Cruising the Waves Podcast

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Laura from Celebrity Cruise Line for this week's cruise chat.

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The 2023 Winter schedule is as follows:

Celebrity Apex will be doing 7 nights Eastern/Western out of Fort Lauderdale.

Celebrity Beyond will be doing 7 nights Eastern/Western out of Fort Lauderdale.

Celebrity Reflection will be doing 7 nights Eastern/Western out of Fort Lauderdale.

Celebrity Millennium will be doing 7 nights Southern Caribbean out of San Juan.

Celebrity also has Longer Caribbean cruises:

Celebrity Edge out of Fort Lauderdale does 10/11N Southern & Panama Canal

Celebrity Equinox out of Fort Lauderdale does 9, 10, & 11N Ultimate Caribbean

Celebrity Silhouette out of Miami does 10 night Eastern Caribbean.

For shorter Caribbean cruises:

Celebrity Summit out of Miami does 4 & 5 night cruises to the Bahamas

Celebrity Summit out of Miami does 4 & 5 night cruises to the Bahamas & Mexico.

2023 Europe Season Highlights

New Destinations & Overnights

New Ports! Kotka, Finland

Returning with Overnights in Alexandria, Egypt

Returning Ports Flam, Norway

Nearly 50 Overnight stays in 13 cities.

CELEBRITY EDGE. WESTERN MED.

FULL SEASON

7-Night Spain, France & Italy

7-Night Italy, France & Spain

Ports of call: Ajaccio, Cannes, Florence, Ibiza. Palma de Mallorca, Portofino, Valencia. Rome & Barcelona All 7-Night itineraries on Edge stop in Florence Portofino & Ajaccio

SUMMER PROGRAM

7N Greek Islands

7N Greece, Turkey & Croatia

7N Greece & Croatia PORTS OF CALLS Athens, Dubrovnik, Ephesus, Hydra, Kolor, Mykonos, Nafolio, Rhodes, Santorini, Split, Thessaloniki, Venice (Ravenna), Zakynthos

CELEBRITY APEX, CELEBRITY SILHOUETTE, NORWEGIAN FJORDS

ALL SEASON

7N Norwegian Fjords - Alesund, Bergen, Kristiansand, Geirganger Molde, Olden & Stavanger

7N Spain & Portugal RT Southampton One sailing only with stops in Vigo, Lisbon, Porto & La Coruna

7-NT Alaska Dawes Glacier

9-NT Ultimate Alaska

PORTS Seattle, Washington Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, Victoria, British Columbia, Inside Passage (Cruising), Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier (Cruising) Icy Strait Point (9-NT sailing) Hubbard Glacier (9-NT sailing) Seattle, Washington

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS Only ship to visit Victoria. BC - Only ship to visit Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier.

7-NT Hubbard Glacier

PORTS Vancouver, British Columbia Juneau, Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, (Select Sailings), Sitka, (Select Sailings), Hubbard Glacier (Cruising), Inside Passage (Cruising), Vancouver. British Columbia

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS Hubbard Glacier Only ship to visit Sitka. Sails Inside Passage twice in sailing

CELEBRITY MILLENNIUM

7-NT Northbound/Southbound Glacier

PORTS Vancouver BC or Seward, Juneau, Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Skagway, Hubbard Glacier (Cruising), Inside Passage (Cruising), Vancouver, BC or Seward.

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS Hubbard Glacier

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Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Lori from Holland America for this week's cruise chat.

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Lori did an excellent brand overview and discussed the advantages of cruising with Holland America. .

With Holland's indoor music walk, you can dance the night away to any style of music that fits you.

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If you prefer a quiet side of life, you can go to their library and borrow a book. Holland has amazing restaurants for those of us who love food! From Steakhouses to Italian, Holland has it all!

Holland has great Alaska cruises, and you need to stay in Alaska for a few days before or after your cruise to experience Alaska the way it is meant to be experienced.

I LOVE the 28-Day Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice Itinerary.

This cruise is only offered once, and we need to go!

It visits SEATTLE, Ketchikan, Wrangell, Sitka, Juneau, Prince Rupert, TRACY ARM FJORD, Haines, Skagway, Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay National Park, Valdez, Prince Wiliam Sound, Dutch Harbor. Kodiak, Homer. Anchorage, Seward, Nome, College Fjord, Little Diomede Island. This goes above the arctic circle. You will see so much of Alaska!

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Another Itinerary only offered once is ~ Canada, New England, with Iceland.

