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Dr Julie Ackroyd FHEA
History (Roman, Ancient Greek, Viking) Shakespeare, Ecology
PhD. Ex-Honorary Associate of the Classics Dept. OU
Coming from: Bromley,  Kent  UK


Julie is an engaging and approachable speaker, creating accessible talks on a wide variety of topics. She is an extremely versatile speaker as she lectures in both history and the arts, as well as conservation and ecology for the Open University. She holds a degree in ecology and is a trained Marine Mammal Observer. On the history side, she holds a master’s degree in Classical Studies focusing on Ancient Greek and Roman society and arts. Julie has been a speaker and guide on a variety of ships since 2018.
Keith Buchanan
Wildlife & The Environment
BA, MSc
Coming from: Hexham,  Northumberland  UK


Keith is an environmental consultant working on biodiversity and landscape issues. He started his career as a zoologist, managing nature reserves, and later worked in the UK agriculture ministry. Keith has led wildlife watching trips in the UK, France, Spain, Portugal, Bulgaria, Greece, Estonia, The Canaries and Iceland. He has participated in biological expeditions in Madagascar, Indonesia, Central and South America. He has lectured on cruise ships about the wildlife and environmental issues in Scandinavia, The Mediterranean, South East Asia, Australia and South America.
Clive Catchpole
Wildlife
Professor of Animal Behaviour, University of London
Coming from: Wells-next-the-Sea,  Norfolk  UK


Clive is a professional zoologist with an international reputation for his research on wildlife biology in many parts of the world. He is currently Emeritus Professor of Animal Behaviour at the University of London. Clive has lectured all over the world and broadcast on many aspects of animal life for over 30 years. As an enrichment lecturer, he is able to bring to life the amazing world of animal behaviour in lavishly illustrated and lively presentations. His talks can be tailored to particular parts of the world where passengers look forward to seeing the local wildlife on excursions.
Kevin Elsby
Ornithology, Wildlife & Natural History
Wildlife Photography and Tour Guide. FRPS. University lecturer
Coming from: Colby,  Norfolk  UK


Kevin is a full time General Medical Practitioner, but uses his spare time to travel and see wildlife. Over the years, he has travelled extensively and has a particular interest in the Wildlife and Environment of both the Arctic and Antarctic regions, and tropical rainforests. Kevin also has a Master's degree in Wildlife Biology and Conservation and lectures on wildlife to a wide variety of organisations.
Kathy Fawcett-Stearne
Landscape History & Ecology
Ph.D B.Sc. C Env.
Coming from: Melksham,  Wiltshire  UK


Kathy gained a Doctorate in Agricultural History & Ecological Management, from Imperial College London, in 2004. She has many year’s experience both as a civil servant and in private consultancy, organising lectures, activity workshops and study trips in England. Kathy is a member of the Speakers Club of Great Britain and is also an experienced destination lecturer. She has a passion for travel, meeting new people and seeing new places. Kathy has a range of Presentations on; Destinations, British traditions, and the countryside, which can be tailored to destinations or seasons as required.
Jack Hardy
Destinations, History, and Marine Exploration
BA-Univ. California, MS-Oregon State, PhD-Univ. of Washington
Coming from: Portland,  Oregon  USA


Over the past 16 years professor, historian, and underwater explorer Jack Hardy has lectured on 67 different topics on more than 63 cruises. His richly-illustrated lectures focus on the history and culture of many popular cruise ship destinations, from the Baltic to the Mediterranean and Pacific. Also, as a diver and underwater photographer, other lectures include regional marine life, ancient shipwrecks, and famous ocean explorers. He has published more than 100 research papers and books. His research and exploration has taken him to 110 countries around the world.
Richard Lovelock
Wildlife, Nature & Photography
Coming from: Uttoxeter,  Staffordshire  UK


Richard Lovelock is an award-winning professional photographer with a keen focus on marine life, especially whales and dolphins. With years of experience documenting marine ecosystems, he is deeply committed to raising awareness about the challenges they face and advocating for their protection through his role as an Ocean Conservationist with a leading UK charity.
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.
Peter Mawby
Ornithologist & Research Ecologist
Coming from: Lancaster,  Lancashire  UK


As an ornithologist and research ecologist with a particular interest in the North Atlantic, Peter has travelled widely and is a regular cruise lecturer. His talks, which will be entertaining as well as informative, introduce the audience to the wildlife and ecology of the areas to be visited. When not lecturing, Peter is always happy to accompany tours or provide an on-board commentary.
Dr Ronald Orenstein
Natural History & Conservation
M.Sc., Ph.D., LL.B.; author of 13 books on science and nature
Coming from: Mississauga,  Ontario  Canada


Ronald Orenstein is a zoologist, lawyer, dedicated wildlife conservationist and the author of thirteen books on science and nature. His book New Animal Discoveries won the 2001 Science in Society Journalism Award for best Canadian children's book. His most recently published books include Hummingbirds and Butterflies. Orangutans: A Natural History will be published in 2023. Dr. Orenstein has had extensive travel, lecture and stage experience.
Robin Petch
Naturalist & Cetaceans Expert
Whales, Dolphins & Marine Conservation
Coming from: North Ferriby,  East Yorkshire  UK


Robin has been involved with the study and conservation of whales, dolphins and the marine environment for nearly 25 years. He now shares his wide knowledge and experience with cruise ship passengers in lively and informative lectures with stunning photographs and video. His experience as an educator enables him to adapt his talks to suit audiences of all types and age ranges. On some cruises, Robin's interest in Seals and Seabirds, Pirates and Privateers and Nautical Sayings and Superstitions adds an extra dimension to his talks.
Hazel Pittwood
Wildlife & Nature
Marine Mammals and Seabirds, Polar Regions
Coming from: Wimborne,  Dorset  UK


