Cruising the Waves Podcast

This episode will look at my top things to do during our group cruise on Windstar Cruises' Star Breeze from March 20 to 27, 2025. . This episode features Huahine. . Discover the enchanting island of Huahine, known as the Garden Island, for its lush forests and vibrant landscapes. In this episode, I'll share the top three experiences on this tranquil and culturally rich island. From exploring ancient archaeological sites to immersing yourself in traditional Polynesian charm, Huahine offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of French Polynesia. . We will be going to the following ports: Why Windstar? Papeete Moorea Raiatea Motu Mahaea Taha'a Huahine Join us as we delve into the unique experiences each of these enchanting destinations offers. ✨ This episode captures the essence of French Polynesia's beauty and culture, blending history, nature, and incredible cuisine.

This episode looks at my top things to do in Bora Bora while on our group cruise on Windstar Cruises' Star Breeze from March 20 to 27, 2025. . This episode features Bora Bora, where we will be in the gorgeous port from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. the following night! . Step into the iconic beauty of Bora Bora as I reveal my top three must-do activities on this luxurious island. Bora Bora is a dream destination, from snorkelling in vibrant coral reefs to enjoying the world-famous overwater bungalows. Whether you're seeking adventure, romance, or relaxation, this guide will help you make the most of your time in paradise. . We will be going to the following ports: Why Windstar? Papeete Moorea Raiatea Motu Mahaea Taha'a Huahine Join us as we delve into the unique experiences each of these enchanting destinations offers. ✨ This episode captures the essence of French Polynesia's beauty and culture, blending history, nature, and incredible cuisine.

This episode looks at my top things to do in Motu Mahaea - Taha'a while on our group cruise on Windstar Cruises' Star Breeze from March 20 to 27, 2025. . This episode features Motu Mahaea - Taha'a. . Escape to Taha'a, the Vanilla Island of French Polynesia, where fragrant vanilla plantations meet stunning natural beauty. I'll also take you to Motu Mahana, a private islet paradise where you can enjoy pristine beaches, snorkelling, and relaxation. This episode highlights the best experiences on this tranquil island that promises a true getaway in the South Pacific. . We will be going to the following ports: Why Windstar? Papeete Moorea Raiatea Motu Mahaea Taha'a Huahine Join us as we delve into the unique experiences each of these enchanting destinations offers. ✨ This video captures the essence of French Polynesia's beauty and culture, blending history, nature, and incredible cuisine.

This episode looks at my top things to do in Raiatea while on our group cruise on Windstar Cruises' Star Breeze from March 20 to 27, 2025. . This video features Raiatea. . Uncover Raiatea's sacred beauty, known as French Polynesia's cultural heart. In this episode, I'll share the top three experiences you can't miss, from visiting ancient temples and learning about Polynesian history to exploring the serene rivers and stunning landscapes that make this island unique. Raiatea is a haven for history lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. . We will be going to the following ports: Why Windstar? Papeete Moorea Raiatea Motu Mahaea Taha'a Huahine Join us as we delve into the unique experiences each of these enchanting destinations offers. ✨ This episode captures the essence of French Polynesia's beauty and culture, blending history, nature, and incredible cuisine.

This episode looks at my top things to do in Moorea while on our group cruise on Windstar Cruises' Star Breeze from March 20 to 27, 2025. . This video features Moorea. . Join me in Moorea, the jewel of French Polynesia, as I share my top three favorite activities on this lush and beautiful island. From breathtaking mountain views to exploring crystal-clear lagoons, Moorea offers incredible experiences for guests seeking both adventure and relaxation. Dive into the heart of this tropical paradise and discover why Moorea is a must-visit destination. . We will be going to the following ports: Why Windstar? Papeete Moorea Raiatea Motu Mahaea Taha'a Huahine Join us as we delve into the unique experiences each of these enchanting destinations offers. ✨ This video captures the essence of French Polynesia's beauty and culture, blending history, nature, and incredible cuisine.

This series will look at my top things to do in Papeete during our group cruise on Windstar Cruises' Star Breeze from March 20 to 27, 2025. . This video features Papeete. . In this episode, discover the vibrant culture of Papeete, Tahiti, as I take you through my top three must-do activities. Explore the bustling local markets filled with Polynesian crafts and fresh produce, uncover the history behind iconic landmarks, and experience the lively atmosphere of this island paradise. Whether you are planning a trip to Tahiti or simply dreaming of the South Pacific, this guide to Papeete will inspire your next adventure. . We will be going to the following ports: Why Windstar? Papeete Moorea Raiatea Motu Mahaea Taha'a Huahine Join us as we delve into the unique experiences each of these enchanting destinations offers. ✨ This episode captures the essence of French Polynesia's beauty and culture, blending history, nature, and incredible cuisine.

Discover why the Windstar Star Breeze is the ultimate choice for your next luxury cruise. In this video, I'll explore what sets this boutique yacht apart, from its spacious all-suite accommodations to its personalized service and unique itineraries. Learn about the intimate onboard experience, exceptional dining options, and the exclusive small-port destinations that make the Star Breeze a standout in the world of cruising. Whether you're a seasoned traveller or new to luxury yachts, this video will show you why Windstar's Star Breeze should be on your bucket list. . . . This video series looks at my top things to do in all the ports while on our group cruise on Windstar Cruises' Star Breeze from March 20 to 27, 2025. . We will be going to the following ports: Papeete Moorea Raiatea - Motu Mahaea Taha'a Huahine Join us as we delve into the unique experiences each of these enchanting destinations offers. ✨ This video captures the essence of French Polynesia's beauty and culture, blending history, nature, and incredible cuisine.

Join me as I chat with Kristin from Silversea Cruises about the breathtaking Kimberley region itinerary aboard the luxurious Silver Cloud! Kristin personally experienced this incredible journey from Darwin to Darwin and shares her insider knowledge, must-see highlights, and expert tips. Don't miss Kristin's insights and exclusive details about what makes this expedition cruise a bucket-list experience. Whether you're an avid traveller or new to expedition cruising, this video is packed with inspiration to fuel your wanderlust.

I'll guide you through Viking's new Itineraries and FAQs with Viking Cruise Line in this week's video. We talked about Viking ocean vessels, which have a capacity of 900 guests. Perfect for amenities and yet small enough to have that personalized service. You can get into the smaller, more intimate destinations and ports. Viking has been in service for 27 years and will welcome its 10th ocean vessel this year. . Viking Cruises has two expedition ships and river and ocean vessels. These expedition vessels can hold 378 guests and can travel anywhere in the world. Only 1% of the world's population has ever been to Antarctica, and Viking Expedition ships also go there. They also visit the Canadian High Arctic. South America is visited when they repositioned from Antarctica to the Polar Arctic so that you can visit Patagonia, Chile, other South American hemispheres, and the Mississippi River. Vilking offers river, ocean, and expedition trips. There is something for everyone, and the locations are diverse. You can see the world in comfort. . We then discussed World Cruises with Viking Cruise Line. They just listed to book their 2026 world cruise! A world cruise starts on December 19, 2025, and you are on board for 138 days. Another world cruise starts from Los Angeles to London on January 5, 2026. You board with 900 strangers and depart with 900 friends. Remember that Viking includes all your shore excursions! A great way to check that bucket list! . We then discussed Viking's quiet season Mediterranean sailing promos. Where you can get a better value by booking into the “shoulder seasons” - less crowds, better pricing - sounds like a win! Visit in the fall and early spring, when the weather is perfect, and you can spend time with the locals instead of the crowds. . Kim then talked about the itinerary she will take: Ancient Mediterranean Treasures. This cruise starts in Athens and lasts a few days, visiting Athens, Crete, Ephesus, Rhodes, and Troy. It focuses on ancient treasures and ends in Istanbul. You will explore these areas during the cruise and learn about daily shore excursions! We discussed Viking's departure from Los Angeles, its visit to the Hawaiian islands, the French Polynesian islands, New Zealand, and its final destination, Sydney, Australia. Which would be spectacular. One of the main parts of that voyage is the cost of short excursions, so having that into your cruise fare, where you can choose a different short excursion every day, would be a spectacular way to explore French Polynesia in Hawaii. . Viking also offers a 32-day circumnavigation of Australia, a great way to see this area. The itinerary also stops in Bali. You can also see Scandinavia with Viking! Facts about Viking: No children under 18 are on board. WiFi is included. Small Ship Cruising. Shore excursions are included. All dining venues are included, and there is no charge for specialty dining. Beer and wine with lunch and dinner. No casinos on board. The spa is included on all the ocean ships. All veranda cabins, no inside staterooms.

In this week's video, I'll guide you through two of Celestyal Cruises' itineraries and showcase Celestyal's new ship, Celestyal Journey. Discover why your next Greece Cruise should be with Celestyal Cruises. When you're looking to explore the stunning beauty of Greece, you will thoroughly enjoy Celestyal Cruises. They exclusively sail in this area and have established deep relationships with the locals that will make your Greece cruise memorable. Celestyal Cruises is THE leader in the Greece cruise industry. Not only will you be immersed in the local culture, but you will also spend more time in port, have more overnight stays, and enjoy authentic local cuisine and customs than any other cruise line! . We looked at the following itineraries: Heavenly Adriatic, which visits Greece, Croatia, Montenegro & Italy. 7-night cruise onboard Celestyal Journey featuring full-day port visits and a late-night stay in Dubrovnik. 2025 Departure Dates: April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, October 18, 25, and November 8. 2026 Departure Dates: April 4, 18, May 2, October 17, and 31. The Ports are: Athens ( Piraeus), Greece Kefalonia, Greece Dubrovnik Croatia Dubrovnik, Croatia Kotor, Montenegro, Bari, Italy Corfu, Greece Katakolo, Greece, Athens ( Piraeus), Greece . We also looked at the Heavenly Adriatic (Including. Venice) Greece, Croatia, Montenegro & Italy 7-night cruise onboard Celestyal Journey featuring full-day stays in each destination. . The Ports you will visit are Athens (Piraeus), Greece, Day at Sea, Kotor, Montenegro, Split, Croatia, and Venice (Marghera). Italy, Day at Sea, Kotokolo, Greece, Athens ( Piraeus), Greece. 2025 Sailing Dates: July 26, August 9. 2026 Sailing Dates: August 1, 15, and 29. Because of Celestyal Cruises' relationship with Greece, they can park in the heart of the areas you will be visiting. Whereas the other cruise ships park further away, you need to drive for at least two and a half hours to reach the destinations that Celestial can get you to in 12 minutes! That's each way! Do you want to be on a bus for FOUR hours a day, or would you rather be travelling for 25 minutes a day? The answer is simple to me! Celestyal Cruises has two types of fair packages: the Celestial Experience and the Celestial Plus Experience. The differences between these two packages are as follows: The Celestyal Experience Onboard Dining Man Restaurants coly Select Drinks (with meals) filtered coffee and tea Onboard Entertainment Onboard entertainment, exceptional daily live entertainment, is in the amphitheaters and bars. $85 Shore Exeursion Discount To explore the amazing destinations they visit. Port Charges & Gratuities The Celestyal Plus+ Experience Onboard Dining (Main Restaurants) Plus 25% Discount on Specialty Dining. Enhanced Drinks Package Select cocktails, enhanced selection of wines & spirits, draft beer, sodas, juices, hot & coffees. Onboard Entertainment Exceptional daily live entertainment in their Amphitheatre and bars $170 Shore Excursion Discount To explore the amazing destinations we visit Port Charges & Gratuities Aways Induded within the fare package WIFI Access To stay connected one hour per person per day

In this week's episode, I'll guide you through MSC's new Itineraries from Galveston, Texas, Brooklyn, and New York, as well as their new ship MSC World America. Whether you're looking to explore either the Eastern or Western Caribbean, the Bahamas or Bermuda, you will thoroughly enjoy MSC's yacht club while onboard their brand new ship, World America. MSC is perfect for those who want to experience the best of the destinations & onboard. I'll break down the itineraries, share travel tips, and give you a sneak peek at what makes the newest ship unique for luxury Travellers. MSC prepares all its food with fresh ingredients. It makes its own pasta, bread, and pizza daily, so it is fresh, and the ingredients are local! MSC is for sophisticated voyagers, open-minded explorers, and families open to learning new cultures and destinations. Sophisticated Voyagers are drawn to foreign cultures and prefer cosmopolitan environments with higher-end amenities. Open-minded explorers are curious about the world and are open to new people and experiences while on vacation. Learning Families use vacations as a teaching experience where they can spend as much time as possible with their children and enjoy new destinations and cultures. . We looked at the following itineraries: MSC WORLD AMERICA Departure from Miami 7 and 14 nights to the Bahamas & the Caribbean every Saturday from April to October 2025 Departing from Miami, Florida visiting the following locations: Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, Bahamas, Cozumel, Mexico, Costa Maya, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic Rotan, Honduras, San Juan, Puerto Rico MSC MERAVIGLIA will depart from Brooklyn, NY, on a 7-14 night cruise to Bermuda. MSC SEASHORE departs from Port Canaveral and visits Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, Nassau, on its 3-, 4, and 7-night cruises. MSC SEASCAPE departs from Miami and visits Cozumel, Mexico, Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, Bahamas, George Town, Cayman Islands & Ochos Rios on their 7-night cruises. MSC SEASCAPE departs Galveston, Texas, and visits Cozumel, Mexico, Costa Maya, Mexico, and Isla De Roatan, Honduras, on their 7-day cruises. Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve is an island Transformed! 7,500 tons of scrap metal and waste were removed. 50,000 trees, plants and shrubs planted across the island 400 coral colonies relocated Environmental excellence is achieved by being a fully self-sufficient destination with potable water production, advanced wastewater treatment, solar panels, and zero single-use plastics. Plan Your Cruise Drink Packages: 5 Drink Package Excursions: Adventure, nature, culture and history. Dining Options: Main Restaurants Specialty Restaurants options Spa and More: Spa Aurea offers special massages and beauty treatments.

