Carolyn Mackay Expedia Cruises Travel Consultant

05/14/2024

Follow me on my next travel adventure starting May 20, 2024- I will be sailing on Swan Hellenic Expedition Cruise line from Halifax to Reykjavik, Iceland. Swan Hellenic is a luxury small ship expedition cruise line. We will be stopping in St. John's, St Anthony's, Greenland and Iceland. Hoping to see some of the following wildlife during the cruise.

04/20/2024

Wondering what a river cruise is like? I am on Riverside Debussy doing the 7 night Romantic Rhine itinerary from Amsterdam to Basel. What a beautiful ship. The spacious staterooms all have French Balconies and come with a butler and a stateroom attendant. Service is excellent. Food is some of the best I have experienced on a cruise . Riverside is a new luxury river cruise line that just started sailing in 2023. Enjoy my photos and contact me if you want to know more about a cruise on Riverside Luxury River Cruises.

03/03/2022

Wondering what to do in 2023-24? Celebrity Cruises just announced that they will be sailing year round in the Mediterranean. Want to pull together a group of friends for a trip of a lifetime? Your book club? Your photography club? Your pickleball friends? Your wine group? Celebrate a special birthday or anniversary? Contact me if you would like information on any of these great itineraries.

01/26/2022

Tired of staycations? Looking to cruise somewhere interesting for 2023-24 in modern luxury? Celebrity Cruises just released their itineraries for Australia/ Hawaii/ South Pacific and for Asia and they look great. These are open for booking with me now.

04/20/2021

If a relaxing river cruise on the Danube River is on your bucket list for 2023, I have a great opportunity for you. Join me on a small group booking on AMA Waterways for a 7 night cruise on the Lower Danube River in March 2023. Spring is a lovely time to be in Europe with spring flowers in bloom. There is a $1200/person group discount available until June 30, 2021. Deposit is $500/person and final payment is not due until Dec 2022. See the attached flyer for details. Please contact me for more information or to book this river cruise.

04/18/2021

If doing a river cruise is on your bucket list, now it the time to book it with me. Lots of exciting destinations to choose from for 2021, 2022 and 2023. I have had the pleasure of cruising on several river cruises in Europe and would love to help you pick an itinerary that is just right for you.

Have a look at this video about our current river cruising promotion that is on until April 30 ,2021: https://vimeo.com/533656691

This is "Legendary Rivers 2021 - 60 S - English" by Expedia Cruises on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

04/16/2021

If you missed our live Legendary Rivers: Europe & Beyond Virtual event on April 15, 2021, you can still watch the recording here to learn about river cruising re-imagined with AmaWaterways®, Avalon Waterways®, and Viking River Cruises®!
Be sure to tune in for exclusive offers available only by booking with Expedia Cruises. For more information, please call me at 506.633-1122 to discuss river cruise options and more.

04/16/2021

Which River Cruise is Best for First-Time River Cruisers?
There is no more quintessential experience for first-time river cruisers than Europe’s legendary Danube River.
With AmaWaterways, you will be treated to the luxury of space and stunning views aboard award-winning river cruise ships accommodating an average of just 150 guests. On board, all fine dining in multiple venues is included, as are complimentary wines, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, a variety of daily excursion choices, evening Sip & Sail cocktail hours, and high-quality Wi-Fi throughout the ship.

AmaWaterways’ most popular 7-night Danube River itineraries take you to the heart of grand capitals and charming hamlets as you cruise through Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. Active guests will enjoy their morning exercise classes before heading off on a biking tour or hiking to hilltop castles like Passau’s Veste Oberhaus overlooking the confluence of three rivers, and Dürnstein Fortress, where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned. Traveling with two generations or more or celebrating a milestone event with friends and family? The line’s gentle walker and late-riser tours ensure that every guest, regardless of activity level, is able to enjoy a personalized experience.

Aside from the thoughtful service of their extraordinary crew, the best parts of sailing with AmaWaterways are the authentic excursions and exclusive experiences curated by their visionary co-founder, Rudi Schreiner, who grew up at the heart of the Danube. From an intimate Oktoberfest celebration in Vilshofen, Germany to a visit to Austria’s distinctive Greinburg Castle, these unforgettable experiences are only available to AmaWaterways guests.

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Also exclusive to AmaWaterways on the Danube River is its award-winning ship, AmaMagna. Ocean cruisers who appreciate personal space and ample choices in how to spend their time on board will revel in the luxury of more aboard this innovative ship. Twice as wide as traditional river cruise ships, AmaMagna boasts spacious 355-710 sq.ft. suites, four unique restaurants, five bars, an onboard cinema and the Zen Wellness Studio, where guests will find a spacious fitness center, two massage rooms, outdoor spin bikes and a juice bar. AmaMagna has its own special itinerary personally curated by Rudi Schreiner, the 7-night Magna on the Danube between Budapest, Hungary and Vilshofen, Germany. Among the exclusive experiences offered is an evening wine experience just for AmaWaterways guests at the historic Klosterhof Restaurant in Spitz – an intimate Austrian village where no other ship may dock when AmaMagna is in port.

Food and wine connoisseurs will find the ultimate epicurean experience on special Celebration of Wine River Cruises. Alongside an expert Wine Host from a renowned winery in North America, guests will sip world-famous Grüner Veltliners, Rieslings and more while sailing through Austria’s UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley. In addition to the wine-specific excursions at celebrated wineries and cellars, your Wine Host will also lead wine tastings and discussions on board and assist in designing a wine pairing dinner customized for your sailing.

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Wish to extend your Danube River journey? Add an optional land package before or after your cruise in fascinating cities such as Prague, Czech Republic and Budapest, Hungary. Unique in the industry, your Cruise Manager accompanies you during AmaWaterways’ land packages, which include stays at leading four- and five-star hotels, daily breakfast and immersive city tours.

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For added peace of mind, AmaWaterways is proud to be the only US-based river cruise line with successful operating experience in 2020 and offers flexible limited-time policies as well as a comprehensive Cruise Protection Plan. Contact your Expedia Cruises Vacation Consultant for details.

Discover why you should experience Europe’s legendary Danube with AmaWaterways, the Heart of the River™.

04/11/2021

Isn’t this just another fabulous photo of Newfoundland and Labrador! Contact me if you want to see it for yourself during the upcoming iceberg season.

Port Rexton, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada

04/11/2021

Love this colourful photo of St John’s, Newfoundland Labrador. It says so much about this beautiful province. I would love to help you plan a trip there.

"Colours to brighten ANY day."

St. John's - Newfoundland and Labrador

With no end in sight for this drizzle and fog we've been getting, I thought Id' share a little extra colour this morning. These colourful houses and buildings have a way of brightening even the foggiest of days. I shot this just after sunrise about a month ago.

Happy Friday everyone!!

Link to my online ARTSHOP: sheldonhicks.artfunnels.com