Category Archives: At Sea

Boracay Island??

Posted on March 20, 2019 by patmathews

March 21, 2019 Is this Boracay Island?  We cannot be sure. It has been named one of the best island beaches in the world and has been closed to the public while they did clean up – we were so … Continue reading →

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At Sea

Posted on March 2, 2019 by patmathews

March 2, 2019 Last night we had the guest – crew talent show. The theater was packed and it was a really fun night.  Among the guests there was a magician, a couple of singers, a trumpet player, a harmonica … Continue reading →

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At Sea in the South Pacific

Posted on February 23, 2019 by patmathews

February 24, 2019 We had 2 sea days before we arrive in New Zealand.  The seas have been just a little choppy but really it is pretty smooth sailing right now. There is a cyclone in the Australia area but … Continue reading →

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Does anyone really know what time it is?

Posted on February 20, 2019 by patmathews

February 19-21, 2019 Does anyone on Insignia really care? OK, so we crossed the international date line and here are our instructions in the daily Currents newsletter: So, now we are somewhere in the South Pacific en route to Figi … Continue reading →

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At Sea in the South Pacific

Posted on February 18, 2019 by patmathews

February 17 and 18, 2019 Yesterday we had the beautiful brunch that the chefs prepare several times during the 6 month voyage.  Today was the first and as always, it was wonderful – both in taste and in appearance.  You … Continue reading →

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At Sea and Charlie’s birthday!

Posted on February 10, 2019 by patmathews

February 9, 2019 We are in our second of 4 days at sea on the way to Nuku Hiva, the largest of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. Today we had two unique events plus an 80th birthday party for … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Sunday on the high seas

Posted on February 4, 2019 by patmathews

February 3, 2019 Last night was a performance of Gatsby by the entertainment team – we also saw it on the first leg, but most of this team is leaving us in Sydney, so it is their last performance of … Continue reading →

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So what do you do on board when you have 5 days at sea between Los Angeles and Hawaii??

Posted on February 2, 2019 by patmathews

February 2, 2019 Well, you win a blackjack tournament, you have a hot stone massage, you make leather bracelets (all Pat), you do two wine tastings, (both Norm), you see a few shows, you get an autograph from a “tiny … Continue reading →

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At Sea

Posted on January 25, 2019 by patmathews

January 24, 2019 We had a very nice and relaxing 2 sea days. First of all, a few evenings ago, we had a dinner in Toscana with Marilyn and Charlie and Rodney and Candace. To my surprise, the executive chef, … Continue reading →

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At Sea

Posted on January 17, 2019 by patmathews

January 16, 2019 It is our second day at sea after leaving Havana on our way to Cartagena. Yesterday there was a mimosa gathering at 9:30 AM for the Around the World (ATW) guests. We found out that there are … Continue reading →

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