This week, we are chatting with Maxine from the Seabourn Cruises. . Welcome to this week's Cruise Chat! . If you find value in this video and wish to help this channel, you can donate using this link: https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. . Video Requests: info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. . I loved meeting Maxine and learning more about the Seabourn experience. . Seabourn has won many awards for their Ultra Luxury Cruise Travel Experience, including: Worlds Best Small Ship Cruise Line, Best Small Ship Cruise Line, Best Cruise Line 1,000 berths, Best Luxury Cruise Line, Gold List and Best Luxury Cruise Line. . I was privileged to visit their private beach club in St Kitts and loved Cavier at the Surf, Seabourns' Signature Event. . Another Seabourn Moment - Seabourn Signature Event is an Evening in Ephesus. Which is a fantastic event. You listen to a concert at an ancient site with UNESCO World Heritage in Turkey. The cruise port is Kusadasi, only 20 minutes from these ancient ruins. This is a commentary event only for Seabourn Guests. . Next, we talked about Ventures by Seabourn in Alaska -where I spent my summer vacation this year, and I loved getting out and exploring Alaska the proper way. Not the commercial way, not shopping, but seeing Alaska by kayak and getting out there with ventures by Seabourn is such a phenomenal experience that is literally life-changing. This program is offered worldwide, including Norway, New Zealand, and The Kimberly, as well as Easter Island, South Pacific Australia, the Amazon, Brazil, and many more destinations. . Travel Weekly named Seabourn the Best Cruise Line in Antarctica. They just did the christening and the inauguration of Seaborn Pursuit. This is the first time that an entire people, an entire tribe, was named the godparent of Seaborn. The tribe is called the Wunambal Gaambera traditional owners. . Expedition ships travel all over the world, not just to the Arctic and cooler clients but everywhere, and you can learn a little more about the history and nature of the areas. . The Seabourn Pursuit Routes are: Guam, Darwin, Broome, Greenland, South Pacific, Sydney, The Northwest Passage, anchorage, gulf of Alaska, Vancouver, Papeete, Greenland Small bar Spitzbergen Ricky Evick Tromso St. John's Oslo Edinburgh, London, Lisbon Barbados, San Antonio, the Amazon Antarctica, Rio de Janeiro, the Falkland Islands, the South Georgia experience Buenos Aires March 25 & April 20, 2025 Departures for: VILLA LUISA & ALHAMBRA Sète, Palamós, Barcelona, Mahón, Lisbon, Portimão, Seville, Motri, Tangier Overnight in Seville April 5, 2025 : MONTE CARLO MASTERS. Monte Carlo, St.-Tropez, Toulon, Mediterranean, Portovenere, Civitavecchia, (Rome), Port Ventres, Barcelona April 13, 2025: BARCELONA OPEN - Sète, Civitavecchia (Rome), Barcelona, Cannes, St.-Tropez-Portoferraio, Mediterranean, Portovenere, Civitavecchia, (Rome) April 30, 2025- CHATEAU HAUTE SMITH LAFITTE: Dublin, Cobh, Barcelona, Overnight in Monte Carlo, Bordeaux, Hendaye, Gijon, Lisbon Overnight in Bordeaux . This just a sample of the destinations Seabourn goes to! . If you want to learn more about the Seabourn or any other cruise lines I have met with, please email me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. . You can also fill out this simple form: https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #seabourncruises #Seabourn #travelagenttips #luxurytraveladvisor #LuxuryCruiseTravelAgent

This week, we are chatting with Richard from the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. . Welcome to this week's episode. . If you find value in this video and wish to help this channel, you can donate using THIS LINK. . THE LUXURY YACHT EXPERIENCE ALL-INCLUSIVE VALUE Designed to combine the luxury lifestyle of The Ritz-Carlton with the casual freedom of a yachting vacation, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers itineraries at a relaxed pace. It introduces guests to the local cultures of each destination through curated immersive experiences ashore. Personalized service of the Ritz Carlton, including multiple dining experiences, 24-hour in-suite dining, specialty dining, and specialty dining in all suites. Accommodations, each with a private terrace, a unique marina-style platform, and direct access to water. . EVRIMA BY THE NUMBERS 624 Feet, 190 meters 25,400 Tons 149 Suites 298 Guests 246 Crew 1 to 1.22 Crew-to-Guest Ratio 1 to 85.2 Guest to Space . THE ALL-INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDED • Luxury all-suite accommodations, each with a private terrace (no inside staterooms) • Multiple dining experiences, including 24-hour in-suite dining and beverages throughout the yacht (including alcoholic beverages) • Onboard gratuities • Premium Wi-Fi throughout the yacht, supporting browsing, social media, streaming services, video calls and VPN access The Dress Code is Yacht Smart, Elevated Casual with no formal nights. We then looked at the beautiful suites. They are: .• The Owners Suite is 1091 square feet • The View Suite is up to 574 square feet • The Loft Suite is 611 square feet • The Grand Suite is 587 square feet • The Signature Suite is 429 square feet • The Terrace Suite is 300 square feet. Did you know that if you want to charter a private yacht, it would be a logical step to save some money and cruise on the Ritz Carlton Evrima? It's a better value to cruise on a 5-night trip with Ritz Carlton than it is to do a 3-day weekend in a destination like St Bart's. The Fleet Overview is: EVRIMA's Gross tonnage is 25,400 GT. The Length is 624 FT. Evrima has 149 suites. Evrima has a capacity of 298 guests with a crew of 246. She was launched in October 2022. ILMA's Gross tonnage is 46,750 GT, and its length is 790 FT. It has 224 suites, a capacity of 448 guests, and a crew of 374. She was launched in September 2024 LUMINARA's Gross tonnage is 46,750 GT, and her Length is 794 FT. Luminara will be launched in 2025 and has 226 suites, a capacity of 452 guests, and a crew of 374. . The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will visit the Mediterranean, Central America, and the Caribbean, take Transatlantic cruises, & visit Northern Europe. . SUMMER 2025 SEASON Season highlights: 9-night Lisbon to Portsmouth - Wine Voyage 9-night Portsmouth to Amsterdam - Open Championship 7-night Amsterdam to Copenhagen - Baltic 7-night Copenhagen to Stockholm - Baltic 7-night Stockholm to Olso 11-night Oslo to Reykjavik - Norwegian Fjords 7-night Reykjavik to Reykjavik - Iceland! 10-night Reykjavik to Amsterdam - Scotland 9-night Amsterdam to Lisbon - Wine voyage.. Curated shore experiences offer personalized, flexible excursions led by local experts in small groups tailored to your preferences for a rewarding and immersive journey. Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has an excellent pre and post-stay program that I can set up for you. They also have Concierge Air and transfers to and from the cruise port. I love my Marriott Bonvoy points and am so happy that the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is now part of the Bonvoy rewards program! Please email me if you want to learn more about the Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection or any other cruise lines I have met with. You can also fill out THIS simple form. Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #RitzCarltonYachtCollection #RitzCarlton #CruiseSpecialist #travelagenttips #luxurytraveladvisor #LuxuryCruiseTravelAgent

This week, we are chatting about the Galapagos with Lindblad and Cara from Lindblad Expedition Cruises. . Welcome to this week's Cruise Chat! . If you find value in this video and wish to help this channel, you can donate using this link: ⁠https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner.⁠ . I loved meeting Cara and learning more about the Lindblad Expedition Cruises experiences. . Have you had a chance to look at my other videos? . . Explore with the Pioneers of Expedition Travel, Lindblad Expeditions, in the Galapagos! Pioneering Modern Expedition Travel since 1958 The Lindblad Fleet National Geographic Endurance 138 guests | 76 cabins National Geographic Resolution 138 guests | 76 cabins National Geographic Explorer 148 guests | 81 cabins National Geographic Orion 102 guests | 53 cabins National Geographic Endeavour Il 96 guests | 52 cabins 14 connecting National Geographic Venture 100 guests | 50 cabins, 12 connecting, 22 with balconies CHARTERED/LEASED FLEET National Geographic Quest 100 guests | 50 cabins, 12 connecting, 22 with balconies National Geographic Sea Bird 62 guests | 31 cabins National Geographic Sea Lion 62 guests | 31 cabins National Geographic Islander Il 48 guests | 26 cabins Cara has returned from her trip to the Galapagos; two ships are there year-round. Wildlife at every turn! They come right up to you! . There are so many islands within the area to visit. The best way to explore these islands is on an expedition cruise. You can visit all these areas in one trip and maximize your luxury expedition cruise experience by fully immersing yourself in the Galapagos Islands and seeing all the wildlife and everything they offer. . There is no better place on earth to see such wildlife and volcanic rock formations. Many of these animals are only found in the Galapagos Islands. . What is the Lindblad Expedition difference? Lindblad Expedition cruises provide these expedition essentials: • Zodiac Excursions • Kayaking • Hiking & Walking Tours • Photography • Undersea Adventures • Cultural Encounters • National Geographic Explorers Program • Open Bridge with Captains . You'll uncover marine wonders everywhere you look. Lindblad Expeditions provides snorkels, masks, fins, and even wetsuits! . You will have everything you need to explore under the water on your Lindblad Expedition Cruise. . Lindblad even offers Glass-Bottom Boats in the Galapagos. Lindblad Expeditions is the way to see this jaw-dropping, inspirational part of our world! . Cara saw a cow next to a giant tortoise when visiting a farm in the Galapagos! . Lindblad offers 10-night trips, 7-night trips, and 8-night trips, which can be combined to make a perfect 14, 16, or 20-day adventure. The Galapagos 10-day trip is on board National Geographic Endeavour II, and you will visit Santiago, Bertolomé, Seymour, Baltra, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, San Cristobal, Fernandina, Isabela, Floreana, and Española with all outside cabins. There are suites if you want more space. . The eight-day wild Galapagos escape is available year-round, and it is on the National Geographic Islander II, a 48-passenger ship. There are pre- and nights available at Hotel Del Parque. You can easily charter the entire ship and bring your family. A multigenerational cruise to the Galapagos will be perfect because there will be something for all ages. This used to be a ship sailing with Crystal, and Lindblad purchased her. . EXPLORE THE EXTRAORDINARY! Contact ⁠Plenty of Sunshine Travel⁠ to arrange your Lindblad Expedition Cruise today. If you want to learn more about Lindblad or any other cruise lines I have met with, please ⁠email me⁠. . You can also fill out ⁠THIS FORM.⁠ . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #Lindblad #Lindbladexpeditons #CruiseSpecialist #travelagenttips #luxurytraveladvisor #LuxuryCruiseTravelAgent

This week's cruise chat is about Antarctica and Flying over the Drake Passage with Kristin from Silversea Cruises. . Welcome to this week's Cruise Chat! . If you find value in this video and wish to help this channel, you can donate using this link: https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. . Video Requests: info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. . I loved meeting Kristin and learning more about the Silversea experiences. . Silversea is setting the bar high in Expedition Cruising! They offer a truly all-inclusive package. The following is what is included in their packages. Pre- and post-cruise benefits include All-Suite Accommodations, Fine dining and beverages, Personalized service and amenities, and Private executive transfers. International roundtrip lights, Operational Pre/Post Hotels & Charter Flights As Required, Transfers and luggage handling, All oceanview suites, most with verandahs: Multiple restaurants serving diverse cuisine and in-suite 24-hour dining service, Premium beverages in-suite and throughout the ship, Up to 28 expedition staff per cruise, Butter service in every suite category, Industry-leading crew-to-guest ratio, Onboard gratuities, Unlimited Wi-Fi. . Silversea Expedition cruising goes far above the average cruising experience! They will bring champagne to you when you go into the zodiacs to experience the glaciers of Antarctica. To say Cheers, they will ensure you raise a glass and celebrate your venturing to see the icebergs. It's the small details that make you cruise! Silversea Cruises has many naturalist guides onboard who want to take you out to explore Antarctica! They will teach you about what you see so you have a deeper appreciation of the area you visit. Silversea Cruises will even allow you to do a polar plunge!! We then looked at some of their unique itineraries, including cruising in the Kimberly area. That would be amazing! The Kimberly area is in the middle of nowhere, and you sought it out to have the availability to create this extra unique itinerary. . Silversea Cruises has three itineraries to the Kimberly. They have one that is doing the 10-day iconic cruiser, a 10-day Kimberly and Indonesia expedition, and a 17-day Kimberly and Western Australia expedition. . NEW NORTHERN EUROPE - ICELAND, BRITISH ISLES & NORWAY has 5 New Itineraries for 2025: experience Copenhagen & Dublin Turnaround Ports and 9-day, 14-day & 23-day Voyages. . EXPLORE THE EXTRAORDINARY! Contact Plenty of Sunshine Travel to arrange your Silversea Cruise and to plan your cruise. Please get in touch with me at info@plentyofsunshinetravel.com so I can get you on board. If you want to learn more about Silversea or any other cruise lines I have met with, please email me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. . You can also fill out this simple form: https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . If you want to see the images in this episode, click HERE to watch our YouTube channel. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #silverseacruises #Silversea #CruiseSpecialist #travelagenttips #luxurytraveladvisor #LuxuryCruiseTravelAgent #plentyofsunshinetravel

This week, we are chatting about Scenic and Emerald Cruises with Mary Lynne from Scenic/Emerald Cruises. . Welcome to this week's Cruise Chat! . If you find value in this video and wish to help this channel, you can donate using this link: https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. . Video Requests: info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. . I loved meeting Mary-Lynne and learning more about the Scenic and Emerald experiences. . Did you know that the scenic brand was the first to launch the world's first discovery yacht? They launched their Discovery Yacht in 2019. Then Emerald was in the water in 2022! A third Emerald yacht will be out and ready to enjoy soon! We looked at their ocean yachts first, and wow, they are visiting some of the most beautiful destinations in our world. . Scenic Eclipse holds 228 guests and travels to all seven continents. She is a true cruise leader in the luxury space. Scenic Eclipse is currently in the Australian region and will circumnavigate Australia in the Kimberly region. She will also visit New Zealand, Indonesia, and Bali. In the summer months, she will make her way to the Mediterranean. . The Scenic Eclipse Difference Purpose-built with the latest technology World First: Scenic Eclipse with Zero Speed Stabilizers Ship without Zero Speed Stabilizers 6-Star, truly all-inclusive ultra-luxury. Small Ship with only 228 guests (200 in Antarctica) Worldwide Discovery Journeys Purpose-built for the polar region with state-of-the-art technology. Expert Discovery team (up to 20 members) 2 x Helicopters and 6-8 passenger state of the art submarine Scenic Freechoice & Scenic Enrich immersive. Discover EXPEDITION Voyages Scenic Eclipse Voyages: October & November 2024 - Central & South America December 2024 to March 2025 - Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands March & April 2025- America & Transatlantic May & June 2025 - Europe & the Mediterranean July, August & September 2025- Scandinavia & the Arctic October 2025 - Northern Europe to South America December 2025 Antarctica Scenic Eclipse ii voyages: October 2024 - Fill & Pacific Islands November & December 2024 - New Zealand December 2024, January & February 2025 - East Antarctica & The Ross Sea March 2025 - New Zealand April 2025 - Australia, Indonesia & Borneo May & June 2025 - Japan & South Korea June & July 2025- Indonesia, Borneo & Taiwan July, August & September 2025 - Kimberley Coastline & Australia's West Coast October & November 2025 - Australia's Top End & South Pacific We then quickly looked at the River Cruises that Scenic & Emerald offers. Generous Inclusions • Roundtrip Airport transfers • All meals on board • Wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner • Included daily excursions • EmeraldACTIVE excursions • EmeraldPLUS program • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • Water restocked daily in the cabin • Port charges, taxes • Travel taken care of - seamless Tips are included. They cruise on all the major rivers in Europe: Danube, Main, Moselle, Rhine, Rhône, Douro . Onboard Experience ~ Setting the standard for 5* ultra-luxury cruising. Personalized butler service for all guests. A venue and menu for every occasion. Salt Therapy Lounge is available onboard. You can take the e-bikes out and tour the areas you are visiting. The other phenomenal itinerary is South East Asia with Scenic Spirit. . 2025 Ultimate Europe Journey with Scenic The 59-day luxury all-inclusive itinerary combines the cruise line's river, yacht and land tour 11-day Bordeaux River Cruise 8 Day Yacht voyage from Monte Carlo to Rome 11-Day Douro River Cruise 15-Day River Cruise Amsterdam-Basel Basel - Vienna by land/train . EXPLORE THE EXTRAORDINARY! Contact Plenty of Sunshine Travel to arrange your Scenic/ Emerald Cruises today to plan your cruise. Please contact me at info@plentyofsunshinetravel.com so I can get you on board. If you want to learn more about Viking Cruises or any other cruise lines I have met with, please email me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. . You can also fill out this simple form: https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . If you want to see the images in this video, go to our Youtube Channel. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #Scenic #ScenicCruise #EmeraldCruise #CruiseSpecialist #travelagenttips #luxurytraveladvisor #LuxuryCruiseTravelAgent

