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Small Ship Cruise TalkPart 2: UnCruise Small Ship Experience & Cost in HawaiiWe're continuing our 🌺 UnCruise Hawaii adventure! Let's island hop from untouched Moloka'i to bustling Big Island, with pristine Lana'i in between. Discover what makes each destination unique, savor Hawaiian cultural & culinary highlights with us, and experience those magical moments, such as green flash sunsets, that make small ship cruising so special. We'll also share our essential packing and budgeting tips to help you plan your adventure. Whether you're considering UnCruise or dreaming of island life, this episode gives you the insider perspective needed to continue dreaming but, more importantly, to start planning. From this episode: We'r...
2025-08-0638 minSmall Ship Cruise TalkPart 1: Discovering True Hawaii on an UnCruise AdventureAloha! 🌺 If you've ever wanted to island-hop Hawaii by boat, but weren't sure how without finding yourself in "tourist traps" or one of thousands, our small ship cruise vacation in Hawaii is the answer.In Part 1 of this two-part series, we're taking you on an incredible UnCruise adventure through Hawaii's untouched beauty, describing exactly what makes UnCruise's Hawaiian Seascapes itinerary so magical on a small ship with 36 passengers & all-American crew.Uncover how to experience untouched Hawaii and its serene landscapes alongside us, day by day. Discover what it's like to snorkel with sea turtles, encounter pla...
2025-07-3028 min
Suitcase Divas: Travel Agent Tips, Tricks & Travel TalesVirgin's No-Cruise Cruise Will Change How You Think About SailingSend us a textThink you know cruises? Think again. This week, the Divas are flipping the script on everything you thought cruising was – and trust us, it's not your grandma’s buffet boat. We’re joined by Tracy from Virgin Voyages, and she’s here to spill the tea on why this adults-only escape at sea is truly the ultimate “uncruise” experience.No kids. No formal nights. No buffets. Just a floating boutique hotel bursting with personality, world-class dining, and bold, come-as-you-are vibes. Tracy takes us behind the scenes of Virgin’s ref...
2025-05-0947 min
Inside Travel TalkCruising Beyond Boundaries: Exploring Alaska's Wilderness with UnCruise AdventuresSend us a textDiscover the extraordinary difference between traditional Alaska cruising and the immersive wilderness experience offered by UnCruise Adventures. In our conversation with Dan Blanchard, CEO of UnCruise, we explore how their small ships allow guests to wake up alongside glaciers, spending nearly 48 hours in Glacier Bay compared to the brief 3-6 hour visits typical of larger cruise lines. Blanchard, whose passion for authentic experiences stems from sailing the Pacific with his family, created UnCruise to share his favorite wild places with travelers seeking deeper connection. "We're the only company that puts people a...
2025-04-1253 min
The Insider Travel Report PodcastVirtual Roadshows: Selling Adventure & Expedition Travel KeynoteCapt. Dan Blanchard talks with James Shillinglaw, editor in chief of Insider Travel Report, about how he formed UnCruise Adventures, a U.S. flagged adventure cruise company that offers sailings in Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, Costa Rica, and Mexico’s Sea of Cortez. Blanchard tells us how he built up UnCruise, how it as expanded into new regions, and what the experience is onboard his ships. He also gives us his take on how adventure travel has changed since he started in the business. For more information, visit www.uncruise.com.
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2025-04-0324 min
Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts)From Ship to Leadership - UnCruise's Donnie Ransbottom, Hotel LeaderSmall Cruise Ship, Big Leadership LessonDonnie Ransbottom, UnCruise's Hotel Leader, shares a powerful story of what happened when he began to see his team not just employees, but untapped potential waiting to shine.His story is incredible.......he started his journey scrubbing decks and serving guests—only to rise to senior leadership by lifting others along the way. Discover how mentorship, trust, and bold encouragement can turn ordinary moments into life-changing growth.You'll also uncover:How Leaders Turn Doubt to Pride.Unlocking Potential on th...
2025-01-1328 min
Outdoor Adventure SeriesExperiencing Alaska: Dave and Cindy’s Family Celebration with UnCruise AdventuresEnjoy the 17th and final episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the seventh day of cruising and adventure on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer.This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. This last Interview was special because Dave & Cindy, from Boston, MA, were cruising with their family and plus-1s to celebrate Dave's milestone birthday.HIGHLIGHTS FROM DAY SEVENWe completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour and experienced Lamplugh...
2024-09-2422 min
Outdoor Adventure SeriesUnCruise Adventures - Behind the Scenes with Ike: Life as a Lead Steward on the Wilderness DiscovererEnjoy the 16th episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the seventh day of cruising and adventure on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer. This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. We enjoyed interviewing Ike, the Lead Steward on the Wilderness Discoverer. We were gifted with insider insights on Ike’s journey from Mailman to Lead Steward and some behind-the-scenes tidbits about what to take to ensure exceptional customer experiences.HIGHLIGHTS FROM DAY SEVEN
2024-09-1910 min
Outdoor Adventure SeriesFrom Glacier Bay to South Sawyer Glacier: Curtis and Cathy's Alaskan AdventureEnjoy the 15th episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the seventh day of cruising and adventure on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer. This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories.We completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour and experienced Lamplugh Glacier, Neka Bay, Takatz, and the Robert and Crow Islands. We were gifted with numerous sightings of humpback whales, Otters, Sea Lions, and Eagles. We embarked on Bushwacking adventures and enjoyed a magical sunset. ...
2024-09-1216 min
Outdoor Adventure SeriesCelebrating 60 Years: Inge's Unforgettable Solo Alaskan Cruise with UnCruise AdventuresEnjoy the 14th episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the sixth day of cruising and adventure on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer.This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. Enjoy!We completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour and experienced Lamplugh Glacier, Neka Bay, and Takatz. On Day 6, our adventures take us to the Robert and Crow Islands. We were gifted with numerous sightings of humpback whales, Otters, Sea Lions, and Eagles. We embarked...
2024-09-0509 min
Outdoor Adventure SeriesUnCruise Adventures: Experiencing Alaska's Wildlife - Interview with Paul and SusanEnjoy the 13th episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the sixth day of cruising and adventure on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer.This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. Enjoy!We completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour and experienced Lamplugh Glacier, Neka Bay, and Takatz. On Day 6, our adventures take us to the Robert and Crow Islands. We were gifted with numerous sightings of humpback whales, Otters, Sea Lions, and Eagles. We embarked...
