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.
Destinations/Ports Series: 2023 Svalbard In-Depth Expedition This was a morning when the ship got to prove its P6 Ice sailing capabilities when it brought us through an ice flow where we had a zodiac sailing in Bjornsundet.
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Destinations/Ports Series: 2023 Svalbard In-Depth Expedition Another day of scenic sailing along the coast of ice covered Nordaustlandet to look for polar bears on this ice. This day did not disappoint as we found a bear happily eating his catch on the sea ice. Because he was so occupied with his meal, he paid little…
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Destinations/Ports Series: 2023 Svalbard In-Depth Expedition This was one of our best polar bears on the ice days. We spotted a Mom and Two Cubs on the ice and everyone huddled on the front of the ship to catch pictures and videos of these amazing animals. We could see that she was looking in the…
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Destinations/Ports Series: 2023 Svalbard In-Depth Expedition The afternoon and evening could not have ended in a more spectacular way, with sun shine and the polar ice cap. With it being so beautiful, Howard, our expedition director, added an impromptu zodiac ride around the ice cap and it waterfalls. Following that little cruise, we were back…
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Destinations/Ports Series: 2023 Svalbard In-Depth Expedition Another spectacular day of wildlife. We started the morning with the medium hike which afforded us Walrus as well as interesting landscapes. Back on the ship a bear was spotted in the water and as the ship turned to see him, the hauled himself and his catch out of…
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