Hazel has been working as a speaker and guide on a variety of cruise and expedition vessels since 2017. Her areas of expertise are marine mammals and seabirds, but she possesses a broad knowledge of the wider natural world. Having volunteered as a marine mammal and seabird surveyor for numerous UK based conservation charities since 2014, her first job in as a guide/speaker came in 2017 working on a passenger vessel crossing the Bay of Biscay. From 2018 to 2020 she worked on a variety of itineraries and is now extremely glad to be back working as a cruise naturalist.
Philip John Price
Marine Biology | Wildlife and Nature
Coming from: Colyton,  Devon  UK


Philip graduated from University College Cardiff in 1984 with a degree in zoology. After a successful career as a city head-hunter he now many finds himself drawn back to his first love, that of the natural world. He has travelled extensively and taken part in many arduous expeditions, including traversing the Sahara Desert north to south, mountain biking across Iceland and has climbed some of the worlds most remote mountains. In his lectures on selected topics of marine biology, he emphasises the enormity of environmental stresses on biological systems and holds a fascination at the robustness of life on this planet to change and adapt w
Ross Priday
Aviation
Wing Commander - Royal Air Force & Ex-Squadron Leader Red Arrows
Coming from: Llandysul,  Ceredigion  UK


Retired Royal Air Force Wing Commander, Ross Priday, is an Aviation Expert who talks primarily about his time with the world famous aerobatic team, The Red Arrows. His talks cover the history of the team, including a candid and review of his own time with the team. For 2016, Ross has a talk on the extensive wildlife and environmental conservation projects that are undertaken on Ministry of Defence real estate around the world. He also talks more generally about man’s continuing fascination with flight. Filled with humour, Ross’s talks are engaging and memorable.
Pete Raine
Nature & Conservation
MSc
Coming from: Lyminge,  Kent  UK


Pete is a lifelong naturalist, and an experienced lecturer, writer and broadcaster. He holds an MSc in wildlife conservation from University College London. After an early career as a chartered accountant, Pete’s work has always revolved around the environment. He has given numerous slide lectures in the UK, lecture tours of Australia, Germany and Holland and over 150 wildlife radio programmes on Radio Kent. He enjoys sharing his experience and passion about birds, plants, insects, and about the history of the planet and the forces that have made our wildlife what it is.
Dr Param Sandhu
Wildlife and Nature Photography
Coming from: Ponteland,  Newcastle upon Tyne  UK


Param is a nature photographer with a special interest and passion for photographing tigers in the wild. Param, a trained medical doctor, has travelled extensively; including as far afield as the Galapagos Islands and Fiji. He has trekked to Everest Base Camp and up Kilimanjaro and he has documented the beauty of Ladakh in the Himalayas through his lens. An experienced and confident public speaker, Param's talks have been well-received and he is currently in demand to speak at various events in the UK and as a guest speaker on cruise ships.
John Seaton
Maritime History | Global Warming
MSc BSc GDip CTech CPEng(Retired) MIEAust
Coming from: Prospect Vale,  Tasmania  Australia


Ask him, and John will tell you that he considers himself to have been most fortunate in being a Guest Speaker on many occasions over the past 17 years. Initially, John enjoyed sharing his Maritime History and Ships and Shipping knowledge and experiences in an informative, fun, and easy to understand way with his fellow cruise line guests. Now, since being retired, John has added to his knowledge base to include Destination Related talks on Australasia and Antarctica and the causes and impacts of Global Climate Change. He looks forward to you enjoying his future talks.
George Sranko
Nature, Wildlife & Human interest
BSc Biology (UBC), MA (Hons) Political Science (Griffith)
Coming from: Victoria,  BC  Canada


George is an acclaimed speaker who has been lecturing on cruise ships for over 16 years. With a master's degree in political science, a degree in biology, and extensive experience as a naturalist, policy expert, and best-selling author, George offers engaging presentations that blend humor, storytelling, stunning photos, and insightful explorations of wildlife, nature, and world affairs. George's personal experiences around the world allow him to tailor his lectures to specific destinations, providing unique and valuable insights. He has dual Canadian and Australian citizenship.
Dorris Welch
Marine Wildlife
Marine Biologist, Museum Curator, Whale Watch Vessel Captain
Coming from: Santa Cruz,  California  USA


Dorris is a marine biologist, educator, and owns Sanctuary Cruises Whale Watching, LLC, leading ecotours on the Monterey Bay. She was curator of Natural Sciences at the Oakland Museum of California for fifteen years and Education Director of Long Marine Lab, University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) for ten years. She completed her graduate studies in Marine Education at the University of California, Santa Cruz and her BS in Wildlife Biology at Humboldt State University. Dorris has thirty years of public speaking experience including TV, radio, classes, public presentations and naturalist hikes and tours.
Douglas Woodring
The Global Environment
Coming from: Hong Kong,  -  China


Mr. Woodring is the Founder and Managing Director of Ocean Recovery Alliance, a non-profit organization which is focused on bringing innovative solutions, technology, collaborations and policy together to impact positive improvements for the health of the ocean. He is the winner of the prestigious 2018 Prince Albert Prize for Innovative Philanthropy for his work with the ocean. Born in Northern California, Mr. Woodring has a dual master’s degree from The Wharton School (MBA) and Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) where he studied Environmental Economics.
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