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

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: info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. . 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 info@plentyofsunshinetravel.com 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 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 on this podcast - head to our YouTube Channel. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #Viking #Vikingcruises #CruiseSpecialist #travelagenttips #luxurytraveladvisor #LuxuryCruiseTravelAgent

This week, I am bringing you my top three cruises that caught my eye. The three top cruises are: $5000 reasons to cruise with Silversea Cruises Lindblad is getting two new ships in The Galapagos. Paul Gauguin has $1000 of OBC! Wow! This is a great week! . I have a special promotion from Silversea Cruises for the first cruise we discussed. $5000 and 15% reduced deposit when you choose their Door-to-Door Service, $2500 off if you choose Port-to-Port. . Next up is Lindblad, which has two new ships for the Galapagos! They will set sail with these new ships in January 2025. . Lastly, Paul Gauguin offers $1000 OBC for your French Polynesian cruise. We looked at their cruise, which crosses the international date line. It’s Groundhog Day but in French Polynesia! . 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. .. If you want to learn more about these three 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. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #topthree #TopCruisesThisWeek #AlaskaCruise #Silverseacruises #paulgauguin #TheGalapagos #galapagosislands #lindblad #CruiseSpecialist #CruiseGuru #travelagenttips #luxurytraveladvisor #LuxuryCruiseTravelAgent

This week, we are discussing Avalon Waterways on the Douro River with Hillary from Avalon Waterways. 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 with Hillary and learning more about the Avalon experience on the Douro River. . Why Choose Avalon Waterways? Avalon Waterways has the youngest fleet of ships on the Rivers of Europe. As Hilary said, "We are the youngest Fleet in the water. We don't refurbish our ships; we build new ships." . Avalon Waterways currently has 17 ships. . Avalon has a brand-new ship ready to hit the river! She is called Avalon Alegria. She is smaller than other ships, with only 51 staterooms and 102 maximum guests onboard. This is almost half the amount of their other ships.

. With a Guest-to-crew ratio of 1 staff member to 3 guests, you know you will receive the personalized attention that Avalon offers. . One of the itineraries that they offer on the Douro River is: Vida Portugal Vineyards & Villages along the Douro, with 3 nights in Lisbon. This is 11 days. • With Avalon, excursions are also included in the land portion of your stay. Since Avalon is part of the Globus family of Brands, they have connections and relationships with the area, so you will love your extended stay. . All of the transfers are included. Day 1 - Welcome to Lisbon - 5-star accommodation will await you. Day 2 - Explore Lisbon and see Bellum Tower and Monument to the Discoveries. If you choose, you have an optional excursion this evening with a traditional Portuguese dinner at a live concert. Day 3: Another classical excursion awaits you. This time, you will visit the magnificent palace of Mafra, a traditional UNESCO World Heritage site. You w the Royal Palace by a Basilica and convent. Monument of Baroque and the architecture of that Day 4—This is where you're going to ship today. Your transfer is fully included. You will stop along the way for a Lisbon, Coimbra, and Porto tour with a local guide. You will also visit the oldest university in Portugal. Day 5 - Today, you are in Entre Os Rios with an excursion to Braga and Guimaraes. Choice of guided sightseeing in Braga and Guimarães or a Romanesque tour. Day 6 - You are in Peso Da Regua, with a choice of guided sightseeing in Peso da Regua and Lamego or a farm visit with a tasting treat of their Portuguese food. Day 7 - In Pocinho. Today, you can choose guided sightseeing in Freixo de Numão or guided sightseeing in Vila Nova de Foz Côa. Day 8 - In Barca D'alva, guided sightseeing in Salamanca or guided sightseeing in Freixo de Espada à Cinta. Day 9 - Caldas De Argegod You have an excursion to Amarante, where you can learn in a tile painting workshop and get guided sightseeing in Amarante. Day 10 - we are back in Porto, and you will enjoy a Porto experience with guided sightseeing. Day 11—You are headed back home today—unless, of course, you would like to extend your stay. . Avalon is all about Choice. You can choose to do many excursions and split up with your family to enjoy your excursions and share your stories with your travel companions. . If you want to learn more about Avalon Waterways or any of the 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 week's episode, click HERE to visit our YouTube Channel. . #AvalonWaterways #avalon #douro #douroriver #dourovalley #CruiseSpecialist #CruiseGuru #travelagenttips #luxurytraveladvisor #LuxuryCruiseTravelAgent