2024-08-2912 min
Outdoor Adventure SeriesUnCruise Adventures: Alaskan Adventure on the Wilderness Discoverer with Captain Keith RaischEnjoy the 12th episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the sixth day of cruising and adventure on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer.This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. Enjoy!We completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour and experienced Lamplugh Glacier, Neka Bay, and Takatz. On Day 6, our adventures take us to the Robert and Crow Islands. We were gifted with numerous sightings of humpback whales, Otters, Sea Lions, and Eagles. We embarked...
2024-08-2217 min
Outdoor Adventure SeriesUnCruise Adventures: Alaskan Adventure on the Wilderness Discoverer with John & PipEnjoy the 11th episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the fifth day of cruising and adventures on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer.This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. EnjoyWe completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour and experienced Lamplugh Glacier and Neka Bay. Today, on Day 5, we explored Takatz Bay, where guests enjoyed kayaking, paddleboarding, and skiff rides along the coastline. Many eagles and shorebirds were seen, and we enjoyed a special...
2024-08-1512 min
Outdoor Adventure SeriesUnCruise Adventures: Curating Expedition Itineraries on the Wilderness Discoverer with MeganEnjoy the 10th episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the fifth day of cruising and adventures on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer.This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. EnjoyWe completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour and experienced Lamplugh Glacier and Neka Bay. Today, on Day 5, we explored Takatz Bay, where guests enjoyed kayaking, paddleboarding, and skiff rides along the coastline. Many eagles and shorebirds were seen, and we enjoyed a special...
2024-08-0819 min
Outdoor Adventure SeriesUnCruise Adventures: Honeymooning on the Wilderness Discoverer with Will & JudyEnjoy the ninth episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the fifth day of cruising and adventures on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer.This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. EnjoyWe completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour and experienced Lamplugh Glacier and Neka Bay. Today, on Day 5, we explored Takatz Bay, where guests enjoyed kayaking, paddleboarding, and skiff rides along the coastline. Many eagles and shorebirds were seen, and we enjoyed a special...
2024-08-0115 min
Outdoor Adventure SeriesUnCruise Adventures: Anniversaries and Birthdays on the Wilderness Discoverer with Chad & Christina and Roger & LisaEnjoy the eighth episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the fourth day of cruising and adventures on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer.We completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour, experiencing the Lamplugh Glacier. For day 4, we headed to Neka Bay, seeking more beautiful scenery and watching for creatures of all shapes and sizes. The intertidal walks and bushwacks allowed us to see marine creatures usually seen underwater. We went on shore walks to look for the colorful species that live in this harsh yet b...
2024-07-2518 min
Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts)Team-First Leadership - UnCruise VP Operations, Kirsty BozleeEver been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise------Team-First LeadershipGet inspired by Kirsty Bozlee, VP of Operations at UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising.She shares a powerful moment when she stood up for a team member and this single action boosted engagement, loyalty...
2024-07-2237 min
Outdoor Adventure SeriesUnCruise Adventures: Second Mate and Chief Mate on the Wilderness Discoverer with BronwynEnjoy the seventh episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we continue to enjoy the fourth day of cruising and adventures on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer.We completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour, experiencing the Lamplugh Glacier. For day 4, we headed to Neka Bay, seeking more beautiful scenery and watching for creatures of all shapes and sizes. Â The intertidal walks and bushwacks let us see marine creatures that live underwater. We went on shore walks to look for the colorful species that live in this harsh y...
2024-07-1813 min
Outdoor Adventure SeriesUnCruise Adventures: Mixology on the Wilderness Discoverer with BrookeEnjoy the sixth episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the fourth day of cruising and adventures on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer.We completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour, experiencing the Lamplugh Glacier, and headed to Neka Bay for day #-4, seeking more beautiful scenery and watching for creatures of all shapes and sizes. The intertidal walks and bushwacks let us see marine creatures that normally live underwater. We went on shore walks to look for the colorful species that live in this harsh y...
2024-07-1611 min
Outdoor Adventure SeriesUnCruise Adventures: Expedition Guiding on the Wilderness Discoverer with ClementineEnjoy the fifth episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the second day of cruising and adventures on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer.We spent another day in Glacier Bay National Park, seeking the region's iconic glaciers. We were treated to humpback whales, eagles, other birds, sea otters, and the spectacular Margerie Glacier at the northern reach of Tarr Inlet. We had the opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of a few calving moments, go guided sea kayaking, and even get out on the land...
2024-07-0909 min
Outdoor Adventure SeriesUnCruise Adventures: Exploring Alaska on the Wilderness Discoverer with Vincent & TanyaEnjoy the fourth episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the second day of cruising and adventures on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer.We spent another day in Glacier Bay National Park, seeking the region's iconic glaciers. Today, we were treated to humpback whales, eagles, other birds, sea otters, and the spectacular Margerie Glacier at the northern reach of Tarr Inlet. We had the opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of a few calving moments and even get out on the land for some bushwhacking...
2024-07-0409 min
Outdoor Adventure SeriesUnCruise Adventures: Exploring Alaska on the Wilderness Discoverer with Mark & CindyEnjoy the third episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the second day of cruising and adventures on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer. We spent another day in Glacier Bay National Park, seeking the region's iconic glaciers. Today, we were treated to humpback whales, eagles, other birds, sea otters, and the spectacular Margerie Glacier at the northern reach of Tarr Inlet. We even had the opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of a few calving moments. Subsequent days of travel included exploring the...
2024-07-0212 min
Outdoor Adventure SeriesUnCruise Adventures: Exploring Alaska on the Wilderness Discoverer with Mike & CarolEarlier this year, UnCruise Adventures invited me for a seven-night cruise on their Small Ship, Wilderness Discoverer. We spent two days in Glacier Bay National Park, seeking the region's iconic glaciers. We explored the Tongass National Forest shores and fjords and the Tracy Arm Fjord and searched for wildlife—bears, whales, sea lions, seals, eagles, and more.This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. EnjoyOUR GUESTSMike & Carol, Denton, TXLEARN MORE...
