Category Archives: At Sea

At sea again, unexpectedly

Posted on February 20, 2017 by patmathews

February 20, 2017 Well, we had a scheduled sea day yesterday and were scheduled to be in Norfolk Island, Australia, today. In fact, they even had us go through Australian immigration yesterday (they have the authorities here on the ship … Continue reading →

Posted in At Sea, February, World Cruise 2 | 2 Comments

At sea an route to Noumea, New Caledonia

Posted on February 18, 2017 by patmathews

February 17, 2017 It’s not a great picture, but I succeeded in getting the blue starfish photo from my go pro. Today was a fun sea day-first of all. the sun was out most of the day and the seas … Continue reading →

Posted in At Sea, February, World Cruise 2 | 1 Comment

At sea on the way to Rangiroa

Posted on February 5, 2017 by patmathews

February 4, 2017 Today we had a surprise from the Insignia. There  was an informal talk with Victor the General Manager, who addressed any and all questions about the missed ports, etc.  There are a lot of people complaining about … Continue reading →

Posted in At Sea, February, World Cruise 2 | 1 Comment

At sea, crossing the equator

Posted on February 2, 2017 by patmathews

February 2, 2017 We are still in choppy seas, primarily because of the strong winds.  Nevertheless, the Crossing the Equator Ceremony must go on! Those who read my blog posts from the last world cruise know that we crossed the … Continue reading →

Posted in At Sea, February, World Cruise 2 | 2 Comments

The meaning behind Aloha

Posted on February 1, 2017 by patmathews

We have, of course, left Hawaiian waters and are now on our way to the Marquesas Islands, specifically Nuku Hiva.  It is the typical sea day with all of the activities I have described before.  I will probably go to … Continue reading →

Posted in At Sea, February, World Cruise 2 | 8 Comments

At sea on the way to Nuka Hiva

Posted on January 31, 2017 by patmathews

January 31,2017 It’s the third of 5 sea days and the seas have been rough. Today is a bit calmer but it is really amazing to watch the waiters balancing trays with many plates as they move from side to … Continue reading →

Posted in At Sea, January, World Cruise 2 | 5 Comments

Almost Nawiliwili, Kauai

Posted on January 29, 2017 by patmathews

January 29, 2017 As I probably mentioned before, we booked a private tour with fellow passengers on Cruise Critic several months ago.  It was a photography tour, not that you had to be a photographer, but the plan was to … Continue reading →

Posted in At Sea, January, World Cruise 2 | 5 Comments

Still at sea on the way to Hilo, Hawaii

Posted on January 26, 2017 by patmathews

January 26, 2017 At last, we arrive in Hilo tomorrow!. The past two days at sea have brought 80 degree weather and much calmer seas. This is especially good for the people who depart the first segment in Honolulu on … Continue reading →

Posted in At Sea, January, World Cruise 2 | 2 Comments

At sea on the way to Hilo, Hawaii

Posted on January 23, 2017 by patmathews

January 23, 2017 We are on the second day of 5 sea days on our way to Hawaii.  Sea days are always full of activities from golf putting to Baggo  bean to classes of every kind. There are two different … Continue reading →

Posted in At Sea, January, World Cruise 2 | 4 Comments

At sea, again partially unexpectedly 

Posted on January 20, 2017 by patmathews

January 20, 2017 We are at sea today  and we also had a sea day on Wednesday.  Yesterday (Thursday) we were supposed to be at Cabo San Lucas but when the captain makes an announcement at close to 6 PM … Continue reading →

Posted in At Sea, January | 5 Comments