Welcome to this week's Cruise Chat! In this episode, we take you on a journey to explore the luxurious world of Scenic Eclipse. Whether you seek adventure, relaxation, or a memorable vacation, this all-inclusive cruise ship has it all. Join us on this immersive voyage and uncover why Scenic Eclipse is among the top cruise lines for adults. Get ready to be amazed! Don't forget to subscribe for more fascinating travel content. Visit our website for more information. PlentyofSunshineTravel.com . . ...
Jan 26, 2024•24 min•Season 5Ep. 141
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Fernanda from Star Clippers for this week's cruise chat. . If you found value in this video and wish to help this channel. You can send a donation using this link ~ https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner . Star Clippers is very unique. You will sail like our ancestors did many years ago, letting the wind take you to your destinations. In fact, Star Clippers try their best not to use their engines. They plan the itineraries to go in the direction of the tra...
Jan 22, 2024•32 min•Season 5Ep. 140
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met Kim from Viking for this week's cruise chat. . If you found value in this video and wish to help this channel. You can donate using this link ~ https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. . I have had the privilege of meeting with Viking previously. Please click the link for our playlist to see all the videos with Viking River & Ocean Cruises. Here is the playlist ~ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUxsZK7B-3NlUAaghVjSn2R8E-QLlUWkJ. We took a look at wher...
Dec 12, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 139
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Cathy from Atlas Ocean Voyage for this week's cruise chat. If you found value in this video and wish to help this channel. You can send a donation using this link ~ https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. . This is the first time I had the privilege of meeting with Atlas Ocean Voyages, But if you are watching this video later than the upload date, please click the link for our playlist where you can see all of the videos with Atlas Ocean Voyages. Here is t...
Nov 22, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 138
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Tammy from MSC for this week's cruise chat. If you found value in this video and wish to help this channel. You can send a donation using this link ~ https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. I have had the privilege of meeting with MSC several times. Here is the playlist. Welcome to a World of Privacy and Luxury. From its elegant suites to its round-the-clock butler service and concierge reception, the MSC Yacht Club offers the kind of first-class experienc...
Nov 10, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 137
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Ray from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection for this week's cruise chat. . If you found value in this video and wish to help this channel. You can send a donation using this link https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. . This is my first meeting with Ray, but keep an eye on our playlist for future episodes. https://bit.ly/RitzCarltonPlaylist. . Ray did a great brand overview, which is what I like doing when I first meet with a new cruise line. . Ritz Carlto...
Nov 10, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 136
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Lesa from Lindblad Expeditions for this week's cruise chat. If you found value in this video and wish to help this channel. You can send a donation using this link https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. I have had the privilege of meeting with Lesa previously ~ you can see our past videos on this playlist: https://bit.ly/LindbladXPlaylist. Lindblad reflects on what's below the water's surface and what's above it. Lindblad explores the world's most extraor...
Oct 28, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 135
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Hilary from Avalon Waterways for this week's cruise chat. . If you found value in this video and wish to help this channel. You can send a donation using this link https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. I have had the privilege of meeting with Hilary previously ~ you can see our past videos on this playlist: https://bit.ly/AvalonList . Hilary is offering you $200 off your booking if you book within two weeks of this video being live. Book by November 1st-...
Oct 19, 2023•43 min•Season 4Ep. 134
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Andrea from Windstar Cruises for this week's cruise chat. . If you found value in this video and wish to help this channel. You can contribute using this link https://bit.ly/KathleenPenner. Andrea did an excellent brand overview of Windstar. They truly are 180 degrees away from ordinary. Windstar has sailing ships with masts as well as small ships. Six ships in total. With 24/7 room service, you can enjoy a dinner delivered to your room course by ...
Oct 14, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 133
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Ernie from Uniworld Cruises for this week's cruise chat. . If you want to help this channel, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/plentyofsunshinetravel. . Ernie did an excellent brand overview for Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. What stood out to me the most was that each ship is specially designed for its sailing region! No two ships are decorated the same, and the suites are differentiated across the fleet. . Why Uniworld? E...