2024-06-2711 min
Outdoor Adventure SeriesUnCruise Adventures: Exploring Alaska on the Wilderness Discoverer with Phil and SusanEarlier this year, UnCruise Adventures invited me to join them on their Small Ship, Wilderness Discover, for a seven-night cruise. We spent two full days in Glacier Bay National Park, seeking out the region's iconic glaciers. We explored the shores and fjords of the Tongass National Forest and the Tracy Arm Fjord and searched for wildlife—bears, whales, sea lions, seals, eagles, and more.This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. EnjoyOUR GUESTS
2024-06-2009 min
Travel With Annita and FriendsDestination: Hawaii Culture and History On MolokaiHawaii Culture and History On Molokai
For Hawaii Culture and history of Molokai, one of their most pristine islands, is a perfect way to see old Hawaii. Residents of the island have found a way to maintain their culture, celebrate and share their history and educate us on their legacy.
Two of my favorite things to explore when traveling are culture and history. Both tell us about the people and place. We can learn many details about a destination. During my visit to Molokai, also known as the 'friendly' island learning about the local culture was the highlight.Â
The island is...
2024-05-1040 minTravel With Annita and FriendsDestination: Hawaiian Islands Land and SeaHawaiian Islands Land and Sea
Part 1
Hawaiian Islands - land and sea is how I experienced these beautiful island earlier in 2024. I toured with UnCruise, a cruise line with a different approach to seeing our favorite destinations. Â You may ask what is an UnCruise. It's not very hard to explain.
What does the name mean?
UnCruise is all about the adventure and exploring destinations off the ship.Â
Creating enriching adventure where you explore nature, culture and the people who live in the destinationsÂ
Uncruise is also about protecting the environment and works to provide sustainable opportunities in the local communities the...
2024-05-1040 min
Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts)The Expedition Leader Behind 800 Epic Wilderness Treks, UnCruise’s Kelly SutterEver been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise---An Expedition Leader for Executives...Kelly Sutter is Sr. Expedition Leader with UnCruise Adventures with 10 years of experience from Baja, Mexico, Upper Florida Keys, the Bahamas, and all over Alaska - including Denali National Park, Wrangell St. Ellies...
2024-03-1842 min
2TravelDads PodcastHawaii Expedition Sailing with Kids - UnCruise Safari ExplorerAs adventurous parents we see the full value of taking our kids out to explore, and our adventure in Hawaii with UnCruise aboard the Safari Explorer was incredible for us. Daily expeditions of snorkeling, hiking, kayaking and more had us immersed in both science education and Hawaiian culture. In this podcast episode we've got our two kids on with us (12 and 9 years old) talking about some of the things they really enjoyed and learned about during our sailing with UnCruise.
UnCruise Hawaii on the Safari Explorer
From hiking in lava tubes on the Big Island...
2024-03-1626 min
2TravelDads PodcastWhat is an UnCruise? - Digging Into Small Ship Expedition AdventuresWe are not cruise people, but we love to see the world from the water. We recently completed an UnCruise Adventure sailing on a small ship, the Safari Explorer and we have A LOT to say about it. Give a listen an see just what an UnCruise is and how this varies from an actual cruise. From ship size (you'll be shocked) and crew to passenger ratio (you'll be more shocked!), to the custom daily adventures, we dig into it all.
Have you ever wanted to sail to small inlets or the backside of remote islands WITHOUT...
2024-03-0228 min
Outdoor Adventure SeriesInto the Wild: Exploring the Outdoors With UnCruise AdventuresTHE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SERIES WELCOMES CAPTAIN DAN BLANCHARDOn today's episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, get ready for an insightful and inspiring conversation with Captain Dan Blanchard, owner and CEO of UnCruise Adventures. Join host Howard Fox as he delves into the world of outdoor expeditions and conservation, learning about Dan's unique approach to creating intimate and transformative travel experiences. From the breathtaking landscapes of Alaska to the pristine waters of the Gulf of California, Captain Dan shares captivating stories of adventure, sustainability, and the profound impact of connecting with the natural world....
2024-01-1650 min
Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts)He’s Led over 100 Alaskan Expeditions - UnCruise Expedition Leader, Ben MarolfEver been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise-------The Alaskan Wilderness is a Powerful Teacher.Ben Marolf, UnCruise Expedition Leader, has led over 100 successful trips in Alaska for approximately 6500 guests. He's also pioneered new destinations across Southeast Alaska.He’s faced everything yo...
2024-01-0342 min
Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts)What Drives Success Inside the Largest PC Maker in the World: CMO Lenovo Intelligent Devices, Emily KetchenEver been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise----What Drives Success Inside the Largest PC Maker?Emily Ketchen, Lenovo VP and CMO, shares her intriguing personal story of leveraging curiosity to conquer challenges and drive innovation inside the largest PC maker in the world!...
2023-12-1930 min
Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts)Let Your People Lead - CEO Naty AB, Johanna SjöborgBrought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruiseLead others so they lead others.Such an empowering message from Johanna Sjöborg, CEO of Naty who shares her effective strategy for empowering her global team because......leadership, responsibility, and decision making shouldn't all come from you. It can feel risky, but it's the way f...
2023-12-1834 min
DarkHorse Podcast2023 Holiday Gift Special – The Evolutionary Lens #202In this special 2023 gift episode of DarkHorse, we talk about some gifts that might make your loved ones happy.Mentioned in this episode:From Silk to Pastries: https://open.substack.com/pub/naturalselections/p/giftingDarkHorse Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0uPv6Wgj23sMscnYzFB15M?si=f479e10d92114632Hand carved wooden spoons, and “Carving Out a Living on the Land,” both by Emmet Von Driesche: https://www.emmetvandriesche.comChelsea Green Publishing: https://www.chelseagreen.comGodine Publishers: https://godine.comSlowdown Farm...
2023-12-0756 min
DarkHorse Podcast#202: Social Justice Elevator Music (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)In this 202nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode we discuss the Congressional hearing in which the presidents of several elite universities are asked whether calling for the genocide of Jews constitute bullying or harassment. We call out the double standard revealed by their actions, and their answers. Then we discuss the impressive efforts by Pfizer to engage the behemoth that is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Also: How important is it that Elon...