This visits: Boston, Massachusetts, US, Portland, Maine, US, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada, Red Bay, Labrador, Canada, Qaqortoq, Greenland, Cruising Prince Christian Sound, Isafjordur, Iceland, Akureyri, Iceland, eydisfjordur, Iceland, Djupivogur, Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland, Grundarfjordur, Iceland, Nanortalik, Greenland, St Anthony, Newfoundland, Canada, St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada, Saint Pierre And Miquelon, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Bar Harbor, Maine, US, Boston, Massachusetts, US.

How about a 73-day Grand Africa Voyage? So often we don't think about combining cruises and safari but Holland has put those two together for us!

This cruise goes to: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US, Funchal (Madeira), Portugal, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, Agadir, Morocco, La Goulette (Tunis), Tunisia, Souda (Chania), Greece, Limassol, Cyprus, Suez Canal At Port Said, Transit The Suez Canal, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, Aqaba (For Petra), Jordan, Safaga, Egypt, Crossing The Equator, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Mamoudzou, Mayotte, Andoany (Hell-Ville), Nosy-Be, Madagascar, Maputo, Mozambique, Richards Bay, South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa, Luderitz, Namibia, Walvis Bay, Namibia, Luanda, Angola, Takoradi, Ghana, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Banjul, Gambia, Dakar, Senegal, Mindelo, Cape Verde, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US. or a 73 day Grand South America and Antarctica voyage. Half Moon Cay, Tortola, Grand Cayman, Dominicam Barbados, Puerto Limón, Tobago, Devil's Island, PANAMA CANAL, Boca da Valeria, EQUATOR, Manta (Quito), Manaus, Fortaleza, Guayaquil (Quito), AMAZON RIVER, Santarém, Salaverry (Trujillo), Parintins, Alter do Chão, Callao (Lima), General San Martin (Pisco), A Salvador da Bahia, Coquimbo (La Serena), San Antonio (Santiago), lela Rébincon Cruceo, Buenos AiresArmação dos Búzios, Rio de Janeiro-Punta del Este, Montevideo, Castro, CHILEAN FJORDS, AMALIA OR BRUJO GLACIER, SARMIENTO CHANNELSTRAIT OF MAGELLAN, COCKBURN & BEAGLE CHANNELS, GLACIER ALLEY, Ushuaia, CAPE HORN/DRAKE PASSAGE, Punta Stanley, Falkland Islands. .

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Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Eric from Royal Caribbean Cruise Line for this week's cruise chat.   

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Eric and I discussed Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's newest ship Icon of the Seas. This ship has something for all energy levels, from active teens to parents of small children to adults who want to relax by the pool. Icon of the seas has it all!  

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Royal Caribbean started “neighbourhoods” on the Oasis class, and they have continued this with the new class of ships, Icon of the Seas. With Iconic Thrills, Icon will have six waterslides. The area is called Thrill Island. One thing I love about Royal Caribbean is that their waterslides are included in your cruise fare. There are not any uncharges to enjoy this area! In addition to the waterslides, there is also the Crown's edge. This is an aerial adventure challenge along the ship's Crown & Anchor, which is 154 Feet above the ocean.  They will also bring back the favourites: Mini Golf, FlowRider, Rock Climbing Wall and the Sports Court, featuring Pickle Ball.  

In the Surfside area, you will find the Family Neighborhood with 3 Ways to splash and more ways to play near the Adventure Ocean - RCLs award-winning children’s program.  You will also have the Water's Edge Pool in this area with Splashaway Bay & Baby Bay. Enjoy the Playscape, ride the Carousel, or play in the Arcade. 

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You will find seven pools in the chill area, the most at sea!  The pools will be on five different decks with infinite ocean views. In the Chill Island Neighbourhood, you will enjoy 4 Pools & 6 whirlpools & 4 Lime & Coconut, including Royals' first-ever frozen cocktail bar. Enjoy In-water loungers while listening to live Caribbean music. On cloud 17, you will have the adults-only pool (on Deck 17) There is a secluded pool with cantilevered whirlpools.  The Hideaway Neighbourhood will feature a hideaway pool with the First ever suspended infinity pool at sea. It will be Suspended 65 feet in the air giving you 180-degree ocean views while enjoying dedicated DJs music.

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Central Park will return on the Icon of the Seas, with over 13,000 tropical plants and lush green space with soft jazz music playing softly in the background to create the iconic atmosphere. 

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Now for the WOWs. The aqua dome and the Absolute zero area are not to missed. This is where you will find the shows and the entertainment. The Aquadome is an enclosed AquaTheater with a  Shape-shifting 5-story Waterfall. Royal will have the largest free-standing dome at sea.  