We are chatting about Viking Cruises with Kim from Celestyal Viking this week. . Welcome to this week's Cruise Chat! . If you find value in this video and wish to help this channel, you can donate using this link: https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. . Video Requests: info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. . I loved meeting with Kim and learning more about the Viking Cruises experience. . We looked at the LYON & PROVENCE Itinerary. If you add the Paris extension, transfer from Paris to Lyon. . 8 Days Lyon to Avignon . Starting in Pairs and visiting Dijon, you are transferred to your ship. You will visit Lyon, Tournon, Vienne, Viviers, Avignon, and Arles, ending in Nice. . LYON TO AVIGNON, 8 DAYS • 7 GUIDED TOURS. Exploring the World in Comfort Day 1 - Lyon, France Day 2 - Lyon, France Day 3 - Lyon, France Day 4 -Cote de Rhone, France Day 5- Tournon, France Day 6 - Avignon, France Day 7 - Arles, France Day 8 - Avignon, France . Did you know that Lyon is the Culinary capital of France? You can shop with the chef and enjoy all this area offers! . You can visit a winery on this itinerary and learn how they make Cote de Rhone. . The history of Vienne is something you will never forget! It is beyond amazing!! . You will enjoy the train in Tournon, getting out and seeing the countryside, enjoying the tastes, and learning about the French way of life. . You can take many tours in Avignon, France, learn about the town's history, and see stunning views. . Kim mentioned that one of the highlights of this itinerary was that she went out to a seven-century-old Olive Grove and learned how to make olive oil and what they do with the olives there. . Kim also participated in a foodie walking tour and enjoyed the flavours of this area. She toured a local market and sampled different foods. . There are many different types of chocolate, and you can enjoy some handmade chocolate, made the same way for centuries and passed down from family member to family member. The makers are very proud of the chocolate that they make. . Another option in this area is to take a painting class. You can learn and practice your painting skills in the same areas where many French artists created their beautiful masterpieces. In this class, they had an original van Gogh painting, and they were learning to replicate the painting styles and the artistry from such a beautiful and rare piece of art! Van Gogh used to live in that area of France, and many places pay homage to him. Seeing his original work is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. . Please contact me at info@plentyofsunshinetravel.com so I can get you on board and experience the phenomenal experience of seeing the original Van Gogh and many other once-in-a-lifetime activities you will do in France! If you want to learn more about Viking Cruises or any other cruise lines I have met with, please email me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. . You can also fill out this simple form: https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . If you want to see the images on this podcast - head to our YouTube Channel. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #Viking #Vikingcruises #CruiseSpecialist #travelagenttips #luxurytraveladvisor #LuxuryCruiseTravelAgent

This week, I am bringing you my top three cruises that caught my eye. The three top cruises are: $5000 reasons to cruise with Silversea Cruises Lindblad is getting two new ships in The Galapagos. Paul Gauguin has $1000 of OBC! Wow! This is a great week! . I have a special promotion from Silversea Cruises for the first cruise we discussed. $5000 and 15% reduced deposit when you choose their Door-to-Door Service, $2500 off if you choose Port-to-Port. . Next up is Lindblad, which has two new ships for the Galapagos! They will set sail with these new ships in January 2025. . Lastly, Paul Gauguin offers $1000 OBC for your French Polynesian cruise. We looked at their cruise, which crosses the international date line. It's Groundhog Day but in French Polynesia! . If you find value in this video and wish to help this channel, you can donate using this link: https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. . Video Requests: info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. .. If you want to learn more about these three cruises or any other cruise lines I have met with, please email me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. . You can also fill out this simple form: https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #topthree #TopCruisesThisWeek #AlaskaCruise #Silverseacruises #paulgauguin #TheGalapagos #galapagosislands #lindblad #CruiseSpecialist #CruiseGuru #travelagenttips #luxurytraveladvisor #LuxuryCruiseTravelAgent --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

This week, we are chatting about Celestyal Greek Cruises with Stephanie from Celestyal Cruises. Welcome to this week's Cruise Chat! If you find value in this video and wish to help this channel, you can donate using this link: https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. . Video Requests: info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. . I loved meeting with Stephanie and learning more about the Celestyal experience. . They have two fare packages. The Celestyal experience and Celestyal Plus experience. Celestyal Discovery has 7 Bars, 1 swimming pool deck, 1 Sozo spa and 4 restaurants. We looked at some of the itineraries that Celestyal Discovery does: Celestyal Iconic Aegean (Apr - Nov) 3-night inclusive cruise onboard Celestyal Discovery. Athens (Lavion) Greece Mykonos Greece Crete (Merallion) Greece Athens Greece. Iconic Aegean (Mar - Nov) 4-night inclusive cruise onboard Celestyal Discovery Day 1 Athens (Greece) Day 1 Mykonos (Greece) Day 2 Kusadasi (Turkey) Day 2 Patmos (Greece) Day 3 Rhodes (Greece) Day 4 Heraklion (Greece) Day 4 Santorini (Greece) Day 5 Athens (Greece) Celestyal Journey has 8 bars, 2 swimming pools, 7 restaurants and one deck devoted to wellbeing. Some of the itineraries this ship does are: HEAVENLY ADRIATIC - WINTER - 7 NIGHTS Day 1 Athens (Greece) Day 2 Kefalonia (Greece) Day 3-4 Dubrovnik (Croatia) Day 4 Kotor (Montenegro) Day 5 Bari (Italy) Day 6 Corfu (Greece) Day 7 Katakolo (Greece) Day 8 Athens (Greece) SUMMER HEAVENLY ADRIATIC - 7 NIGHTS Day 1 - Saturday Athens (Greece) Day 2 - Sunday At Sea Day 3 - Monday Kotor (Montenegro) Day 4 - Tuesday Split (Croatia) Day 5 - Wednesday Venice (Italy) Day 6 - Thursday At Sea Day 7 - Friday Katakolo (Greece) Day 8 Athens (Greece) IDYLLIC AEGEAN FROM KUSADASI - 7 NIGHTS Day 1 Kusadasi (Turkey) Day 3 Heraklion, Crete (Greece) Day 3-4 Santorini (Greece) Day 4-5 Mykonos (Greece) Day 5 Milos Day 6 Athens (Greece) Day 7 Thessaloniki (Greece) Day 8 Kusadasi (Turkey). Brand New to Celestyal Cruises is DESERT DAYS - 7 NIGHTS Day 1 - Saturday Doha (Qatar) Day 2 - Sunday Khalifa Bin Salman (Bahrain) Day 3 - Monday Dubai (UAE) Day 4 - Tuesday Dubai (UAE) Day 5 - Wednesday Khasab (Oman) Day 6 - Thursday Sir Bani Yas Island (UAE) Day 7 - Friday Abu Dhabi (UAE) Day 8 - Saturday Doha (Qatar). They also have this exciting itinerary for all the Grand Prix fans! DESERT DAYS & ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX - 7 NIGHT Day 1 - Monday Dubai (UAE) Day 2 - Tuesday Dubai (UAE) Day 3 - Wednesday Khasab (Oman) Day 4 - Thursday Sir Bani Yas Island (UAE) Day 5 - Friday Abu Dhabi (UAE)

This week, we are discussing Avalon Waterways on the Douro River with Hillary from Avalon Waterways. Welcome to this week's Cruise Chat! If you find value in this video and wish to help this channel, you can donate using this link: https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. . Video Requests: info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. . I loved meeting with Hillary and learning more about the Avalon experience on the Douro River. . Why Choose Avalon Waterways? Avalon Waterways has the youngest fleet of ships on the Rivers of Europe. As Hilary said, "We are the youngest Fleet in the water. We don't refurbish our ships; we build new ships." . Avalon Waterways currently has 17 ships. . Avalon has a brand-new ship ready to hit the river! She is called Avalon Alegria. She is smaller than other ships, with only 51 staterooms and 102 maximum guests onboard. This is almost half the amount of their other ships. . With a Guest-to-crew ratio of 1 staff member to 3 guests, you know you will receive the personalized attention that Avalon offers. . One of the itineraries that they offer on the Douro River is: Vida Portugal Vineyards & Villages along the Douro, with 3 nights in Lisbon. This is 11 days. • With Avalon, excursions are also included in the land portion of your stay. Since Avalon is part of the Globus family of Brands, they have connections and relationships with the area, so you will love your extended stay. . All of the transfers are included. Day 1 - Welcome to Lisbon - 5-star accommodation will await you. Day 2 - Explore Lisbon and see Bellum Tower and Monument to the Discoveries. If you choose, you have an optional excursion this evening with a traditional Portuguese dinner at a live concert. Day 3: Another classical excursion awaits you. This time, you will visit the magnificent palace of Mafra, a traditional UNESCO World Heritage site. You w the Royal Palace by a Basilica and convent. Monument of Baroque and the architecture of that Day 4—This is where you're going to ship today. Your transfer is fully included. You will stop along the way for a Lisbon, Coimbra, and Porto tour with a local guide. You will also visit the oldest university in Portugal. Day 5 - Today, you are in Entre Os Rios with an excursion to Braga and Guimaraes. Choice of guided sightseeing in Braga and Guimarães or a Romanesque tour. Day 6 - You are in Peso Da Regua, with a choice of guided sightseeing in Peso da Regua and Lamego or a farm visit with a tasting treat of their Portuguese food. Day 7 - In Pocinho. Today, you can choose guided sightseeing in Freixo de Numão or guided sightseeing in Vila Nova de Foz Côa. Day 8 - In Barca D'alva, guided sightseeing in Salamanca or guided sightseeing in Freixo de Espada à Cinta. Day 9 - Caldas De Argegod You have an excursion to Amarante, where you can learn in a tile painting workshop and get guided sightseeing in Amarante. Day 10 - we are back in Porto, and you will enjoy a Porto experience with guided sightseeing. Day 11—You are headed back home today—unless, of course, you would like to extend your stay. . Avalon is all about Choice. You can choose to do many excursions and split up with your family to enjoy your excursions and share your stories with your travel companions. . If you want to learn more about Avalon Waterways or any of the other cruise lines I have met with, please email me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. . You can also fill out this simple form: https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . If you want to see the images in this week's episode, click HERE to visit our YouTube Channel. . #AvalonWaterways #avalon #douro #douroriver #dourovalley #CruiseSpecialist #CruiseGuru #travelagenttips #luxurytraveladvisor #LuxuryCruiseTravelAgent --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Welcome to my top three cruises this week. I have some amazing deals with Luxury Cruises you can't miss! Let's dive right in. . Welcome to this week's cruise highlights!

This week, I am bringing you my top three cruises that caught my eye. These three cruises are: . Ocean, River & Expedition cruises are on this week. This will not always happen with these weekly videos, but it worked out today.

We discussed the MSC Yacht Club with Tammy from MSC Cruises this week. Welcome to this week's Cruise Chat! If you find value in this video and wish to help this channel, you can donate using this link: https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. . Video Requests: info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. . I loved meeting with Tammy and learning more about the MSC Yacht Club experience. . Why Choose MSC Yacht Club? . MSC Yacht Club is very much a yacht within a ship. It is a luxury small-ship experience within a larger ship filled with all the activities you know and love with MSC. MSC is the third-largest cruise line in the world, with 23 ships sailing to over 250 destinations. . Many of the ingredients used onboard are made on board. They make their own pasta, cheeses, and bread. They use the freshest ingredients, and you will taste the difference. The key themes that are unique to the MSC brand are European heritage and international character, the unrivalled breadth of global deployment, a strong commitment to sustainability, and the MSC Yacht Club, a rapidly growing fleet of modern, innovative ships, Ocean Cay, and MSC Narine Reserve. . Welcome to a World of Privacy and Luxury. The MSC Yacht Club. From its elegant suites to its round-the-clock butler service and concierge reception, the MSC Yacht Club offers the kind of first-class experience expected by the most discerning travellers. . TOP 5 Key MSC Yacht Club features: Private MSC Yacht, Club lounge, Priority check-in, embarkation and disembarkation, Butler service, Sun Deck with pool, whirlpool, solarium, bar, and food selection The additional privileges The Premium Drink package (available in all areas of the ship, including the cabin mini-bar) includes complimentary use of the Thermal Area. OCEAN CAY MSC MARINE RESERVE, AN ISLAND TRANSFORMED 64 square miles protected as a Marine Reserve 7,500 tons of scrap metal and waste were removed 50,000 trees, plants, and shrubs planted across the island 400 coral colonies relocated. Environmental excellenceSelf-sufficient with potable water production, advanced wastewater treatment, solar panels and zero single-use plastic. THE CHANCE TO MAKE A DREAM COME TRUE MSC WORLD CRUISE 2026. . MSC WORLD AMERICA DEBUTING IN MIAMI SPRING 2025 (Now Open for Sale) QUICK FACTS Number of staterooms: 2,626 Number of guests: 6,762 Length | Beam| Height: 1,093ft |154ft| 220ft Public space: ~430,000ft 2Speed (Max): 21.8 / 22.7 knots Itineraries SUMMER 2025 - MSC WORLD AMERICA INAUGURAL SEASON MIAMI Florida OCEAN CAY MSC MARINE RESERVE, Bahamas COZUMEL Mexico COSTA MAYA PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic ISLA DE ROATAN, Honduras SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico 2025| APRIL TO OCTOBER 7 nights or 14 nights From Miami On Saturdays . If you want to learn more about MSC or any of the other cruise lines I have met with, please email me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. . You can also fill out this simple form: https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . Click HERE To see the images in this week's episode, and visit our YouTube channel. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #MSC #MSCYachtClub #MSCWorldAmerica #CruiseSpecialist #CruiseGuru #travelagenttips #luxurytraveladvisor #LuxuryCruiseTravelAgent --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

