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Explora Journeys & Smithe House, Vancouver BC

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👁️ 24 views📅 8 months ago⏱️ 32:34
What This Creator Said
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We're a brand new cruise line. We launched our first ship in August of 2023.

The ocean just happens to be our address.

We don't have any formal dress codes.

We have a very small casino, but a lot of it is also really centers around wellness.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book far in advance as itineraries are available up to a couple of years ahead.
Treat the ship as the destination; there's plenty to do onboard without leaving.
For families, consider the apartment hotel model for more space and kitchen facilities.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Intimidation about luxury cruising etiquette.It's very relaxed and casual with no formal dress codes or snobbery.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is Explora Journeys and what is the onboard experience like?
QWhat is an apart hotel and how does Smithe House operate?
QHow does Explora Journeys cater to new cruisers and families?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Vancouver3½ Happy Bacon
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Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2111088/fan_mail/new) We've got a special guest joining us this week as Lisa Willey from Explora Journey's (https://explorajourneys.com/ca/en) will join travel expert Onanta Forbes and I to talk about cruising with Explora Journeys. Then we'll head to Vancouver to chat with one of the managing partners with Kalido Hospitality Group. That's the group that operates Smithe House (https://smithehouse.com/) , a place that calls itself an aparthotel. So we'll find out more about that. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/randyu)