Welcome to Cruise Talk!

Hi! My name is Suzanne Klasen.  I am the Owner / Travel Advisor and CLIA Master Cruise Counselor and Elite Cruise Counselor (MCC, ECC) for my CruiseOne Vacations by Suzanne Travel Agency. This site is a collection of my personal travels, thoughts and recommendations. The map above represents the cruise travel (based on embarkation port) that I have posted so far (more to come). Click on a map point to see the cruise itinerary and details.

Polar Bears, Northern Lights, and Bragging Rights—Oh My!

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Are you ready to check off the ultimate bucket-list adventure? Let’s be honest—anyone can say they’ve been to Europe. But how many people can casually drop “Oh, when I was in Svalbard watching polar bears hunt on the ice…” into a dinner conversation? That’s next-level vacation cred. On this voyage, you’ll sail past the Arctic…

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Antarctica Awaits: The Coldest, Coolest Trip of Your Life

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Antarctica: The Coolest Cruise You’ll Ever Take (Literally!) So, is Antarctica on your bucket list? Of course it is! (If it’s not, go ahead and add it right now—we’ll wait.) This is the ultimate “bragging rights” trip. Forget showing off vacation pics from the beach—how about selfies with penguins and massive icebergs the size of…

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Opa! Cruise Through Greece’s Hidden Gems

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Blue water so clear you’ll wonder if someone Photoshopped it, sea salt in the air that doubles as free exfoliation, and more history than your high school textbook (except way more fun). Sound good? Then pack your bags! From Istanbul to Athens, you’ll stroll through the ruins of the Parthenon, snap those “I’m smarter than…

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Voyage of the Vikings

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Ready to sail the same seas where Vikings once rowed their longships? Don’t worry—no horned helmets required (unless you really want to bring one). You’ll explore the same countries and landmarks they once raided—uh, visited—all while cruising in way more comfort than a wooden boat could ever provide. And here’s the real showstopper: a front-row…

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