Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Markian from Silversea Cruises and we discussed the Alaska itinerary that sails from Seward Alaska from July 21 to 28 2022. . A deeper look at their 7-day Alaska itinerary on Silver Shadow. There are quite a few extra perks when you book through my agency! . The itinerary is: Seward Alaska Cruise Hubbard Glacier Alaska Juneau (Alaska) Skagway (Alaska) Sitka (Alaska) Ketchikan, Alaska Cruise Inside Passage Vancouver Silversea Shadow is perfect for ...
Apr 21, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 81
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Marilyn from Riviera Cruises and we discussed some of their moving historic itineraries that are not to be missed! . A deeper look at their 8-day Seine, Paris & Normandy on MS Jane Austen. . The itinerary is Pairs, Les Andelys, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Ponte Du Hoc & Bayeux, Arromanches, Normandy Beach & Cementary, Honfleur, Giverny & Vernon, Returning to Paris . Riviera is perfect for cruisers who want to discover and learn about ...
Apr 13, 2022•32 sec•Season 3Ep. 80
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Hillary from Globus who is the parent company of Avalon Waterways for this week's episode. . We discussed why it is time to rediscover Avalon! . We took a look at everything that is included. Avalon is perfect for more active cruisers who want to discover and learn about the culture you are visiting. Avalon's staterooms are laid out so well! The first thing you see in the morning when you open your eyes is not a wall, but the area you visiting! . ...
Mar 16, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 79
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Kim from Viking for this week's episode. . We discussed Viking's brand new expedition ships and itineraries! . Every single detail is well thought through. These ships are fantastic! Viking really makes it easy for everyone to cruise expedition, they load the Zodiacs inside where it's stable and comfortable. So even people with limited mobility can still do expeditions. . From the Arctic to the Antarctic, they have an itinerary for you. If you are...
Mar 16, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 78
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Margarita from Azamara for this episode. . We discussed why it is time to rediscover Azamara! . Azamara is welcoming their fourth ship soon! Their ship names are Pursuit, Quest, Journey & now Onward. I love the names of their ships. It makes me think of moving forward and exploring! . The ships have been redesigned and renovated for your comfort. . Azamara has more late-night and overnight stays than any other cruise line. Because they have sm...
Feb 17, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 77
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Guillame from Oceania for this week's episode. . We chatted about what Oceania is offering right now and what trends are happening in the industry. One of the significant trends is booking far in advance. If you want to get the stateroom of your choice, it is best to book more than a year or two away. . Also, another trend is booking more extended cruise vacations. If you are not ready for a world cruise. - plus the fact that they sell out with ho...
Jan 28, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 76
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Aimee from Explora Journeys for this week's episode. . We looked at what makes Explora Journeys stand apart from other cruise lines. Explora Is not another cruise line, its a destination in its self! Its a "Journey" . Explora Journeys has many ships on order, and they are launching their Explora I in May 2023, Explora II in Spring of 2024, Explora III in 2025 & The last ship Explora II in 2026. These ships will feature 461 oceanfront suites, a...
Jan 19, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 75
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Cindy from Princess Cruises for this week's episode. . We looked at what makes Princess Cruises stand apart from other cruise lines. Princess really brings the destination back on board for deep immersive learning and experiences. . Princess has opened up their 2022 Summer itineraries to the Caribbean, Europe and Canada and New England, as well as Alaska and Japan. . Summer 2023 is open to Alaska, Japan & Europe as well as the America's. World...
Jan 06, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 74
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Eric from Celestyal Cruises for this week's episode. . We looked at what makes Celestyal stand apart from other cruise lines. Celestyal is a Greek-owned company and they specialize in Greek cruises. . They have some extremely unique itineraries. . Included in your fare is: All onboard dining Unlimited Classis drinks Select Shore excursions All Onboard Entertainment All Gratuities . All of the dishes are rooted in Greek heritage using fresh local i...
Dec 23, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 73
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Charmaine from Tauck for this week's episode. . We looked at what "All-Inclusive" means when you sail with Tauck. We took a look at where Tauck sails as well as their small ship cruising opportunities and expedition cruising as well as River Cruising itineraries. . By booking with me you receive a COMPLIMENTARY pre or post-stay night, This is an exclusive promo. Just for my clients! Reach out to me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com to get you on ...
Dec 18, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Cindy from Norwegian Cruise Line for this week's episode. . We took a look at the protocols in place to keep you healthy while at Sea. We also looked at the group space I have with NCL. . NCL Prima has so many "Firsts" First at sea Go-Carts - The go-karts can hit speeds of up to 30 miles-per-hour or 50 kilometres-per-hour. First at the world's first free-fall dry slide that you can experience the highest G-force of any comparable experience in the...
Dec 14, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Maxine from Celebrity Cruises in this week's episode. Maxine was onboard the Celebrity Summit when we met. It is great to see that many ships have returned to service. 11 out of 14 celebrity ships are back with guests onboard. We took a look at the protocols in place to keep you healthy. We also discussed why booking with an agent and a Virtuoso Agent is strongly recommended! . Celebrity includes in their base fare your drinks, tips and wifi. You ...
