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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.


		Anthony Babb International Guest Speaker & Author WW1, Royal Navy, Norway, Wildlife, Photograpy, Author

Coming from:		Romsey, Hampshire UK

Tony served for 23 years in the Royal Navy as a weapons systems engineer and is a 1982 Falkland’s veteran. The award of the British Empire Medal in the 1988 New Year’s Honours List for services to the Royal Navy was the pinnacle of his career. His seagoing service saw him on 6 different warships including HMS Sheffield. His stories about life in the Royal Navy use many of his own photographs, along with memories from a varied career, to give a personal insight into the Royal Navy. These include details about the loss of HMS Sheffield, Captain Salt’s return to the Falklands on HMS Southampton and weapons systems performance in the war.


		Fenella Bazin The Vikings & Norway RBV, PhD, GRSM, DipEd, LRAM

Coming from:		Ramsey, Isle of Man UK

Fenella is an accredited NADFAS lecturer. Recently retired from her role as Director of Postgraduate Studies in the Centre for Manx Studies, Dr Fenella Bazin’s enthusiasm for Norway enhances the experience of passengers to northern waters, introducing them to aspects as varied as the everyday life of Vikings, wartime Norway, and the natural wonders of this spectacular journey. She also performs and listens to the Music of the Renaissance and Baroque eras.


		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.


		Patrick Cherry Destination & Enrichment Lecturer Former Marketing Director, Page & Moy

Coming from:		Mansfield, Nottinghamshire UK

Patrick spent 15 years with Page & Moy, latterly as their Marketing Director responsible for developing their land-based holidays. In 1992 he became deeply involved in establishing their Cruise business, which developed into a major part of the Group's activity. Widely travelled, he has visited all major continents with the exception of Antarctica, and is particularly familiar with Scandinavia, the Baltic, UK/Ireland, the Far East and the Mediterranean/Atlantic Islands. An accomplished and experienced presenter, he delivers well constructed, professional 'Powerpoint' presentations embelished with his own photographs.


		Jim Clement Destination Lecturer & Maritime Historian Baltic, Mediterranean. Asia, Caribbean,Latin America, Panama, Norway,

Coming from:		Largo, Florida USA

Jim is a retired USA Diplomat who lived in 13 countries and has given Destination/Maritime History Lectures on more than 120 cruises in Europe, Asia, S. America. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy (BSc) and University of Chicago (MBA). He was a US Navy Submarine Officer, VP International for Fortune 500 companies. He was a University Professor for History, Geography, Logistics, and International Marketing. Having lived and worked in Panama and transited the Panama Canal 30 times and Suez Canal 4 times, Jim can give the ship's bridge commentary about the history of the Canal in English or Spanish. He has also narrated bridge commentary about Glaciers in Chile and Norway.


		Sir David Durie International Affairs & Geographical History KCMG / Former Governor of Gibraltar / Scottish Heraldry

Coming from:		Richmond, Surrey UK

Sir David Durie, who has had a distinguished career in the public service, was Governor and Commander-in-Chief, Gibraltar, from 2000 to 2003. Between 1995 and 2000 he was Director General for Enterprise and Regions in the Department of Trade and Industry in London, and before that he was UK Permanent Representative to the European Union in Brussels. David's talks include the history of Gibraltar and his experiences living there, the Ottoman Empire and the Mediteranean more generally, the workings of the European Union and Scottish heraldry.


		George Edmunds Maritime Historian

Coming from:		Weymouth, Dorset UK

George is something of a polymath with an eclectic career. Engineering background, sales manager, own business. A diving (SCUBA) instructor, wreck diver, specialist in underwater detecting (Hit the newspaper headlines in 2016 recovering a £10,000 diamond ring.). Dived on the pirate Blackbeard’s ship in the USA. At the height of Paintball Games sports, he owned and ran two combat sites in Wales. George is also a published author with three books (genre; treasure/charts/pirates/wrecks). Just finished first thriller novel. Boat owner (was!) and is a regular speaker on cruise ships. Huge interest in WW2 flying with a military grade flight simulator at home. No time to retire.


		Jennifer Eremeeva Russian History, Royal History, Art History Culture, Cuisine, and History of Major Cruise Destinations

Coming from:		Riga, Vidzeme USA

Jennifer Eremeeva is an American expatriate writer who divides her time between Riga, Latvia, and New England. Jennifer writes about travel, culture, cuisine and culinary history, Russian history, and Royal History, with bylines in Reuters, Fodor’s, USTOA, LitHub, The Moscow Times, and Russian Life. Jennifer is a popular cruise ship lecturer and speaker on a wide range of topics relating to the history, culture, art, and literature of the Baltic, Black Sea, Adriatic, Mediterranean, and Aegean Seas.