2023-12-072h 10
Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts)The Packaging President Changing the World, Wes Carter of Atlantic PackagingBrought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruiseThere’s a Packaging Leader Revolutionizing the Supply Chain.Get inspired by this incredible message from Wes Carter, President of Atlantic Packaging, the largest, privately held industrial packaging company in North America. He reveals the defining moment that sparked a revolutionary shift towards environmental impact and sustainability.L...
2023-12-0535 min
Higher Signal: Get Smarter. Faster.Saifedean Ammous: Bitcoin, Anarchy, and Austrian Economics | Lex Fridman Podcast #284Saifedean Ammous is an Austrian economist and author of The Bitcoin Standard and The Fiat Standard. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:- GiveWell: https://www.givewell.org/ and use code LEX- Scale: https://scale.com/lex- Uncruise: https://uncruise.com/pages/lex- BiOptimizers: http://www.magbreakthrough.com/lex to get 10% off- Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/lex and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oilEPISODE LINKS:Saifedean's Twitter: https://twitter.com/saifedeanSaifedean's Website: https://saifedean.comThe Bitcoin...
2023-11-2402 min
DarkHorse Podcast#199: Surgical Totalitarianism (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)In this 199th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode we discuss the FCC’s plan to expand the scope of their reach to…everything, in the name of equity (of broadband access). We compare this move to that of the WHO, and also to what happened at Evergreen, and to pretty much all “equity” maneuvers ever. We discuss the spread of viral information on-line, and how Renée DiResta would like to stop it. In li...
2023-11-152h 06
DarkHorse Podcast#197 WHO’s Your Daddy (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)In this 197th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode we discuss the WHO’s proposed amendments to their 2005 International Health Regulations. It’s not good, as lawyer Philipp Kruse, and John Campbell, have already pointed out. These amendments, should they be approved, will mark the end of science, of democracy, and of justice. Then we discuss complexity, how to respond to complex situations, and Israel and Hamas. Our reflexes are being used to cont...
2023-10-181h 48
DarkHorse Podcast#194 Ragtag Fugitive Science (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)In this 194th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, which was awarded for nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. We discuss the innovation for which the prize was awarded, what some of the known effects are, and what has been claimed about the (lack of) effects. We review some Nature news articles, including the finding that m...
2023-10-051h 41
DarkHorse Podcast#191: Fight Back and Win (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)In this 191st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss climate science, models, and assumptions. How do urban heat, and assumptions of low vs high solar variability, affect climate models? Should apparent consensus among climate scientists give one pause? Are non-scientist humans capable of thinking for themselves? We discuss the difference between the environment, and climate, and discuss Apple’s new video starring Mother Nature herself. Finally, we review the mov...
2023-09-132h 11
The Afluencer PodcastGrowing Your Brand with Adventure | Liz Galloway - UnCruise Adventures #09In today's podcast Brett Owens, CEO of Afluencer, talks with Liz
Galloway, Director of Marketing and Communications at UnCruise Adventures, about about the advantages of
smaller cruise ships, utilizing influencer marketing, and advantages of
growing your brand organically in comparison to using paid ads!
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2023-08-3121 min
Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts)Cruise Line CEO Leading a Revolution - UnCruise Founder, Captain Dan BlanchardEver been on a CRUISE?? There’s a cruise line CEO leading a revolution. Captain Dan Blanchard of UnCruise founded a unique cruise experience that’s inspired me and thousands around the world.The cruise industry is dominated by three big players, and you’ll be motivated by Dan’s dynamic approach to business, group dynamics, and commitment to sustainability. My family and I recently returned from a trip, and it was a transformative, unforgettable adventure for all of us.As owner and CEO of UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising, Dan leads a sm...
2023-08-2944 min
DarkHorse Podcast#186: Besting the Experts (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)In this 186th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss the mechanism of action by which the mRNA vaccines cause heart damage, following the publication of relevant research in Science Immunology. We discuss the nature of science, both empirical and theoretical, and why the eclipsing of theoretical science by the empiricists is dangerous. We discuss how fields become stuck, and why, once they get stuck, it is easy to best t...
2023-08-101h 42
The Joy of Cruising PodcastAsk Chef DennisSend us a textThis week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome Dennis Littley, better known as Chef Dennis to his prodigious fan base— 830,000 followers on his Facebook account, A Culinary Journey with Chef Dennis, 73,000 on Twitter and 72,000 on his Instagram accounts Ask Chef Dennis & Chef Dennis Travels. Chef Denniswas featuredin my second cruising book, Cruising Interrupted amzn.to/3seFU8y in a section called “Cruisers Like You and Me…Sort Of.” By 2019 when I interviewed him for Cruising Interrupted, Dennis had gone through an amazing career j...
2023-08-0343 min
Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts)She Leads in the Dangerous Wilderness - Alaskan Guide, Mareth GriffithGet inspired by our Wilderness Guide, Mareth Griffith, who led us on an epic adventure in the Alaskan Wild. You’ll discover her amazing stories and insights for leading your team through even the most dangerous situations and conditions.She’s worked on expedition cruise ships since 2015, leading adventurous souls on epic quests to seek out glaciers, bears, and whales in the wilds of coastal Alaska and beyond. In her fifteen years as an Alaska naturalist, she’s worked for remote lodges inside Kenai Fjords National Park, led winter sea kayaking trips in Alaskan...
2023-07-1336 min
DarkHorse Podcast#182: Gender Surrender (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)In this 182nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss the herbicide atrazine, its effects on reproductive development in amphibians, its persistence in the environment, its safety testing, and its valorization by the New York Times and the CDC. We also discuss male nipples—why do they exist?—and the CDC’s ongoing capitulation to stupid with its glossary entry on chestfeeding. ***** Our spons...
2023-07-091h 42
DarkHorse Podcast#178: Cheating as National Pastime (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)*****Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v2up8u5-bret-and-heather-178th-darkhorse-podcast-livestream.html***** In this 178th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. Should men be competing in women’s sports? Do men who do so exhibit sophistry and cheating? What are the implications of Trump’s arraignment, and of the fact that MSNBC would not live broadcast his speech afterwards? What is going on with carnivorous plants? How ar...
