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		Andrew Baker Modern History, Politics & Extraordinary Lives Author, consultant, lecturer and ex Grammar School Headmaster

Coming from:		Thorpe Bay, Essex UK

Andrew is an engaging and entertaining speaker whose presentations have been praised for their warmth, humour, clarity and accessibility. He is a former Headmaster, an author, a consultant and a lecturer with a sharp eye for detail and anecdote. Andrew brings to life sensational episodes from the 60s and 70s; paints vivid and unforgettable portraits of those who have shaped today’s world, looks at the huge social changes in our lifetimes and explores current issues such as Brexit and Post Truth. Sit back, reflect, remember, laugh and see our own times more clearly.


		Melinda Bates White House Social History (NO politics!)

Coming from:		Woodstock, Virginia USA

Melinda Bates is the first person in history to be a Special Assistant to the President and Director, White House Visitors Office for all eight years of any administration. From her elegant East Wing office she organized events both large (the annual Easter Egg Roll) and small (Presidential birthday parties.) Thanks to her historic years there Melinda is a leading authority on White House social history and the author of a popular memoir, A Walk Through the White House. She does not discuss politics, but only our common history we all can share.


		Bill Belew Western Civilization, Origins to Social Networks PhD, Professor of Western Civilization and Writing, Novelist

Coming from:		Sunnyvale, California USA

Bill held a Top Secret Clearance during his years in the US Navy as Intelligence Officer serving at the peak of the Cold War Era. Bill then spent nearly 20 years in the Far East – Japan, China, Russia and India where he taught university, created and grew his own language school throughout Japan and Far East Russia. Bill is fluent in Japanese and converses in Chinese and Russian. Bill paid his sizable Silicon Valley mortgage as a professional blogger while also living within walking distance of the tech titans. He and his 13-yo daughter co-author a popular series for young adults.


		Stuart Boreham Enrichment, Entertainment, Adventurer

Coming from:		Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire UK

Enrichment speaker, Stuart Boreham, is used to a gruelling challenge or two! Stuart, who was born with cerebral palsy, saw his childhood defined by surgery and physiotherapy. After childhood operations, a great deal of grit, determination, and tenacity, Stuart was the first physically disabled person in the world to row the Atlantic Ocean solo, unassisted and unsupported – a feat which saw him cover 3341 miles alone at sea between the Canaries and Barbados, taking an elapsed time of 109 days.


		Edward Butler History, Genealogy, Law & Travel Award winning author of history/genealogy/family history books

Coming from:		San Antonio, Texas USA

Judge Ed Butler was a Ford Foundation Scholar at Vanderbilt University School of Law, where he graduated with honors. For many years he was a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney by both the Texas and National Boards. He is a retired federal judge; retired Naval Intelligence Commander; & former law school professor. His honors include the DAR Medal of Honor, SAR Gold Good Citizenship Medal, and he was selected to the Texas Genealogical Hall of Fame. He's listed in Who's Who in America & Who's Who in the World. He is a world traveler who has visited over 200 countries.


		Christine Clayburg Environment \| Weather \| Climate \| Aviation \| Screenwriting

Coming from:		Santa Monica, California USA

Christine Clayburg flew with the Minnesota Air National Guard as a Loadmaster on the C-130H aircraft. She was promoted to Tactical Airlift Control Flight Instructor and Aerial Firefighter on the C-130J with the Channel Islands Air Guard north of Malibu and deployed with both units to Iraq and Afghanistan. She is an Emmy-nominated meteorologist and an award-winning screenwriter, director, series host and producer of film and television.


		Michael Crowe History \| Great Lakes \| Caribbean \| Cuba \| South America

Coming from:		Huntington Beach, California USA

Michael Crowe is originally from England and a Veteran of the Royal Air Force. He has lectured on Ancient History of the Greeks Romans & Mesopotamia in Europe and other interesting Maritime subjects and other popular Ports of call around the world including Caribbean, South Africa & South America. He has sailed on both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. He shares his interactive programs on ships throughout the Great Lakes, America’s Rivers, Cuba ,the Caribbean and has sailed extensively throughout the Mediterranean Sea. Michael brings a wealth of personal stories, experiences and insightful knowledge to share with your guests.


