Cruise Recap 2015

Cruise Highlights 2015

During 2015 I took three epic cruise adventures. Each one was unique, which is actually the moral to the story: there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to the cruise experience. Cruise lines, ships, and itineraries all vary, which is great because once the cruise bug has bitten then there are many places to visit.

I kicked off 2015 with UnCruise Adventures in the Sea of Cortez – click here to read all about my experience. Then it was off to Europe for almost a month for two amazing cruises: an Arctic Circle Expedition from Norway via Silversea Cruises’ Silver Explorer followed by a two-day layover in London before heading to Southampton to sail on Azamara Quest calling of ports in England, Ireland and Scotland.

Photo Tour

Below are some of my favorite photos from 2015. If you have any questions about where to cruise in 2016, make sure to ask.

UnCruise in Sea of Cortez – Not your ordinary cruise experience.

Whale sighting in Magdalena Bay.
Whale sighting in Magdalena Bay.
Exploring by skiff via UnCruise
Exploring by skiff via UnCruise
Wide open spaces to explore via UnCruise
Wide open spaces to explore via UnCruise
Playful pups: Sea lion in Sea of Cortez
Playful pups: Sea lion in Sea of Cortez

UnCruise

Silversea Expeditions – Arctic Circle

Luxury goes exploring – what a journey. Think pristine and totally off-the-grid.

Zodiac exploration
Small group exploration of glaciers.
Stunning landscapes of Svalbard
So many shades of blue. Stunning landscapes of Svalbard, Norway.
Polar bear guard Silver Explorer
Polar bear guard patrols the grounds while guests explore th area.
Arctic Tundra
This is Svalbard, Norway where we embarked Silver Explorer.

 

Romeo (our fab Silversea butler - with guitar) and his friends sing me Happy Bday.
Romeo (our fab Silversea butler – with guitar) and his friends sing me Happy Bday.

Polar bear sighting on Silver Explorer

Polar bear sighting on Silver Explorer

 

Silver Explorer in the Arctic
Silver Explorer in the Arctic
Bday selfie on The 14th July Glacier
Bday selfie on The 14th July Glacier
Curious bearded seal stops by to say hi.
Curious bearded seal stops by to say hi.

Azamara Quest – England, Ireland, Scotland

Azamara Club Cruises is my go-to cruise line for destination immersion. Longer stays in port combined with a varied selection of itineraries that invite guests to travel to new and exciting places are a couple of the reasons why I love this cruise line.

Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle
Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle in Scotland via Azamara Quest
St. Andrews Old Course, 144th British Open Champtionships
St. Andrews Old Course, 144th British Open Championships
Gllasgow awaits!
Gllasgow awaits!
Sailing into the sunset via Azamara Quest
Sailing into the sunset via Azamara Quest

 

London Layover

The best martini in London might just be at the Egerton House Hotel
The best martini in London might just be at the Egerton House Hotel

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Scents of Summer Afternoon Tea at Wellington Lounge
Scents of Summer Afternoon Tea at Wellington Lounge

 

And more….

In 2015 when I was not cruising and gathering stories to share via social media, I was busy curating cruise content for AFAR Media and posting cruise stories for brands like Azamara Club Cruises. Links to my uber-curated cruise interests lists at AFAR  can be found below, just click the icon.

AFAR Media - Carrie Finley Bajak

AFAR Media Carrie Finley Bajak

 

 

 

 

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