2023-06-181h 47
DarkHorse Podcast#174: Return to Nuremberg (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)In this 175th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In the last three years we have witnessed mass violations of the Hippocratic Oath, and of the Nuremberg Code. Which of the 10 principles of the Code have been breached during Covid—or indeed, have any notbeen? Why is the WHO simultaneously crowing about pushing Covid vaccines on Africans, and launching a fear campaign against salt? When did the propaganda and marketing arm take over our public health ag...
2023-05-282h 11
Mediocre Content PodcastEpisode 27: Cruise WiselyThere may or may not be jokes regarding Carnival Cruise lines being similar to paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to hang out in an acquatic Walmart for week; we are not here to confirm nor deny that. Ride the waves with us this week as we discuss cruising the high seas - the good, the bad, and the ugly!Article URLs:https://cruiseshiptraveller.com/how-many-cruise-ships/ https://www.npca.org/articles/1925-get-on-a-boat-tips-for-choosing-a-responsible-cruise?s_src=g_grants_ads&gclid=CjwKCAjw6vyiBhB_EiwAQJRopqW3IT1Ld52r1BIITAbIbnQfk1h5svT9Wk_2ge5RqmJGLCdtya6ZgRoCy2AQAvD_BwE https://uncruise.com/pages/our-uncruise-story https://www...
2023-05-2357 min
Travel With MeaningEpisode 106: Dan DemskyEpisode 106 of the podcast features a conversation with Co-Founder and CEO of Unbound Merino,Dan Demsky. An intrepid business leader, and serial entrepreneur, Dan started Unbound Merino as a way to offer travelers freedom through simplicity. In just five years, Dan has transformed the company from a small crowdfunding campaign to an international brand worn by travelers, entrepreneurs, and minimalists across the globe. With a wealth of knowledge and experience in the startup space, Dan has appeared on BNN Bloomberg and has been featured in publications such as Forbes, The Globe and Mail, VICE, and more. He is also a...
2023-05-1148 min
DarkHorse Podcast#171: Internet Beyond the Wall (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)In this 171st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.This week we discuss why businesses aren’t acting like businesses. Why did Fox fire Tucker Carlson? Why did Anheuser-Busch hire Dylan Mulvaney? Why did Twitter of old throw people off for engaging in WrongThink? Why does YouTube continue to strike people for talking to the wrong people—people like democratic candidate for president Robert F Kennedy, Jr? Part of the answer is in the...
2023-04-301h 30Travel With MeaningEpisode 104: Christine PetersonOn this episode of the Travel With Meaning podcast, we meet Christine Peterson, a freelance writer based in southeast Wyoming. TWM podcast host Mike Schibel met Christine on a trip to Ganglers Lodge in Northern Manitoba. This conversation shares the unique adventure of Gangelers Lodge and Christine's lens as a journalist covering wildlife, the environment, hunting, fishing, outdoor recreation, and public lands. Her work has appeared in National Geographic, High Country News, Outside, Outdoor Life, and many other publications. When she's not writing, she's wandering the West with her husband, 6-year-old daughter, and two yellow Labradors (one greying, the...
2023-04-0743 min
Travel Tales with Mike SiegelUncruise
I recently returned from an awesome travel experience aboard the Safari Voyager in Baja California with Uncruise Adventures. While on board I interviewed Capt. Andrea Kosto and Adventures Coordinator Erika Hernandez Calvo.
2023-04-061h 09
Travel & Cruise Industry NewsChillie Chats With Kevin Martin, 30 and A Wake-upChillie Chats With Kevin Martin, 30nd A Wake Up is the top story on Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News, April 3, 2023 with Chillie Falls. Keven, who has just finished 30 days on Enchantment of the Seas is currently on Caribbean Princess. Not only was Chillie supposed to be on that ship, but today was a planned lunch with Elizabeth on Location in Cozumel. Help Kevin and Chillie celebrate what is not happening today.Also this morning, Emirates Launches New Cruise Line For 2024; Global Ports Holding Enjoys Tremendous Growth; UnCruise Adventures Returns To Profitability; Summer Skiing...
2023-04-0346 min
Travel ConnectionsAdventure Travel to the Max with The Divergent TravelersMore adventure travel, please! Adventure travel is red hot, and no two people personify this type of travel more than my guests, Lina and David Stock of Divergent Travelers. Holy cow, they are so exciting and have stories that will blow your mind. I am not exaggerating in the slightest. You will also learn how adventure travel and cruising go super well together! We cover a lot of ground during this interview. Our conversation is part one of a three-part series devoted to cruising. Not your grandparents' type of cruising... We begin by hearing about h...
2023-03-3148 min
Elevated Magazines: Luxury Living-Lifestyles-VELVET-Jetsetter-Yachts-Wine, Spirits & Cuisine-Life-Luxury Real Estate-Home, Architecture & Design-Art-Automotive-SnowCaptain Dan Blanchard - CEO & Owner - UnCruise AdventuresAnother absolutely amazing conversation with the real deal, Captain Dan Blanchard, CEO & Owner, UnCruise Adventures, UnCruise.com.UnCruise Adventures are life-changing experiences for every generation. From Alaska to the Sea of Cortez in Mexico, Hawaii, Costa Rica, and beyond with 9 award-winning ships and a culture that provides the opportunity to create memories, experiences, that are very rare to discover in a lifetime. Imagine taking your favorite luxury hotel, and placing it on an award-winning ship, with an incredible culture and crew, and then traveling to destinations which you explore that will forever change your life. That, as...
2023-01-1733 minTravel With MeaningEpisode 96: Lauren GayEpisode 96 features a conversation with Lauren Gay AKA Outdoorsy Diva, an extraordinary traveler who carved out her own path and inspired countless people along the way. Lauren is the creator of Misadventures of an Outdoorsy Diva Blog, host/producer of the award-winning Adventure Is A Lifestyle Podcast, published photographer, speaker, consultant, on-air TV travel expert, and adventure coach. She is a monthly travel expert on CBS Great Day Live Tampa Bay. She is also a travel writer and social media influencer who is passionate about inspiring and empowering black women to step out of their comfort zones fo...