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The royal promenade neighbourhood will have 15 Bars, restaurants & cafes • Parades, parties & live entertainment. You can break loose with  Spotlight Karaoke and showcase your vocal skills (or lack thereof - like me)

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Please email me at [email protected] to get on board or for more information, and I will respond as soon as I can.   

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Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Lesa from Lindblad Expeditions for this week's cruise chat.   

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The ship's hull is designed to cut through the waves. This allows a much smoother cruise for us!  

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Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Sean from Virgin Voyages for this week's cruise chat.    

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Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Maxine from Seabourn Cruises for this week's cruise chat.  

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We discussed The Iceland cruise that I am going on this summer. I am cruising from July 23 - 30, 2023. 

I am excited about this cruise! 

My cruise departs from Copenhagen. ~ which was named the best port in Europe. ~ For a good reason! Come and find out why.  

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After Copenhagen, we will visit Gothenburg, Sweeden, followed by Two Days at Sea, Heimaey, Iceland. Grundarfjordur, Iceland then Diúpivogur, Iceland. And ending in Reykjavik, Iceland.  

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I have many things planned and have studied the itinerary extensively. I would love to share my insight and help you plan your best cruise! I would love for you to join me on this cruise! It will be fantastic!  

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Seabourn has their "Suite Life" event, which allows you to Come and sail with Seabourn to the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Alaska, the Arctic, and more. During the Suite Life Event, save up to 15% on Ocean voyages and up to 25% on Expedition voyages, with a 15% deposit for select 2023 and 2024 sailings.     . PLUS $300 each person onboard credit for the regular suites on voyages up to 7-9 days or if you choose a longer voyage and higher suites receive up to $2,000USD per Suite Shipboard Credit!    This Suite Life is only valid until February 21, 2023. 

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I plan on snorkelling at Silfra on Sunday after the cruise and touching the two tectonic plates!

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From Google: "Silfra is the only place to dive or snorkel directly in a crack between two tectonic plates. The earthquakes of 1789 opened up several fissures in the Thingvellir area, but the Silfra fissure cut into the underground spring filled with glacial meltwater from the nearby Langjökull glacier." The Silfra Fissure in Iceland's Thingvellir National Park straddles the Eurasian and North American continental plates. I can NOT wait!  

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Would you like to join me???  

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Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Hillary from Avalon Waterways for this week's cruise chat.  

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We looked at their Danube Rive Cruise and how sailing with Avalon can really enhance your cruise with their active & Discovery Cruises. 

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Not only are their suites 30% larger than others on the rivers, but they also have them laid out so that the first thing you see when you wake up is the countries you visit, not a wall!  

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There are multiple dining venues and many locations to eat when you decide to eat. With open seating, it is your cruise, your choice.  

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Day 1 is in Deggendorf

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Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Guillaume from Oceania Cruises for this week's cruise chat.  

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Guillaume & I were very excited that Oceania is celebrating its 20th Anniversary! Oceania started in 2003.   Oceania started so small that they rented out desks so they didn't have to pay to furnish their office space. WOW, how they have grown.  

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Oceania now has six beautifully appointed ships, and they are one of the best premium/luxury cruise lines available for you to sail with. 

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The special offer for Oceania Cruises is:

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As they celebrate 20 years of The Finest Cuisine at Sea, you can plan your next lifetime voyage with a special anniversary gift of up to $800 (USD) Shipboard Credit.  Plus, take advantage of the OLife Choice offer 2-for-1 Cruise Fares, Free Roundtrip Airfare & Airport Transfers. Choose one free amenity:  up to 8 Free Shore Excursions,  Free Beverage Packages  Up to $800 USD Free Shipboard Credit.   

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Oceana cruises is the only cruise line with a partnership with Don Perrion so that you can get a wonderful chef's table six-course dinner with three different vintages paired with Don Perrion. 

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Oceana cruises has extended its schedule to 2025 so you can book your cruise experience through me all the way up to 2025! Oceana cruises are one of the few cruises with solo cabins that are still ocean-facing. Many times the solo cabins are the interior, so it's wonderful to have an ocean-facing or balcony cabin and yet not have to pay a single supplement.  . I really love that Oceania cruises are a maximum of 1200 passengers, so they have enough room and space for the extra amenities but yet small enough that the 900 crew will give you your personalized attention.  

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Oceana cruises always obtains fresh ingredients from the locals from the locations that you visit. Your meals are going to taste authentic, fresh and delicious!  They're all made the minute you order.  They are not premade and sitting under a warning lamp!  

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Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Eric from Celestyal for this week's cruise chat.  

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