The Speid Experience

07/21/2026

From Dakar’s dawn light to Madeira’s rain-swept cliffs and Porto Santo’s sunlit coastlines, this Atlantic expedition cruise is defined by contrast, character, and constantly shifting landscapes. 🌊🌦️

Read about West Africa’s emerging place on the expedition cruise map, then reach out to plan your next voyage ⬇️

📷: Kate Berry

From Saharan kitesurfing in Dakhla to volcanic trails in La Palma and hillside villages in Madeira, a Swan Hellenic voyage traces shifting landscapes and cultures across a chain of ports.

07/21/2026

Our client woke up to a $407 refund she didn’t even know we were pursuing.

When she came home from her trip, she mentioned one small part of her hotel stay that didn’t feel good, so we wanted to change that.

She wasn’t upset. She wasn’t asking usto fix it.
In fact, she had already moved on.

But we hadn’t.

We knew the experience she described wasn’t f
aligned with the conversations we'd had with our hotel partners before she arrived.

So we reached back out, asked questions and advocated on her behalf.

Not because anyone owed us anything.
Because webelieve care doesn’t end when the itinerary does.

This morning, the hotel refunded $407 to her credit card.

The point is this:

Our clients never have to wonder whether someone is still in their corner after they’ve paid for our services.

That’s the kind of care we want The Speid Experience to be known for.

Also...To the team at InterContinental Boston thank you for your partnership and for helping us turn a little mess into a masterpiece 😉. That’s hospitality at its best & the power of partnerships.

07/20/2026

Some holidays call for more privacy, more space and everything taken care of.

The Owner’s Residence includes a dedicated Residence Manager, personalised in-suite dining, tailored itinerary planning and separate spaces for living, dining and sleeping, accommodating up to four guests.

Add a private whirlpool, an ocean-front terrace, marble bathrooms, a steam room and even a Dyson Supersonic hairdryer, and you have a residence designed for travellers who want to enjoy their Journey entirely their own way.

Let me help you reserve the Owner’s Residence for your next Journey with Explora Journeys.

Some holidays call for more privacy, more space and everything taken care of. The Owner’s Residence includes a dedicated Residence Manager, personalised in-suite dining, tailored itinerary planning and separate spaces for living, dining and sleeping, accommodating up to four guests. Add a private ...

07/17/2026

New to ocean travel? This is your opportunity to discover just how refined dining at sea can be.

On board Explora Journeys, Emporium Marketplace offers something for every craving, from freshly prepared sushi, ceviche, oysters and seafood to homemade pasta and tempting desserts.

Rather than a traditional buffet, dishes are freshly prepared and served à la minute, allowing you to enjoy quality, choice and a more refined dining experience.

Let me help you discover a different way to dine at sea with Explora Journeys.

07/16/2026

Alaska is not only a destination to see, but one to experience up close in ports such as Ketchikan, Klawock, Sitka and Valdez.

Aboard EXPLORA III, travel from Vancouver, Canada to Seward, United States from 30 July to 6 August 2027 on a 7-night Journey.

With carefully selected Destination Experiences, your Alaska Journey can take you beyond the coastline, from glacier landscapes and scenic wilderness to authentic encounters that bring each destination to life.

Let me help you reserve your Alaska Journey and plan the Destination Experiences that make it truly unforgettable.

07/16/2026

If you have already been to Alaska but are looking to return with a different experience, Explora Journeys offers a collection of immersive itineraries for summer 2027.

Travel from Seward, United States to Vancouver, Canada from 6 to 13 August 2027 on a 7-night Journey aboard EXPLORA III.

For those who have seen Alaska before, this Journey offers a more relaxed way to experience its wild beauty, with the space, service and comfort of Explora Journeys. Imagine unwinding in the sauna at The Spa – Ocean Wellness, then stepping out onto your private terrace to enjoy the Alaska breeze.

Let me help you return to Alaska in a way that feels completely new during summer 2027. Your suite awaits.

07/15/2026

If Alaska has always been on your list of destinations to visit, 2027 could be the year to finally experience it, all from the comfort of your ocean-front suite on board Explora Journeys.

Travel from Canada to Alaska from 30 July to 6 August 2027 on a 7-night Journey aboard EXPLORA III, where you can reserve the new Owner’s Residence, designed by Patricia Urquiola.

This is a Journey for travellers who want nature, wildlife and scenery that feels completely different, while enjoying a collection of inclusions that elevate your Alaska experience.

Let me help you reserve your 2027 Alaska Journey aboard Explora Journeys now.

07/15/2026

Thinking about trying ocean travel for the first time? How do five nights sound?

Around 20% of Explora Journeys guests are new to ocean travel, and EXPLORA III offers an exciting way to discover it. Enjoy the comfort of an ocean-front suite, multiple dining experiences and the ease of unpacking once while travelling between several destinations.

As Explora Journeys’ newest ship, EXPLORA III is ideal for travellers looking for a different kind of holiday that combines exploration with time to truly relax.

Let me help you find the right Journey aboard EXPLORA III and experience ocean travel for yourself.

07/14/2026

Four countries, six ports, one ocean-front suite.

Travel roundtrip from Copenhagen, Denmark from 25 August to 2 September 2026 on an 8-night Journey aboard EXPLORA III, combining cultural cities, striking scenery and the ease of unpacking only once.

It’s a great last-minute option for travellers who want to make the most of one holiday, while still enjoying the space, dining and comfort of Explora Journeys’ newest ship.

Reserve this selected Journey by 28 July 2026 with the Last-Minute Invitation offer and enjoy savings of up to 30% and a reduced 10% deposit.

Let me help you turn one week away into four countries worth remembering.

07/14/2026

There are last-minute trips, and then there are last-minute Journeys that still feel perfectly tailored to your ideal itinerary for this summer.

With Explora Journeys, you can depart sooner without giving up the details that matter: more space, ocean views from your suite, thoughtful service, dining, wellness and time to enjoy each destination properly.

Last-Minute Invitation offer is available on selected Mediterranean and Northern Europe Journeys, with savings of up to 30% and a reduced 10% deposit when reserved by 28 July 2026.

Let me help you make the kind of last-minute plan that does not feel last-minute at all.