2022-11-2248 min
Elevated Magazines: Luxury Living-Lifestyles-VELVET-Jetsetter-Yachts-Wine, Spirits & Cuisine-Life-Luxury Real Estate-Home, Architecture & Design-Art-Automotive-SnowLiz Galloway-UnCruise Adventures | Brand Sanity MediaAn absolutely fabulous conversation with the fantastic Liz Galloway, Director of Marketing & Communications, UnCruise Adventures, UnCruise.com, as well as Founder of Brand Sanity Media, BrandSanityMedia.co.UnCruise Adventures are life-changing experiences for every generation. From Alaska to the Sea of Cortez in Mexico, Hawaii, Costa Rica, and beyond with 9 award-winning ships and a culture that provides the opportunity to create memories, experiences, that are very rare to discover in a lifetime. Imagine taking your favorite luxury hotel, and placing it on an award-winning ship, with an incredible culture and crew, and then traveling to destinations which...
2022-11-2235 min
Zee Michaelson TravelEP 33 Luxury Travel with Adventure with UnCruiseTravel opens you up to the World. You can explore cultures and traditions. You can open you mind and your heart. You can let your imagination run and start dreaming. Do you want to run with the Bulls in Pamplona. Or what about going in the deep blue sea caves in Capri. Maybe just lie on the beach in St. Tropez. And that’s what I am all about…. Making your travel dreams come true. We are talking about UnCruise.So…. Dream and Dream big…. reach for the stars and if you only get to the moon…at least you enjo...
2022-08-2326 min
Elevated Magazines: Luxury Living-Lifestyles-VELVET-Jetsetter-Yachts-Wine, Spirits & Cuisine-Life-Luxury Real Estate-Home, Architecture & Design-Art-Automotive-SnowDan Blanchard - CEO & Owner - UnCruise AdventuresAn absolutely amazing conversation with the real deal, Captain Dan Blanchard, CEO & Owner, UnCruise Adventures, UnCruise.com.UnCruise Adventures are life-changing experiences for every generation. From Alaska to the Sea of Cortez in Mexico, Hawaii, Costa Rica, and beyond with 9 award-winning ships and a culture that provides the opportunity to create memories, experiences, that are very rare to discover in a lifetime. Imagine taking your favorite luxury hotel, and placing it on an award-winning ship, with an incredible culture and crew, and then traveling to destinations which you explore that will forever change your life. That, as...
2022-08-1931 minTravel With MeaningEpisode 85: Kaila YuKaila Yu is a Taiwanese American singer, songwriter, former model, and freelance journalist. She was formerly the lead singer and vocalist for the all-Asian-American, female rock band Nylon Pink. As  a journalist and on-camera correspondent based in Los Angeles for KEYT which broadcasts on CBS/NBC/FOX. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, CNN, VICE, Business Insider, Travel and Leisure, Rolling Stone, Newsweek, Thrillist, and more. Give her a follow at @kailaYu  Episode 85 is sponsored by Uncruise the small boat adventure company. Use the code TWM500 to get $500 off per person when you s...
2022-07-1341 minTravel With MeaningEpisode 84: Scott EddyOn episode 84 of the podcast we meet a man who’s blazed a trail in the travel digital space, but things didn’t always go as planned for Scott Eddy.  Life changed for Scott after losing his father 3 weeks before graduating high school. After months of feeling lost, unmotivated, and directionless, Scott joined an investment training program and excelled as a stockbroker over the next decade. After 10 years traveling between Florida and New York as a stockbroker, Scott said goodbye to the corporate world and embarked on his first life changing trip. Scott’s lifestyle gradually transformed into so...
2022-06-2358 min
TWO OLD BUCKS#86: Are bees fish? More on the Uncruise, PA Primaries, Dave reads Eating by Rick BassSend us a textAre bees fish? Only in California, apparently.Del continues to embellish his bogus sea cruise.PA primaries are finally over. The Senate races were unreal. LISTEN TO YOUR DOCTOR, JOHN FETTERMAN, UNLESS HIS NAME IS OZ.Del keeps his irons in the fire.Dave reads Eating by Rick Bass from his short story collection, The Hermit's Story. Enjoy the imagery in this short, light tale. Contact us at BUCKSTWOOLD@GMAIL.COM. TELL YOUR FRIENDS TO LISTEN.Give us your thoughts: BUCK...
2022-06-1028 min
Lex Fridman Podcast#291 – Jonathan Haidt: The Case Against Social MediaJonathan Haidt is a social psychologist at NYU and author of The Coddling of the American Mind, The Righteous Mind, and The Happiness Hypothesis. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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2022-06-041h 48TWO OLD BUCKS#85: The Uncruise, Tom Cruise, Drone Cruise, Cruising the Parallel UniverseSend us a textDel rants about accountability and responsibility or the lack thereof today. He's old...but he's right.As Dave surmised last week, Del DID NOT go on a Caribbean cruise as he claimed. Del admitted this when faced with Dave's rock solid evidence but failed to reveal where he actually went. Just keep watching the international news and you might spot that guy with the red and grey striped shirt.Do you have story of thwarted travel you'd like to share? Send it to BUCKSTWOOLD@GMAIL.COM ...
2022-06-0232 minLex Fridman Podcast#284 – Saifedean Ammous: Bitcoin, Anarchy, and Austrian EconomicsSaifedean Ammous is an Austrian economist and author of The Bitcoin Standard and The Fiat Standard. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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2022-05-114h 21
The Darriel Roy ShowThe Darriel Roy Show - Uncruise Adventures CEO, Dan BlanchardOur host Darriel Roy interviews the CEO of Uncruise Adventures, Captain Dan Blanchard.
2022-05-0717 min
Elevated Magazines: Luxury Living-Lifestyles-VELVET-Jetsetter-Yachts-Wine, Spirits & Cuisine-Life-Luxury Real Estate-Home, Architecture & Design-Art-Automotive-SnowDan Blanchard - CEO & Owner - UnCruise AdventuresAn absolutely amazing conversation with the real deal, Captain Dan Blanchard, CEO & Owner, UnCruise Adventures, UnCruise.com.UnCruise Adventures are life-changing experiences for every generation. From Alaska to the Sea of Cortez in Mexico, Hawaii, Costa Rica, and beyond with 9 award-winning ships and a culture that provides the opportunity to create memories, experiences, that are very rare to discover in a lifetime. Imagine taking your favorite luxury hotel, and placing it on an award-winning ship, with an incredible culture and crew, and then traveling to destinations which you explore that will forever change your life. That, as...
