Craft Cruises - Cruising with a Purpose
Cruising with a purpose is all about collecting experiences and making lifelong friends. If you have found yourself resisting cruising then you may want to think again.
Misconceptions about cruising have kept many from trying it. The most satisfied of all Craft Cruise participants are the ones who resisted. The onboard classes, the pampering, the friendships, the overall feeling of togetherness, and the exclusive opportunities to meet other like-minded people in ports around the world have led to expectations being exceeded and the cruise experience being repeated over and over again.
For nearly a decade Craft Cruises has been personalizing the cruise experience by including activities people love. At Craft Cruises our purpose is to create the highest quality cruise experience by catering to travelers with a keen interest in the shared travel experience, cultural exchange and learning new skills.
Combine all this with the magic of the sea and you too may find yourself hooked on cruising.
“...I just keep coming back! The Baltic Knitting cruise was my first Craft Cruise and the main attraction for me was the private tour and visit with Horst Schulz in his flat in Berlin. This was a surprise inclusion and a definite highlight. The high quality of instructors was also great and many of the topics I have an interest in were covered. I have been attending various workshops for 6 years, but have found the particular close contact and communication interchange provided onboard to have been the most valuable experience in my developing understanding of the techniques covered..."
2009 - Craft Cruises best year ever!
Our 2009 programs are almost final and will include a knitting cruise on the Yangtze with Lily Chin, an adventure Down Under to New Zealand's Creative Fibre Festival, a knitting cruise to Northern Europe & Estonia with Nancy Bush & Beth Brown-Reinsel, a combinational knitting & crocheting cruise w/ Melissa Leapman & Barry Klein in the Mediterranean, a knitting cruise to Alaska sailing round trip from Seattle w/ JC Briar and Janet Szabo and a knitting & bead knitting cruise to Hawaii w/ Joan Schrouder & Judy Pascale.
“What could be better than spending quality time with my daughter and other knitters who enjoy traveling, knitting, and having a good time. I feel so excited when I know a trip is coming; looking forward to it months in advance; knowing I'll meet new teachers, make new friends, and see former travel mates.....”
Celebrate Cultural Differences
At Craft Cruises we believe what we have in common is more important than our differences and that by recognizing this we are better able to celebrate those differences. Craft Cruises has handcrafted experiences impossible to duplicate traveling alone.
In addition to being affordable, cruising offers something for everyone. With Craft Cruises, our special interest groups makes up only a small percentage of the passengers onboard. So while you are attending class, your family, friends and loved ones can be enjoying a plethora of other onboard activities. On any given day there are often hundreds of fun activities to keep them entertained. Most cruises offer excellent enrichment programs that range from culinary classes and wine tasting to computer lessons and yoga. Of course there is also plenty of time for relaxation, sunbathing and catching up on the latest novels.
Cruising with a purpose offers inspiration to everyone who joins us because we believe happiness is not a destination but a way of life. Take some time for yourself, join us on a Craft Cruise and discover the joy and freedom travel brings.
“...I think the best aspect of the whole thing was the total immersion factor as well as unparalleled after-hours access to the speakers. I have no negative comments except that it was too fun, making coming back to work pure hell....“
Cruising with a purpose offers inspiration to everyone who joins us because we believe happiness is not a destination but a way of life. Take some time for yourself, join us on a Craft Cruise and discover the joy and freedom travel brings.
“...I just keep coming back! The Baltic Knitting cruise was my first Craft Cruise and the main attraction for me was the private tour and visit with Horst Schulz in his flat in Berlin. This was a surprise inclusion and a definite highlight. The high quality of instructors was also great and many of the topics I have an interest in were covered. I have been attending various workshops for 6 years, but have found the particular close contact and communication interchange provided onboard to have been the most valuable experience in my developing understanding of the techniques covered..."
