About Kerrisdale Cruise & Vacation Travel

We are a luxury boutique travel agency in the heart of Kerrisdale and the Shaughnessy district of Vancouver, owned and operated by Nimet Jessa since 1991. As a full-service agency offering concierge services, we will take care of your air booking, tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals and travel insurance.

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Nimet Jessa

I am a highly experienced and caring Travel...

Meeta Mayer

I have had the pleasure of serving in...

Cathy Ali

I Bring over 30 years of travel expertise...

Byron Kwan

My passion for travel and especially the desire...

Cheryl Shapiro

I have been a Travel Consultant for over...


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