Wendy Koile

Using her writing background, research skills, and educational experience, Wendy specializes in presenting unbelievable but true stories in maritime history.  For the past two decades, she has collected and shared fascinating tales of lost history, miraculous survivals, and criminal mischief on the high seas.  Wendy focuses on little known or obscure topics that are sure to delight and captivate any ocean-loving audience. 

With both teaching and presenting experience, Wendy offers fun, engaging, and informative programs that passengers will remember as part of their one-of-kind cruising experience. 

Qualifications – Wendy Koile holds a Masters in the Art of Teaching (MAT), Masters in English (MAE), Author-Traditionally Published

Celebrity Equinox  Caribbean April 15 2023  7 day

Presented: National Great Lakes Museum

Presented: Cleveland Law Library

Presented: Ohioana Book Festival

Interviewed:  89.1FM -Cleveland Morning Show

Mysteries of the Sea

Real-life Messages in Bottles: Sending out an S.O.S

Whether written as a S.O.S, a request for a spouse, or simply as a hoax, bottle messages have been launched into bodies of water throughout time.  From final farewells from the Titanic to a whimsical romance that swept the nation, messages recovered provide us a tangible glimpse into the past world before wifi was even a thought. 

What Lie Beneath: Bizarre Items Found Underwater

Sure everyone knows that the bottom of the ocean is littered with sunken ships and creepy-crawly critters, but how about an abandoned prison or rusted-out locomotives?   How did these unexpected objects get there in the first place and why? This program takes a deep dive into the depths of the ocean to explore these strange items that only add mystery to an already mysterious underwater world.

When the Lights Go Out: Creepy Lighthouse Tales 

Built to protect seafarers, lighthouses are meant to be a beacon of safety and hope. Yet countless true tales of mysterious disappearances, mental illness, and even murder have plagued these structures for centuries. Learn more about a slain keeper who refuses to leave his post, the unsolved disappearance of two lightkeepers, and the secret love affair gone wrong within the isolated walls of lighthouses.

Wicked Women of the Sea 

Not all crimes of the seas were committed by black-bearded pirates.  Many times, the supposed fairer sex worked the ocean to carry out their own evil agenda.  From bootleggers and con artists to cold-blooded murderers, these ladies of the sea were often more devious than their male counterparts. 

Islands of Terror: Not Your Average Port of Call

Surrounded by vivid blue waters and soft sands, most islands offer a beautiful getaway.  However, not all provide a fairy-tale experience.  Islands such as Deadman’s Island, Hart Island, and Boon Island have terrified anyone who has set foot upon the shores of these Islands of Terror.