Professional storyteller and explorer Rob Caskie has trekked the Anglo Zulu War battlefields, specialized in the early explorations of the Arctic and Antarctic and embarked on expeditions around the world. Today he shares the ways travel fundamentally changes who we are, and how the generosity of friends helped spark his own spirit of exploration after the death of his mother when he was just a child. 

Crystal Storytellers

Crystal Storytellers - Rob Caskie

Equal parts cheerleader, economist, coach and psychologist, Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Kevin McCollum has spent his 25-year career creating hit shows with the stage’s greatest talents. Today, he’s pulling back the curtain on his career, his partnership with Crystal and how collaboration wins over competition when young people participate in theater. Tune in to his conversation with Rick Spath aboard Crystal Serenity.

Crystal Storytellers - Kevin McCollum

Her books have changed the lives of women around the world, dealing with the juggling between careers and families, struggles with domestic violence and the toughest life choices they face. New York Times best-selling author, columnist for The Washington Post, and renowned speaker Leslie Morgan Steiner shares some of her most personal experiences, and why she finds the women sailing with her aboard Crystal Serenity to be some of the most interesting she’s met. 

Crystal Storytellers - Leslie Morgan Steiner

He’s been all over the globe in service as a British Ambassador and diplomat, and today he’s sailing from Tokyo to Hong Kong aboard Crystal Symphony. Tune in to learn his unique insights on the cultures and languages of Europe, Asia and the Arab world, and how a “father-son talk” led him to the career path of a lifetime. Read more about this episode.

Crystal Storytellers - Sir Richard Burton

Set sail through the South Pacific with journalist, author and historian, Ken Walsh. He’s authored eight books, was president of the White House Correspondents’ Association and is currently the White House and Political Analyst for U.S. News & World Report. But what sparked his passion for communication was actually a childhood motivation for dessert. Tune in now! Read more about this episode.

Crystal Storytellers - Ken Walsh

Set sail through the South Pacific with journalist, author and historian, Ken Walsh. He’s authored eight books, was president of the White House Correspondents’ Association and is currently the White House and Political Analyst for U.S. News & World Report. But what sparked his passion for communication was actually a childhood motivation for dessert. Tune in now!

Set sail from Hong Kong to Tokyo with Scott Kelly as he shares his untraditional path to becoming a military fighter, test pilot and U.S. Navy captain; engineer; astronaut and commander of the International Space Station. Kelly recalls his childhood and shares a story of perseverance as a struggling student who never thought he would spend a year in space! Read more about this episode.

Crystal Storytellers - Scott Kelly

Set sail from Hong Kong to Tokyo with Scott Kelly as he shares his untraditional path to becoming a military fighter, test pilot and U.S. Navy captain; engineer; astronaut and commander of the International Space Station. Kelly recalls his childhood and shares a story of perseverance as a struggling student who never thought he would spend a year in space!

Set sail aboard Crystal Symphony with Michele Lee, the award-winning actress, singer, director, producer and philanthropist. Tune in to hear how she was discovered at age 16, worked with legends from Hope to Astaire, has been a pioneering woman in show biz, and what she said to make Cruise Director Russ Grieve blush. Read more about this episode.

Crystal Storytellers - Michele Lee

Grammy-Award winning singer, songwriter, and actress Melissa Manchester set sail from Tokyo to San Francisco, sharing tales from her early days of singing jingles, backup for Bette Midler as part of the Harlettes and her story of how a conversation with her writing collaborator Carole Bayer Sager about their personal relationships at that time led to the hit “Midnight Blue.” Melissa’s illustrious career spans more than four decades and is sure to inspire any lover of the arts. Tune in and find out how she nabbed all four Beatles’ autographs at age 14 (hint: a travel advisor was involved!), plus many other highlights from the life of this prolific artist. Read more about this episode.

Crystal Storytellers - Melissa Manchester

Picture this: You’re on a dream vacation and you run into an astronaut, a best-selling author, or GRAMMY award-winning singer. You’d never bother them, of course—they’re on vacation, too. But what if you could sit down for an intimate one-on-one chat? Here’s your chance: Pull up a deck chair and join Crystal, the world’s most awarded luxury cruise line, in a candid talk with the fascinating guest speakers featured in its renowned onboard Enrichment Series. Equal parts travelogue, lecture and candid discussion, each show delivers on its promise to educate, entertain, and excite the adventurer in us all.

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