BuckeyeMark Posted May 28, 2014 #1 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I have seen reports of Celebrity having guest lecturers on board - seems like I saw an astrophysicist and others. Anybody know if anyone is lecturing on the Solstice as it sails in AK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skicruiser55 Posted May 28, 2014 #2 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Brent Nixon is the naturalist on board. We thought he was fantastic when we sailed with him previously. He makes great entertaining presentations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted May 28, 2014 #3 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Celebrity has had excellent naturalists onboard for their Alaska sailings on the past. We've actually had Brent Nixon, and as someone who lives in Alaska I found him somewhat "over the top" but he did excellent lectures. He also was around the ship continually interacting with passengers. I particularly think that for families traveling with kids that Brent could get a kid interested in science. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijoe76 Posted May 28, 2014 #4 Share Posted May 28, 2014 You can "preview" Brent Nixon on You Tube. He also has a website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeMark Posted May 28, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted May 28, 2014 GREAT INFO! According to Brent's website he WILL be on the Solstice! http://naturetalksbybrentnixon.com/calendar.html Now ... WHO ELSE lectures on the Solstice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shake Posted May 28, 2014 #6 Share Posted May 28, 2014 GREAT INFO! According to Brent's website he WILL be on the Solstice! http://naturetalksbybrentnixon.com/calendar.html Thanks for asking the question since we will be onboard as well in just 3 weeks. I've been on with Brent Nixon before and the way he presents actually get's you excited. He's awesome. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butabeach Posted May 28, 2014 #7 Share Posted May 28, 2014 On the May 8th Solstice trip, Brent's wife, Mary "Miss Amanda" Fairchild also presented several lectures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeMark Posted May 28, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted May 28, 2014 On the May 8th Solstice trip, Brent's wife, Mary "Miss Amanda" Fairchild also presented several lectures. did she do nature stuff too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebeccalouiseagain Posted May 28, 2014 #9 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Miss Amanda is an historian and she talks about Gold Rush Alaska and did a great presentation on the Titanic. Brent and Mary Amanda are on the ship most of the summer but not all of the summer. I talked with Brent and he said they had to leave the ship for a couple weeks to do some research in California. But my understanding is there is always a guest Naturalist on board- so it will be Brent or someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeMark Posted May 28, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I talked with Brent and he said they had to leave the ship for a couple weeks to do some research in California. But my understanding is there is always a guest Naturalist on board- so it will be Brent or someone else. Had to leave as in past tense, they have been gone and are now back, or WILL LEAVE in the future? His website says "May 8 - September 22, 2014 - Solstice Celebrity Cruises has once again invited me to guest speak on this magnificent vessel during her explorations of coastal Alaska." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebeccalouiseagain Posted May 28, 2014 #11 Share Posted May 28, 2014 You can email Brent to see which sailings he will be on the ship. I was on May 8-16 sailing and that's when he mentioned he would be leaving the ship for some research project but that he would be coming back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeMark Posted May 28, 2014 Author #12 Share Posted May 28, 2014 You can email Brent to see which sailings he will be on the ship. I was on May 8-16 sailing and that's when he mentioned he would be leaving the ship for some research project but that he would be coming back. I'll do that. Where there other lecturers beside Brent on your cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebeccalouiseagain Posted May 28, 2014 #13 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Mary "Miss Amanda" did two lectures on Skagway and the Gold Rush. Mary is a historian and did a great lecture on the Last Song of the Titanic which brought me to tears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontario Cruiser Posted May 28, 2014 #14 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Another wonderful naturalist is Milos forgot his last name He was on the Millie with his mother who was in her 80's. Tony Rice was also another speaker but this was a few years ago. Ontario Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMLincoln Posted May 28, 2014 #15 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I've cruised with Milos (pronounced Me-losh) twice, once on Constellation in Caribbean and once on Solstice, Australia to NZ. Both times have fully enjoyed every session he had, including some star-gazing when conditions allowed. He's more science than history but very broad knowledge and very fun. m-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harz99 Posted May 28, 2014 #16 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Another wonderful naturalist is Milos forgot his last name He was on the Millie with his mother who was in her 80's. Tony Rice was also another speaker but this was a few years ago. Ontario Cruiser Radakovich. I believe he got married on Solstice April last year. Have had the pleasure of sailing with him on board twice now - a very entertaining and knowledgeable man. From my last few cruises, the "Beyond the Podium" speakers seem to have been cut back and those that are there are not of the same quality. Has anyone seen Milos this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsabouttime14 Posted May 30, 2014 #17 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Brent was on the Solstice last week. What great presentations! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALKER1313 Posted May 30, 2014 #18 Share Posted May 30, 2014 If it is Tracy Arm, Brent has total knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeMark Posted May 30, 2014 Author #19 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Got an email from Brent Nixon this evening. He confirmed he will be on the Solstice sailing of June 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolforkatz Posted May 30, 2014 #20 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Radakovich. I believe he got married on Solstice April last year. Have had the pleasure of sailing with him on board twice now - a very entertaining and knowledgeable man. From my last few cruises, the "Beyond the Podium" speakers seem to have been cut back and those that are there are not of the same quality. Has anyone seen Milos this year? Someone just off the Century said he is on there now which makes me happy. We board on Sunday :) Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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