		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.


		Dr Mike Gibson Music & Destinations PhD MPhil FRCP FRHistS

Coming from:		Southampton, Hants UK


An RAF medical air commodore, CEO of an occupational health company & a member of the Tribunal service, Mike was Honorary Surgeon to HM the Queen for 5 years. He has published widely with passions including history, bagpipes and travel.


		Lucy Hallman Russell Cultural, General and Music History

Coming from:		Aub, Bavaria Germany

Sharing her passion for cross-cultural insights is central to the presentations by Lucy Hallman Russell. She holds four diplomas in piano, music history and harpsichord, with further studies in Italian, art history, pre-history and archaeology. As a performer and scholar, she has long taught at the University of Music Würzburg. Since 2006 lecturer on European culture (with her husband Ray) for National Geographic/Lindblad Expeditions, etc. Travels to 45 countries and fluency in several languages have given this charming, captivating speaker a special knowledge of all of Europe.


		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.


		John Haywood Dark Age European Historian & Author BA Hons (1st class), PhD early medieval maritime history

Coming from:		Lancaster, Lancashire UK

Born and brought up in the north of England, Dr John Haywood studied medieval history at the universities of Lancaster and Cambridge, and Copenhagen. His doctoral dissertation, published as Dark Age Naval Power in 1991, was a study of north European seafaring before the Viking Age. The author of over 20 books, John has written on a wide range of historical topics but his main interests are the Vikings, maritime history and historical atlases. John Haywood formerly taught medieval history at Lancaster University, but since 2002 has been a full-time writer and tour leader and lectures on cruise ships.


		Dr Sheila Hoffman Art History - Iconologist Historical Architecture

Coming from:		**, ** USA

Dr. Sheila K. Hoffman is an art and cultural historian, iconologist and museologist who holds PhDs from the Sorbonne and from the University of Québec. She is Executive Director of the North Andover Historical Society in Massachusetts and Senior Lecturer in Art History at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. Her expertise includes ancient symbols and ancient cultures, and she regularly appears on the Science, History, Discovery, and Travel Channels.


		Dr Sherry Hutt Destinations - History and Culture Art, Architecture & Economics

Coming from:		Hendersonville, North Carolina USA

Dr. Sherry has been honored for heritage preservation and protection through teaching in law, museum and public lands management, co-authoring texts, as editor of the Yearbook of Cultural Property Law and publishing journal articles, prior to Cruise through History storybooks. She was a judge, attorney, museum trustee and head of the U.S. program for cultural heritage repatriation in the Department of the Interior. Her degrees are in Speech and Theater, Law and Forestry Economics. A world traveler, she now delights in presenting port destinations to cruise travelers.


		Dr Steven James Science \| History \| Medicine \| Psychology

Coming from:		Rancho Santa Fe, California USA

Steven James, MD is an internationally published psychiatrist and an accomplished storyteller. His innate curiosity about the world of science and history is reflected in his presentations and will keep your audiences engaged and wanting more. Connecting the cutting edge of neuroscience to history, Steven entertains with a refreshing perspective of the world and its mysteries. An outstanding communicator and storyteller, Steven effectively bridges the gap between science and history to bring a fresh understanding about the opportunities and benefits of travel.


		Dr Theodore Karamanski World History \| Maritime History \| History of Exploration

Coming from:		Chicago, IL USA

Theodore J. Karamanski is Professor of Public History at Loyola University. He is author of ten books and numerous articles related to history, archaeology, historic preservation, and maritime history. He has been a heritage consultant for the USA National Park Service, the BBC, The History Channel, Travel Channel, Weather Channel, and National Geographic Magazine. His work has been featured in numerous international outlets including the New York Times and Newsweek. He has twice been named teacher of the year at Loyola University and has received a lifetime achievement award from the American Historical Association.


		Sandy Leong Historian \| Vikings \| Age of Exploration \| Tudors Far East \| Australia \| Japan \| Mediterranean \| General Interest

Coming from:		Loughborough, Leicestershire UK

Sandy Leong is a historian, with a gift for storytelling that brings history to life. As a qualified teacher, teaching in schools, colleges, and as a guest lecturer at universities, in the UK and Far East. She is married to a Malaysian and has spent time living and working in the Far East, giving her a privileged opportunity to get to know that part of the world. She is a published author, writing on personal development topics. She demonstrates her deep personal commitment to improving people’s lives through education and by bringing communities together.


		Laura Macfarlane History, Geography and People

Coming from:		Uttoxeter, Staffordshire UK


As an education specialist, Laura Macfarlane is deeply passionate about the transformative power of knowledge and its intersection with travel. Her journey as an entrepreneur has provided her with the freedom to explore the world; her main goal is to visit every country of the world. With a master's degree underpinning her academic foundation, she strives to enhance travel through education.