2022-04-2933 minTravel With MeaningEpisode 80: Unplugged in Mexico Welcome to Episode 80 of the podcast! This is a special solo cast episode where our host Mike Schibel shares stories from a recent adventure in Mexico. Spending time in Los Cabos and cruising for a week on the Sea of Cortés with Uncruise the small ship adventure company.   This episode is broken up into three parts: 1) The bucket list experience 2) shared experiences 3)expectations. All three of these elements come together for an epic adventure !  As a bonus to our community if you use the code TWM500 you can get $500 per person off an UnCruise adventure.  Enjoy the episode!
2022-04-2854 minLex Fridman Podcast#279 – Alien Debate: Sara Walker and Lee CroninSara Walker is an astrobiologist and theoretical physicist. Lee Cronin is a chemist. This is a conversation and debate about alien life and alien civilizations. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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2022-04-244h 11
She ExploresCourage & Surrender on the Road - Steph JaggerSteph Jagger and her mom, Sheila, took a camping road trip together in 2016 across the Rocky Mountains. So often, the purpose of a road trip, or spending time in the outdoors, is to get away from it all. But in this instance, Steph was driving towards something many of us might rather avoid: her mom had recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia. And while Alzheimer's is something that’s hard to talk about, odds are good that you have personal experience with this degenerative disease or another one that’s similar.Those places that we are nervous to g...
2022-03-1640 min
The Big Cruise PodcastEp88 – BONUS – UnCruise Adventures with Captain Dan Blanchard#SponsoredBonusEpisodeEpisode 82 is a paid-for promotional conversation with Dan Blanchard from UnCruise Adventures. Introducing Captain Dan Blanchard Image Credit: Captain Dan Blanchard, UnCruise Adventures
2022-02-2239 minShe ExploresExamining Skiing, with Love - Heather Hansman & Tori DuhaimeJournalist Heather Hansman digs deep into the past, present, and future of skiing in her new book Powder Days. Her love for the sport leaps off the pages, but that doesn’t stop her from looking at skiing through a critical lens as she explores its challenges and triumphs across an expanse of timely subjects: climate, accessibility, culture, and more. We’re joined from the side of a ski hill by Tori Duhaime for this episode. Tori’s a lifelong skier and it’s the sport they choose above all else. While they grew up skiing in Durango...
2022-02-1643 minShe ExploresEmbracing a New Life in the Subarctic - Kristen BerkeleySometimes adventure looks like picking up and moving 3000 miles away from your home to live in the subarctic. Four years ago, Kristen Berkeley was living in Toronto and blogging about fashion, makeup, and cooking. On a whim, she took a job in Yellowknife, a small city in the Northwest Territories of Canada. As a Black woman, Kristen was a bit nervous to move to a city that lacked the diversity of home, but she found herself surprised along the way. Yellowknife ended up being her gateway to incorporating the outdoors into her adventurous spirit, and she’s sin...
2022-02-0234 minTravel With MeaningEp. 74.5 Intro to Season 5 Hello Community! This episode is kicking off  season 5 of the podcast. Season 5, wow!  It’s not a full-length episode hence the 74.5, rather this episode is a reflection on how and WHY Travel With Meaning started. From hosting Travel Talk Live events in Los Angeles starting in 2017 to launching a podcast in 2019. Our passion and excitement to share authentic, inspiring, and meaningful travel stories from extraordinary guests to connect with our community is more important than ever. Big thank you to all the brands who believed in Travel With Meaning from day one and supported our community at the Trav...
2022-01-3112 min
Avid Travel | Travmarket Media NetworkGetting To Know UnCruise Adventures With CEO Dan BlanchardThis week join I am joined by the CEO of UnCruise Adventures, Dan Blanchard. UnCruise is an adventure cruise company offering itineraries that sail North and South America. I sat down with Blanchard, who joined me from his office in Juneau, to talk about what you can expect on an UnCruise adventure, as well as the company's experiences in Alaska and beyond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-08-1926 min
CruiseTipsTV Unplugged - Cruise Tips and MoreI Interview Dan Blanchard of UnCruiseI interviewed UnCruise owner and CEO, Dan Blanchard to the podcast today. Email us at podcast@cruisetipstv.com. We'd also LOVE if you'd leave a review where you listen to this podcast, and screen shot the show and share it on Instagram using the hashtag #cttvunplugged. Download our shore day bag checklist, and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com
2021-07-1434 min
TripCast360Cruise Compete - Save Big $$$ On Your Next AdventureOur guest is Bob Levinstein, Founder and CEO of CruiseCompete.com. Different travel agents have different relationships with cruise lines. Many lines offer contrasting prices for the exact same cabin dependent upon the relationship with a travel agency. Cruise Compete navigates through all that noise to find you the best deals. You pick the destination, the number of passengers and the type of cabin you want and Cruise Compete can help you with the rest.Cruise Compete has partnered with over 500 different travel agencies who submit pricing based on your request. Your search in anonymous...
2021-07-121h 08
DCL Duo Podcast: A Disney Cruise Line Fan PodcastEp. 118 - An "UnCruise" to Alaska in 2021!!On this week's show we're catching-up with Jason Leppert, a friend of the show, founder of PopularCruising.com, a prolific cruiser and a Disney Cruise Line fanatic, about his recent small-ship Alaska cruise with Uncruise Adventures. If you want to sail to Alaska right now and see the pristine scenery without large ships, small ships are going, and offering a ton of fun for adventure seekers and cruise fans alike. Come hear Jason's review of his Uncruise adventure and his thoughts on sailing in Alaska right now.
If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cruise, D...
