Cruising the Waves Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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.

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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

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

On the week's episode Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Peter from Crystal Cruises.  We discussed how their ships have one of the largest ratios of space per person. We also discussed various itineraries including cruises on the Danube, Rhine and Moselle as well as an amazing itinerary in Dutch and Belgium areas.   .  With some amazing limited-time opportunities including a 15% deposit and final payment 120 days prior to sailing. But, the best news is that on each and every sailing on the Crystal Mozart there are many solo suites. This is on every itinerary including the Christmas Market cruise!  .  For more information on this cruise and to obtain a quote, please send me an email at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com or fill out this form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd and I will get back to you.  . If you would like any assistance with planning your own cruise with Crystal Cruises or any of my other cruise chats please reach out to me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com   If you want to see the images on this episode and to see the movie that Peter and Kathleen discussed come to our YouTube channel HERE  .   .  .  .  Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts.  .#Crystal #CrystalCruise #nosinglesuppliment #LuxuryCruising #EuropeCruise #CrystalRiverCruise #CruiseWithMe

On this weeks episode Kathleen met with Jennifer from Avalon Waterways we discussed our group cruise, that is booked for September 20-27 2022.  . This cruise is roundtrip from Amsterdam and it goes to the following locations: Amsterdam,  Middelburg, Ghent, Brussels, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Overnights in Amsterdam.  .  This cruise is in one of Avalon Waterways Active and Discovery portfolios. So you know there will be endless things to see and do at each port. All included in your fare of course! Hiking your thing? Then you can choose a vigorous hike! Interested in cooking with a local resident? Perfect! You can do that! Interested in a guided tour of the city? There is that option too with a classic shore excursion. Something for everyone on the Active & Discovery cruises with Avalon.   .  By joining our group you will get some amazing perks including complimentary airport shuttle to the cruise port and back, $2500 off the brochure price! PLUS I will be there to help you with everything you might need!   . Jennifer has thrown in an amazing deal as well. She has offered an additional $200 off per couple when you secure your spot on this amazing itinerary by September 10 2021  Thank you Jennifer!   .  Avalon is known for their Panorama Suites! When you wake up in the morning your first views will be the beautiful castles as you drift down the rivers of Europe.  .  For more information on this cruise and to obtain a quote, please send me an email at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com or fill out this form HERE and I will get back to you.   If you would like any assistance with planning your own cruise with Avalon Waterways or any of my other cruise chats please reach out to me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com   .  If you want to view the images please join us on your YouTube channel HERE Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts.   #AvalonWaterways #Avalon #CruisetoFloriade #LuxuryCruising #Europe #PanaramaSuite #CruiseWithMe #September #CruiseinSeptember

On this weeks cruise chat Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Maxine from Celebrity cruises.  . Maxine just got back from an amazing cruise on Celebrity Flora to the Galapagos!  With only 77 passengers on board and over 80 crew you WILL get personalized attention!    . Celebrity currently has a promo with cruise flights from North America. This is a perfect cruise to check off your bucket list and bring the whole family! With guides on board that go over the next days itinerary each night you can choose the included shore excursion that best meets your needs.   Plus with a lower single supplement on many of the cruises to The Galapagos, and with the lower numbers of passengers onboard you will make new friends as you explore the untouched lands of these amazing islands.   . For more information on this cruise and to obtain a quote, please send me an email at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com or fill out this form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd and I will get back to you.   . If you would like any assistance with planning your own cruise with celebrity or any of my other cruise chats please reach out to me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com    . If you want to see the images in the weeks episode then click HERE    . . . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts.  #Celebrity #CelebrityCruise #CruisetoGalapagos #LuxuryCruising #Galapagos #CelebrityFlora #CruiseWithMe

On this weeks Cruise Chat Kathleen met with Marilyn from Riviera Cruises.   We discussed what's new with Riviera and did a brand overview.  Riviera started business 37 years ago, they are leaders in the River cruise industry with larger room sizes and lower capacity as well as their prices are approximately 20% lower than other River Cruise lines.   .  One of the best things about Riviera is that they have no single supplement on every cruise!   .  Riviera Cruises also has several itineraries where the entire ship (and even Yacht) has ZERO single supplement!  That is fabulous! If you are interested in sailing with like minded individuals and not pay an additional amount since you are sailing alone, send me an email and we will chat about what date works best for you and get you on board without paying extra!   .  We can always be reached at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com .  Did you know that Riviera has received many awards including USA Today's top 10 readers choice awards as well as 2018, 2019 and 2020 Magellan awards. What an honor!   .  For more information on this cruise and to obtain a quote, please send me an email at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com or fill out this form HERE and I will get back to you.  .  If you would like any assistance with planning your own cruise with Riviera  or any of my other cruise chats please reach out to me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com   .  If you want to listen to see the video of this episode then visit our YouTube channel HERE Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. #Riviera #RivieraCruise   #LuxuryCruising #RiverCruise #CruiseWithKathleen

This week Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel discusses a group cruise on Princess to Alaska.    . This cruise is Northbound from July 6-13 and Southbound from July 16-23 With a deep look at the itinerary and highlighting each port stop and what makes it unique.    . To download your guide to planning the perfect Alaska cruise CLICK HERE .     For more information on this cruise and to obtain a quote, please send me an email at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com or fill out this form and I will get back to you.  . If you would like any assistance with planning your own cruise with Princess or any of my other cruise chats please reach out to me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com    . If you want to see the images please view it on our YouTube channel HERE  . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. #NCL #PrincessCruise   #LuxuryCruising #Alaska #PrincessISAlaska #CruiseWithMe

This week Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Cindy from Norwegian Cruise Line and we took a look at the brand new ship Prima.  This ship will be debuting in Summer 2022.   . NCL Prima is open for booking from Summer 2022 to Summer 2023 When she debuts in Europe the itineraries will be in Northern Europe as well as Iceland. When Prima comes back to North America the itineraries will be in the Caribbean. She will visit many North American locations including New York and Texas.    . With wide open spaces and service that puts guests first as well as a thoughtful design and a variety of experiences to enjoy including not one but TWO Infinity Pools, you will be sure to find something for everyone in your group!  NCL Prima has double the outdoor space and the same amount of passengers, so the ship will feel wide open!    . Will you be able to walk on the ocean walk? The glass bridge that looks down into the ocean - 50 feet over the waterline.    . If you would like any assistance with planning your own cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line or any of my other cruise chats please reach out to me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com    If you want to see the images on this podcast visit our YouTube channel HERE  Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts.  #NCL #NorwegiancruiseLine #LuxuryCruising #Prima #NCLPrima #CruiseWithMe

On this weeks Cruise Chat Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Stephanie from Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.  We will be looking at their new protocols due to Covid and an insiders look at where the ships will be debuting from. Also a look at their itineraries.  I love the Mediterranean itinerary and how they are Inter-ported so you can start your seven day cruise from different ports for a unique bespoke experience.    To See our overview of Perfect Day at CocoCay and ride along with all the cool slides.   Click here. If you would like any assistance with planning your own cruise with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line or any of my other cruise chats please reach out to me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com   If you want to view the images and see this on our YouTube Channel click here    Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts.  #RoyalCaribbean #RCL #LuxuryCruising #CocoCay #PerfectDay #CruiseWithMe