		Doug Nelson Enrichment Speaker J.D., Ph.D.

Coming from:		Palm Beach, Florida USA

Douglas Nelson is an accomplished, well-respected professional and a knowledgeable, entertaining speaker at academic, business, social and political events. Having both a PhD in European history and a JD in law from Columbia University, Nelson has had a career that included positions as college professor, Wall Street lawyer, corporate executive, senior trade association manager, president of a tax-exempt research foundation and a security-cleared advisor to the Bush II, Obama and Trump administrations, both domestically and abroad.


		Knut Nesse Enrichment Speaker Viking Resident Historian

Coming from:		Westmount, Quebec Canada

Knut Nesse was Norway’s trade commissioner for Canada and later the commercial counselor and consul for the Norwegian Embassy in Germany. He earned his MS in engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim, Norway, and his MBA from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. A native of Norway, now living in Montreal, Knut Nesse is multilingual in Norwegian, English, German and French, and has a special interest in the Vikings, Scandinavian History and Imperial Russia.


		Roy Paul Seafarers and Maritime Subjects

Coming from:		Market Rasen, Lincolnshire UK

Roy was born in the port town of Immingham and as a teenager was a volunteer at the local seafarers’ centre and so began over 40 years association with the maritime world and the welfare of seafarers. In 1998 he was appointed as Chaplain to the Mersey Mission to Seafarers in Liverpool and became Chaplain to the River Mersey. He retired early from this post in 2015 and now enjoys sailing and sharing his experiences and his interests in Maritime themes.


		Rod Repton Criminology, Forensics, History & Folklore B.A(Hons) Former Detective Chief Inspector, Scotland Yard

Coming from:		Milford, Derbyshire UK

Rod retired from the police service in August 1999 having served 34 years in the Derbyshire Police Force. During the period of service he specialised in Criminal Investigation in C.I.D, Drugs Squad and Special Branch. He progressed through the ranks to Detective Chief Inspector. In 1999 he set up his own Private Investigations Company which has a sister company in New York. Born out of his experience comes a unique view on life. In his talks he’s never short of an anecdote or humorous tale on his experiences in both the public and private sector.


		Ray Carson Russell General and Cultural History, International Affairs

Coming from:		Aub, Bavaria Germany

Ray Carson Russell studied history/international relations in Alabama, Munich and Rome, attaining a master’s degree from the Univ. of Southern California Europe. Later he taught for American universities in Europe and published articles on democracy and issues of conflict and peace, as well as on travel and general cultural. Since 2006 lecturer (with his wife Lucy) for several cruise lines, incl. Nat. Geographic/Lindblad. Travels in 45 countries have brought considerable experience which enriches his work not only as a lecturer, but also as translator and writer of fiction.


		Professor Michael Share History & World Affairs Russia and Asia

Coming from:		Hong Kong, SAR China

Michael was born and raised in upstate New York and attended SUNY Binghamton for his BA in European history. Then he went overseas to the London School of Economics for his MA in International History. Returning to the US, Michael completed a PhD in Russian history at the University of Wisconsin. Michael Share taught numerous courses in European, Russian, US, military and diplomatic history for the past 40 years, either part time or full time, in the US, Russia, Hong Kong, and currently at the University of Macau. Michael has lived in the USA, Russia, the UK, Hong Kong and currently in Macau.


		Dr Marv Slind History & Destinations Ph.D. Viking Resident Historian

Coming from:		Decorah, Iowa USA

Dr. Marv Slind is Emeritus Professor of History at Luther College, Decorah, Iowa. Before retiring in 2013 after 36 years in the classroom, he taught courses in Modern European History (including Russia), Scandinavian History, and the History of the Vikings. Marv has traveled extensively in northwestern and central Europe, as well as Ireland and the United Kingdom, and is conversant in German and Norwegian. He has published numerous articles and books related to Scandinavian immigration history. Marv is a regular cruise ship speaker on History covering many Destinations.


		Dr William Sterling Cultural History MA, PhD, Cert Ed / History and Music

Coming from:		Eltham, London UK

William took early retirement from the Civil Service in 2008 with a generous redundancy package. He was educated at Colfe’s Grammar School, Lee and Keele University. His BA in 1980 was in History and Geography. He specialised in Mediaeval History (Anglo-Saxons and Hundred Years War) winning the Wedgwood Prize for an essay on King Athelstan. He has a wide range of talks on Composers, Music of the Sea, Vikings & Anglo Saxons and Classical History.


