Cruise Enrichment Opportunity

Enrichment Requirement Cruise Itinerary


	Viking Star
	ST220423

World Cruise 2022 Sector 7


CRUISE ITINERARY - ST220423 World Cruise 2022 Sector 7
Embarkation:	Istanbul Turkey	Date: Saturday, April 23, 2022
Disembarkation:	Tilbury UK	Date: Sunday, May 8, 2022
No of Nights:	16

Only Speakers focusing on the Arts or World Affairs who can relate their talks to the itinerary and ports of call should register their interest.
Please submit your proposed lecture topics for consideration. Ideally you should list 7 talks including a title and short synopsis.


Day 1	EMBARK Istanbul Turkey
Day 2	At sea
Day 3	Piraeus (Athens) Greece
Day 4	At sea
Day 5	Messina, Sicily Italy
Day 6	Naples Italy
Day 7	Civitavecchia (for Rome) Italy
Day 8	Monte Carlo Monaco
Day 9	At sea
Day 10	Barcelona Spain
Day 11	Cartagena Spain
Day 12	At sea
Day 13	Lisbon Portugal
Day 14	At sea
Day 15	At sea
Day 16	Tilbury UK
Day 17	DISEMBARK Tilbury UK

DISCLAIMER
This information has been compiled from various sources. Whilst every effort has been made to provide accurate information, the cruise lines can and do change their itineraries. Cruise Ship Speakers cannot be held liable for any inaccuracies that these programs may contain. Please refer to the up-to-date information provided by the cruise lines themselves. Please notify the Web Administrator if there are any inaccuracies.

	Available Candidates

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The following people have indicated their availability for this cruise or sectors of this cruise. The list is in ORDER by General Discipline (ie. Art Instructors, Bridge Directors, Craft Instructors, Destination Lecturers, Enrichment Speakers, etc). Please contact the candidates directly if you would like to engage any of them. There are NO fees to do this. Alternatively, we can arrange the bookings on your behalf. Please advise us of your choice(s) for this cruise.

The following people have indicated their availability for this cruise or sectors of this cruise.
The list is in ORDER by General Discipline (ie. Art Instructors, Bridge Directors, Craft Instructors, Destination Lecturers, Enrichment Speakers, etc).
Please contact the candidates directly if you would like to engage any of them. There are NO fees to do this.
Alternatively, we can arrange the bookings on your behalf. Please advise us of your choice(s) for this cruise.

Emily Mixon
Arts & Crafts Instructor
over 25 years experience teaching in arts & crafts


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Coming from:

The Villages, Sumter County, Florida USA

Emily Bozeman Mixon has been involved in Arts and Crafts for over 40 years. She attended many crafts shows as a participant for over 15 years traveling from Tennessee to as far away as Michigan to sell her wares. She managed two craft supplies stores for a craft supply company located in Memphis, Tennessee. In 1992 Emily began teaching arts & crafts on cruise ships for Costa, Cunard, Celebrity and Holland America and has been doing so ever since. She has taught many classes with 100 or more people in attendance and others with 25-35 people in attendance.

Frosa Katsis
Medical Research, Emu Farming, Science, Craft Teacher


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Coming from:

South Gisborne, VIC Australia

Frosa has a wealth of experience in Medical Research having worked for a world renowned institute based in Melbourne. Her experience has predominantly been in the field of protein & metabolism. The history of the Institute and how it all began is a great story in itself and Frosa will cover the history and development of this chemistry. It is not all about science and chemistry with Frosa being a successful business owner operating craft sessions which include macrame, jewellery, paper craft such as scrapbooking, paper roses, card making.

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


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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.

Jennifer Eremeeva
Russian History, Royal History, Art History


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Coming from:

Northampton, Massachusetts 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.


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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.

Nitza Lowenstein
Radio Personality, Journalist, Historian & Speaker
BA, MA, MBA


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Coming from:

Killara, Sydney, NSW Australia

Journalist & Historian Nitza, has touched, inspired & enriched the lives of 1000�s of people during her 33 yrs of broadcasting on SBS TV Radio, as authorized celebrant (1400+ weddings), as a renowned, dynamic speaker on cruises & University 3A Sydney. With MA in History & MBA in Media, her specialty is the history, geography, people culture, and mythology, even the wild life of the destination, with practical information, gems & insight of the places visited. Being a movie buff, Nitza has a fascinating series on nostalgic Hollywood golden Age, legendary stars & Rock �n� Roll era. Her other forte is the Digital Age Revolution & Social Media. Nitza�s presentations are informative, engaging, entertaining & visually rich, incorporating her extensive knowledge and experience.

