Hazel J Griffiths

Guest Speaker

By sea and land

I lead a double life - 20 weeks a year are spent travelling, mainly by cruise ship.

I travel as a Destination Speaker - telling our guests about the ports they will visit. I talk about the history and culture, things to do and see,

and how they can make the most of their time ashore in a safe way.

The rest of the year is taken up in research for these up-coming adventures.

Whilst on land, I speak to local groups with a portfolio of talks under 2 headings:

Tales of my Travels and Fascinating Lives.

I used 2020 to write new talks on various topics,

I gave numerous Zoom presentations and some studying too. As well as increasing my portfolio of talks, I built a property portfolio too.

Since returning to sea in June 2021, life has been full once more.

My score for my October 2022 cruise was a real high point - 98%!

My Story

My first career was with the Halifax. I moved between branches, fulfilling various management roles, until I became the Call Centre Manager at the Business Centre in Chester. I was managing a team of 50 at this time, covering 5 counties.

The busy and stressful effects of my lifestyle took a toll. After much soul-searching, I decided to make a leap of faith and leave the company.

I studied for my degree in Financial Services, acted as Census Manager for my area in 2001, set up and ran the District Office for the Chester & Stoke-on-Trent District of the Methodist Church.

My love of travel found its home on cruise ships as the perfect way for me to see places. I have developed my skills as a writer, researcher, photographer and communicator. The feedback I get from passengers encourages my development.

I love helping passengers discover new places; through my talks, by chatting one-to-one and escorting excursions.
....And, I'm slowly ticking things off my bucket list!