali & Yukon Cruisetour 16 Night Fly, Stay, Cruise & Tour Package from $10,459pp
Alaska, Denali & Yukon Cruise tour 16 night Fly, Stay, Cruise & Tour Package from $10,459 per person share twinInside Stateroom (talk to your personal travel manager about other cabin options and pricing) Cruising with Holland America Line Exclusive...
Mediterranean Seasides & Ancient Cities 24-night Fly, Stay & Cruise Package From $10,999pp
Mediterranean Seasides & Ancient Cities 24-night Fly, Stay & Cruise Package From $10,999 per person share twinInside Stateroom - save up to $1800 per couple Cruising with Holland America Line Sale Period: until 4pm 17 Oct 25 - unless sold out priorBegin your...
Vancouver, Alaska & Waikiki 13 Night Fly, Stay & Cruise Package from $5799
Vancouver, Alaska & Waikiki 13 night Fly, Stay & Cruise Package From $5799 per person share twin Inside Stateroom - Talk to your personal travel manager about other cabin options Cruising with Holland America Line Sale Period: until 4pm 31 Oct 25 - unless sold...
Australia & Papua New Guinea Legendary Australia Circumnavigation 35 Night Cruise from $9259pp – LAST CABINS
Australia & Papua New Guinea Legendary Australia Circumnavigation 35 Night Cruise from $9259 per person share twin Inside Stateroom Flights are additional Cruising with Holland America Line ONBOARD CREDIT! Save up to $1900 per couple Sale Period: until 4pm 17 Oct...
Europe 2026 with Avalon – save up to $10,600 per couple off select cruises
Book select 2026 Avalon Waterways Europe river cruises and save $5,300 per person. Saving is dependent upon cruise and cabin availability and will be confirmed at time of reservation. Applicable cruise dates are shown below and can be viewed online at Avalon...
Spring is in the Air with Viking – Free Flights Offer
For a limited time, fly free up to the value of AU$5,000 per couple on Viking river voyages or your companion flies free up to the value of AU$2,500 per booking on ocean and expedition voyages. This off er is available for 2026-2028 voyages from now until 1 December...








