Episode 149 Experience The Ultimate Luxury With MSC Yacht Club On Board MSC World America

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: [email protected]. . 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) 🏁 Day 6 - Saturday Abu Dhabi (UAE) 🏁 Day 7 - Sunday Abu Dhabi (UAE) 🏁 Day 8 - Monday Dubai (UAE) Main Grandstand: 3 Day Pass $506 USD PP North Grandstand: 3 Days Pass $380 USD PP T16: 3 Day Pass $253 USD PP. WOW!! DESERT DAYS & DOUBLE GRAND PRIX - 14 NIGHTS Day 1 - Monday Dubai (UAE) Day 2 - Tuesday Dubai (UAE) Day 3 - Wednesday Khasab (Oman) Day 4 - Thursday Abu Dhabi (UAE) Day 5 - Friday Doha (Qatar) 🏁 Day 6 - Saturday Doha (Qatar) 🏁 Day 7 - Sunday-Monday Doha (Qatar) 🏁 Day 8 - Monday Dubai (UAE) Day 9 - Tuesday Dubai (UAE) Day 10 - Wednesday Khasab (Oman) Day 11 - Thursday Sir Bani Yas Island (UAE) Day 12 - Friday Abu Dhabi (UAE) 🏁 Day 13 - Saturday Abu Dhabi (UAE) 🏁 Day 14 - Sunday Abu Dhabi (UAE) 🏁 Day 15 - Monday Dubai (UAE) . If you want to learn more about Celestyal Cruises or any other cruise lines I have met with, please email me at [email protected]. . 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 on this week's episode, click HERE to go to my YouTube channel. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #Celestyal #celestyalcruises #grandprix #Greececruise #mediterraneancruise #CruiseSpecialist #CruiseGuru #travelagenttips #luxurytraveladvisor #LuxuryCruiseTravelAgent --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

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: [email protected]. . 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 [email protected]. . 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! 🌊 We sift through 50+ emails a day to bring you the top three cruise deals: Oceania Marina Norway Cruise (July 26 - August 5): Flash sale ends May 29! The 18 cruises in the flash sale are: NEW YORK TO REYKJAVIK July 12 - July 26, 2024 AMSTERDAM TO NEW YORK November 3 - November 19, 2024 REYKJAVIK TO HAMBURG July 17 - July 31, 2024 LISBON TO MIAMI November 15 - November 27,2024 TROMSO TO REYKJAVIK August 5 - August 20, 2024 AUCKLAND TO SYDNEY December 8 - December 22, 2024 VANCOUVER TO LOS ANGELES September 14 - September 26, 2024 SYDNEY TO SYDNEY January 25 - February 10, 2025 NEW YORK TO MONTREAL October 17 - October 28, 2024 PAPEETE TO PAPEETE January 26 - February 5, 2025 PAPEETE TO PAPEETE February 15 - February 25, 2025 SINGAPORE TO TAIPEI March 23 - April 14, 2025 AUCKLAND TO SINGAPORE March 26 - April 17, 2025 RIO DE JANEIRO TO SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE April 5 - April 21, 2025 PERTH TO AUCKLAND May 4 - May 28, 2025 ATHENS TO ISTANBUL July 23 - August 2, 2024 ATHENS TO MONTE CARLO August 14 - August 24, 2024 Atlas Ocean Voyages – Epicurean Expeditions: Experience free cultural immersions, gourmet dining, wine tastings, cooking demos, and more. PONANT Celtic Voyage – Smithsonian Journeys Program: Sail from Glasgow to Bergen, exploring the Shetland Islands with expert-led cultural experiences. Video Requests: [email protected]. If you want to learn more about any of these three cruises or any of the other cruise lines I have met with, please email me at [email protected]. . 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 #OceaniaMarina #AtlasOceanVoyages #ponant #PonantSmithsodian #CruiseSpecialist #Cruisedeals #CruiseGuru #travelagenttips #luxurytraveladvisor #LuxuryCruiseTravelAgent --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

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. 😊 . For the ocean cruise, I have Ventures By Seabourn. Seabourn Alaska Fjords & Canadian Inside Passage. . I talked about the cruise I am hosting from August 16 - 23, 2024. . Only a few suites are left; please contact me soon if you'd like to join me on this voyage. Next, I have, Silversea Cruises Fly over the Drake to ANTARCTICA. . Lastly, I have Amawaterways Magna On The Danube on AmaMagna. Welcome to the first episode! I will discuss the top three cruises that caught my eye this week. I receive over 50 emails daily and want to present you with the best of the best. . I will be uploading a video each week with new cruise itineraries. 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: [email protected]. If you want to learn more about any of these three cruises or other cruise lines I have met with, please email me at [email protected]. . 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 #VenturesbySeabourn #AlaskaCruise #Silversea #SilverseaAntarctica #FlytheDrake #Amawaterways #Magnaonthedanube #CruiseSpecialist #CruiseGuru #travelagenttips #luxurytraveladvisor #LuxuryCruiseTravelAgent --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

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: [email protected]. . 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 [email protected]. . 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: [email protected]. . 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 [email protected]. . 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: [email protected]. . 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 [email protected]. 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: [email protected]. . 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 [email protected]. 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: [email protected]. 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]. 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: [email protected] 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 [email protected]. 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