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Turning the tide

"Rejection is just another wave to ride." These words by Elizabeth Marami echo far beyond the deck of a ship—they speak to every woman daring to defy the odds.

Listen to Liz Marami; she is a trailblazer in every sense of the word. She was the first female pilot in the Port of Mombasa, the first woman onboard many ships, and the first person of colour on the bridge of a cruise ship. She doesn't stop there; she has more ambition, wanting to make a change, and by simply being herself, she is changing how the world views women in the maritime industry.

This is an episode you'll want to listen to. Liz's story will inspire you and motivate you to support her as she moves forward.

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Captain Kate McCue Sets a New Course

Why did Captain Kate McCue—trailblazing mariner and the face of modern cruising—leave her high-profile role at Celebrity Cruises? And what's bringing her to the shipyards of Italy, where she's helping shape one of the most ambitious luxury yachting projects in the world?

In this episode, we explore McCue's bold transition from mega cruise ships to the helm of Four Seasons Yacht I, the first ultra-luxury vessel from the iconic hotel brand. Slated for a 2026 debut, this yacht promises a new kind of sea travel—intimate, personalised, and curated with precision. And at the centre of it all is Kate McCue, already on the ground (or rather, in dry dock), overseeing its final build phase.

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