We are talking about Maxine's recent cruise to Antarctica on Seabourn Venture. . Welcome to this week's Cruise Chat! If you find value in this video and wish to help this channel, you can donate using this link: https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. . Video Requests: info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. . I loved meeting with Maxine and learning more about the Seabourn expedition experience. . Why Choose Seabourn? Seabourn is a luxury small-ship company with five luxury ships and two luxury expedition ships travelling to remote destinations. Their vessels have a capacity of 458 to 604 guests, and the expedition ships have 264 guests. You will have the intimacy of a small ship experience combined with luxury and amenities. . This ship has a beautiful infinity pool, and it would be fabulous to soak in the warm water as you sail past glaciers and ice peaks. There is something magical about that! . One of the expedition ships goes to the Arctic, and one goes to the South Pacific & Australia and the Antarctic, while the other heads to the Amazon. So they can be in the med, and they can be in Brazil and the Caribbean. The infinity pools are very multi-purpose! In the lower hemisphere, you can sail from November until March, as it is their summer, with more extended daylight and pleasant temperatures. . In this week's episode, we talked about Maxine's experience with Antarctica. She talked about being out on the deck and celebrating with the included champagne as you toast to seeing land. . Seabourn has 100% veranda outside suites. The suites start at 350 square feet and have a walk-in closet, a large bathroom with marble, a soaker tub, and a shower with double sinks. . They are luxury! . Sitting on the deck, you can snuggle under a blanket provided while enjoying your views of Antarctica. . Getting from Ship to shore is easy and efficient with Zodiacs—heavy-duty inflatable sides. You will make a wet landing and step into the water with the provided boots to keep you dry. Your welcoming party will be Penguins! Now that's a great welcome! . You will also be provided with Helly Hansen Parkas - which is yours to keep. . You can hike from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. - it's self-guided. You don't see everyone else in the photos because you are divided into groups and take turns disembarking from the ship. Everyone goes at their own pace. You are asked not to get too close to the wildlife, but they come close to you! . When you return to the ship, all your clothing and boots will be stored in the mud room, where everyone has a locker. The Mud Room is attached to the Landing Zone. . Seabourn Venture and its expedition ships are open to people of all ages. On Maxine's voyage, there was a six-year-old and an 86-year-old. Six is the youngest age allowed on Seabourn's Expedition ships. . One of the best activities I and many others would want to do is the polar plunge! You jump off the side of the Ship. Once you come back onboard, you can sit in the hot tub or head to the sauna. I would like this because it is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and you can warm up fast! . This is perfect for single cruises because you will always share experiences with others while cruising alone. It is a social atmosphere because it's small and intimate, and you make lifelong friends through shared experiences. . Please reach out to me to book your cruise! I want you to be on board. You will be forever changed by this experience, just as Maxine was. . If you want to learn more about Seabourn or any other cruise lines I have met with, please email me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. . You can also fill out this simple form: https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Click HERE to see the images in this week's episode. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #Seabourn #SeabournVenture #SeabounPursuit #CruiseSpecialist #CruiseGuru #travelagenttips #luxurytraveladvisor #LuxuryCruiseTravelAgent --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Welcome to this week's Cruise Chat! This episode explores the Aqua Nera and Aria Amazon On Aqua Expeditions. . If you find value in this video and wish to help this channel, you can donate using this link: https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. . Video Requests: info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. . I loved meeting with Monika and learning more about Aqua Expeditions. . Why Aqua Expeditions? Aqua expeditions are luxury small-ship expeditions in remote destinations. They have State-of-the-art designed vessels. The service on Aqua Expeditions offers personalized luxury travel experiences with a 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio. . Aqua Expeditions travels to the Peruvian Amazon and the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve. All the suites maximize your views with floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the outdoors in. . You can upgrade to having two connecting suites, which is only an additional 25% of the cost. - Double the space and not double the price sounds great to me! You can bring your family and have lots of room to stretch out! You can bring the family or use the second suite as your living room. The choice is yours. . Aria Amazon High Water Itinerary is: Iquitos City is where you will start and end your cruise. With stops at Acu Yacapana, Nauta Town, Casuala, Dauta Caro, Yanayacu Pucate, Giavero Lake, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. So many unplanned stops, you can enjoy the spontaneity of this expedition cruise. . The high-water season is from November to May, and the low-water season is from April to October. . The Low Water Season Itinerary starts in Nauta Town and traverses the Tahuayo and Maranon Rivers. You will also visit Puerto Prado and Yanayacu Pucate and continue cruising on the Oucayali River, Tapara River, and Cavero Lake. You will also visit the Pacaya Samaria National Reserve and have outstanding experiences in both itineraries. . Both seasons will still give you great wildlife viewing, and you will still visit the rainforest. You will fly to a city called Aitos. It's about 1 hour and 40 minutes from Lima. . The Aqua Nera has a more upscale design and departs on different days of the week than the Aqua Aria, but the itineraries are the same. . Departure Dates: Aria Amazon (Monday and Friday) and Aqua Nera (Tuesday and Saturday. She also has three Decks, a top viewing deck and two passenger decks. Aqua Nero has many dark wood tones. Nera means Black in Italian; keeping with its namesake, much of the color scheme is black. . Inside the bathroom, handmade inlay Portuguese-painted tile is present. Many details tie in the Peruvian area's history and culture. The lounge and bar areas have bamboo seating, using the materials surrounding the Peruvian rainforest. . Beer and wine are included on the Aqua Nera throughout your voyage. The ship also has a screening room (movie room) and a balanced pool table, a great addition. So you can have fun and unwind at the end of your day of exploration. . My favourite feature of the Aqua Nera is the Infinity pool! Seeing the rainforest as you soak in an infinity pool would be outstanding! . You can go Kayaking down the Amazon with Aqua Expeditions. You can also go fishing for piranhas. What a great experience! . Aqua Expeditions also offers birdwatching and helps you take the best photos. You can also borrow one of Aqua's bikes and explore the town. . If you want to learn more about Aqua Expeditions or any other cruise lines I have met with, please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form: https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . If you want to see the images, visit our Facebook channel HERE. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #AquaExpeditions #CruiseSpecialist #CruiseGuru #travelagenttips #luxurytraveladvisor #LuxuryCruiseTravelAgent --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Welcome to this week's episode. This episode explores the Solo Cabins on Norwegian Cruise Lines ships. . If you find value in this video and wish to help this channel, you can donate using this link: https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. . Video Requests: info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. . I love meeting with Cindy and learning more about NCL's Solo Cabins. Sadly, this is the last time I will meet with her, as she is returning to France to be with her family. . Click HERE for the YouTube playlist where I met Cindy and chatted about Norwegian Cruise Line. . You don't want to miss the opportunity to sail with Norwegian as a solo traveller! NCL has the perfect solution! Solo cabins! Travel solo and sail with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). They have added more Solo Staterooms to their fleet, including Solo Balcony, Oceanview, Inside, and Studios. You'll save big because traditional double occupancy rates don't apply to solo rooms. . Solo Cruising Fun Norwegian Cruise Line offers meet-ups for solo travellers to socialize with other like-minded people. You can participate in pub crawls and happy hours, sip drinks by the pool, and enjoy onboard activities like the ropes course and climbing walls. Additionally, there are Broadway-style entertainment shows in the evenings and shore excursions to meet fellow cruisers. . It doesn't matter if you're travelling solo by choice, are the extra person in your group, or just because it's a better option for you and your friends. Norwegian Cruise Line makes single cruising easy and enjoyable. Their award-winning Studio Staterooms are now available across Norwegian's full 19-ship fleet. . Introducing Solo Inside, Solo Oceanview & Solo Balcony For the first time, Norwegian is introducing three new solo stateroom categories, including Solo Inside, Solo Oceanview, and Solo Balcony, for future sailings starting Jan. 2, 2024. . With the capacity of solo stateroom categories expanding from 9 ships to the full 19-ship fleet, single cruisers now have more opportunities to visit bucket-list worthy destinations such as Asia, Africa, Australia and New Zealand on vessels which historically have not had this unique offering. . Norwegian's Studio Lounge Solo travellers sailing with Norwegian Cruise Line get access to the Studio Lounge, a private area exclusively for Studio guests. Benefits include complimentary beer and wine, a big-screen TV, and the opportunity to connect with other solo travellers. . Best Cruises for Solo Travellers: Bahamas Cruises from Miami Cruise to the Bahamas from Miami on Norwegian Sky. Get ready for days full of sun, waves, and all the time to relax! Even if you don't enjoy time alone, experiencing a Bahamas cruise alone is luxurious. . Greek Island Cruises Greece is a perfect destination for a cruise. The locals treat you like family, and the islands are full of relaxation and fun. You can eat delicious food, see a beautiful sunset over crystal-clear blue waters, and enjoy the warm welcome from other travellers. Mediterranean Cruises For an adventurous vacation, take a 10-day cruise to the Greek Isles, Santorini, Mykonos & Croatia. Enjoy the best of the Mediterranean, epic dining, and culture. With stops in Spain, France, Italy, Croatia, and Greece, you'll feel like living in a movie, sipping wine and tasting local delicacies while exploring the cities. This is the stuff of dreams! . If you want to learn more about Norwegian Cruise Line or any other cruise lines I have met with, please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form: https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #norwegiancruises #NCLSolo #Solorcruising #CruiseSpecialist #CruiseNCL #CruiseGuru #travelagenttips #luxurytraveladvisor #LuxuryCruiseTravelAgent --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Welcome to this week's Cruise Chat! This episode explores the luxurious world of PONANT and their newest Ship, Le Commandant Charcot. . If you find value in this video and wish to help this channel, you can donate using this link: https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. . Video Requests: info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. I enjoyed meeting with Erica and learning more about PONANT. . Have you had a chance to look at my other videos? . Click HERE for the playlist where I met Erica and chatted about PONANT Cruises. . We started this week's cruise chat by giving a great brand overview of PONANT as a company. . PONANT currently has 13 ships in their fleet . What's included in your PONANT cruise? • Gratuities • Port fees & Taxes • Open bar • 24-hour room service • Butler service in suites • Unlimited Wi-Fi • Expeditions: Shore landings via Zodiacs • Polar Expeditions: Parka to Keep & Boots to Borrow • Smithsonian Journeys Departures: Select Shore Excursions in every port. • All meals onboard, Plus, PONANT is very committed to travelling responsibly. Some examples of this are: • Environmental Impact Assessment Team • Electric Propulsion • 100% traceability of offloaded garbage & recycling• Advanced wastewater treatment • Dynamic positioning (don't drop anchor) • 3-D ocean floor mapping • Far-sounding sonar • Zero impact landing protocol • Partnership with local communities • PONANT Foundation focused on People, Poles, Oceans . PONANT has the youngest Expedition Fleet in the waters. The Le Commandant Charcot is the world's first and only Luxury Icebreaker! You need to sail on this amazing ship! Le Commandant Charcot is a polar class 2 (PC2) expedition vessel. It is seven times more powerful than other expedition vessels. It is powered by electricity and has an LNG Certified Super Clean Rating from Bureau Veritas. . One of the many itineraries is: Flight to Santiago, Argentina, Ushuaia. Drake Passage Pass into the Antarctic CircleCharcot Island, Bellingshausen Sea, Ice Floe, Peter I Island, Amundsen Sea, Balleny Islands, Marie Byrd Land into the South Pole. You will get a chance to walk on the Ice Shelf in Antarctica. . Another itinerary is: Explore Canada and visit La Baie Saguenay, Sept-Îles GaspéECO, Magdalen Islands, Sydney. Your Montreal Flight is included. Saint Pier Island, Saint Pierre and Miquelon. . All expeditions and activities are Included. In addition to these activities, additional costs will apply if you wish to experience Nordic Skiing or enjoy a Polar Trek. . Enjoy comfort and luxury in the heart of hearts of the extreme landscapes. I love the floor-to-ceiling windows of the observation lounge! This is a gorgeous location to experience the landscape of our world. . The heated outdoor Blue Lagoon pool is beyond fabulous! . Why sail aboard Le Commandant Charcot? • Sail the first and ONLY luxury icebreaker in the world • Reach the far regions of the poles, only reachable on an icebreaker, in comfort and luxury • Unique to PONANT itineraries • Immersive, unique and EXCLUSIVE experience • All-inclusive experience . Book early to save up to 30%. Reach out to me, Kathleen, at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com to secure your spot! . If you want to learn more about PONANT or any other cruise lines I have met with, please contact me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form: https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . If you want to see this video, click HERE to view our YouTube Channel. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #ponant #LeCommandantCharcot #PONANTExpedition #CruiseSpecialist #CruisePonant #CruiseGuru #travelagenttips #luxurytraveladvisor #LuxuryCruiseTravelAgent --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Welcome to this week's Episode! . This episode explores the luxurious world of French Polynesia Cruises and Paul Gauguin. . If you find value in this video and wish to help this channel, you can donate using this link: https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. . Video Requests: info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com I loved meeting with Vicky and learning more about Paul Gauguin. . Paul Gauguin has been in the French Polynesia Islands exclusively for 25 years! After exploring this area for 25 years, they have established relationships with the tour operators and gained the locals' respect! . Paul Gauguin has one mid-sized ship. There is ample room to spread out and to have space of your own. They have one ship that is continually in the Pacific. . With longer stays, you will be immersed in the areas you visit. This will give you more time to explore and learn about the culture, which is why I love to cruise. I want to see new cultures and explore new lands. . How big are the suites on Paul Gauguin? The Owner's suite is 534 to 588 Square feet. The Grand Suite is 529 Square feet. The Balcony Stateroom - Both Category C & D are 239 Square feet. . Does Paul Gauguin have a kids program? Yes, they do. It is called the Moana Explorer Program, and children from ages 6- 15 will explore the area and learn from locals what life is like in French Polynesia. The Moana Explorer programs run only in July & August and December. . There is no better way to learn about an area than to visit and learn from people there. The kids will visit a turtle sanctuary and learn how they are trying to save the turtles. In Bora Bora, Paul Gauguin has a stretch of Island—its own private area just for you. You can walk out into the ocean long before a drop-off. This is perfect for snorkelling and also great for kids. . Some of the itineraries offered are: . 7 nights Tahiti & the Society Islands Bora Bora, Taha'a (Motu Mahana), Huahine, Moorea and Papeete. . 7 nights More Tahati & the Society Islands. Bora Bora, Tahaa (Motu Mahana), Huahine, Raiatea, Moorea, Papeete Tahiti. . 10 Nights Society Islands & Tuamotus. Rangiroa, Bora Bora, Huahine, Taha'a (Motu Mahana), Moorea, Fakarava, Papeete Tahiti. . 10 Nights More Tuamotus & Society Islands Rangiroa, Bora Bora, Huahine, Taha'á (Motu Mahana), Moorea, Fakarava, Papeete Tahiti. . 11 Nights Cook Islands & Society Islands. Bora Bora, Laha a (Motu Mahana), Huahine, MooreaPapeete Tahiti, Aitutaki, Rarotonga. . 14 Nights Islands of the Marquesas & Tuamotus. Nuku Hiva, Hiva Oa, Tahuata, Fatu Hiva, Bora Bora, Huahine, Taha'a (Motu Mahana), Papeete Tahiti, Fakarava, Moorea. Next, we have a 15-night Fiji, Tonga Cook & Society Islands. FIJI, Lautoka, Savusavu, Suva, Vava'u, Beqa Island, Taha'a (Motu Mahana). Bora Bora, Papeete Tahiti, Moorea, Aitutaki. . There is a brand new itinerary that I love! 20 Nights Crossing Oceania: Fiji To Bali. This is only offered once. Please reach out to me to book this! Offered only on January 19, 2025. Benoa, Bali, Dili, Alotau, Komodo Island, Guadalcanal, Samarai Island, Espiritu Santo, Port Vila, Lautoka, Viti Levu . 14 Night Immersive Indonesia: Singapore to Australia. Only April 1, 2025. 16 Night Crossing Melanesia: Australia to Fiji. Only on April 15, 2025. There are some special promos just for Canadians. . Please message me to learn more! . If you want to learn more about Paul Gauguin or any other cruise lines I have met with, please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form: https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . To see the images in this week's episode, click HERE to visit our YouTube Channel. Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . #PaulGauguin #frenchpolynesia #Cruisetothefrenchpolynesia #coffeechat #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #luxurytravel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Welcome to this week's Cruise Chat! In this episode, we take you on a journey to explore the luxurious world of Explora Journeys. Get ready to be amazed! Don't forget to subscribe for more cruise content. Visit our website for more information. https://PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. . If you found value in this video and wish to help this channel. You can donate using THIS link. Video Requests: info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com This was recorded when we were on Explora Journeys. I had the chance to chat with Patrica about this amazing cruise experience! Have you been able to look at my other videos? Click here to see the suite tours. ADA Ocean Terrace Suite OT3 OT3 (Ocean Terrace 3) Cove Residence Terrace Suite. Premier Penthouse Suite Retreat Residence Suite Click HERE to see the spa tour with the spa manager, Elina. Click HERE to see the pool tours. Click HERE to see the playlist where I met with Patrica and Aimee Price, and we chatted about all things Explora. . Stay tuned to our channel to see the daily vlogs being created. . I loved having the opportunity to meet with Patricia in person! . Explora Journeys has one of the best guest services I have ever seen onboard a cruise ship. They are polite, helpful and always there when you need something. - if it's a drink, a meal, or a helping hand. They are there! I cannot wait to go back and experience this service again. . Explora Journeys is a mid-sized ship with a small ship feel. There is ample room to spread out and to have space of your own. . We had difficulty trying to choose our favourite restaurant. Sakura is near the top of the list - it's Pan-Asian, and many of the items on the menu you may not make at home for yourself, so it's a nice treat to head out to that restaurant! . There are many restaurants onboard. If you want to see all the restaurants and sample menus, check out this page on my website: https://www.plentyofsunshinetravel.com/explora-journeys-restaurants/ There is a restaurant for everyone, including gluten-free and vegan options. . The Emporium has fresh foods made to order. It is called a Marketplace, not a buffet. The pasta is made every day, as is the bread. Delicious! The Med Yacht Club is outstanding. - the appetizers are made to share with the table. When we went with Patrica, we ordered everything on the menu and shared it, which was neat! The dessert ~ the semifreddo... WOW! We would go in just for that! . In Fil Rouge, the specialty item is the soufflé, which changes frequently. Having it rise higher and higher above the dish is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds! . Every venue has been fantastic. Only one restaurant has a charge (Anthology), which is well worth it! . I love how many pools there are. I have been on ships that are larger and had fewer pools. I loved that there are many pool options. You can get complementary milkshakes, which is nice returning from a hot port day. . You will feel that you are at home or in a hotel, not on a cruise. It is amazing! You will feel at home in the suites, which is why they are called residential suites. With 461 suites - all oceanfront and all have a terrace. There is one for you! They start at 377 square feet and only go up from there. Your host attendant is going to keep your suite spotless! . I want to thank Patrica for including me on this cruise with her and for taking the time to sit down with me and chat about all things Explora Journeys! . If you want to learn more about Explora Journeys or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form: https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . If you want to watch this video - come to our YouTube channel HERE. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #explorajourneys #Explora #coffeechat #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #luxurytravel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Welcome to this week's Cruise Chat! In this episode, we take you on a journey to explore the luxurious world of Emerald Ocean Cruises. Whether you seek adventure, relaxation, or a memorable vacation, this all-inclusive cruise ship has it all. Join us on this immersive voyage and uncover why Emerald Ocean is among the top cruise lines for adults. Get ready to be amazed! Don't forget to subscribe for more fascinating travel content. Visit our website for more information. PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. . If you found value in this video and wish to help this channel. You can send a donation using this link ~ https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. . Video Requests: info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com . Voted Best Small Cruise Ship Line in 2023 by Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards The Luxury Yacht Experience. The freedom to explore further... IN STYLE. . Why Emerald Yacht Cruises? 100 guests on board for a more exclusive, intimate experience Unparalleled freedom to get the most enjoyment from your travels Discover unique ports only accessible by small ships with carefully curated itineraries off the beaten track. More time ashore: late nights and overnight ports. Sailing into the heart of the destinations. . Generous Inclusions • Airport transfers • Breakfast, lunch & dinner on board • Complimentary wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch & dinner • Selection of included excursions with knowledgeable local guides • Access to marina toys & e-bikes • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • Port charges and taxes • PLUS all gratuities! A maximum guest number of 100 and a crew of 76 allow us to provide excellent personal service throughout your holiday. . Your choice of suites and staterooms. From the 183 sq. ft. oceanview to the 1192 sq. ft owner's suite . Terrace Suite • Suite size: 648 ft* - 669 ft* (includes outside terrace) • Location: Deck 5 Our spacious Terrace Suites. As the name suggests, you'll enjoy a private oversized terrace where you can relax and take in the views as you sail into the world's prettiest ports. Your Suite includes: Style beds with the finest Egyptian cotton linen Bathroom with shower. Indulgent toiletries and hairdryer • Complimentary bathrobes and slippers • Welcome bottle of champagne • Fruit platter on arrival • Complimentary water, restocked daily • Flat screen HDTV and info entertainment system • Complimentary WI-Fi • Individual climate control • Caffee and tea-making facilities • Room service available during mealtimes Emerald Azura sails to: Emerald Azzurra October & November 2024 - Mediterranean and Adriatic December 2024 - Red Sea December 2024- February 2025 - Indian Ocean February 2025 to March 2025 Red Sea April, May, June, July, August, September & October 2025 - Mediterranean and Adriatic November - December 2025- Red Sea, December 2025 – March 2026 – Indian Ocean April, 2026 – Red Sea Emerald Sakara Sails to: October to November 2024 – Mediterranean and Adriatic November, December 2024, January, February, March, and April 2025 – Caribbean. April, May, June, July, August, and October 2025 – Mediterranean and the Adriatic November, December 2025, January, February, March 2026 – Caribbean . If you want to learn more about Scenic & Emerald or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form: https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #EmeraldEclipes #Emerald #EmeraldOcean #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #luxurytravel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Welcome to this week's Cruise Chat! In this episode, we take you on a journey to explore the luxurious world of Scenic Eclipse. Whether you seek adventure, relaxation, or a memorable vacation, this all-inclusive cruise ship has it all. Join us on this immersive voyage and uncover why Scenic Eclipse is among the top cruise lines for adults. Get ready to be amazed! Don't forget to subscribe for more fascinating travel content. Visit our website for more information. PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. . If you found value in this video and wish to help this channel. You can send a donation using this link ~ https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. . Video Requests: info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com . The Scenic Eclipse Difference Redefining ultra-luxury cruising 6-Star, truly all-inclusive luxury. Small Ship with only 228 guests (200 in Antarctica) Worldwide Discovery Journeys Purposely built for the polar region with state-of-the-art technology. Expert Discovery team (up to 20 members) 2 helicopters and 6-8 passenger state-of-the-art submarines. Scenic Freechoice & Scenic Enrich immersive experiences included. . UP TO 10 DINING EXPERIENCES - A True Culinary Journey . Ultra Luxury Suites are well-appointed and range from 344 sq. ft to 2637 sq. ft. Verandah suites, spa suites, panorama suites, owner's penthouse 1 & 2 bedroom suites . Redefining underwater exploration, Scenic Neptune, the custom-built state-of-the-art submersible, features the latest technology and design. A spacious interior accommodating up to eight guests plus an expert pilot. It is a safe and remarkable experience diving up to 100 metres below the surface. Crystal-clear acrylic sphere for unrestricted views. Comprehensive Safe Return to Surface procedures and multiple fail-safes in the submersible design for enhanced safety. . State-of-the-Art Technology & Sustainability Polar Class 6 rating, Oversized stabilizers, GPS dynamic positioning, Seafloor and ice-detecting Sonar, Rotating Azipod propulsion, Advanced heat, ventilation & air-conditioning (HVAC) system, Biosecurity, Waste and water treatment, Highly effective engines Interior design built by certified sustainable companies, Onboard presentations on wildlife and conservation . Scenic Eclipse 1 Voyages: October & November 2024 - Central & South America December 2024 - March 2025 - antarctic, peninsula, south, Georgia, and the Falkland Islands. April 2025 - South America and transatlantic cruises May & June 2025 - Europe and the Mediterranean July 2025 - September 2025 - Scandinavia and the Arctic October 2025 - Northern Europe to South America November 2025 - Antarctica Scenic Eclipse II Voyages October 2024 - Fiji and Pacific Islands November & December 2024 - New Zealand December 2024 - February 2025 - East Antarctica and the Ross Sea February & March 2025 - New Zealand March & April 2025 - Australia, Indonesia, and Borneo May & June 2025 - Japan and South Korea June & July 2025 - Indonesia, Borneo, and Taiwan July, August & September 2025 - Kimberly, coastline, and Australia's West Coast October & November 2025 - Australia's Top End & The South Pacific . If you want to learn more about Scenic & Emerald or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form: https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . If you want to listen to this on the go, check out our other podcasts at CruisingtheWavesPodcast.com . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #ScenicEclipes #Scenic #ScenicOcean #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #luxurytravel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Fernanda from Star Clippers for this week's cruise chat. . If you found value in this video and wish to help this channel. You can send a donation using this link ~ https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. Star Clippers is very unique. You will sail like our ancestors did many years ago, letting the wind take you to your destinations. In fact, Star Clippers try their best not to use their engines. They plan the itineraries to go in the direction of the trade winds. The Journeys are created with the wind charts, and the major energy source is wind propulsion—minimal motor emissions, which is safer for the environment. . You can climb the masts and get quite the view from the platform of the sails. Each day, you watch the beautiful sails being raised and go the way of the ocean. Most of the rooms don't have balconies, only on their newest ship are suites with a balcony..Their ships have a deep draft - which means that they sit low in the ocean, and because of this, you will not feel the waves as much as you would on the larger ships. This is an authentic way of sailing ~ It's not your typical way of sailing, and they are near replicas of the clipper ships from the Golden Age of sailing. . I would enjoy laying on the netting at the ship's bow and would love to see the dolphins jumping around us. . Star Clipper has an open bridge policy, which is a ton of fun to pop into the bridge and chat with the captain about the controls and the area around the ship. . There are knot-tying nautical talks where they teach you to tie knots properly and expertly. You can also “Take the Helm” and steer the ship. . Local Entertainment with Nightly Dancing Under the Stars & More! PLUS, you will enjoy complimentary Watersports. You can do snorkelling, kayaking, paddle-boarding, waterskiing, sailing, and more on the Marina Platform. . One guest left a review for Star Clippers - they said: There is truly no experience as thrilling as a clipper ship, the food is awesome, and the staff is fabulous. Sailing is for your heart and Soul. The Star Clippers Fleet Royal Clipper Length 439 feet Draft - 18.4 feet 54,000 square feet of sails. 42 sails, 5 Masts, 227 passengers with 106 Crew. Atria has 114 staterooms, including 3 swimming pools and a B-story interior—a spa & health Club with an observation lounge and a library. The Star Clippers & Star Flyer is very much like sailing on a private yacht. The length is 379 feet, and the draft is 18.4 feet. 36,200 square feet of sails. She can reach speeds of 5-19 knots with 16 sails and 4 masts. 166 guests are onboard, and you will be serviced by 74 crew. Star Clippers visits the Caribbean and departs from Barbados on their Windward or Grenadine Islands itineraries. They also depart from St Maarten on the Leeward itinerary or Treasure Islands itinerary. Western Mediterranean Italy, Rome, Amalfi, Ponza, Pontine Islands, Sorrento, Sicily Sardinia Eastern Mediterranean: Croatia, Zadar, Rovini, Korcula & Dubrovnik Eastern Mediterranean: Greece & Turkey, Southern Cyclades, Athens, Rhodes, Bodrum, Dalyan River, Santorini & Hydra Eastern Mediterranean: Greece & Turkey, Sporades Highlights, Athens, Dikili, Myrina Limnos, Skiathos, Skopelos & Sporos. . If you want to learn more about Star Clippers or any other cruise lines I have met with. . Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form: https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #StarClippersOcean #StarClippers #Sailingships #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #luxurytravel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met Kim from Viking for this week's cruise chat. . If you found value in this video and wish to help this channel. You can donate using this link ~ https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. . I have had the privilege of meeting with Viking previously. Please click the link for our playlist to see all the videos with Viking River & Ocean Cruises. Here is the playlist ~ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUxsZK7B-3NlUAaghVjSn2R8E-QLlUWkJ. We took a look at where Viking sails. Exploring the World in Comfort Rhine Getaway - This 8-day trip offers the famous castles of the Rhine RiverRomantic Danube - This 8-day trip offers the magnificent cities and towns along the Danube RiverGrand European Tour This 15-day trip travels the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers. . Grand European Tour Free Air in July and August AMSTERDAM TO BUDAPEST15 DAYS • 12 GUIDED TOURS • 4 COUNTRIES Day 1 Amsterdam, The Netherlands Day 2 Kinderdijk, The Netherlands Day 3 Cologne, Germany Day 4 Koblenz, Germany Day 5 Miltenberg, Germany Day 6 Würzburg, Germany Day 7 Bamberg, Germany Day 8 Nuremberg, Germany Day 9 Regensburg, Germany Day 10 Passau, Germany Day 11 Melk, Austria Day 12 Vienna, Austria Day 13 Vienna, Austria Day 14 Budapest, Hungary Day 15 Budapest, Hungary. Vienna to Bucharest Exploring the World in Comforts. Viking's Expedition Fleet Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris KEY FACTS: 378 guests, 256 crew, Polar Class 6 . Journeys to Antarctica• Antarctic Explorer / 13 Days• Antarctica & South Georgia Island | 19 Days • The Americas & Antarctic Explorer| 42 Days• Longitudinal World Cruise / 69 DaysAntarctica, Discover the "Last Continent" This ultimate adventure takes you to the Antarctic peninsula, where you will witness towering glaciers, snow-covered landscapes, immense icebergs and once-in-a-lifetime wildlife viewing. In the footsteps of explorers such as Amundsen, Shackleton and Scott, you will be among the few to discover the world's last truly wild frontier. Each day brings new surprises and the opportunity to change plans to maximize wildlife sightings and adapt to ever-changing weather. . Designed for Views • With more indoor and outdoor viewing areas than other expedition vessels, guests are as close as possible to the most magnificent scenery on earth. Viking Expedition ships have been custom-built to fit through the Welland Canal that connects Lake Ontario to Lake Erie. Offering journeys to explore the Great Lakes VIKING OCTANTIS or POLARIS • Beam: 77 feet • Width: 78 feet. The Great Lakes Journey from nature to culture on purpose-built small ships. Discover natural wonders: from outstanding beauty to historic cities and a deep connection to nature, the Great Lakes are an undiscovered treasure, boasting stunning national parks best explored via tranquil kayaking and hiking. This area is also rich in culture, with world-class museums, vibrant cities and areas steeped in First Nations traditions. Exploring the World in ComfortsGreat Lakes itineraries • Niagara & the Great Lakes / Toronto to Milwaukee • Undiscovered Great Lakes / Thunder Bay to Milwaukee• Great Lakes Explorer | Milwaukee to Thunder Bay • Great Lakes Collection | Toronto to Duluth . THE ARCTIC NEW! Canada & the Northwest Passage Nuuk to Toronto NEW! Canada & Greenland ExplorerToronto to Nuuk NEW! Into the Northwest Passage. If you want to learn more about Viking or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form: https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . To see the images in this week's episode, click HERE to visit our YouTube Channel. Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #VikingOcean #VikingRiver #ExpeditionCruises #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #luxurytravel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Cathy from Atlas Ocean Voyage for this week's cruise chat. If you found value in this video and wish to help this channel. You can send a donation using this link ~ https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. . This is the first time I had the privilege of meeting with Atlas Ocean Voyages, But if you are watching this video later than the upload date, please click the link for our playlist where you can see all of the videos with Atlas Ocean Voyages. Here is the playlist. . Atlas is known for intimate yachting expeditions. And you know that I love expedition cruising. I love how it brings you into the heart of the destinations you're travelling to, allowing you to explore deeper, longer, and better. Atlas Ocean Voyages ticks all those boxes for me that I love. . Their ships were purposely built with Antarctica cruising in mind. But they focus on year-round expeditions wherever they go, not just Antarctica and the high Arctic. . Atlas Ocean Voyages currently has three in service but will have six intimate yachts on the way. World Navigator was launched in 2021, World Traveller in 2022, and World Voyager in the fall of 2023. World Seeker is coming soon, as are World Adventure and World Discover. . INTIMATE YACHTING EXPEDITIONS : Atlas Ocean Voyages offers a new way to discover the world in relaxed luxury with a small group of fellow explorers: Intimate Yachting Expeditions. Guests enjoy the freedom to immerse themselves in remote destinations and sail into the heart of iconic cities with an expert crew dedicated to providing an extraordinary, personally curated experience. . Where does Atlas Ocean voyages cruise to? Atlas ocean voyages will visit in 2023 & 2024 the following locations: Antarctica, the Arctic, The Holy Land and Egypt, Iceland, Greenland, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Patagonia and the Falklands, South America and transoceanic voyages. (repositioning cruises) . YEAR-ROUND EXPEDITIONS A journey with a purpose, particularly of in-depth exploration and discovery. . Cultural expeditions will visit the Caribbean, Iceland, Northern Europe, and South America for the curious traveller who loves art, architecture, history and museums. . The polar expeditions will visit Antarctica, the Arctic Greenland, and Patagonia in the Falklands, and these are for travellers who thrive on a challenge and want to come closer to the most remote corners of our world. . The epicurean expeditions are in The Holy Land, and Egypt and the Mediterranean are for culinary connoisseurs who want to indulge in fine wine and excellent cuisine. What is included in the price of the cruise/voyage with Atlas Ocean Voyages? Included are: FREE cultural immersion FREE dining venues with changing menus. FREE unlimited beverages, including fine wines, spirits and craft beers. FREE open bars and lounges, including 24-hour bar service. FREE stocked in-room minibar. FREE specialty coffees, teas, and fresh pressed juices. FREE afternoon and high tea. FREE champagne and gourmet canapes during your meet and greet FREE 24-hour room service, including spirits, wine and beer. FREE bath, amenities, FREE, prepaid gratuities FREE use of sticks and binoculars FREE reusable water bottles FREE butler, service, and expanded room. Service menu in suites. . If you want to learn more about Atlas Ocean Voyages or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . If you want to see the images in this week's episode, click HERE to go to our YouTube channel. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook to see our posts. . . . #Atlas #atlasOceanVoyages #ExpeditionCruises #CruiseSpecialist --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Tammy from MSC for this week's cruise chat. If you found value in this video and wish to help this channel. You can send a donation using this link ~ https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. I have had the privilege of meeting with MSC several times. Here is the playlist. Welcome to a World of Privacy and Luxury. From its elegant suites to its round-the-clock butler service and concierge reception, the MSC Yacht Club offers the kind of first-class experience expected by the most discerning travellers. Environmental excellence Self-sufficient with potable water production, advanced wastewater treatment, solar panels and zero single-use plastic. Year-round cruises in the Caribbean with four ships in summer 2024, three embarkation ports, and brand-new itineraries Caribbean cruises from Port Miami (MSC Seascape and MSC Magnifica) New itineraries to Bermuda or Canada/New England from New York City (MSC Meraviglia) 3 to 7-night cruises from Port Canaveral/Orlando (MSC Seashore) All ships from Northern American ports call at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. Year-round in the Western Mediterranean. 10 Ships in the summer of 2024, up to 21 Embarkation Ports New Itineraries with Various cruise lengths, from mini to 7-night and longer. Ships in the Med. from April 2024: MSC World Europa MSC Seashore MSC Fantasia MSC Grandiosa MSC Orchestra MSC Poesia MSC Seaside MSC Splendida MSC Seaview MSC Sinfonia . Grand Voyages in 2023 & 204 in a nutshell. There are 37 Voyages vs 2024 Voyages in 2022 & 2023 17 Ships vs 15 Ships in 2022 & 202310 to 30 Nights vs 13 to 30 Nights in 2022 & 2023 Asia, Africa, Europe America 35 Countries vs 50 Countries in 2022 & 2023. The Chance to make a dream come true! MSC World Cruise 2025. On MSC Magnifica. You will visit these ports. AITUTAKI, MOOREA PAPEETE, MARSEILLE, BARCELONA, CASABLANCA, MINDELO, GENOA, CIVITAVECCHIA, NAPLES MESSINA, ALEXANDRIA, SUEZ CANAL TRANSIT, AQABA, SHARM EL-SHEIKH, SAFAGA, BOUNTY, BAY PASSAGE, HANGA ROA VALPARAISO, RAROTONGA, SALVADOR DE BAHIA/RIO DE JANEIRO, BUENOS AIRES, PUERTO MADRYN, PHUKET PENANG, COLOMBO, PORT KLANG, TAURANGA, SINGAPORE, AUCKLAND, BROOME, BAY OF ISLANDS, CHRISTCHURCH, FREMANTLE, SYDNEY, PUERTO MONTT, PUERTO CHACABUCO, USHUAA, STANLET PENNESHAW, ADELAIDE MELBOURNE, EDEN, MILFORD SOUND (cruising Fiordland Park), NAPIER, BUNEDIN. 116 nights, 4 continents, 50 destinations, 7 overnights. The MSC World America is Debuting in Miami in spring 2025, but Reservations for her are open! . Quick Facts of World America Number of staterooms: 2,626 Number of guests: 6,762 Length | Beam | Height: 1,093ft| 154ft|220ft Public space: 430,000 ft Speed (Max): 21.8/22.7 knots. MSC WORLD AMERICA 7 NIGHTS OR 14 NIGHTS From Miami On Saturdays April to October 2025 Miami (Florida) Ocean Cay, MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, Cozumel Mexico, Costal Maya, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Isla De Roatan, Honduras, san Juan, Puerto Rico. . Cruise Hospitality and Formula 1 Packages in Abu DhabiCabin Only PackageCabin + F1 Ticket PackageCabin + F1 Experience PackageCabin + F1 Premium Hospitality Package. If you want to learn more about MSC or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. Click HERE to see the images on this week's episode. Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #MSC #formula1 #msccruise #msccruises #mscandformula1 #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #luxurytravel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Ray from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection for this week's cruise chat. . If you found value in this video and wish to help this channel. You can send a donation using this link https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. . This is my first meeting with Ray, but keep an eye on our playlist for future episodes. https://bit.ly/RitzCarltonPlaylist. . Ray did a great brand overview, which is what I like doing when I first meet with a new cruise line. . Ritz Carlton Yacht has one Yacht, but the second and third yachts will be launched soon. Today, we discussed Evrima, Ilma, and Luminara. . Evrima has already launched, and she has already won awards! Ritz-Carlton is known for: Award-winning luxury hotel brand, strong global brand recognition, Hospitality at a gold standard and legendary personalized service. . Evrima is available for a private charter. . Each suite on Evrima will have a private terrace, access to a personal Concierge, and multiple dining experiences, including 24-hour in-suite dining. The Marina platform has access to non-motorized water sports while at anchor. Beverages in the suite and throughout the yacht are included. Onboard activities and entertainment are plentiful. Onboard gratuities and wifi are included. Wifi is available throughout the yacht. . Evrima by the numbers: The Yacht is 624 feet long (190 Meters) The weight is 25,400 Tons There are 149 suites with 298 Guests onboard at maximum capacity. With 246 crew there to meet your every need. An impressive 1 to 1.22 crew-to-guest ratio and 85.2 square feet of space per person. . Evrima dining experiences will include: Mistral, Talaat Nam, The Pool House, The Evrima Room. If you want a light bite to eat or a lighter fare, head over to the bar, the living room, or the marina terrace, or enjoy 24-hour in-suite dining. Two specialty restaurants will have an upcharge: S.E.A and Dining Privee. . Evrima's suites at a glance. The Owner's Suite is 1091 ft.² The terrace is 635 ft.². There are two Owner Suites available. The View Suite is up to 574 ft.², the terrace is 129 ft.², and four are available on the yacht. The Loft Suite is 611 ft.², the terrace is 81 ft.², and there are 12 of these available on the yacht. The Grand Suite is 587 ft.², and the outdoor terrace is up to 118 ft.². There are 14 Grand Suites available. The Signature Suite is 429 ft.², and the outdoor terrace is 118 ft.². There are 27 of these suites on board. The Terrace Suite is up to 300 ft.², the outdoor balcony or terrace is 81 ft.², and there are 90 suites. . . The public spaces onboard EVRIMA have an intimate, relaxed, and casually elegant atmosphere. It is intuitive in a residential feel. You'll feel like you're at home. The lounges and bars offer a variety of entertaining experiences. Actively socialize or enjoy your privacy. It's up to you. You are the one on vacation. You will find a peaceful retreat by day and a social scene by night. . . Ritz Kids A dedicated space is on board for children's programming ages 4 to 12. Enhanced services are available during holidays and summer months. There are three sessions throughout the day. The morning sessions are from 9 AM to noon ($45). The afternoon session is from 1 PM to 4 PM ($45), and the evening session is from 6 PM to 9 PM. ($65) . If you want to learn more about the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. If you want to see the images in this week's episode, click HERE. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #ritzcarlton #RitzCarltonYacht #travelagent #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #luxurytravel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Lesa from Lindblad Expeditions for this week's cruise chat. If you found value in this video and wish to help this channel. You can send a donation using this link https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. I have had the privilege of meeting with Lesa previously ~ you can see our past videos on this playlist:https://bit.ly/LindbladXPlaylist. Lindblad reflects on what's below the water's surface and what's above it. Lindblad explores the world's most extraordinary destinations. With stops that include the Northwest Passage, Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Baja, California, Belize, Guatemala, Costa Rica, the Galapagos Peru, Easter Island, French Polynesia, Amazon, the Caribbean including Bahamas, East Coast US, The Northern parts of Canada, Greenland, Norway, Iceland, the British and Irish Isles, Europe, Mediterranean, Egypt, Africa, the northeast passage, Japan, Vietnam and Cambodia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand, and Frank Josef, Land, British, Mediterranean, Egypt and also Africa ~ You are sure to find a destination for you! . Lindblad is a safari on the ocean! You usually look for that bespoke camp when you go on a safari. You are looking for fewer guests with you to approach the wildlife. Lindblad is a small operator that will bring you close to the destinations and show you what is under the ocean surface. Their largest ship has 148 guests, so you'll have individualized attention. You will have those small ships that will bring you right to the heart of the area you want to explore. . Lindblad is for Exploring. . The ships have floor-to-ceiling windows that allow you to see the glaciers and marine & wildlife and explore the destinations that you're sailing to. . In the dining room, every seat has a view outside the windows. The cuisine is local, fresh food that supports the local farmers. . Every aspect of your experience is about exploration! There are two Igloos on the aft of the ship. You can take in the 360° views of the Ocean! Enjoy sleeping overnight in these igloos. You will wake up to the sun rising and inspiring views. Infinity pools also allow you to be surrounded by the ocean. . From the Antarctica to the Antarctic Peninsula. They visit South Georgia and the Falkland Islands, with the large population of King Penguins and the history of Shackleton and Scott and Armon and how they explored these regions on ships that were nowhere near as advanced as Lindblad's ships are! . The ships head up the polar regions to Norway and the coast to Svalbard. They go and do the Coasts of Greenland. Lindblad does a circumnavigation of Iceland. They also explore with an Iceland/Greenland itinerary. . Hammocks are placed around the ship, inviting you to unwind and bask in the views. You will sway gently in your hammock, gazing to see a majestic whale breaching the surface. Simply awe-inspiring! . Lindblad explores Galapagos. You need to get out there and explore with Lindblad. You will get once-in-a-lifetime photos. . Two of their ships visit Alaska. They are small enough to sail comfortably and provide outstanding luxury & service. You get to explore the Alaskan coastline immersed in the luxury of Alaska. The Quest and Venture are in the waterways giving you personalized experiences. Being as close to wildlife as possible, tracking a bear along the coast. . That is the kind of experience you will have in Alaska on Lindblad! That is what I want, do you? . If you want to learn more about Lindblad Expeditions or any other cruise lines I have met with. Reach out to info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd. . If you want to see the images on this week's episode, click HERE to go to our YouTube Channel. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . #Lindblad #LindbladExpeditions #travelagent #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #luxurytravel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Hilary from Avalon Waterways for this week's cruise chat. . If you found value in this video and wish to help this channel. You can send a donation using this link https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. I have had the privilege of meeting with Hilary previously ~ you can see our past videos on this playlist: https://bit.ly/AvalonList . Hilary is offering you $200 off your booking if you book within two weeks of this video being live. Book by November 1st- and We will deduct $200 of your cruise fare. Reach out right away to take advantage of this promo! . We then took a look at the Christmas Markets! This has been something that I have wanted to do for years! This is such a fantastic way to experience Europe. . Each Market is unique, and they have their own experiences and products. THE PERFECT CURE FOR CABIN FEVERWith storied scenery, Stunning old towns, Christmas Markets, Shopping and Mulled Wine. The first itinerary we looked at was: Christmastime in Alsace & Germany. This itinerary is Northbound, but you can do this River Cruise in either direction. CELEBRATE THE SEASON OF SHINING LIGHTS AND SPIRITS BRIGHT IN THE WHITE WINTER VILLAGES OF GERMANY AND FRANCE. Frankfurt, Speyer, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel Switzerland, Zürich, HIGHLIGHTS Frankfurt (Embarkation) Enjoy an Onboard Welcome reception. Heidelberg Speyer enjoy a guided visit to Heidelberg Castle, See the great Vat, and Christmas Markets. Christmas Markets in Speyer. In Strasbourg, you can have a guided tour and visit the La Petite France District and the Gothic Cathedral. Christmas Margey in Breisach with a choice of Visiting Badische Winzerkeller or an excursion of the Black Forest. Christmas Market in Basel you will be disembarking today, and your cruise ends, but you add days to your cruise and explore the area. . Next, we looked at Christmas on the Danube. 7 days from Vienna to Nuremberg. The Danube casts a nostalgic glow of Christmas past to warm the spirit with magical Christmas markets in Germany and Austria. Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Germany, Grein, Vienna, Salsberg, Vienna. Vienna (Embarkation) There is an onboard Welcome Reception. Vienna: Choice of Guided sightseeing or Culinary tour at Christmas Market. Wachau Valley - melk- Scenic Cruising through the Wachau Valley. Enjoy a guided visit to the Benedictine Abby in Melk. Onboard Cookie tasting. Passau: Guided Tour Christmas market Regensburg. Guided tour. Christmas Market Beer tasting on board. Nuremberg: Christmas Traditions Lecture. Guided tour or Nuremberg Rally Grounds Tour or Nuremberg Rally Grounds Tour. Christmas Market: Nuremberg (Disembarkation) Your cruise ends this morning. Next, we looked at Christmastime in the heart of Germany. 8 Daya Frankfurt to Nuremberg. Unwrap the cherished Traditions of the European Christmas Market in the winter wonderland of Germany.Frankfurt, Germany, Banberg, Volkach, Kitzingen, Wurzburg, Nuremberg. HIGHLIGHTS Frankfurt (Embarkation): onboard welcome receptionMain River Village: choice of guided tour, visit the Bishop's Residenz, or guided hike Würzburg: guided tour, visit the Bishop's Residenz Kitzingen-Volkach: guided tours: beer tasting on board Bamberg: guided tour, see the Old Town Hall Nuremberg (Disembarkation): your cruise ends this morning. . If you want to learn more about Avalon or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. Click HERE to go to our YouTube channel. Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #Avalon #AvalonWaterways #travelagent #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #luxurytravel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Andrea from Windstar Cruises for this week's cruise chat. . If you found value in this video and wish to help this channel. You can contribute using this link https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. Andrea did an excellent brand overview of Windstar. They truly are 180 degrees away from ordinary. Windstar has sailing ships with masts as well as small ships. Six ships in total. With 24/7 room service, you can enjoy a dinner delivered to your room course by course. You can enjoy dinner on your balcony or inside your suite. . You can enjoy dining inside or outside with many different restaurants. . One of my favourites on a cruise is shopping with the chef and then enjoying a meal prepared with fresh local ingredients that we had all selected together. Windstar is part of the James Beard Foundation. . Windstar has an open bridge policy, so anytime you would like, you can go to the bridge, chat with the captain, and take in those gorgeous sea views! . We took a look at the destinations that Windstar sails to, including: Dreams of Tahiti, Treasures of the Greek Isles, Around Iceland, Icons of the Ancient World, Greece & Israel, Tahiti & the Tuamotu Islands, A Piece of Greece, a Slice of Sicily & the Corinth Canal, Classic Italy & Dalmatian Coast and Souks and Sherries in Iberia & Morroco. One of the itineraries we looked at is DREAMS OF TAHITI. The cruise will have you visiting Papeete - Moorea - Raiatea - Motu Mahaea (Tahaa) - Bora Bora - Huahine - Papeete. Then there is TAHITI & THE TUAMOTU ISLANDS, which will have port stops in Papeete - Fakarava - Tiputa, Rangiroa - Motu Mahaea (Tahaa) - Raiatea - Bora Bora - Huahine - Moorea - Papeete. . Is Tahiti not on your list right now? Windstar has sailings to Costa Rica & Panama Canal and San Juan & the Virgin Islands, with stops in St. Maarten & the Virgin Islands. You can bask in the sunshine and enjoy the Windward Islands with the Surf and sunsets. One of the beautiful locations you can also visit is Sicilian Splendors or the Spanish Symphony and the Yachtsman's Harbors of the Rivieras on James Beard Foundation Themed Cruises. You know you will enjoy being a foodie on the James Beard Foundation cruise. Bring your stretchy clothing. You may need it on this cruise! . Fancy a cruise to the Middle East? Windstar has you covered! Port stops include (but are not limited to) the Mediterranean Sea, Jordan and Agaba, Suez Canal, Ain Sokhna, Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada, and Safaga. Along the Red Sea, you will find stops in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yanbu, Jeddah, Dammam, Manama, and Bahrain. Also, you will be stopping in Doha, Qatar, Sir Bani, Yas, Ras Al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi, Khasab, Fujairah, and Muscat. You will be onboard Star Legend, one of Windstar's small ships, at all these destinations. Make sure you reach out to me for Windstars 7 for 7 deals. These are seven different itineraries that are reduced for 7 days only. They are quickly gone, barely here for a flash, so check in with me often to see what locations they promote each week! . If you want to learn more about Windstar or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . If you want to see the images on this week's episode click HERE to go to our YouTube Channel. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #Windstar #Windstar7for7 #travelagent #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #luxurytravel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Ernie from Uniworld Cruises for this week's cruise chat. . If you want to help this channel, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/plentyofsunshinetravel. . Ernie did an excellent brand overview for Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. What stood out to me the most was that each ship is specially designed for its sailing region! No two ships are decorated the same, and the suites are differentiated across the fleet. . Why Uniworld? Every ship is one of a kind, offering farm-to-table cuisine. With a choice of many included shore excursions and complimentary premium wine & spirits. You will also be treated to 24-hour room service. All of your gratuities are included, as well as your airport transfers. . Each of their ships has 60 staterooms, with only 120 guests. You will not be spending your day in line but getting right into the heart of the cities you want to visit! . THOUGHTFUL PERSONAL TOUCHES Each suite is a showstopper, boasting custom fabrics, original artwork, handcrafted furniture, and Savoir beds of England for extra comfort. . BUTLER SERVICE The Butlers deliver exemplary around-the-clock service. Including packing and unpacking your luggage, room service and more! . MORE SPACE The suites feature more room to roam, often with living areas, spacious bedrooms and large bathrooms. . FULLY STOCKED BAR In addition to the welcome bottle of wine, the mini-suite bar is filled with a selection of drinks. . FARM-TO-TABLE CUISINE Each meal is carefully crafted to your taste, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and travelling lite menu options. From breakfast to lunch to dinner, they have all your dietary needs met. . Exclusive to Uniworld! You have extra special experiences. These are better than shore excursions. They are Experiences! They are: • Private After-Hours Visit to Saint Mark's Basilica - Venice • Feldschlösschen Brewery Visit and Beer Tasting - Basel • Amsterdam Canal Cruise - Amsterdam • After Hours at the Bassins des Lumières - Bordeaux • Private Mozart and Strauss Concert - Vienna . Not only does Uniworld have Extra Special Excursions - they have themed nights! . How does a '70s party sound? You can have a fun '70s groovy night when you sail with Uniworld! Top that with the silent disco, and you have exclusive experiences by day and fun activities by night! Even if you are a solo traveller, Uniworld has specially planned itineraries suited for the solo traveller. . What's coming in 2024?? Uniworld is doing an extra special itinerary that you NEED to be on! . This 55-day odyssey will span three continents and four luxurious ships, taking only 40 adventurous guests to some of our favourite destinations and new-to-Uniworld locales. . From October 3 to November 26, 2024, you'll travel from Lima to Ho Chi Minh City over 54 nights. Sail across South America, Europe, and Southeast Asia, and you'll discover 10 countries in one trip. . PART 1 Ship: Aqua Nera - Destination: Peru, Argentina, Brazil PART 2 Ship: S.S. Beatrice- Destination: Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Hungary. PART 3 Ship: S.S. Catherine - Destination: France PART 4 Ship: Mekong Jewel - Destination: Vietnam, Cambodia . This special cruise will have fewer guests onboard for that extra special treatment Uniworld will give! . If you want to learn more about Uniworld or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . If you want to see the images in this week's episode, click HERE to go to our YouTube Channel. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #RiverCruise #Uniworld #UniworldRiverCruise #travelagent #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #luxurytravel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Guillaume Cameron from Oceania Cruises for this week's Podcast. . If you want to help this channel, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/plentyofsunshinetravel. One of the cruise industry trends is people moving to small ships. Small ship cruising IS the wave of the future. (Pun intended) Small ship cruising is a MUCH better way to cruise. You will spend less time in line, more time enjoying the destinations you visit, and less time waiting for service onboard. Small Ship cruising is fantastic! Oceania now includes so many items in your cruise fare. Simply MORE INCLUDED 2 for 1 Cruise Fares FREE Roundtrip Airfare FREE Airport Transfers FREE Shore Excursions FREE Champagne, Wine & More FREE Gourmet Specialty Dining FREE Unlimited WiFi. We then moved on to MY cruise! This is the cruise I am going to host next summer. Watch this space for the daily videos of my top three things to do in each port video series coming soon for our Norway Cruise. Legends of Norway. JUL 26 to August 5, 2024, on Oceania Marina Copenhagen to Tromsø We will have port stops in Copenhagen, Denmark Oslo, Norway Kristiansand, Norway Bergen, Norway Norwegian Sea (Cruising) Leknes, Norway Harstad, Norway Alta, Norway Honningsvag, Norway Hammerfest, Norway Tromsø, Norway This is a 10-day cruise. Oceania has a brand new ship available to book before she launches in Allura in 2025 . . If you want to learn more about Oceania or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . If you want to see the images in this video, click HERE to go to our YouTube Channel. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #Ocean #travelagent #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #luxurytravel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Monika from Aqua Expeditions for this week's episode. . If you want to help this channel out, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PlentyofSunshineTravel . . In this week's episode, we took a deep dive into Aqua Blu's itineraries. All Aqua Expedition ships get a full refurbishment every year. They are kept in top condition. Aqua Blu holds no more than 30 guests onboard. . Aqua Blue visits the Komodo Islands, Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands. . From April to September, you will find them in Bali and the Komodo Islands. In October & November, you will visit the Spice Islands December, January & February, we go to the Raja Ampat region. In all of these regions, you can set sail for 7 nights. Of course, you will need to get from one region to the other, and some cruise lines call these repositioning cruises, but Aqua Expeditions calls these itineraries 12-night cross-destination expeditions . The top-selling itinerary I will need to book you on early is the itinerary incorporating the Spice Islands with Raja Ampat. You can also explore the itinerary that incorporates the forgotten Islands and spice islands and a little bit of the band of Sea Islands along the way. . Let's start with Raja Ampat: This is the number one diving site in the world, it is on the top of the bucket list for people who dive or even snorkel. It is the most marine bio-diverse island on the planet. There's so much to see here on land and by the water. . Moving on to Komodo/Flores In this area, you will enjoy the absolute highlight of this cruise! You will be taken out in a small boat. They will take you to a location only known to Aqua Expeditions, where you can experience a Blue Whale Shark sighting! This is a very rare and special experience in which you can experience the blue whale shark sightings. Aqua Expeditions is the only vessel to experience this. They have a great friendship with some of the local fishermen. This takes place very early in the morning. You were awakened to depart for this special activity even before sunrise. As the fishermen throw their nets into the water, small pieces of fish go into the water, and it attracts the Blue Whale Sharks. The Blue Whales emerge from beneath the ocean. You don't have to be in the water to experience this. But, many people hop into the water and experience swimming with the Blue Whale Sharks. It is life-changing! . Next, we discussed the seven-night Comodo National Park to Bali itinerary. 12 Night Flores to Spice Islands Maumere to Ambon. . Spice IslandsCenturies ago, this was the only place where spices like cinnamon and nutmeg were grown. This was an important island and an important region. The itineraries on Aqua Blue are: Raja Ampat -- Round-trip Raja Ampat to Spice Islands - -Cross-Destination Spice Islands to Flores -- Cross-Destination Bali to Komodo National Park -- Bi-Directional Komodo National Park to Bali -- Bi-Directional Flores (Labuan Baio) to Spice Islands -- Cross-DestinationAmbon & Spice Islands - Round-trip Spice Islands to Raja Ampat -- Cross-Destination. To see all the other cruise chats with Aqua Expeditions. Click the link HERE If you want to learn more about Aqua Expeditions or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . If you want to see the images on this week's episode, click HERE to go to our YouTube Channel . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #AquaExpeditions #BlueWhaleSharks #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #luxurytravel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Cindy from Norwegian Cruise Line for this week's cruise chat. . If you want to help this channel out, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PlentyofSunshineTravel . We took a look at Norwegian Viva. NCL's newest ship! Viva was built this year, so she is brand new! Built in 2023 Tonnage 142,500 Length 965 feet Beam 133 feet Draft 28 feet Maximum speed: 20.5 knots Guests (double occupancy): 3,215 Crew 1,368 Decks 20 The Prima class of ships is in the evolution of the NCL brand. They have taken everything the guests love to the next level and elevated their offerings for a brand new class of ships designed with the guests in mind. With wide open spaces and service that puts the guests first. Thoughtful design and a variety of experiences that are beyond your expectations. . Live it up! When you Live it Up, you have the best stories to tell. You rise inspired, ready for a day of exploration. You never miss a sunset and revel in the night's electricity as it comes to life in a brand-new light. . Behind the Prima class of firsts First for NCL: Food hall. Glass bridges. Infinity pool First for the cruise industry: Exclusive suite complex located in the aft overlooking the ship's wake. First infinity pools are located port and starboard side, almost all at the Ocean level. . Ocean Boulevard The Ocean Boulevard represents a significant enhancement evolution of the waterfront, the most outdoor deck space of any new cruise ship. Ocean Boulevard encircles the entire ship on deck eight is 44,000 ft.². The waterfront was 19,500 square feet, so Ocean Boulevard blows the waterfront out of the water. . The waterfront to Ocean Boulevard. They both had outdoor dining and outdoor bars with outdoor seating areas, but the Ocean Boulevard now wraps around the entire deck. It has expensive pool decks, premium outdoor lounges, and glass bridges over the ocean. . The indulge food food hall is on the Ocean Boulevard deck 8 aft. The indulge food hall is a new taken cruise ship dining. Customizable small plates from 11 artisanal, mini restaurants and food trucks offering mouth-watering cuisines . Enjoying the suite life is easy on Norwegian. The suites range from 388 ft.² to 635 ft.². They accommodate 2 to 6 guests, and 36 of these are available. The club balcony suite is 252 ft.² to 412 ft.², accommodating up to four people. There are 48 of these available. There are 946 balcony suites available. They are 231 to 358 ft.² and accommodate 2 to 4 people. . In summer 2023, Norwegian Viva will have 8 and 10-day Mediterranean cruises from Lisbon to Civitavecchia, Trieste and Piraeus. Winter, 2023 to 2024 will be seven and nine-day southern Caribbean round-trip from San Juan. . Seven-day Caribbean, Barbados, Antigua and St. Lucia round-trip from San Juan. You will visit Tortola, Saint Martin, Saint Thomas, Antigua, St. Lucia and Barbados. . Nine de Europe, Italy, France, and Spain from Rome to Lisbon on this cruise, you will visit Lisbon Sadel, Granada, Palma, Barcelona, Villefranche, Florence – Pisa and Rome. . On the 10-day Europe, Turkey, Greece, and Italy cruise, you will visit Istanbul, Santorini, Olympia Athens, Rome, Naples, Messina, Florence/Pisa and Villefranche. . If you want to learn more about Norwegian Cruise Line or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . If you want to see the images on this week's episode, go to our YouTube channel HERE. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #NCL #NorwegianCruiseLine #travelagent #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #luxurytravel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Vicky from Paul Gauguin Cruises for this week's episode. . If you want to help this channel out, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PlentyofSunshineTravel Paul Gauguin has been cruising in Tahiti for 25 years! They are the experts in Tahiti and have close relationships with the tour operators in this area! If you are going to Tahiti - do it right and go with the specialists! Vicky started by giving us a great brand overview. We learned about their luxury ship that sails exclusively in this area all year round. They hold the title of the longest deployment of a vessel in one area! They have relationships with the tour operators in the areas they visit. They are the ones that can get you into the heart of the areas you are visiting. . The French Polynesia is closer than you think! To Papeete, Tahiti from Los Angeles (LAX): 8 hours (non-stop) Tokyo: 11 hours (non-stop) Paris: : 21 hours Honolulu: 5 hours (non-stop) Auckland: 5 hours (non-stop) Sydney is 7 hours The secret to their success is how close they get you to the islands. Their ship has a shallow draft, and you can get up much closer to the island than the other ships that visit this area. This ship was built for Tahiti. Why Paul Gauguin Cruises? They offer an Intimate, Small-Ship Experience. Many destinations will be tendered, so being on a small ship is a very fast way to get ashore! No line ups with Paul Gauguin. . We touched on all of the restaurants onboard. Lots of great options with local food whenever possible! . Paul Gauguin has watersports equipment available for you to use free of charge - including Kayaking, paddleboards and Snorkel gear. You will be able to enjoy the crystal clear water this way! You can also get your PADI licence while onboard and swim with a certified diver. . Paul Gauguin has a private beach experience in Bora Bora! This is a highlight of every guest! . We then touched on the itineraries. 7 nights Tahiti & the Society Islands. Bora Bora, Taha's (Motu Mahana), Huahine, Moorea, Papeete and Tahiti. . 10 nights Society Islands & Tuamotus Rangiroa, Bora Bora, Huahine, Taha'a, [Motu Mahana], Moorea, Fakarava, Papeete, Tahiti. . 11 nights Cook Islands & Society Islands. Bora Bora, Taha'a, [Motu Mahanal, Moorea, Papeete, Tahiti, Aitutaki, Rarotonga. 14 nights Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands Hiva Oa, Nukn lliva, Tahuata, Fato lliva, Bora Bora, Huahine, Taha'a [Motu Mahana], Moorea, Papeete, Fakarava, Tahiti . 14 nights Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands (Or reverse!) Bora Bora, Taha'a, [Motu Mahana], Papeete, Tahiti, Moorea, Aitutaki, Lautoka, Savusavu, Vava'u, Lautoka Savusavu, Vava'u, Suva, Bega Islands. . 16 nights Crossing Melanesia: Australia to Fii Darwin, Thursday Island, Alotau, Samarai Island, Guadalcanal, Espiritu Santol, Port Vila, Crossing Melanesia, Australia to Fiji, Lautoka, Viti Levu . 20 nights Crossing Oceania: Fiji to Bali Renoa, Bali Komodo Island, Dili, Guadalcanal, Espiritu Santo, VANUAIL, Port Vik, SOLOMON ISLANDS, Lautoka. . If you want to learn more about Paul Gauguin or any other cruise lines I have met with, please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . If you want to see the images on this week's episode, head on over to our YouTube channel HERE . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #PaulGauguin #travelagent #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #luxurytravel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Stephanie from Celestyal Cruises for this week's cruise chat. . Stephanie did a quick history recap about Celestyal and spoke about their Medium Sized Ships, highlighting Greece's Destination. They are Award-Winning because of how well-specialized they are. Celestyal also offers Flexible Durations. If you want to help this channel, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PlentyofSunshineTravel. The unbeatable mix of blockbuster stops and hidden gems in the Eastern Med throughout Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Israel, Cyprus, and Montenegro Port intensive itineraries with the maximum time to explore immersive excursions that bring you face-to-face with the culture, the people, the history and the flavours. Celestyal also offers late-night stops and overnights in ports. . Celestyal offers more choices for you. . INCLUSIVE offers Onboard dining with select drinks with meals, an $80 Shore Excursion credit, and entertainment onboard. With ENHANCE, you get all the features of INCLUSIVE with enhanced upgrades: You get a 25% Discount on Speciality DiningPremium Drinks Package Upgrade to the Premium Plus Drinks Package from $51 Per Day and an EXTRA $80 Shore Excursion credit. . Celestyal is getting a new ship, which will launch shortly! . Their itineraries are: IDYLLIC AEGEAN 7-night Inclusive adventure Athens, Thessaloniki, Kusadashi, Ichete,, Heraklion, Cantorini, Mykonos. VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS Santorini Sunset (weather permitting) also a full day in Mykonos and a full day in Mykonos and a full day to explore Milos. . Eclectic Aegean goes to: Athens Greece, Istanbul Turkey, Thessaloniki Greece, Kavala Greece, Volvos Greece, Santorini Greece, and ending in Athens. Three continents. Seven-night inclusive adventure, visiting Athens, Port Said, Ashdod, Limassol, Rhodes, and Kasadsi. ICONIC AEGEAN (MAR - OCT) 3-night Inclusive adventure Athens, Mykonos, Kadashi, Crete, Santorini, Patmos ICONIC AEGEAN (March - November)4-night Inclusive adventure Athens (Lavrion) Greece, Mykonos Greece, Kusadasi Turkey, Patmos, Rhodes, Santorini. There is an extraordinary 19-night inclusive Adventure over Christmas & New Year's Day. Another option is the Heavenly Adrriatic itinerary. Reach out today to book! . If you want to learn more about Celestyal or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. If you want to see the images in this video - check out our YouTube channel HERE. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #celestyalcruises #travelagent #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #canadiantravelagent --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Linn from Hurtigruten for this week's cruise chat. . If you want to help this channel out, you can buy me a coffee at ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PlentyofSunshineTravel⁠ . Linn did a quick history recap for Hurtigruten and how important they are to the people of Norway. They started in 1893 and became an essential part of life in Norway. They began as a mail route and continue to bring essentials to the people of Norway to this day, . Hurtigruten is celebrating 130 years of being a cruise line in Norway. I love how they leave the areas they visit better than when they arrived. Hurtigrutens Green Stay Program is a great way to add funds to its foundation, changing the lives of Norway citizens. Let's be honest - we don't need our staterooms cleaned two times a day, so if we can change people's lives, I am 100% for this program!! . The food served to you onboard is sourced, whenever possible, from Norway. So, your meals are fresh, sustainable and help the communities. . We then jumped into their three Itineraries! They are: The Classic route - offered year-round The Svalbard Express - offered from May to September The North Cape Express - is offered from September to April. We looked deeper at the Svalbard Express & The North Cape Express. . Svalbard Express: 15-16 Day cruises. The full voyage is Bergen - Longyearbyden - Bergen 8-11 days is Bergen - Longyearbyen 8-10 is Longyearbyen - Bergen. Reminder: If you book within 90 days of departure, the voyage will only be sold as a cruise. You will not get the days in Bergen or Longyearbyen. . Reach out today to book! Info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com . This cruise goes to the following ports: Bergen, Åndalsnes, Træna, Stokmarknes, Tromsø, Honningsvåg, At sea around Bjørnøya, Longyearbyen, Ny-Ålesund, At sea, Tromsø and Senja, Svolvær, Brønnøysund, Ålesund and Hjørundfjord and Bergen . Next, we discussed The North Cape Express - Full Voyage from Oslo to Bergen is 14-15 days. 7-10 days: Bergen - Honningsväg - Tromso 7-9 days: Troms - Honningsväg - Bergen , Bergen-North Cape-Oslo Oslo-North Cape-Bergen . On this sailing, you will go to the following ports: Oslo, Kristiansand and Farsund, Haugesund and Hardangerfjord, Ålesund, Brønnøysund, Svolvær and Stokmarknes, Tromsø, Honningsvåg, Alta, Lødingen, Rørvik, Molde and Bergen . Hurtigruten has a Northern Lights promise. If you do not see the Northern Lights on your cruise, they will give you a seven-day cruise FREE to try again! That is unheard of! WoW! . I love how Linn mentioned some things to do in each port! It is great to have someone from Norway to talk about Norway! . If you want to learn more about Hurtigruten or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . If you want to see the images on this week's episode, click HERE to go to our YouTube Channel. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #Hurtigruten #travelagent #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #canadiantravelagent --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Lori from Holland America for this week's cruise chat. . Lori did a quick brand overview. Lori mentioned all of the great music venues around the ships. Holland America is a great choice for people who enjoy music! Holland America has 11 perfectly sized ships in four categories. Pinnacle Class has three ships which hosts 2,650 guests. Signature Class has two ships which hosts 2,104 guests. Vista Class has four ships which hosts 1.964 guests. Rotterdam Class has two ships which hosts 1,432 guests. Holland America started doing Alaska Itineraries in 1947. They were the first cruise line in Alaska. When you are going to Alaska, you should extend your stay and do a cruise tour. You can visit Denali or do a mix of both the Yukon and Denali. Then we dove into some really great itineraries. Alaska Cruise Itineraries Round Trip Alaska Cruise Itineraries Round-Trip Seattle, which departs on Saturdays. Glacier Bay National Park, Icy Straight Point, Sitka, Hubbard Glacier, Alaska Explora via Glacier Bay Roundtrip Seattle. Juneau, Stevens Passage, Ketchikan, Puget Sound, Victoria, BC. Weekly departures from May through late September . 14-Day Great Alaska Explorer. To and From Vancouver. Vancouver, Inside Passage, Prince Rupert, Ketchikan, Sitka, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park, Kodiak, Anchorage, Valdez. On Nieuw Amsterdam - May 2023On Noordam - September 2023 Adding the cruise tour lets you visit Denali National Park and the Yukon via the domed deluxe train! This is the best way to see Alaska! . Next, we moved on to the 7-day Viking Sagas on Amsterdam. You will visit Sognefjord, Flam, Stavanger, Oslo, Oslofjord, Kristiansand., The Netherlands Day At Sea, Scenic Cruising Oslofiord, Oslo. Norway, Kristiansand Norway, Stavanger. Norway, Scenic Cruising Sognefiord, Flam. Norway, Amsterdam, The Netherlands The Collectors Voyages allow guests to combine 2 shorter itineraries into an in-depth exploration of the Mediterranean. 12-day Greek Odyssey + 12-day Mediterranean Tapestry = 24-day Magic of the Mediterranean In the Caribbean, Holland America has a variety of Itineraries. Eastern Caribbean, 7-day roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale Western Caribbean 7-day roundtrip Western Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale. Southern Caribbean 7-Day Roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale. Southern Caribbean Wayfarer 11-day Roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale. Southern Wayfarer 14-day roundtrip Fort Lauderdale. Panama Canal Sunfarer Southern Caribbean 11-day Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale & 21-day Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale. Or a 51 or 56-day Tales of the South Pacific Roundtrip from Vancouver. Holland also has a 34-day South Pacific Crossing from San Deigo. We also looked at the 35-day Hawaii, Tahiti & Marquesas from San Deigo on February 27, 2024, & February 15, 2025. 25 or 29-day South Pacific Crossing on April 6, 2024, & March 30, 2025. Lastly, we looked at my favourite itinerary on Westerdam Roundtrip Seattle on June 9, 2024. This is the 28-day Arctic Circle Solstice. Visit: Little Diomede Island, Nome, College Fjord, Prince William Sound, Seward, Anchorage, Hubbard Glacier, Homer, Sitka, Glacier Bay, National Park, Haines (Skagway) Tracy Arm, Wrangell, Ketchikan, Prince Rupert. Seattle. . If you want to learn more about Holland America or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . If you want to see the images on this weeks episode, click HERE to go to our YouTube Channel . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Laura from Celebrity Cruise Line for this week's cruise chat. . This week we are diving deeper into all the amazing things that make your cruise special when cruising with Celebrity! . There are so many beautiful spaces designed by Nate Burkus! They are designed to be relaxing areas and also include great nightlife! I enjoy going to the silent disco - seeing everyone dancing to a different tune is interesting. It's fun to participate and to watch. . Dining on Celebrity cruise lines has won awards! The meals are fantastic and well thought out! You will love it! Everything is perfect - right down to the butter! The whipped butter flavors change each evening, and you will have a treat. . FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS MOST DESTINATION Discover up to eight countries in one voyage with unique cultural experiences. CULINARY Savor a new restaurant at every meal made from scratch by more than 200 chefs from around the world led by a Michelin-starred chef.SERVICE Experience the world at your service with a personalized touch from ship to shore. DESIGN Relax with the world's best designers to focus on your comfort down to the smallest detail. WELLBEING Rise or rest to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit. . Celebrity Cruise Line is the only cruise line to be the recipient of Forbes Travel Guide four-stars! What an honor. There are three series of ships. MILLENNIUM SERIES, Which has a guest capacity of 2,193 passengers. SOLSTICE SERIES has a guest capacity of 2,848 passengers. EDGE SERIES holds 2,918 guests Three ships in the Galapagos year-round. Next, we looked at all that is included with the Retreat! This is a ship within a ship! We took a deep dive looking at the Edge Series ships and the areas around the ship - including the dining venues and the bars. I love the Sunset Bar. You cannot beat a Sunset at Sea! My favorite time of day. . Finally, we took a look at Flights by Celebrity. This is, honestly, my cruise line to book the air with! You make choices. You are not stuck with what they assign you. It's all about the options with Celebrity cruise line!! If you want to learn more about Celebrity Cruise Line or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . If you want to see the images on this week's episode, click HERE to see our YouTube Channel. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #celebrity #travelagent #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #canadiantravelagent