Joseph Micallef
Age of Exploration, Military and Maritime History
Published Author, Fox News and CNN Commentator, Keynote Speaker


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Coming from:

Tualatin, Oregon USA

Joseph V. Micallef is a historian, best selling author, keynote speaker and commentator on military and international affairs. He has produced, directed or written dozens of documentary programs on military history and world politics as well as written a number of books. He has an M.Sc. degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and was a Fulbright Fellow at the Italian Institute of International Affairs. Joseph has lectured extensively on military history and world affairs at a variety of venues, and also frequently speaks on the history of food, wine and spirits. He is fluent in Italian and English.

Bill Simpson OBE
Military/Aviation Historian, Author & Port Speaker
OBE


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Coming from:

Poole, Dorset UK

Bill Simpson served in the Royal Air Force for 25 years. Responsible for air transport operations in Northern Ireland, he was awarded an MBE in 1979. He then commanded two RAF Stations, receiving an OBE from Queen Elizabeth in 1988. Bill's acclaimed biography �The Prince� was published by HarperCollins in 2006 and he now writes historical novels. Bill is an experienced enrichment and destination speaker having completed almost 60 cruises over 7 years and he has employed his passion for - and comprehensive knowledge of - military & aviation history to great effect. In March 2017, Bill was selected to join Viking Ocean as a Resident Historian.

Martin P. Lee
Destination Lecturer & Gentlemen Dance Host
BSc(Hons) MSc FBCS CITP


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Coming from:

Poole, Dorset UK

Martin P. Lee graduated with first class honours in geography and geology from King's College London in 1975 followed by a masters degree in geography from Keele University. After service as a fellow at Lancaster University, he became a lecturer at Leicester University, and then a senior lecturer at the Royal Military College of Science. Upon early retirement in 2006, Martin has been a Gentleman Dance Host and Port Lecturer. He now spends half the year at sea and half the year at his home in Bournemouth.

Keith Appleyard
Military Intelligence & History
Current Affairs


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Coming from:

Sleaford, Lincolnshire UK

Keith is a consultant in education management and teaching skills, working both independently and employed by organisations such as Nottingham Trent University. In the 1960s and 70s Keith worked for 15 years as a RAF intelligence officer. This was in the hidden world of signals intelligence and it is this experience that forms the basis of his cruise ship lectures. Each talk focuses on a specific aspect of signals intelligence and each is illustrated by personal experience and analysis of historical events, as far as the Official Secrets Act will allow!

Bill Belew
History and Impact of Social Media and Social Networks
PhD, Professor of Social Media Marketing


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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.

Sir Andrew Burns
World Affairs & International Diplomacy
KCMG Retired Ambassador


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Coming from:

Minehead, Somerset UK

Sir Andrew Burns is a retired British Diplomat with extensive experience of South and SE Asia and China/Hong Kong, Israel and the Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe, the US and Canada. His final post was as High Commissioner to Canada, having previously been Ambassador to Israel and Consul-General in Hong Kong and Macau. Sir Andrew lectures on historical, cultural and foreign policy subjects in a tailor-made way that illuminates the geographic region of each cruise and draws on his own experiences as a diplomat with an eye for the humorous.

Margaret Cox
Forensic Anthropologist & Medical Historian
BA, BA Hons, Phd, MIFA, FSA


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Coming from:

West Wellow, Hampshire UK

Professor Margaret Cox is an internationally experienced forensic anthropologist who has worked in such places as Iraq, Rwanda, Kosovo, Cyprus, Italy, Belgium and France. She retired from her role as Professor of Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology at Cranfield University and now undertakes consultancy work for governments. She has authored several academic books, appeared in numerous TV and radio documentaries. Her very popular lectures deal with archaeology & anthropology and the history of disease.

