"Enrichment lives at the crossroads of history and culture."

With a performer's style, and rich visuals, Craig Connors brings fascinating people, places, and events to life. His captivating stories take audiences on a journey into the history, extraordinary lives, and culture of the places they are visiting. Craig’s talks are designed with one goal in mind; to enrich and entertain guests on their voyage.

Craig is an experienced instructor, speaker and entertainer. He enjoys spending time with guests both after his talks, and throughout the cruise. The greatest compliment he has received is hearing audiences talking about one of his stories long after leaving the theater.

Here is just a sample of Craig’s many lecture topics

ADVENTURE & EXPLORATION

Roald Amundsen & Robert Falcon Scott
Join the race to the South Pole with two incredible explorers.

Sir Earnest Shackleton - Extreme Survival
Face extreme survival with the crew of the Endurance on their ill-fated Antarctic expedition.

Captain James Cook - Master Navigator
Sail in search of “Terra Australis Incognita” and “The Northwest Passage”.

Francisco Pizzaro's Conquest of the Inca
Trail the infamous Spanish Conquistador as he conquers the Inca Empire in pursuit of its riches.

Voyage to the Edge of the World - Magellan's Expedition
Sail with Magellan's fleet in search of a route through South America to the Spice Islands.

HISTORY

A Guy . . .A King . . .and a Bomb!
Uncover the conspiracy to blow up Parliament and kill King James I.

Evita: Beyond the Musical
Hear the real story of Juan and Eva Perón and learn how they shaped a nation and its people.

Solidarity: Poland’s Path to Freedom
Study the issues, people, and events that triggered the downfall of the Soviet Union.

Knights of the Caribbean – Queen Elizabeth I’s favorites pirates
Follow Sir Francis Drake and Sir Henry Morgan as they plunder and profiteer in the name of England.

Hans Christian Andersen: The Man Behind the Fairy Tales
Meet the beloved storyteller, friend of royalty, and avid traveler, who said, “to travel is to live”.

The Shetland Bus: A Mighty Fleet of Small Boats
Sail with the Norwegians who ferried resistance fighters between Scotland and Norway during WWII.

ABBA: Thank You for the Music
Applaud the Swedish super group and hear the story behind their legendary music and popularity.

The Acapulco-Manilla Galleons: Treasure Ships of the Pacific
Discover the 250-year enterprise that shaped the identities and cultures of Mexico, the Philippines, and Spain.

The Panama Canal: An Engineering Marvel
Uncover the purpose, politics, and perils involved in creating the path between two oceans.

Fur Traders, Argonauts, and Opium: A History of Victoria, B.C.
Journey through Victoria’s colorful past from trading post to provincial capital of British Columbia

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