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We're Dave (a travel agent based in Canada) and Lorraine (a travel agent in the UK), two friends brought together by a shared passion for one very special kind of adventure: small ship cruising.From polar expeditions to island-hopping escapes, river cruises to repositioning, we've both fallen head over heels for this unique style of travel—and we're here to help you discover why.Dave can be reached at www.destinationwhatever.com. He covers North America from his base in Newfoundland. Lorraine can be reached at www.bespokecruiseholidays.co.uk. She covers the UK from her base in Berkshire.
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After years of talking about it, Dave has finally completed his first QM2 crossing. "Welcome to the club," says Lorraine. 🚢Dave's back from the London Theatre at Sea Transatlantic Crossing aboard the legendary Queen Mar
🌹 Roses are nice.🍫 Chocolates are fine.🚢 But have you ever thought a cruisemight be the ultimate Valentine?Welcome to our Valentine’s Day episode of The Ship Less Travelled, where love is in the air, the sea is callin
Balcony people, this episode is for you.In this episode of The Ship Less Travelled, we’re talking about balconies and why, for some of us, they’ve crossed the line from “nice to have” to absolute must.There’s just someth
The Ship Less Travelled | Antarctica Recap Part 2 ❄️🚢Antarctica, continued.In Part 2 of his Antarctica recap, Dave's unpacking the questions everyone really asks after a trip to the bottom of the world. Would he do it a
So… was Antarctica really worth it?In our very first episode of 2026, Dave is freshly back from the bottom of the world and finally spilling the tea on Antarctica.This episode of The Ship Less Travelled tackles the big q
Ask us anything… seriously, anything.On this episode of The Ship Less Travelled, we tackle questions we never expected to hear, and have a little fun along the way. Lorraine shares a recent moment where someone genuinely
Dave is heading to ANTARCTICA… and Lorraine wants ALL the details.Season 2 continues with a very personal pre-departure chat as Dave gets ready to go south to the White Continent. How does our resident Ice Queen prepare
Season 2 is HERE — and we're coming in hot. 🔥Welcome back to The Ship Less Travelled, the show where two travel agents (one in the UK, one in Canada) talk small-ship cruising with zero fluff, zero fuss, and absolutely n
Welcome back to our behind-the-scenes series! In this episode of The Ship Less Travelled, we dive deeper into what really goes on when working as a travel agent.Why do we ask so many questions? Why do budget expectations
✨ Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of a Travel Agent ✨Ever wondered what a travel agent does or how travel agents work? In this episode of The Ship Less Travelled, we’re pulling back the curtain to show you exactly w
This episode might ruffle a few feathers—but it’s a conversation worth having. 🚢✈️Travel agents seem to be popping up on every street corner (or, more accurately, every Facebook feed). Many of them are hobbyists or part
In this episode, we're heading Down Under… way down — to the wild, rugged, jaw-droppingly beautiful Kimberley region of Western Australia! 🇦🇺Think ancient Aboriginal rock art (yep, we’re talking 40,000 years of culture
❄️Who wins the worst winter award—snowbound Canadians or rain-soaked Brits? Honestly, does it matter: a winter escape for all is the only right answer. In this week’s episode, we’re diving into emerging small ship cruise
🎄✨ Christmas in July? Absolutely. ✨🎄This week on The Ship Less Travelled, we're unwrapping a topic that's merrier than Aunt Mary after a few hot toddies – Christmas Market Cruises.Whether you've been naughty or nice, t
🇫🇷✨ Vive la France! ✨🇫🇷This week on The Ship Less Travelled, we’re raising a glass (of Bordeaux, naturally) to celebrate Bastille Day with a love letter to France. 💙🤍❤️Sunflower fields, lavender fields… what’s not
🇫🇷 Bonjour, Comment Allez-Vous? 🇫🇷 We’re celebrating our 10th episode in style! 🥳⚓Join us as Lorraine shares her incredible experience recently sailing with Star Clippers aboard the Royal Clipper, departing from Can
Are last-minute bookings on small ship cruises all they’re cracked up to be? 🤔 This week on The Ship Less Travelled, we dive into the reality behind those tempting last-minute deals. 🛳️💸✅ Why smaller ships (including
🛳️ Ready to take your cruising experience to the next level? In this week’s episode of The Ship Less Travelled, we’re diving into the world of intensive cruising — a lesser-known but totally game-changing way to explore
The Ship Less Travelled: Amazon Edition In this week’s wildest episode yet, Dave apes out in the Amazon! He went on an epic river cruise—on a small, purpose-built ship with just 28 guests—and he's spilling all the jungle
Welcome aboard The Ship Less Travelled, your guide to rare routes, remarkable destinations, and refined adventures by sea. In Episode 6, we're diving deep into one of the cruise industry’s most fascinating—and misunderst
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