Steve was born with “WOUNDER LUST” and a Gypsy's soul. He is a world traveler and adventurer. From some of the highest mountains to the deepest seas to some of the most remote places on earth-a true adrenaline junky –an uncommon sense of Carpe Diem tempered with a clear vision he has pushed himself to the limits (physically, mentally, emotionally and financially) and emerged victorious. He has taken the falls, losses, disappointments and setbacks as lessons and insights gained to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges and obstacles, ultimately achieving what others only dream of…He found a great way to combine his love for travel and adventure and being thrifty –cruising around the world as a Port Destination Speaker for several major cruise lines around the world. Getting a free or deeply discounted cruise for two-in exchange for doing a few speeches on-board ship. Then he started getting paid to cruise around the world in five star luxury. Steve even wrote a How-To-Book on the topic titled: “Speaking On Water”He offers a ½ day Speaker Training Program on the subject-How To Speak On-Board Cruise Ships for a FREE Cruise They started calling him: Steve the Cruising Cowboy
Steve has been on more than 70 cruises! Been to over 170 countries, 128 islands and 6 continents to date…Steve and his wife love to CRUISE! For over 10 years he has been a PORT DESTINATION SPEAKER for several major cruise lines. On the days the ship is at sea (sailing days) Steve gives a 1 hour presentation on the history, ancient cultures, architecture, art, literature, zoology, cultural trends, geography, anthropology, marine life and polities of the ship’s up-coming PORTS-of-CALL, along with his signature MOTIVATIONAL speeches.
He specializes in the following:
Caribbean (Eastern & Western)
Bermuda, Bahamas
Alaska
Hawaii
Mediterranean
Greek Isles
Egypt
A World Traveler- (Steve has been to more than 170 countries, 128 islands and 6 continents). Here are just a few: Africa,Australia, Asia, Britain, China, Canary Islands, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, South Africa, South America, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Venezuela, United Arab Emirates, U.S. Virgin Islands and all 50 states. Weird / fun things that he has done: Chased by a bear in Alaska, knocked off the top of an elephant in Thailand, hand-feeding sharks in South Africa, dog sledding in Alaska, rode camel by the Pyramids in Egypt, spelunking in South America, rock-climbing, sky diving, bunging jumping, white-water rafting, swimming with whales / dolphins, African Safari, cattle drive in Texas, and the Running of the Bulls in Spain. Steve has meet four U.S. President’s, appeared in 4 TV commercials and two movies, was in a TV show and was a child model.
Steve will tell you: “Life is Just One Big Adventure-a Roller Coaster Ride-Just ENJOY the Ride!”
Cruise Ship Port Destination Lecture Topics:
Here are 2 (of over 30 different Port Specific Topics) of my most requested cruise ship topics
The Real Pirates of the Caribbean- As told by a true descendant of Captain Jean Laffite, (the non-Disney) depiction of pirates in the Caribbean are discussed. The early 19th century was a tempestuous time on the high seas; alliances were easily and frequently shifted. These pirates were brutal, and lawless, except for the fact that their “Mark” and their “Pledge” was their HONOR. Once they swore an OATH they would abide by it-contrary as it would seem for this lot. The roots may go back to the ideals of the French Revolution of equality and brotherhood. Types of ships, weapons, battles, and life on-board ship is discussed in-depth.
Lost Pirate Treasure of Voodoo Island- Learn of the little know history of sunken Spanish Galleons laden with unimaginable treasures around Port-Au-Prince Haiti-known as “Voodoo Island” Program covers historically-known Treasure Ships that were shipwrecked around “HISPANIOLA” modern day Haiti and Dominican Republic-shows actual translated extracts from original historical documents showing locations, histories, photos, maps, and drawings and an incredible collection of 1st person narratives pulled directly from the records of the times, and original stories of shipwrecks, recovery operations, pirates, sea battles, doubloons, ingots, gold and tails of VOODOO!
He specializes in the following:
Caribbean (Eastern & Western)
Bermuda, Bahamas
Alaska
Hawaii
Mediterranean
Greek Isles
Egypt
A World Traveler- (Steve has been to more than 170 countries, 128 islands and 6 continents). Here are just a few: Africa,Australia, Asia, Britain, China, Canary Islands, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, South Africa, South America, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Venezuela, United Arab Emirates, U.S. Virgin Islands and all 50 states. Weird / fun things that he has done: Chased by a bear in Alaska, knocked off the top of an elephant in Thailand, hand-feeding sharks in South Africa, dog sledding in Alaska, rode camel by the Pyramids in Egypt, spelunking in South America, rock-climbing, sky diving, bunging jumping, white-water rafting, swimming with whales / dolphins, African Safari, cattle drive in Texas, and the Running of the Bulls in Spain. Steve has meet four U.S. President’s, appeared in 4 TV commercials and two movies, was in a TV show and was a child model.
Steve will tell you: “Life is Just One Big Adventure-a Roller Coaster Ride-Just ENJOY the Ride!”
Cruise Ship Port Destination Lecture Topics:
Here are 2 (of over 30 different Port Specific Topics) of my most requested cruise ship topics
The Real Pirates of the Caribbean- As told by a true descendant of Captain Jean Laffite, (the non-Disney) depiction of pirates in the Caribbean are discussed. The early 19th century was a tempestuous time on the high seas; alliances were easily and frequently shifted. These pirates were brutal, and lawless, except for the fact that their “Mark” and their “Pledge” was their HONOR. Once they swore an OATH they would abide by it-contrary as it would seem for this lot. The roots may go back to the ideals of the French Revolution of equality and brotherhood. Types of ships, weapons, battles, and life on-board ship is discussed in-depth.
Lost Pirate Treasure of Voodoo Island- Learn of the little know history of sunken Spanish Galleons laden with unimaginable treasures around Port-Au-Prince Haiti-known as “Voodoo Island” Program covers historically-known Treasure Ships that were shipwrecked around “HISPANIOLA” modern day Haiti and Dominican Republic-shows actual translated extracts from original historical documents showing locations, histories, photos, maps, and drawings and an incredible collection of 1st person narratives pulled directly from the records of the times, and original stories of shipwrecks, recovery operations, pirates, sea battles, doubloons, ingots, gold and tails of VOODOO!