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Eric from Royal Caribbean for this week's cruise chat. I have some great pricing on the Icon of the Seas!! Some of my special group rates are up to 75% OFF the current price!! Please contact me to book these rates!!! They are ONLY available through me. You won't see this price anywhere else. . This week we are diving deeper into Royal's brand-new ship, ICON OF THE SEAS. All I can say about this ship is wow! . The Thrill Island neighbourhood has a category 6 waterpark, Crowns Edge & of course, returning favourites like mini golf, the rock climbing wall and the FlowRider with the sports court. I was shocked to learn that the Walk the Plank activity, where you are 154 feet above the ocean, drops on you! You have a short freefall - you are strapped in - you will be safe - but that is SO scary!! I couldn't do that. Can you? Let me know! . Iconic Chills You can chill and relax around the 7 pools, spread out on 5 decks. Enjoy the chill Island, and relax in the Hideaway. On Chill Island, you will find 4 Pools & 6 whirlpools, 4 Lime & Coconut's including our first-ever frozen cocktail bar. You will enjoy In-water loungers while listening to Live Caribbean music played daily. . Brand new to Royal Caribbean is an Empire supper club on deck eight near central park. They will be two dinner seating times, and it is a specialty dining restaurant with more information to follow. The main dining room will be on decks 3, 4 & 5. It will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and is complimentary. Iconic Stays. The icon of the seas built for families, they all have incredible views, and you are an ultimate luxury. The brand new ultimate family townhouse is on the Icon of the seas, and It is three decks high. One level has a backyard and a private entrance to the Surfside. The second and third levels have a private balcony. There's also a whirlpool, a cinema room with karaoke, and an interactive dining 8 gas can stay in the Sweet is 1772 ft.² in the backyard is 251 ft.² one of the balconies on the second level is 410 ft.² on the third level is 90 ft.² there are two bedrooms. It is on decks 7, 8 & 9. You can enter this townhouse through decks seven and eight. . The sunset corner suite has a wraparound balcony with endless views from the aft of the ship. A stone-entry bathroom has a tub, shower, and two sinks. The living area has a table and sofa that converts to a double bed, a private balcony with table and chairs, sleep doctor for gas is 440 ft.² in the balcony is 360 ft.² . Another first that is on Royal Caribbean is the Family Infinite OceanView Balcony. This room sleeps up to six gas has a private ocean view infinite balcony, and a separate alcove with bunk beds for the kids. a split-compartment bathroom. Scrabble is on the wall for more family fun, and these suites are 285 ft.² the balcony is 50 ft.² 1.5 bedrooms which are one bedroom and space with bunk beds. . The spacious ocean-view balcony has a private ocean view balcony that allows you to expand your indoor living space or invite the sea breeze with a touch of a button. There is an extended seating area on the balcony. Sleeps up to 5 people. it's 200 ft.² and the balcony is 50 ft.². If you want to learn more about RCL or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . For our YouTube channel, click HERE . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #royalcaribbean #travelagent #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #canadiantravelagent

