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Travel.Captain.Jessie
& Western Skies Travel
Sail the world with Travel Captain Jessie
Travel solo, or with generations of family and friends--Travel Captain Jessie and Western Skies Travel will guarantee that every trip you book with us will be unique and unforgettable.
Travel Planning Made Easy
I have spent 4 decades traveling---experienced overnight trains
in North America, luxury tents in South America, hostels in Europe,
onsens in Asia, hotels around the world, and traveled on large ships
and small yachts. Here are the top reasons why I consider a cruise vacation
to be one of the most affordable, convenient, and rewarding ways to travel:
Unpack your luggage just once, but see multiple destinations
Hotel level housekeeping and amenities
Food and beverages available around the clock
Structure to the day, with a choice to do all or none of it
Gathering spaces large enough to be with a group, or wander off on your own
A vista of water and sky at all times
If you are looking for adventure, culture, and fun while staying safely on board a ship with staff and crew ready to attend to you, there is a cruise trip that matches the vacation you have been dreaming of taking. There are a wide variety of price points and cabin levels, and I’m happy to help you decide what fits your budget and schedule. See below for a sample of the type of cruises available; prices listed are estimated and can vary due to cabin type, discounts available at the type of booking, and taxes/fees.
Solar Eclipse Cruises 2026
14 day France-Spain-Portugal August 8-22, 2024 departing Southhampton (London)
Starts at $ 4,537 (interior)
Experience 2 mins and 18 seconds of solar eclipse totality on Aug 12, 2026 when the Sky Princess ship is in northern Spain. Sail and stop at Gibraltar!
7-nights Western Mediterranean, Rome to Barcelona August 10-17, 2026, departing Civitavecchia (Rome)
Starts at $1,619 (interior)
Explore Roman ruins, dance at Spanish festivals, take in the eclipse in southern Spain, visit the island of Mallorca on the Queen Victoria.
13-day Arctic Cruise, August 10-22, 2026 departs Reykjavik, Iceland
Starts at $19,700 (interior)
Explore the staggering beauty of the eastern coast of Greenland, experience the eclipse alongside the solitude of glaciers on the Ocean Albatros.
All-inclusive River Cruises
Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps, Nov 11-18, 2024, departing Amsterdam, Holland
Starts at $3,184 (Class D)
Visit the castles of Germany, France, & Switzerland while taking in the majesty of the Swiss Alps on the AmaMora.
Romantic Danube, March 29-April 5, 2025, departing Munich, Germany
Starts at $3,375 (Class D)
Marvel at Vienna’s imperial architechture, pedal through the Wachau Valley, hike to Bratislava Castle while traveling on the AmaSonata.
Paris & Normandy on the Seine, May 20-27, 2025, departing Paris, France
Starts at $4380 (Class D)
Visit Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny, witness Normandy’s historic beaches, see the iconic sights of Paris on the AmaLyra.
Expedition Cruising
11 day Antarctica,The Great White Continent, Nov 15-26, 2024, depart Buenos Aires, Argentina
Starts at $8,499 (interior)
Pristine beauty of the mountains & glaciers of Antarctica, teeming with penguins and the unexpected breaching whale make sailing on the SeaBourn Pursuit a magical experience.
15-day Australia & New Zealand, Jan 13-28, 2025, depart Sydney, Australia
Starts at $8,499 (interior)
Vivid coral reefs, koalas, kiwis, and kangaroos! You can experience it all with dramatic landscapes and wild encounters on the SeaBourn Quest.
12-day Galapagos Island & Machu Picchu, Jan 12-23, 2025, depart Lima
Starts at$10,526(Explorer Cabin)
Combine 5 nights on land to explore Peru & Ecuador, and 7 nights on an expedition cruise to experience the wildlife and flora of the Galapagos on the MS Santa Cruz II.
We'll handle your trip for you
Flight Booking
Tours & Activities
Airport Transfers
Hotel Bookings
Our favorite travelers
We were first time cruisers on a budget, and Jessie came through with a cruise vacation package that exceeded our expectations.
Jim & Desi, Ages 56 & 52
Jessie helped to curate a perfect family adventure for a multigenerational international trip. Her responsiveness to any and all questions made the process extremely smooth.
Marty & Kim, ages 41 & 39, traveling with kids ages 6, 9, & 11, and parents ages 85 & 74
Our challenges for travel were mobility limits for my mom, bed configurations, and a tight schedule. Jessie was so helpful on all fronts and took the stress out of the planning process.
Sharon, age 55, traveling with family ages 18, 21, 23, 56, and 90
Let's plan your next trip
Travel.Captain.Jessie
Contact
Telephone: (888) 799-2688
Mobile: (503) 987-0488
jessie@westernskiestravel.com
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Princess Cruise 14 day Solar Eclipse Cruise
August 8 to 22, 2026
