Rob Clabbers

Following his passion for cruise travel and entrepreneurial spirit, Clabbers founded the cruise-specialist agency that evolved into Q Cruise + Travel. Simply known as “Q,” the award-winning boutique leisure travel agency, based in Chicago, specializes in cruise and expedition travel, luxury hotel stays, and customized land vacations. Clabbers has been on more than 130 cruises and expeditions to all seven continents. A native Dutchman and luxury hotelier by trade, Clabbers lived and worked in Asia, Australia, and Europe before founding Q in 2006. A former Chair of the Virtuoso Cruise Committee, Clabbers now serves on the luxury network’s US and Global Member Advisory Boards, as well as boards for Seabourn, Cunard Line, and Explora Journeys. He is also a T+L A-List Top Travel Advisor for cruise and expedition travel.