Welcome to my top three cruises this week. I have some amazing deals with Luxury Cruises you can't miss! Let's dive right in. . Welcome to this week's cruise highlights! 🌊 We sift through 50+ emails a day to bring you the top three cruise deals: Oceania Marina Norway Cruise (July 26 - August 5): Flash sale ends May 29! The 18 cruises in the flash sale are: NEW YORK TO REYKJAVIK July 12 - July 26, 2024 AMSTERDAM TO NEW YORK November 3 - November 19, 2024 REYKJAVIK TO HAMBURG July 17 - July 31, 2024 LISBON TO MIAMI November 15 - November 27,2024 TROMSO TO REYKJAVIK August 5 - August 20, 2024 AUCKLAND TO SYDNEY December 8 - December 22, 2024 VANCOUVER TO LOS ANGELES September 14 - September 26, 2024 SYDNEY TO SYDNEY January 25 - February 10, 2025 NEW YORK TO MONTREAL October 17 - October 28, 2024 PAPEETE TO PAPEETE January 26 - February 5, 2025 PAPEETE TO PAPEETE February 15 - February 25, 2025 SINGAPORE TO TAIPEI March 23 - April 14, 2025 AUCKLAND TO SINGAPORE March 26 - April 17, 2025 RIO DE JANEIRO TO SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE April 5 - April 21, 2025 PERTH TO AUCKLAND May 4 - May 28, 2025 ATHENS TO ISTANBUL July 23 - August 2, 2024 ATHENS TO MONTE CARLO August 14 - August 24, 2024 Atlas Ocean Voyages – Epicurean Expeditions: Experience free cultural immersions, gourmet dining, wine tastings, cooking demos, and more. PONANT Celtic Voyage – Smithsonian Journeys Program: Sail from Glasgow to Bergen, exploring the Shetland Islands with expert-led cultural experiences. Video Requests: info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. If you want to learn more about any of these three cruises or any of the 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. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #topthree #TopCruisesThisWeek #OceaniaMarina #AtlasOceanVoyages #ponant #PonantSmithsodian #CruiseSpecialist #Cruisedeals #CruiseGuru #travelagenttips #luxurytraveladvisor #LuxuryCruiseTravelAgent

This week, I am bringing you my top three cruises that caught my eye. These three cruises are: . Ocean, River & Expedition cruises are on this week. This will not always happen with these weekly videos, but it worked out today. 😊 . For the ocean cruise, I have Ventures By Seabourn. Seabourn Alaska Fjords & Canadian Inside Passage. . I talked about the cruise I am hosting from August 16 - 23, 2024. . Only a few suites are left; please contact me soon if you'd like to join me on this voyage. Next, I have, Silversea Cruises Fly over the Drake to ANTARCTICA. . Lastly, I have Amawaterways Magna On The Danube on AmaMagna. Welcome to the first episode! I will discuss the top three cruises that caught my eye this week. I receive over 50 emails daily and want to present you with the best of the best. . I will be uploading a video each week with new cruise itineraries. 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. If you want to learn more about any of these three cruises or 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. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #topthree #TopCruisesThisWeek #VenturesbySeabourn #AlaskaCruise #Silversea #SilverseaAntarctica #FlytheDrake #Amawaterways #Magnaonthedanube #CruiseSpecialist #CruiseGuru #travelagenttips #luxurytraveladvisor #LuxuryCruiseTravelAgent

We discussed the MSC Yacht Club with Tammy from MSC Cruises 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: info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. . I loved meeting with Tammy and learning more about the MSC Yacht Club experience. . Why Choose MSC Yacht Club?

. MSC Yacht Club is very much a yacht within a ship. It is a luxury small-ship experience within a larger ship filled with all the activities you know and love with MSC. MSC is the third-largest cruise line in the world, with 23 ships sailing to over 250 destinations. . Many of the ingredients used onboard are made on board. They make their own pasta, cheeses, and bread. They use the freshest ingredients, and you will taste the difference. The key themes that are unique to the MSC brand are European heritage and international character, the unrivalled breadth of global deployment, a strong commitment to sustainability, and the MSC Yacht Club, a rapidly growing fleet of modern, innovative ships, Ocean Cay, and MSC Narine Reserve. .

Welcome to a World of Privacy and Luxury. The MSC Yacht Club. From its elegant suites to its round-the-clock butler service and concierge reception, the MSC Yacht Club offers the kind of first-class experience expected by the most discerning travellers. .

TOP 5 Key MSC Yacht Club features:

Private MSC Yacht, Club lounge, Priority check-in, embarkation and disembarkation, Butler service, Sun Deck with pool, whirlpool, solarium, bar, and food selection

The additional privileges

The Premium Drink package (available in all areas of the ship, including the cabin mini-bar) includes complimentary use of the Thermal Area.

OCEAN CAY MSC MARINE RESERVE, AN ISLAND TRANSFORMED

64 square miles protected as a Marine Reserve

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 excellenceSelf-sufficient with potable water production, advanced wastewater treatment, solar panels and zero single-use plastic.

THE CHANCE TO MAKE A DREAM COME TRUE MSC WORLD CRUISE 2026.

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MSC WORLD AMERICA DEBUTING IN MIAMI SPRING 2025 (Now Open for Sale) QUICK FACTS

Number of staterooms: 2,626

Number of guests: 6,762

Length | Beam| Height: 1,093ft |154ft| 220ft

Public space: ~430,000ft

2Speed (Max): 21.8 / 22.7 knots

Itineraries

SUMMER 2025 - MSC WORLD AMERICA INAUGURAL SEASON

MIAMI Florida

OCEAN CAY MSC MARINE RESERVE, Bahamas

COZUMEL Mexico

COSTA MAYA

PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic

ISLA DE ROATAN, Honduras

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico

2025| APRIL TO OCTOBER

7 nights or 14 nights

From Miami On Saturdays . If you want to learn more about MSC or any of the 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. . Click HERE To see the images in this week's episode, and visit our YouTube channel. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #MSC #MSCYachtClub #MSCWorldAmerica #CruiseSpecialist #CruiseGuru #travelagenttips #luxurytraveladvisor #LuxuryCruiseTravelAgent