Category Archives: At Sea

Sitka, Alaska

Posted on July 6, 2023 by patmathews

July 5, 2023 Yesterday was a great July 4 on the ship. It started out with a special breakfast for the members of the President’s Circle in the Oceania Club. We were joined by our cruise directors for the voyage, … Continue reading →

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At Sea

Posted on June 29, 2023 by patmathews

June 26, 27, 28, 28 and 29, 2023 Yes, the dates are correct. We are in a 5 day Pacific crossing from Japan to Alaska. And we had an extra Wednesday, June 28 because we crossed the International Date Line. … Continue reading →

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At Sea – Cruising the South China Sea

Posted on May 23, 2023 by patmathews

May 22, 2023 We have two sea days before reaching our first port in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. We have two guest chefs on board and they did a cooking demonstration for us. David Deshaies grew up in a family … Continue reading →

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At Sea in the Indian Ocean

Posted on April 20, 2023 by patmathews

April 19, 20 and 21, 2023 Yesterday (April 19) we had the official announcement that we would not be going to our port in Yangon, Myanmar. We already kenw that because they are at a level 4 (red) advisory due … Continue reading →

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At sea in the Indian Ocean

Posted on April 12, 2023 by patmathews

April 12, 2023 Norm spotted this beautiful rainbow this afternoon as we sailed from Mozambique to our next port which we will reach on Friday – Mayotte, French Comoros. This will be a new port for us. The usual sea … Continue reading →

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At Sea

Posted on March 30, 2023 by patmathews

March 28, 29 and 30 Between Sao Tome and our next port of Walvis Bay, Namibia, we had 3 days at sea in the Gulf of Guinea. After our day in Sao Tome, we crossed the equator, and for the … Continue reading →

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At sea

Posted on March 16, 2023 by patmathews

March 13, 14, 15, 2023 The wifi has been very erratic and we have been at sea for three days crossing the Atlantic from Brazil to Africa. The usual sea day activities took place and we were lucky to have … Continue reading →

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Sailing the Chilean Fjords

Posted on February 13, 2023 by patmathews

February 13, 2023 Happy birthday🎂♌🎉🎈to my sister Deb. She is joining the 70’s club today. We are currently cruising the Chilean fjords and were there yesterday too. The scenery is just beautiful. It is in the 40’s so it is … Continue reading →

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At Sea

Posted on February 1, 2023 by patmathews

February 1, 2023 This will be a short but delicious post. The chefs prepared an amazing brunch today for the Around the World guests. These pictures do not even do it justice! Unlimited champagne, mimosas and bloody marys and every … Continue reading →

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At Sea

Posted on January 28, 2023 by patmathews

January 28, 2023 First the very good news, we were tested for covid yesterday after day 5 of quarantine and we both tested negative. They tested us early in the morning and when the nurse called us with the results … Continue reading →

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