Oct 05, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 132
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Guillaume Cameron from Oceania Cruises for this week's Podcast. . If you want to help this channel, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/plentyofsunshinetravel . One of the cruise industry trends is people moving to small ships. Small ship cruising IS the wave of the future. (Pun intended) Small ship cruising is a MUCH better way to cruise. You will spend less time in line, more time enjoying the destinations you visit, and less...
Sep 28, 2023•27 min•Season 5Ep. 131
🎉 Exciting News! 🏆 . I am beyond thrilled to share that I have been honored with the Hamilton Spectator Reader's Choice award for the THIRD YEAR IN A ROW! . 🌟 This year, not only did I win #1 Best Travel Agent, but Plenty of Sunshine Travel also snagged the #1 Best Travel Agency award! 🌍☀️ I want to express my deepest gratitude to all of you who took the time to vote and support me in this incredible journey. Your trust and encouragement mean the world to me. 🙏❤️ To celebrate this wonderful...
Sep 22, 2023•6 min
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Monika from Aqua Expeditions for this week's episode. . If you want to help this channel out, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PlentyofSunshineTravel . . In this week's episode, we took a deep dive into Aqua Blu's itineraries. All Aqua Expedition ships get a full refurbishment every year. They are kept in top condition. Aqua Blu holds no more than 30 guests onboard. . Aqua Blue visits the Komodo Islands, Raja Ampat and the S...
Sep 22, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 130
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Cindy from Norwegian Cruise Line for this week's cruise chat. . If you want to help this channel out, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PlentyofSunshineTravel . We took a look at Norwegian Viva. NCL's newest ship! Viva was built this year, so she is brand new! Built in 2023 Tonnage 142,500 Length 965 feet Beam 133 feet Draft 28 feet Maximum speed: 20.5 knots Guests (double occupancy): 3,215 Crew 1,368 Decks 20 The Prima class...
Sep 22, 2023•34 min•Season 5Ep. 129
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Vicky from Paul Gauguin Cruises for this week's episode. . If you want to help this channel out, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PlentyofSunshineTravel Paul Gauguin has been cruising in Tahiti for 25 years! They are the experts in Tahiti and have close relationships with the tour operators in this area! If you are going to Tahiti - do it right and go with the specialists! Vicky started by giving us a great brand overview. W...
Sep 12, 2023•35 min•Season 5Ep. 128
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Stephanie from Celestyal Cruises for this week's cruise chat. . Stephanie did a quick history recap about Celestyal and spoke about their Medium Sized Ships, highlighting Greece's Destination. They are Award-Winning because of how well-specialized they are. Celestyal also offers Flexible Durations. If you want to help this channel, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PlentyofSunshineTravel . The unbeatable mix of blockbuster st...
Aug 29, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 127
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Linn from Hurtigruten for this week's cruise chat. . If you want to help this channel out, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PlentyofSunshineTravel . Linn did a quick history recap for Hurtigruten and how important they are to the people of Norway. They started in 1893 and became an essential part of life in Norway. They began as a mail route and continue to bring essentials to the people of Norway to this day, . Hurtigrute...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 126
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Lori from Holland America for this week's cruise chat. . Lori did a quick brand overview. Lori mentioned all of the great music venues around the ships. Holland America is a great choice for people who enjoy music! Holland America has 11 perfectly sized ships in four categories. Pinnacle Class has three ships which hosts 2,650 guests. Signature Class has two ships which hosts 2,104 guests. Vista Class has four ships which hosts 1.964 guests. Rotte...
Aug 10, 2023•58 min•Season 4Ep. 125
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Laura from Celebrity Cruise Line for this week's cruise chat. . This week we are diving deeper into all the amazing things that make your cruise special when cruising with Celebrity! . There are so many beautiful spaces designed by Nate Burkus! They are designed to be relaxing areas and also include great nightlife! I enjoy going to the silent disco - seeing everyone dancing to a different tune is interesting. It's fun to participate and to watch....
Jul 19, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 124
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Eric from Royal Caribbean for this week's cruise chat. I have some great pricing on the Icon of the Seas!! Some of my special group rates are up to 75% OFF the current price!! Please contact me to book these rates!!! They are ONLY available through me. You won't see this price anywhere else. . This week we are diving deeper into Royal's brand-new ship, ICON OF THE SEAS. All I can say about this ship is wow! . The Thrill Island neighbourhood has a ...
