Christmas & New Year Voyage to Spain & Portugal

We come from a musical background and began playing the Ukulele together as a hobby around 11 years ago. Our Ukulele journey began on a cruise to Hawaii and it was there we fell in love with the instrument.
Over the past 11 years we have been involved in many play along groups, performed in Ukulele Bands, and hosted play along sessions.
With careers in teaching, presenting and managing theatrical events, covering all ages and group sizes, we are now enjoying passing on our knowledge and passion to others.

Erin is a Scottish singer and comedian who blends storytelling, sharp humour, and live music to create an unforgettable night of cabaret. With a powerful voice and an instinctive comic touch, Erin draws audiences into tales inspired by real life, cultural quirks, and personal misadventures. Moving effortlessly between songs and stand-up, Erin delivers performances that are warm, witty, and playfully bold. Expect big laughs, unexpected moments, and plenty of heart as music and comedy intertwine. Erin’s shows are relaxed, welcoming, and full of character — a cabaret experience that lingers long after the final note.

Elaine Hansen, B.Ed (hons) London, M.Ed Stirling, taught children with special needs for 27 years. She took early retirement in order to split her year living between Italy and Scotland. She studied art history at Glasgow and Strathclyde universities and in 2009 she was appointed as a guide at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow. In 2018 she was awarded accreditation by the Arts Society, Uk. Since then, she has been in demand for lectures in the UK, Europe and on cruises in the Mediterranean and Britain.

A seasoned speaker with more than 30 talks covering a range of subjects and has completed more than 20 trips over a 12 year period, including 2 trips to Australia with 50 talks delivered.
The Cruise Director on his last Ambassador cruise said:
Ambassador Grand Med Nov 2022 - John has been absolutely brilliant and I would welcome him back at any time. He has such diverse talks and is incredibly passionate about what he does. He spends time talking to guests before his talks and can always be seen around the ship socialising and making time for anyone who may come up and have a question.

Janet is qualified by the English Bridge Union as a Bridge Instructor and Tournament Director. She has played Bridge for many years and enjoys introducing newcomers to the game. She runs her own Bridge Club and offers teaching/directing to other groups as and when required, notably as a Bridge Leader for a holiday company that offers specialist Bridge holidays based in National Trust properties throughout the U.K.

During her career, Janet worked for the World Health Organisation utilising her academic background in biochemistry, genetics, and modern languages to prepare reports on the outcome of high-level international meetings related to health care provision in Member States.

With further training in political journalism, she joined the United Nations as a Press Officer and covered assignments in many parts of the world.

She was also a Management Consultant to the Open University, a member of the health-related Course Team and the author of undergraduate teaching material on the provision and management of public and private health services in the U.K.

In her spare time, Janet still enjoys writing on commission, sailing (qualified Yachtmaster and former yacht owner), walking, music, theatre, and amateur movie-making. She is also actively involved in fundraising for a charity that owns a purpose-built tall ship offering sailing adventures to mixed-ability voyage crew. As able-bodied crew, she sailed to and around Antarctica for a month. The charity is accredited to the United Nations under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and to promote its objective of international development Janet was nominated to represent the charity at the United Nations in Geneva and New York.

The opportunity to join Saga and Fred Olsen cruise ships is a perfect way to exercise her twin passions of Bridge and seafaring, especially as she now lives the furthest possible distance from the coast.

Kurtis Ray White is a dynamic vocalist and entertainer who has been performing professionally since the age of 14. Raised in a family of musicians, live music has always been at the heart of his career. Renowned for his infectious energy, exceptional stage presence, and powerful vocals, Kurtis has become a popular choice for corporate events, weddings, private functions, and cruise audiences.
He learned his craft alongside the celebrated cabaret group The Marks Brothers before launching a successful solo career. His performances pay tribute to legendary artists including Ray Charles and John Legend, while celebrating the timeless sounds of Soul, Motown, and R&B with music from Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder, Plan B, and Bruno Mars. Kurtis has also appeared on The X Factor and reached the final of Stars in Their Eyes with his acclaimed John Legend tribute.