Episode 155 Cruise to Galapagos on Lindblad Expeditions National Geographic Endeavour II

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. 🌟 Book your Kimberley adventure today and explore the world of Silversea's luxurious expeditions! Contact me at [email protected] 🌟 Day 1: Darwin, Australia Begin in Darwin, where you’ll board the Silver Explorer. Settle into your luxurious suite, meet your expedition team, and enjoy a welcome reception before setting sail. Day 2: King George River, Australia Experience the breathtaking King George River, home to the stunning twin King George Falls. Zodiac excursions bring you up close to these majestic cascades, surrounded by dramatic red cliffs. Day 3: Vansittart Bay, Australia Explore the ancient Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art, some of the oldest in the world. Nearby, you can visit the wreckage of a WWII aircraft to discover remnants of Australia's history. Day 4: Hunter River & Mitchell Falls, Australia See the tranquil Hunter River and marvel at its mangrove-lined waterways. Optional helicopter excursions provide spectacular views of the tiered Mitchell Falls, one of Kimberley’s iconic landmarks. Day 5: Raft Point, Australia Hike to Raft Point to view the stunning Wandjina rock art galleries. These ancient artworks tell stories of Aboriginal culture and spiritual connection to the land. Day 6: Montgomery Reef, Australia Witness the incredible tidal phenomenon, where receding waters reveal a rich marine ecosystem. Spot turtles, reef sharks, and seabirds as the reef emerges dramatically from the ocean. Day 7: Talbot Bay, Australia Explore Talbot Bay and its famous Horizontal Falls, which are created by powerful tidal currents. Embark on an exhilarating Zodiac ride through this natural wonder, often called one of the most incredible outdoor adventures in the world. Day 8: Buccaneer Archipelago & Lacepede Islands, Australia Sail through the Buccaneer Archipelago, a collection of over 1,000 islands. Visit the Lacepede Islands, known for their vibrant birdlife and green sea turtles. A paradise for wildlife enthusiasts. Day 9: At Sea Relax as you sail back to Darwin. Take part in lectures by the expedition team, enjoy the ship’s luxurious amenities, or savor the ocean views. Day 10: Darwin, Australia Disembark in Darwin, conclude your once-in-a-lifetime Kimberley expedition, and return with unforgettable memories of Silversea’s world-class service and the stunning landscapes of the Kimberley. . 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more luxury cruise content! Hit the notification bell so you never miss a video. Interested in booking a cruise? Visit my website for more options and travel tips. Email us to book your luxury cruise with us. Watch more on luxury cruising with Silversea: For Video Appearance Requests 📧 Message us to inquire about video appearances, collaborations, or partnerships Support My Channel 💛 Help keep the content coming! . Website🌐 Visit my website for bookings and travel inspiration Social Media: Facebook Instagram Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel across the web to explore more content! #LuxuryCruise #LuxuryTravel #Silversea #SilverseaCruise #SilverCloud

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. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more luxury cruise content! Hit the notification bell so you never miss a video. Looking to book a cruise? Visit my website for more options and travel tips, and look at our group & highlighted cruises. . Book your luxury cruise with us. We can be reached at [email protected]. . For Video Appearance Requests 📧 Message [email protected] to inquire about video appearances, collaborations, or partnerships. . Support My Channel💛 Help keep the content coming! Donate via PayPal: . Podcast🎙️ Check out our podcast: Crusingthewavespodcast.com . Website🌐 Visit my website for bookings and travel inspiration: PlentyofSunshineTravel.com . Social Media Links Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PlentyofSunshineTravel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plentyofsunshinetravel/ . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel across the web to explore more content!

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 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more luxury cruise content! Hit the notification bell so you never miss a video. Interested in booking a cruise? Visit my website for more options and travel tips. . Book your luxury cruise with us. We can be reached at [email protected]. . For Video Appearance Requests 📧 Message [email protected] to inquire about video appearances, collaborations, or partnerships. . Support My Channel💛 Help keep the content coming! Donate via PayPal Website🌐 Visit my website for bookings and travel inspiration: . Social Media Links: Facebook Instagram Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel across the web to explore more content!

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. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more luxury cruise content! Hit the notification bell so you never miss a video. Interested in booking a cruise? Visit my website for more options and travel tips. Book your luxury cruise with us. We can be reached at [email protected]. Want to see the images in this week's episode? Visit our YouTube Page For Video Appearance Requests: 
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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: [email protected]. . 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 [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. . . . #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: [email protected]. . 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 [email protected] 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 [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 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: [email protected]. . 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 [email protected] 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 [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 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: [email protected]. . 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 [email protected] 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 [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 on this podcast - head to our YouTube Channel. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #Viking #Vikingcruises #CruiseSpecialist #travelagenttips #luxurytraveladvisor #LuxuryCruiseTravelAgent