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Expedition Cruising Review with Linda & Rich Skinner

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Creator's Key Takeaways

expedition cruising is destination and experience driven

the average passenger well actually it you know they are all of the expedition crews companies kind of give a profile

it's a 100 total different experience as opposed to yes regular ocean cruise line

it's a once-in-a-lifetime thing

Creator's Tips & Advice

Work with a travel advisor to customize your expedition cruise
Plan far in advance as ships fill up quickly
Be flexible with itineraries due to weather conditions

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cost of expedition cruisesConsider it as a major investment and work with an advisor to get the best value

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is an expedition cruise?
QWho are expedition cruises for?
QHow do expedition cruises differ from regular cruises?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route3 Happy BaconCabin Suite3½ Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy BaconValue Pricing2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Antarctica4½ Happy Bacon
Top: polar plunge
Galapagos4 Happy Bacon
Machu Picchu4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Expedition Cruising Review. Real Travel Experts Linda and Rich Skinner of Cruise Holidays of Woodinville join Ken to review the hottest new product in cruising, expedition cruises and cruising. Rich details a brief history that led to what we now know as expedition cruises. Are they for everyone? Linda describes the typical guest found on board and the unique cruise activities and excursions that sets expedition cruising apart. Rich and Linda detail the newest and most modern green ships that are in the market. Silversea's "Silver Endeavour", Viking's "Octantis" and "Polaris", and a true ice breaker, Ponant's "Le Commandant Charcot". Viking, Ponant and Silversea are just three of the companies offering expedition cruising. Rich and Linda offer advice on on when to book and how far in advance you should be book. Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact: Cruise Holidays of Woodinville : info@luxurient.com Website: https://cruiseholidaystravel.com/ Image & Video Credits: Le Commandant Charcot: Courtesy of Ponant Cruises Silver Endeavour: Courtesy of Silversea Cruises Octantis & Polaris: Courtesy of Viking Cruises History Images : Wiki Commons Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 & 2.0 RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk. 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Introducing Rich and Linda Skinner, guests 01:05 History of Expeditions 02:24 Trends in Cruising 05:04 Expedition cruising 07:14 Casino? Entertainment? 07:39 Who goes on an expedition cruise? 10:43 Popular Destinations 13:19 What cruise lines offer expeditions? 15:20 Are expedition cruises all Inclusive? 16:28 The Shore Excursions 20:50 How long are expedition cruises? 22:06 All About the special Expedition Ships 28:22 Experiential Travel 30:46 Ponant's Ecologically-Minded Ship 33:47 Best Way to Book An Expedition Cruise 36:58 How to contact Linda or Rich 37:30 Where Rich & Linda are travelling next