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Erica from PONANT for this week's cruise chat. . PONANT has two styles of cruising: Expedition & Yachting. With Expedition Cruising, you will sail to remote destinations, enjoy spontaneous wildlife sightings, and experience cultural visits Your Zodiac Landings & explorations are included. Your Naturalist Guides on board will ensure you have a wonderful experience. On Polar expeditions, you will be gifted a parka to use onboard and keep, and the boots are available to borrow. On Yachting cruises, you will experience Boutique itineraries with direct City center access, all complements of a smaller ship! You will enjoy a variety of shore excursions that are available to purchase. Couple that with the local expertise, and you have one amazing cruise! . I did a quick video that talked about what is included with your cruise on PONANT. To see this video click here -- https://youtu.be/iw7NdApcoZs . In the PONANT Fleet, there are 12 Luxury Small Ships. 4 'SISTERSHIPS: Le Boréal, L'Austral, Le Soléal & Le Lyrial. There are 110-130 Staterooms and Suites that hold 200-254 Guests with 95% private balconies 6 'EXPLORERS' Ships 2018: Le Lapérouse & Le Champlain 2019: Le Bougainville & Le Dumont-d'Urville 2020: Le Bellot & Le Jacques Cartier 92 Staterooms and Suites - 184 Guests Max - 100% private balconies LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT is a Polar Ice Class 2 ship. (PC2) 7 times more powerful than other expedition vessels. This ship is Powered by electricity and LNG Certified Super Clean Rating from Bureau Veritas. . On the Explorer ships, you have the BEST experience with the Blue Lounge! The Blue Lounge is a sensory delight! You can view the ocean through the portholes and see the sea life. But it doesn't end there! in the Blue Lounge, you can also hear the sounds of the ocean. This is a fabulous experience and ONLY available on PONANT!! . Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage with Smithsonian Journeys Glasgow, Scotland - Bergen DATES: 6/15/2024 to 6/22/2024 8 days 7 nights on board Visiting the following ports. Shetland, Lerwick BERGEN, Orkney, Olden, Flam, Stromness, Kyle of Lochalsh, Fort William, GLASGOW UNITED KINGDOM. . Cultural and Natural Treasures of Japan by Sea - with Smithsonian Journeys., Maizuru - Hakodate DATES: 5/21/2024 to 5/28/2024 8 days 7 nights on board HAKODATE, Japan Sea, Sakatal SOUTH KOREA, Busan, Ogi, Kanazawa and Sakaiminato With PONANTs Smithsonian JOURNEYS . Cruising the Mediterranean: Greece, Sicily, and Malta - with Smithsonian Journeys Athens - Valletta DATES 9/26/2023 to 10/3/2023. 8 days 7 nights on board ITALY GREECE Corinth Canal Syracuse, Katakolon, Itea, Athens, Patmos, Gozo, Valletta, Malta . Great Lakes of North America Milwaukee - Toronto DATES: 10/16/2023 to 10/23/2023 8 days 7 nights on board Sault Ste. Marie Mackinac Island, CANADA Little Current Lake Huron Parry Sound, TORONTO, Port Colborne, MILWAUKEE, Lake Michigan, UNITED STATES, Lake Erie . . The Geographic North Pole & Scoresby Sound Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen Reykjavik DATES 9/26/2024 to 10/12/2024 17 days 16 nights on board Geographic North Pole walk on the Sea Ice, GREENLAND (SPITSBERGEN) LONGYEARBYEN Scoresby Sound REYKJAVÍK ICELAND Flight from Paris included. . . If you want to learn more about PONANT or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you don't miss any upcoming cruise videos. . If you want to see this video, click HERE to go to our YouTube channel . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #Explora #ExploraJourneys #travelagent #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #canadiantravelagent