Nigel Cox
World Affairs, History, Great Lives


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London, UK

Nigel Cox is a former British diplomat with extensive Asian expertise. He is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin. In 1976, just after the death of Chairman Mao, he started two years� training in Mandarin Chinese, in Cambridge and Hong Kong. He spent a total of 8 years at the British Embassy in Beijing, including from 2000 to 2002 as deputy to the Ambassador, in the rank of Minister and Consul-General. He was then appointed Director Asia-Pacific, responsible for UK relations with the whole region from Myanmar to Japan and from Mongolia to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific islands.

Judith Cranswick
Crime Writer, History & Destination Speaker


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Coming from:

Swindon, - UK

Judith has three great passions � history, travel and writing. Her love of ancient civilizations and cultures have taken her throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia, China, Indochina, Japan, India, South America, Mexico and Central America. History & travel have inspired her writing. An award-winning novelist, she is the author of two Travel Mystery series and several standalone psychological thrillers. Judith is an experienced destinations and enrichment lecturer and has also run writing workshops for several cruise lines.

Jill Eyers
Geology & Archaeology
Volcano Specialist


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Coming from:

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire UK

Born in London, with an early childhood in Australia, Dr Eyers studied geology and achieved her doctorate with the Department of Earth Sciences, Open University in 1992. Since that time she has lectured for several universities including Reading, Luton and the Open University as well as contributing to the Oxford University summer school programme each year. Her geological career has taken her to many parts of the world including the Caribbean, Brazil and Turkey which she finds particularly exciting. Jill presents an extensive series of talks on Geology and Archaeology.

Barbara GB Ferguson
World Affairs
Middle East & Arabian Gulf / Mediterranean


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Coming from:

Arlington, VA USA

Focusing on specialized history, cultural insights and intriguing stories about destinations, Barbara�s expertise derives from her background as an international correspondent for 20 years. Based in Paris and London for 18 years before being transferred to Washington, D.C., she reported from 46 countries. Her unique professional perspective enables her to speak with any audience about different cultures, regions, peoples, and history with conviction, compassion, and often humor. Barbara speaks fluent French and conversational Arabic.

Patrick Goodness
Cultural Anthropology-Global Religion & Mythology


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Coming from:

Rudolph, WI USA

Patrick Goodness is a globally recognized thought leader in the study of ancient cultural mythologies, and brings a profound knowledge of global cultures with an engaging approach to storytelling. Patrick has traveled and lectured in more than 110 countries around the world, studying and teaching global culture. Patrick lectures frequently at universities and global conferences and is a popular enrichment speaker among discerning cruise lines. His lectures are peppered with valuable research, thoughtful observations, powerful analogies and dry comedic wit that always bring smiles.

Jack Hardy
Destinations, History, and Marine Exploration
BA-Univ. California, MS-Oregon State, PhD-Univ. of Washington


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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.

Stuart Hendin
United Nations, Peacekeeping & World Affairs
Appointed Q.C. (Queen's Counsel)


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Coming from:

Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Dr. Hendin is a highly respected academic and legal analyst with specialties in International Criminal Law, the Law of Armed Conflict, International Human Rights, United Nations Peace Operations and related international subject areas. He holds an M.A., an LL.B., an LL.M. (National University of Ireland) and then LL.D. (Ballsbridge University). Stuart was appointed Queen�s Counsel (Q.C.) by the Government of Canada and was also awarded the �Canada 125 Medal� for service to Canada. In addition he is appointed a full professor in the faculty of Law at Ballsbridge University and an Advisor/Fellow at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).

Christopher Joll
Military & British Empire History


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Coming from:

Bath, Somerset UK

Christopher Joll specialises in the quirkier aspects of 19th & 20th century world history, and that of the British Empire in particular. As Regimental Historian of the Household Cavalry, he has an intimate knowledge of the history, customs and traditions of that unique organisation. Christopher is also a knowledgeable and challenging writer and speaker about the current controversies surrounding the repatriation of museum collections to their countries of origin.

Dr Dan Jones
Historian & Archaeologist
Dip Arch, MA, PhD


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Coming from:

Suffolk, UK

Dan holds a PhD from University of East Anglia and is currently working on post-doctoral mediaeval material from Norwich. He has been a Member of Kent Archaeological Society since 1965 and has assisted in excavations, mainly on Roman and Mediaeval sites in UK and France since 1965. Dan is particularly interested in practical archaeology, ecclesiastical architecture and near-eastern ancient and classical history and talks on specific sites, or the general history of an area.