		Catherine DeVrye Lifestyle \| Writing \| Motivation

Coming from:		Manly, NSW Australia

Best-selling author of 9 nonfiction books, translated into multiple languages, Catherine is a past winner of the Australian Executive Woman of the Year-twice voted Australian Keynote Speaker of the Year-and Speaker Hall of Fame inductee. From an orphanage in Canada-to an MSc in the USA-to a university lecturer before postings as an IBM executive to Japan & Hong Kong, she has spoken professionally to educate and entertain diverse audiences in 30+ countries, plus cruise ships. Catherine is a storyteller who has travelled to the 'ends of the earth' for exciting, fresh and relevant tales that can be tailored for your cruise demographics.


		Dr Beth Foggin Speaker and Consultant History/Travel &Tourism

Coming from:		Surrey, British Columbia Canada

In 1988 following the first of two 9 month periods living and traveling ‘Downunder,’ the direction of Beth Foggin’s life journey was significantly altered. She has returned to the South Pacific over forty times even while enlarging her horizons to include other destinations. "Tourism’ was a part of the multi-disciplinary PhD in Applied Social Sciences from the Université de Montréal. Beth has lectured on numerous world-wide destinations since her first cruise in 2005. In her presentations, she enthusiastically faces the challenge said to be of an historian - ‘to bring the dead to life’ – as she explores with her audience various aspects of the socio-cultural history of a region, a city or a cultural group.


		Jacki Hill-Murphy Writer & Explorer MA

Coming from:		Kilmersdon, Somerset UK

Jacki has travelled to some of the most inhospitable places on earth to re-create the journeys of daring women adventurers from the past. In tracking four valiant women who left inhibition at home and journeyed into the unknown, she pays tribute to their invincible spirits and achievements. Jacki's journeys are unique and so are her presentations. In her talks, she tells the stories of following in the footsteps of Victorian explorers Isabella Bird who travelled by yak across the Digar-La Pass in Ladakh, India; Mary Kingsley, who pioneered the route to the 13,255 summit of Mount Cameroon; and Kate Marsden who trudged from Moscow to Siberia in search of a cure for leprosy.


		L.Douglas Keeney World Affairs \| History \| Celebrities \| Historic figures

Coming from:		Louisville, Kentucky USA

L. Douglas Keeney is the bestselling author of 22 books on American and world history. He is published by Simon & Schuster, St. Martin’s, Wm. Morrow, and Lyons Press. Keeney has been well reviewed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, The Christian Science Monitor, salon, Newsweek, Gannet newspapers, and others. Keeney is a frequent speaker at universities, corporate events, and on numerous cruise ships. His talks are entertaining as well as informative.


		John Kimak BA MBA Nobel Peace Prize World History Culture and Famous People

Coming from:		Victoria, British Columbia Canada

Major John Kimak is an accomplished cruise presenter and an avid historian with in depth knowledge of many world destinations. He is an international keynote speaker and guest lecturer at various universities and conferences. A Royal Canadian Air Force Senior Officer Major Kimak served on assignment with NORAD in North America, NATO in Europe and as a Nobel Peace Prize winning United Nations Peacekeeper in the Middle East. He presents on cruises on destination topics and famous people and specialty talks as requested by individual cruise directors. John’s audiences love his enthusiastic and engaging style, great storytelling and keen sense of humour.


		David Kingrea Destination Historian Viking Resident Historian

Coming from:		Marietta, Georgia USA

As an experienced ship destination lecturer and historian, Dave draws on a rich background including teaching, engineering, military service, corporate business and consulting. Dave weaves stories about history from his travel insights, research, experiences and knowledge. History is not just about dates and facts but about people, relationships and life stories. Dave tells their stories with a unique style blending travel experiences to over 130 countries, creative narratives, humor, and engaging trivia (he was even a four time champion on the TV program ”Jeopardy”).


		Rachel Kolsky Social & Modern Historian

Coming from:		London, UK

Engaging, knowledgeable and well-researched Rachel Kolsky is a prize-winning London Blue Badge Tourist Guide. Focussing on the 'human stories behind the buildings' Rachel's presentations are filled with images past and present, anecdotes and information imparted in a fun, informative and interesting way. From cinemas to shopping to famous personalities, memories of all aspects of London's rich and varied social history come flooding back. She is a trustee of her local independent cinema, The Phoenix, East Finchley. Rachel’s first book, "Jewish London", was published in March 2012.