		Charles W. Sullivan III Scandinavian & British Mythology & Culture

Coming from:		Roanoke, VA USA

Emeritus Professor of English, Dr. C.W. Sullivan III is retired from the English Department at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, USA. Among his honors there, he was named Distinguished Research Professor of Arts and Sciences at ECU, ECU Board of Trustees Distinguished Research Professor of English, and UNC Board of Governors Distinguished Professor for Teaching. He is also a Full Member of the Welsh Academy for his contributions to the study of medieval Welsh Celtic myth and literature, a past president of the International Association for the Fantastic in the Arts, and the former editor of the ejournal, Celtic Cultural Studies.


		Allan Thomas Oceanography BSc, NMSM, RAF(Rtd)

Coming from:		St. Columb Major, Cornwall UK

Allan joined the Royal Air Force in 1960 eventually becoming an Air Electronics Officer and aircraft captain serving on Maritime Patrol aircraft keeping an eye on the Soviet Navy, especially its submarine force. In 1993 Allan was seconded to the United States Navy where he qualified as a military oceanographer prior to taking command of operations at a joint US-UK Undersea Surveillance Facility. In his talks he describes undersea geology, historical oceanographic events, and marine animals: focussing on the waters that each cruise passes though accompanied by some amusing anecdotes from his Service days. He is also a qualified and accomplished Destination Presenter.


		John Turkington Art & Cultural Historian Vikings / Art history and philosophy

Coming from:		Blackburn, Lancashire UK

John is now retired but spent the whole of his working life in education, ending his career as a headteacher with an added role as an Information Technology adviser. He has a degree in philosophy, an MA in research and various teaching diplomas. John has a wide, eclectic mix of interests including theatre, music, and painting in watercolours combined with extensive reading. He has an extensive series of talks on Vikings as well as art history and philosophy.


		Christopher West History & Geography Competitive Intelligence & Industrial Espionage

Coming from:		Chipstead, Surrey UK

After graduating from the London School of Economics Chris had a career that spanned the oil industry, economic analysis market research and competitive intelligence. He founded and ran what became one of the largest providers of competitive intelligence in Europe. He has written and lectured extensively on marketing and competitive intelligence. As a consequence of his competitive intelligence activities, Chris became interested in industrial and commercial espionage, which is neither legal nor ethical. His talks deal with some fascinating international cases of espionage and theft.


		William Whobrey Historian PhD Medieval and German Studies

Coming from:		Monterey, California USA

With over 20 years experience in ocean and river cruise lecturing, Bill Whobrey has brought to cruise guests the same expertise, enthusiasm, and dedication that have served his students at Yale and Stanford universities. Having grown up in Germany, his early interest in history, language, and literature propelled him to a PhD in Medieval and German Studies from Stanford University. Bill spent 25 years teaching and lecturing on topics ranging from medieval epics, Icelandic sagas, Viking history, to medieval manuscripts and books. With his engaging speaking style, lively presentations, and insightful commentary, Bill has enriched the experience of many cruise guests over many years.


		Dr John Wineland Archaeology, History, World History, Ancient History RPA, PhD

Coming from:		Lakeland, Florida USA

Dr. John D. Wineland, Ph.D. is an archaeologist and History Professor currently living, excavating, and teaching in Central Florida. He has spent 35 years traveling, teaching, leading tours, and researching around the world. He teaches a wide range of courses in Archaeology and History, including Archaeology Fieldwork, World History, Ancient History, Medieval History, and European History. He is a Registered Professional Archaeologist who has excavated on three continents. He has been featured in world media as a leading archaeologist. John enjoys giving engaging presentations to engaged travelers, and also meeting and speaking one on one to the diverse cruising community.


		Alan Wright Travel Writer & Motivational Speaker After Dinner Speaker \| Enrichment & Destinations

Coming from:		Hartlepool, County Durham UK

Alan’s career as a travel writer and professional speaker goes back over thirty years. He was an award-winning BBC broadcaster for over 25 years and is busy these days on training in presentation skills and media for some of the biggest companies in the UK and Middle East. In the 1990's he became Chief Executive of Durham County Cricket Club. He specialises in business and VIP travel to the Middle East about which he gives talks as well as on cricket.


		Dave Wright Baltic, French & British History

Coming from:		Warrington, Cheshire UK

Dave is a historian with many years experience, teaching and lecturing in European History. He currently works as a Freelance Lecturer and also as an Educational Consultant. For the 11 years prior to 2016, he was Headmaster of a high school in the West Midlands. His work was featured in the British Parliamentary Review of Education of that year. Since 2016, he has devoted his time mainly to his historical interests and lectures to a range of associations and societies. His talks are designed to be informative and authoritative, but also user-friendly and engaging. Dave’s enthusiasm for his subject has often been described as infectious.