2021-07-0147 min
The Sansei TravelerPodcast Episode 020: Interview with UnCruise's Julie QuarryIn this week’s Sansei Traveler Podcast, I chat with Julie Quarry, business development manager with UnCruise. Since I’ve started working as a travel advisor, UnCruise has always been on my radar as a good example of the kind of travel I’d like to recommend to clients.  They provide a memorable active adventure travel experience, sail to destinations that I’d like to see, have unparalleled enrichment opportunities and have great cuisine.Since 1996, they’ve been pioneers in small-ship cruising. Starting with one boat and sailing the small harbors and fjords in Alaska, they’ve now grown to ni...
2021-03-2735 minThe Sansei TravelerPodcast Episode 019: Interview with American Cruise Lines' Mary GrimesIn this week’s Sansei Traveler podcast episode, I had a conversation with Mary Grimes, business development manager with American Cruise Lines. This New England- based company started in 1991, and has grown its business since then. Their primary destinations are the Mississippi, Columbia and Snake Rivers, the southeastern United States coast, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska and New England. Their 13 ships fall into five different classes, either as coastal ships or riverboats, and some are classic paddlewheel ships that look like they’re from the 19th century (with modern touches, of course).What makes American Cruise Lines appealing is that...
2021-03-1434 min
Covid Travel UpdateCOVID Travel Update Hawaii Insider Part II | Molokai and KauaiCOVID Travel Update Podcast Episode 008 COVID Travel Update Hawaii Insider Part II | Molokai and Kauai  Welcome world travelers to COVID Travel Update podcast! I created this podcast for those who lead a travel-centered lifestyle. Whether you are a domestic or world traveler, you’ll find current information on the latest openings, closures, what you can and can’t do during the COVID pandemic when it comes to travel.  Listen to travel agents who give you inside information on their favorite vacation places, where to go, what to see, a...
2020-12-1526 min
CruiseCompete's Cruise PodcastCaptain Dan Blanchard, Uncruise Adventures CEO, on Alaska Small Ship Cruising, COVID Restart and MoreA wide-ranging interview with a legend in the small-ship cruise business, Captain Dan Blanchard, CEO and Owner of UnCruise Adventures. A can't-miss for active adventure lovers.Before founding UnCruise, Dan spent years traveling, including four years sailing the world with his family on a sail boat. His passions for cruising, and for the wild lands and native cultures of Alaska have culminated in Uncruise Adventures, the small-ship adventure cruise line he owns and helms.Today we’ll be talking with Dan about how new protocols for the resumption of cruising; and of course about small-ship crui...
2020-10-0245 min
Grit, Grace, & Inspiration | Where Real Stories Ignite Hope, Healing & the Courage to Rise AgainWhy Cruise When You Can UNCRUISE?!Receive a Backstage Pass to a part of the world few will ever see. It's the world as it should be... Raw and untamed, beautiful and luxurious. UnCruise Adventures has found a way to break away from the masses and tap into the World like no other.UnCruise Adventures excels in the realm of small ship adventure cruising. With a passenger capacity well under 100 people on their largest ship and itineraries that have you face-to-face with wildlife instead of people it's as if Uncruise was social distancing before it was even a thing.UnCruise Adventures...
2020-09-0646 min
Global Conversations with JeannetteThe World of Cruising with Dan BlanchardWhat's happening in the cruising industry? Listen to my conversation with Dan Blanchard, the CEO and Captain of UnCruise Adventures. Based in Alaska, UnCruise Adventures is a non-traditional cruise line that focuses more on wilderness and unique experiences.
2020-08-1837 min
Cruise TownUncruiseSince this spring, we’ve been following along as the biggest cruise season in Juneau’s history got canceled. In August, Juneau did see some cruise visitors after all. But it was a far cry from the 1.4 million visitors we were expecting -- it was 36 to be exact. The first and only cruise ship to sail in Southeast Alaska during the pandemic left Juneau on Aug. 1st and returned to Juneau just four days later, after a passenger on the ship received a call that he had tested positive for COVID-19.
2020-08-1215 minThe Sansei TravelerCruising: What's Really Going on Right Now?In the next episode of The Sansei Traveler podcast, I talk about cruising and the current status of when they will next sail. The situation remains fluid, and as of today cruises won't happen until at least October 1st, and probably later. I give you some of the official guidelines from the Cruise Line Industry Association (CLIA), and how they've come to their next steps to ensure the health and safety of their guests. I try to dispel the idea that cruise ships are floating "Petri dishes" and can be quite safe and healthy for travel. I also...
2020-08-0129 min
Travel Gluten FreeHawaii Insider Part II | Molokai and KauaiTravel Gluten Free Podcast S04 Episode 23 Hawaii Insider Part II | Molokai and Kauai  This is the second of a three-part series where I chat with Tony Labbe of @labbetravel about the culture, things to do, and insider tips on six of the Hawaiian Islands. In part II this week, I’ll be talking to Tony about the beautiful islands of Molokai and Kauai, what’s unique about each of these islands, his favorite places to stay and recommendations on  Remember to be safe, wear a mask, wash your ha...
2020-07-3028 min
Up Close Travel ShowSail Alaska in 2020There is life in the Alaska cruise season. Uncruise announced that it will set sail in Alaska starting this August 2020.
Uncruise is Small Ships, BIG Adventures! They've been sailing for nearly 25 years and they're a great small ship adventure cruise company.
If you have questions, feel free to call or text 646-276-2727. Or email jerzy@upclosetravel.com
Thanks,
Jerzy Poznar
upclosetravel.com
646-276-2727
2020-06-2002 min
Humans OutsideExploring Alaska and Passing It On (Erin Kirkland)Erin Kirkland’s work as an Alaska travel wizard is centered not on outsides, but on Alaskans themselves. But she doesn’t stop there. She’s got an extra focus on the state’s future stewards: kids. As the founder and author of AK On the Go, she’s also worked on guide books focused on traveling the state with kids.  In this episode Erin weighs in on how playing outside makes us better as people and families, plus advice on traveling the state for residents and visitors.  Things mentioned in the show: ...
2020-02-2035 min
TravelerUnCruise Adventures: Wildlife, History and Culture | Episode #25UnCruise Adventures puts a unique spin on the cruise experience. An American owned small ship adventure cruise line founded in Everett, Washington. Their small ships are known for getting into corners of the earth others cannot. Where nature reigns and culture stays strong. Unbeatable activity, expertise, and personalized service—with connection, place, and adventure at the heart of your experience.Â
2020-01-0625 min