Jun 30, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 123
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Erica from PONANT for this week's cruise chat. . PONANT has two styles of cruising: Expedition & Yachting. With Expedition Cruising, you will sail to remote destinations, enjoy spontaneous wildlife sightings, and experience cultural visits Your Zodiac Landings & explorations are included. Your Naturalist Guides on board will ensure you have a wonderful experience. On Polar expeditions, you will be gifted a parka to use onboard and keep, an...
Jun 16, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 122
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Patrica from Explora Journeys for this week's cruise chat. Come and join us on our Explora Journeys Fan page on Facebook. Chat with like-minded cruisers who like Explora Journeys. www.facebook.com/groups/explorajourneysfanpage . Explora Journeys stays longer in each port - often in port from 8 am to 11 pm or overnight. You get to experience the nightlife! This is not something all cruise lines do. . Explora I has many suite types: HOMES AT SEA: 10...
Jun 08, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 121
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Hilary from Globus/Avalon Waterways for this week's cruise chat. . We looked at the Paris to Paris Itinerary, including a stop at Normandy (or Juno Beach for Canadians). This cruise is 9 days in length. . This Itinerary starts in April and runs until November. You can travel in 2023 & 2024. There are plenty of dates available. . I think how Avalon has set the suites up is a great way to maximize space and allow the best views you can get on a ...
Jun 01, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 120
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Cara from Quark Expeditions for this week's cruise chat. . A sailing we looked at starts in Svalbard, Greenland and the Canadian Arctic. . I love that the Aquamarine vessel has two helicopters for the guests to see and explore, and you can walk on an ice sheet! That is a memory that will be with you forever!! . South Greenland's Viking History is something that you will learn about while on your cruise. Greenland Camp Experience is where you will ...
May 26, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 119
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Tammy from MSC Cruises for this week's cruise chat. . MSC is the third-largest cruise line. They have 19 ships currently and will be adding more to their fleet over the next few years. . MSX World Europa is powered by LNG technology. This ensures that the waters you visit will be taken care of. . MSC ensures that they serve you the best food while on board. They make their chocolate, bread, pasta and cheeses onboard, so everything is fresh and del...
May 18, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 118
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Guillaume from Oceania Cruises for this week's cruise chat. . Oceania Vista is coming soon we discussed the inaugural cruises and where she is headed on all her new voyages. This ship is out of this world! This is one of two brand-new ships coming to Oceania. The next ship, Allura, and she will launch in 2025. . Riveria and Marina just came out of a full refurbishment. They are spectacular! The refurbishment was right down to the studs!! That is a...
May 11, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 117
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Cara from Quark Expeditions for this week's cruise chat. . Quark Expeditions is the leader in Polar Expeditions! . They have three ships that sail to the polar regions. With a wide range of choices regarding capacity (128-199 passengers), price points and vessel style. Whatever the type of cabin you require. (solo, couple or group), They've got you covered! You can opt for the newest ship ~ Ultramarine, with two helicopters, 20 Zodiacs, and the mo...
May 04, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 116
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Monika from Aqua Expeditions for this week's cruise chat. . I love meeting new cruise lines, so this was extra special to me, as it was the first time I had the chance to meet with Aqua Expeditions. . Monika did an excellent brand overview! Aqua has five ships. Three River Expeditions: Aqua Mare. Aqua Nera. Aria Amazon. Two Yacht Expeditions Aqua Mekong Aqua Blu Aqua Expeditions has five pillars of distinction: SERVICE ~ Personalized luxury travel...
Apr 27, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 115
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Cindy from Norwegian Cruise Line for this week's cruise chat. . We discussed Cindy's experience cruising on Norwegian Spirit to The French Polynesian Islands and Hawaii. This itinerary is not frequently offered and is part of NCL's Extraordinary Journeys. This special cruise goes to Papeete, Tahiti Moorea, French Polynesia Raiatea, French Polynesia Hilo, Hawaii Kahului, Maui Nāwiliwili, Kaua`i Honolulu, Oahu. . It also goes the other direction sta...
Apr 26, 2023•59 min•Season 4Ep. 114
Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Laura from Celebrity Cruise Line for this week's cruise chat. . 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...
Apr 06, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 113