Russell Lee
History, culture, humor and storytelling
Not your average lecturer!


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Coming from:

Cupertino, California USA

Russell Lee�s life and career are a celebration of creativity in the art of communications and storytelling. He has experience as an entertainer, educator, lecturer, motivational speaker, cartoonist, musician, songwriter, actor and stand-up comedian. With an eclectic background in research and multimedia presentations, Russell can lecture on a wide range of topics, including cultures and geographies; history and famous historical figures; science and technology; and art and music. He believes in being entertaining as well as educational, and he uses storytelling to create memorable experiences for his audiences.

Sandra Millikin
Architectural & Art History
BA (Hons), Mphil (Art History)


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Coming from:

Uffington, Oxon UK

Sandra Millikin is an American who has lived in England for over 40 years. She was educated at Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, USA and at the Courtauld Institute in London where she studied under the famous English architectural historian Sir John Summerson. She was assistant Curator at the Royal Institute of British Architects Drawings collection, where she contributed to the catalogue of the collection which is now housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Sandra has given talks on architectural history world wide on cruise ships and particularly enjoys days at sea as she is also a keen bridge player. She has also acted as Bridge Director on cruises.

Malcolm Nelson
HM Customs & Excise
Certified Australian Specialist (Australian Tourist Board)


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Lower Earley, Berkshire UK

Malcolm worked for 40 years for HM Customs and Excise in every aspect of catching smugglers. He was mainly based at Heathrow but he also spent time at London Port, Dover, St Petersberg (Russia), Malta, and at most major airports throughout the EU. Since retirement in 2005 he has developed his speaking activity and now gives talks on catching smugglers, the history of smuggling, historical events in Australia and the Russian revolution.

The Revd Canon Chris Newlands
Classical History & Religion


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Coming from:

Belvedere, Kent UK

Chris was born in West Yorkshire and his love of drama and the stage led to him going to Bristol University to study Drama and French, before his love for travel took him to Algeria, where he remained for two years, teaching English and encouraging an interest in theatre, music and the arts on behalf of the British Council. He returned to England to study Theology at Cambridge, before being ordained as an Anglican priest. In 2010 he became Vicar of Lancaster, working in the historic setting of Lancaster Priory Church. Chris presents a series of talks on classical history subjects.

Geoff Peters
Maritime Explorers and Adventurers


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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.

Peter Price AM
Economics of Organised Crime


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Dover Heights, NSW Australia

Peter Price AM, is an advertising and communications professional with over 25 years experience in multi-national ad agencies. His experiences as a victim of multiple crimes in South Africa helped steer him in the direction of violence prevention and law enforcement advocacy. Peter currently works in both a Criminal Law and Civil Law capacity. For the past 20 years, Peter has been significantly involved in the development of Crime Stoppers in Australia and around the world. He has served as Vice President of Crime Stoppers International and played a significant role in global operations with INTERPOL.

William Rickett
Forensics, Famous Trials, WWII and Destinations


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Coming from:

Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio USA

Bill Rickett is a retired judge, former law professor and criminal trial attorney. Forensic evidence was always an important component of his practice, teaching and judicial duties. Hundreds of his former students practice throughout the country as prosecutors and defense attrorneys. Rickett earned his Bachelor�s and Master�s degrees from The Ohio State University and his Juris Doctor cum laude from The University of Akron. He retired from the bench in 2012. That same year, he was appointed to but declined a seat on the Supreme Court of the Republic of Palau.

Howard Roitman
World Affairs, History & Geography


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Denver, Colorado USA

Howard is a keen student of history, geography, and current events and loves to share those passions with audiences. He's given hundreds of talks over the last six years following decades of traditional teaching. Howard began his career as a destination and enrichment speaker in 2018 after teaching for many years in the University of Denver's University College masters program. Since 2015, he has been delivering presentations through an organization called Active Minds throughout the Denver metropolitan area on a broad range of topics of current interest. He received a B. A. with honors in History from Brooklyn College and a J. D. from Yale Law School.