		Brendan Lally Crime, Destinations & Famous People

Coming from:		Sheffield, South Yorkshire UK

Brendan Lally retired as a Chief Superintendent following 30 years police service culminating in a three year secondment as Staff Officer to HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary at the Home Office, London. His service included very senior positions in police training and in race and community relations. Brendan has travelled the World extensively and also gives destination talks. He is an experienced public speaker and helps train others in this field of interest. He is an experienced cruise lecturer on a variety of topics and gave as many as 21 presentations on a six week 2018 cruise.


		Dr Andrew Lownie History & Literature

Coming from:		London, - UK

Andrew Lownie was educated at Magdalene College, Cambridge, where he was Dunster History Prizeman and President of the Union, before taking his Masters and doctorate at Edinburgh University. A Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and former visiting fellow of Churchill College, Cambridge, he has run his own literary agency since 1988. He has been the top selling literary agent in the world and lectures extensively on how to get published. Andrew is also a regular lecturer on cruise ships.


		Stephen Marsh Wildlife and Adventure Travel

Coming from:		St. Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex UK

Stephen has lectured about natural history around the world since 2007, having always been fascinated by wildlife. Although marine wildlife is his speciality, his love for and knowledge of other creatures and general ecology is extensive. In 2006 when a whale swam up the Thames into London, Stephen was volunteering on the rescue and this triggered an old passion. He left three decades in advertising behind to take up the challenge of rejuvenating the whale and dolphin survey charity ORCA and created a cruise programme for the charity that led to him lecturing on cruises worldwide. An inspiring speaker, his talks are enthralling and enchanting.


		Roger Mason Personalities & Headline Events

Coming from:		Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire UK

Roger is a Chartered Certified Accountant and has written 18 books, one on the subject of public speaking and the most recent, a fascinating review of the London to Birmingham railway journey. For many years a leading member of Toastmasters International, he has both won and judged many speech contests He lectures in an interesting and entertaining way, and brings the same approach to his accounts of famous personalities.


		David McCaddon Crime & Mystery Crime Author, History, Famous People

Coming from:		Congleton, Cheshire UK

David is an award winning playwright and a published author of modern Crime thriller novels. Before retiring in 2017 David was a systems consultant who had worked in computing for over 47 years specialising in Police and Prison systems. His work has involved him working in many high profile Police major incident investigations worldwide. He now devotes most of his time as an entertaining enrichment speaker on a range of subjects including crime and famous authors.


		Rodney Paul Antarctic Exploration and History

Coming from:		Marchington, Staffordshire UK

Rodney has a keen interest in Antarctic history. Reading accounts of early expeditions to Antarctica was the catalyst for his desire to experience the unique region himself. He has a particular interest in Sir Ernest Shackleton and has been to many places associated with him. He has a detailed knowledge of the Heroic Age of Antarctic expeditions and shares his enthusiasm to his audiences with anecdotes and detailed accounts of the hardship the early explores endured.


		Geoff Peters Maritime Explorers and Adventurers Part year in Australia and part year in the UK

Coming from:		Southampton, Hampshire UK

Edu-tainment is the best way to describe Geoff’s speaking style, providing educational, entertaining and authoritative presentations whilst also injecting humour and personal experiences documenting his time at sea. Recently retired, Geoff and his wife Leanne have purchased a boat in the UK, cruised across the English Channel and now spend much of each year cruising the rivers, canals, and coastlines of Europe, creating their own adventures.


		Linda Saboe Intelligence & Espionage

Coming from:		Port Charlotte, Florida USA

Lynn Saboe is an engineer, and has a Masters degree and PhD. She spent 33 years in the CIA, and is an accomplished cruise presenter. She is one of the only people worldwide who knows, and is approved to give talks on, the CIA, history of intelligence, spy technology, both OSS and CIA museums, and a virtual tour of CIA. Lynn was named one of the “most outstanding women of the CIA”. She received two CIA medals, a Director of National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation, and 25 awards throughout her career including having started the CIA Mentoring Program of the Year in 2014 and being nominated as CIA Mentor of the Year five times.


		Edwin Sobey The Ocean, Polar Zones & Coral Reefs

Coming from:		Redmond, Washington USA

Ed is an explorer, author, and former museum director. Holding a Ph.D. in oceanography, he has participated in two dozen research expeditions from the poles to the tropics. On his expeditions and travels Ed has taught or conducted research on all seven continents and three oceans, and visited 110 countries. Along the way he spent a winter in Antarctica, crossed the Pacific Ocean in a sailboat, studied whales from ocean kayaks, and explored natural wonders at every opportunity. Global encounters with whales, sea lions, sharks, and underwater treasure hunters have given Ed experiences that spark enthusiastic interest in his audiences.


