I love exploring new areas as well as returning to places that I’ve really enjoyed. For the last 10 years, I’ve cruised annually with 15 to 25 of my clients joining me and this works really well. Everyone is very independent so we don’t operate as a group as such but I always introduce everyone to each other on the ship and arrange get togethers and a special event. There is great camaraderie and a number of people have got to know each other well over the years.
Martin and Maren Stallmann
I choose a cruise that is either on a new ship or to an interesting area and I promote these trips well in advance as early booking is essential; I currently have the following fabulous trips planned for 2022 and 2023:
21 August to 4 September 2022 - 14-day Legend of the Icelandic Sagas on the Seabourn Venture
Circle Iceland’s coastal Viking heritage on a round-trip from Reykjavik and sail deep into Greenland’s towering, colourful fjords to where shining glaciers flow from alpine ranges. Enjoy an amphitheatre of mountains that encircle the greater Reykjavik area, boasting a coastline indented with coves, peninsulas and islands.
Accompanied by Seabourn’s excellent expedition team on this circumnavigation of Iceland, you’ll also cruise the best of the East Coast of Greenland. Scoresby Sound is mind blowing plus this is the largest Fjord system, much bigger than the Norwegian and Chilean Fjords. This cruise will be on the newly launched Seabourn Venture with 264 guests.
21 November to 7 December 2022 - Indonesia: Komodo,
Papua & the Great Barrier Reef with Abercrombie & Kent
Embark on a Luxury Expedition Cruise to explore the rich tribal traditions, tropical seascapes and natural wonders of the paradisiacal South Pacific.
I’m so excited about this trip to a beautiful, interesting area that I’ve always wanted to explore and the expedition team rate this as one of their favourite areas on the planet!
The fabulous itinerary includes off-the-beaten track islands and great reefs, plus showcases natural and cultural wonders of Bali, the Komodo National Park, the Alor archipelago, the Maluku Islands and Papua in Indonesia; as well as Australia’s Lizard Island and the Great Barrier Reef.
29 March to 11 April 2023 - Wonders of Japan cruise with Abercrombie & Kent
Experience stunning & ever-compelling Japan on a 13-night cruise with A&K’s renowned Expedition Team & enrichment specialists, exploring unique ports and enjoying included shore excursions, all from aboard exclusively chartered, all-balcony Le Soleal.
This will be my 4th time in Japan and it’s really beautiful and interesting with wonderful gardens and art. This cruise is on a small ship with 150 guests and we’ll be there in spring to see the cherry blossoms. We have a lot of interest in Japan.
31 May to 11 June 2023 - Inaugural Journey from Barcelona to Athens on the Explora I
I love cruising on a new ship and being on a brand-new cruise line, just takes everything to a whole new level. There is so much excitement after years of planning and it’s such a treat to be the first people to use everything onboard. I am SO excited about being on the maiden voyage for the Explora I and I do hope you’ll join me on 31 May 2023 as we cruise from Barcelona with stops in St. Tropez, Corsica, Rome, Kefalonia (Greece) and Istanbul before ending in Athens on 11 June.
27 October to 9 November 2023 - French Polynesia to
Easter Island Expedition with Abercrombie & Kent
Embark on an adventurous expedition into the heart of French Polynesia and its unique history, spectacular marine environments and UNESCO-designated gems. Led by A&K’s celebrated Expedition Team, snorkel the sapphire waters of the Tuamotu Archipelago and experience the Pitcairn Islands and their shared legacy with the HMS Bounty. You’ll also trace Polynesian culture to its roots in magnificent Easter Island, which you explore for multiple days.
I’m excited about this trip to remote and rarely visited islands with unique histories, rare fauna & flora and pristine waters.
Graham and Jill Cox
Barbara Wood and Hugh Brown
Sam and Pat Abrahams
Ken and Stephanie Logan
Ian and Annzie Hancock
Ian and Karin MacLarty
Ulrich and Vivienne Schmauke
Helen Boonzaier
Martin and Maren Stallmann
Denzil and Lydia Busse
Andrea Rademeyer (Gevers)
Anne Marais
Jim and Liz Volkwyn