Gavin Roser
Shipping & Transportation


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Coming from:

Ayr, Ayrshire UK

Gavin is Ambassador at Large of the European Freight and Logistics Leaders' Forum, Brussels based think tank. He sees a dynamic world and interviews leaders focused on and meeting change head on. His has been Managing Director of a major ship agency, Chairman of first joint venture in the Falklands post conflict, Maritime Advisor to National Shipping Line of Iran and Consultant at the centre of the privatisation of the shipping industry of New Zealand. He is a member of the Royal Institute of International Affairs. Gavin has seen remarkable change over his 54 years in shipping. He greatly enjoys bringing people with different perspectives together, and discovering new things.

John Sherlock
Architecture
MA (Oxon)


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Coming from:

Horsham, West Sussex UK


John is a seasoned cruise speaker on architecture and its history, having worked with Swan Hellenic, Cunard, Voyages of Discovery and P&O. John has the knack of making his talks fun, even though there's a lot of content! When working at Windsor Great Park, he was selected to make a presentation to HM the Queen and HRH the Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle.

Marcus Sherwood
Classical History & Destinations


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Coming from:

Chichester, West Sussex UK

Marcus is a Classics graduate who has travelled widely in Europe as a teacher and lecturer in Classical History. He now enjoys lecturing on cruise ships both as a Classical Historian and as a Destination Lecturer. His expertise is in tracing the influences of ancient civilizations on modern culture. Marcus draws on his years of foreign travel and knowledge of popular destinations to help passengers get the very best out of ports of call, covering history, geography and culture. He is a popular, experienced and enthusiastic speaker who engages his audiences with pace, passion and humour.

Roy Short
Hollywood and Genealogy


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Brentwood, California USA

Roy Short is a retired Senior Manager of Deloitte Consulting who has spent the past thirty years studying and teaching genealogy. Upon retirement from corporate consulting he launched "Short On Time", a Professional Genealogy practice and has conducted seminars and workshops on a wide range of family search topics. Since then, his passion for motion pictures has prompted him to create a portfolio of "Tribute" modules which explore and explain different aspects of movie making, stars and genres. He now spends most of his time entertaining and educating cruise passengers in both Hollywood and Genealogy.

William Thayer
History, Science/Technology & World Affairs


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San Diego, California USA

William Thayer received his BS in Math from Stanford, an MS in Aerospace Engineering from USC and an MBA from USC. He has spent 30 years in the aerospace industry in aircraft, missiles and spacecraft and 10 years in real estate/finance. Although he has a technical/financial background, history has always been his passion. He enjoys lecturing on great human accomplishments and great historical events. William enhances his historical experience by actually traveling to where history happened. He has visited all 7 continents, over 60 countries and been around the world 3 times.

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


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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.

Michael Kerry White
Film Actor, Author, Singer, International business


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High Wycombe, Bucks UK

Michael was born outside Cardiff in the UK but now lives near London. For 30 years his working life was as a highly successful International Sales Director and CEO travelling the world presenting, working in and visiting many diverse countries and cultures. At the end of 2011 he decided to hand in his Frequent flyer cards and retire. This didn't last very long because by a series of accidents and good fortune he has become a multi-award winning character and comedic actor and author. Michael is highly sought after and accomplished speaker and presenter, who is enjoyed by audiences from all around the world.

Professor Jon A. Wiant
World Affairs, Intelligence & Military History
SES (Ret.), Adjunct Professor of Intelligence Studies


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Falls Church, Virginia USA

Jon Wiant is an authority on the intelligence and international affairs. His career spanned the Cold War and the global national security challenges that followed. He served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and the NSC Director for Intelligence Policy as well as senior positions at CIA and Defense. In retirement, this recipient of the Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal has taught at Washington universities. Cruise passengers will be intrigued by his talks on intelligence and international affairs.

Dr Karen Woodman
Destination History & Culture
B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D.


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Brisbane, Queensland Australia

Dr Karen Woodman is a retired university professor, who is an entertaining cruise enrichment speaker on topics such as history, education, street art, culture, dance, language, and food as they relate to cruise destinations. Karen is also an avid social dancer who enjoys sharing her love of dance, the benefits of social dance, and the mind-body connection. She has traveled extensively, including North and South America, the South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, the Caribbean, Cuba, Europe, Scandinavia, and South-East Asia.

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