		Sue Stockdale Explorer & Adventurer MBA Entrepreneurship, MSc Quality Management

Coming from:		Swindon, Wiltshire UK

Sue Stockdale is a polar explorer and adventurer; author, and inspirational speaker who has undertaken more challenges to date than many people do in a lifetime. In 1996 she became the first British woman to ski to the Magnetic North Pole, and has also participated in expeditions to Chile, Antarctica, Geographical North Pole and Greenland. In her richly inspirational presentations she combines her personal expertise as a polar explorer with her profound business knowledge, including areas like Change Management, Leadership, Motivation, Risk Management and Managing Diversity.


		Paul Stone International Show Producer, Theatre, Memory Improvement

Coming from:		Las Vegas, Nevada USA

Paul Stone is a Television & Radio Personality, Keynote Speaker, Celebrity Producer, Philanthropist, and Best-selling Author. Paul educates audiences with his keen observational humour and inspiring communication skills, and is in constant demand as a speaker in cities around the globe. He has been a Show / Event Producer for over 35 years, producing numerous full evening Gala Variety Shows at prestigious London West End Theatres, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Her Majesty's and the world famous London Palladium Theatre, and at Caesar's Palace, Mandalay Bay & Mirage Casinos on the Las Vegas Strip.


		John Thomas Motion Pictures and Television Producer/Director/Professor; Feature Films, Documentaries, Celebs

Coming from:		Houston, Texas USA

John has worked 45 years in Hollywood, including the production of nearly 40 documentaries, commercials and 7 feature films as producer/director/writer and editor. He has worked at the major Hollywood studios, and directed many well-known stars. As a stand up comedian, John peppers his movie presentations with his trademark, easy-going and unassuming observational humor. Unlike other speakers who just talk about movies, John is an actual movie maker who can authoritatively answer audience questions, and provide honest answers along with real world illustrations and examples.


		Marshall Ulrich Extraordinary Life Adventurer, Mountaineer, Extreme Athlete

Coming from:		Evergreen, CO USA

The author of Running on Empty, Marshall Ulrich is a versatile, world-class extreme endurance athlete: an ultrarunning icon, Seven Summits mountaineer, and competitive adventure racer. His prolific athletic career has earned him numerous wins, records, and firsts on some of the toughest courses in the world and taken him to the top of the highest mountains on every continent—all in his forties and fifties. Dubbed by Outside magazine as an Endurance King, he defies the ideas of “too far,” “too old,” and “not possible.” Revered among athletes, Marshall Ulrich is also an acclaimed speaker.


		Tony Van Maanenberg South East Asia & Oceania Destinations Historian Navy-Military-Maritime-Australia-New Zealand-Asia

Coming from:		Eli Waters, Qld Australia

Tony loves researching Enrichment and Destination Port topics and strives to have fun with his presentations. His trade background supported by formal qualification from Ballarat University and experience with an amateur theatre group makes his topics, informative, enjoyable and easy to listen to. Tony loves cruising which helps fulfil his passion as a world traveller. He is an amateur Historian and enjoys investigating General, Maritime, Naval, Military and Social History. He also has a fascination for Egyptology, People, Places and things.


		Jack Wilson Destination & Port Lecturer Local & Maritime Historian

Coming from:		Southampton, Hampshire UK

Jack spent most of his working life in Social Housing in the South of England, working for local Councils and Housing Associations. For the last several years he has been running his own consultancy in Housing Management and Care and has pursued a long-standing interest in Local History to qualify as a Green Badge Tourist Guide. Jack and his wife have always enjoyed travelling, and have been cruising since 2002. Jack has worked as a port lecturer and enrichment speaker talking on maritime subjects and social history.


		Ian Wright Photography \| History \| Pop Stars \| Royalty The 60's Revolution

Coming from:		Reno, Nevada USA

Recently honored by the Royal Photographic Society, celebrity photographer, journalist, historian and speaker, Ian Wright began photographing celebrities in 1960. Aged 15, too young to drive, he bicycled to local venues photographing emerging artists of the swinging 60s, including the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Dusty Springfield, Jimi Hendrix, Animals and Searchers. Ian has photographed an amazing list of movie stars, politicians, movie stars and major world events. He was the lead photographer at Princess Diana’s wedding and his photograph of “The Kiss” on the balcony at Buckingham Palace was syndicated worldwide.