Dec 02, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 70
First off, I wanted to apologize that this week's episode is 2 days late. I am having a tsunami of our YouTube/Podcast Subscribers calling to book cruises that they have seen from the other 68 episodes! My clients will always come first, and they get my undivided attention. My apologies for the delay in uploading this video. . On this week's episode, Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Kristen from Hurtigruten. We did an excellent brand overview and looked at their beyond-amazing it...
Nov 28, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 69
On this week's cruise chat, Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Alina from Adventure Canada. I love that Adventure Canada is a family-run business. . On this week's show, we discussed their High Arctic itineraries. . Alina shares some of the unique shore excursions you can take every level of mobility and adventure is thought of! You can enjoy going out in a Zodiac, or rent a kayak and get up close to the glaciers and shore. Or you can also take a scenic bike ride around the area or...
Nov 18, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 68
On this week's episode, Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Danielle from Virgin Voyages. . We did an excellent brand overview and looked at their beyond-amazing itineraries as well as look at Bimini - which is the private beach exclusively for Virgin Voyages sailors (which is what they call their passengers) . Danielle was on The Scarlet Lady while we met with her. It was great to see the ship while chatting. She was sitting in "Sip" while we met. It really does show how great the ...
Nov 11, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 67
On this week's cruise chat Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Ernie from G adventures. We did a brand overview and took a look how G adventures makes a difference in the lives of the people from the areas they visit. . G Adventures is the type of business I love. They really make a positive impact on the local communities that you will visit with them. They are called a force for change. You will not be able to purchase items that are mass-produced or where you are supporting the l...
Nov 05, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 66
On this week's episode, Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Neil from AmaWaterways. We looked at some brand new itineraries that were just announced. . Want to cruise 2 for the price of 1? Travel on the Melodies of the Danube December 26, 2021, and Plenty of Sunshine Travel can get you this! Reach out to us to get you on this cruise! info@plentyofsunshinetravel.com . We also got to see the absolutely gorgeous AmaMagna! This is the largest ship that is sailing the rivers of Europe. T...
Oct 29, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 65
On this week's episode Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Karl from Silversea Expedition Cruises. Karl just got back from the Galapagos and he experienced firsthand how safe cruising is and how the protocols that are in place are working. . Their expedition ships are some of the smallest ships, yet they are not small on luxury! The guest capacity is between 50-137 suites. They are unparalleled levels of quality and personalization. . Because they are smaller, when they said they de...
Oct 22, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 64
On this week's cruise chat Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Beverly from Regent Seven Seas. We took a look at 2 special itineraries. . Regent Seven Seas calls these "Spotlight" Itineraries. . The two that we looked at were centred on historic events specifically World Wars and Hollywood. . The World Wars itinerary is from August 23, 2022, to September 2, 2022, it departs from London (Southampton) and ends in Amsterdam. This itinerary includes up to 47 shore excursions! Business c...
Oct 15, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 63
On this week's cruise chat Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Andrea from Windstar cruises. We did a great brand overview and looked at their beyond-amazing itineraries in the South Pacific and the Caribbean, as well as their Alaska cruises. . I love that Windstar has 3 sailing ships (with sails) and 3 ultra yachts. Their open bridge policy makes it so that you can visit the bridge anytime you want. Because Windstar has small luxury ships they can get to the ports the mega-ships ju...
Oct 08, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 62
In this week's cruise chat Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Cara from Quark Expedition cruises. . We did a great brand overview and looked at their beyond-amazing itineraries in Antarctica and the Arctic polar regions. . Do you think you have it in you to take the plunge and jump ship into the freezing cold waters? Once you are back on board you can don your warm housecoat and fuzzy slippers as you head into the warm sauna until you are fully warmed back up. . Luxury and adventur...
Sep 30, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 61
On the week's episode Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Caroline who is the president of Cruise CEO (My Host Agency). . Caroline shared with us her experience on a recent sailing on Celebrity Edge. . We also discussed some amazing limited-time opportunities, and how now is such an amazing time to cruise! There are so many amazing opportunities and with reduced capacity you will be treated like Royalty. . For more information on cruising and to obtain a quote, please send me an ema...
Sep 23, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 60
On the week's episode Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Lori from Seabourn. . We took a look at their amazing itineraries and did a great brand overview. . We also discussed some amazing limited-time opportunities! You can save 10% of the cruise fare if you choose to pay in full by November 30, 2021. Also, a shipboard credit of $1,000 for their entry level suites and $2,000 per suite when you choose a Penthouse or Premium Suite. . Their cruise with confidence program is outstandin...
Sep 17, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 59
On the week's cruise chat Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Jared from Scenic. . We took a look at their AMAZING Scenic Eclipse Yacht experience! This yacht may be smaller in size but no detail has gone missing! With 10 restaurants, 2 helicopters and a submarine you will explore the world like never before! . We also discussed some amazing limited-time opportunities including a 10%- 20% off the fare when you book early and pay in advance. (20% off when you pay in advance and 10% o...
Sep 09, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 58
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...
Sep 03, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 57
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 ...
Aug 26, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 56
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 nigh...
Aug 22, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 55
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 e...
Aug 12, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 54
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 ...
Aug 06, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 53
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 w...
Jul 30, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 52
