Category Archives: Excursions

Santorini, Greece

Posted on May 30, 2019 by patmathews

May 30, 2019 This was our first visit to Santorini and wow, did we love it. Here is our approach this morning. The buses going up the hills look like little caterpillars! We have enjoyed every port in Greece on … Continue reading →

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Rhodes, Greece

Posted on May 30, 2019 by patmathews

May 29, 2019 Today our tour was initially scheduled for the morning, but due to a few cruise ships scheduled to arrive the same time as ours, the tour was rescheduled for the afternoon. Here is the view of city … Continue reading →

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Limassol, Cyprus

Posted on May 29, 2019 by patmathews

May 28, 2019 This is our third time in Cyprus – so today we took a tour to the center of the island – to Nicosia – which has been the capital of Cyprus for over 1000 years. The port … Continue reading →

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Safaga, Egypt Day 2

Posted on May 23, 2019 by patmathews

May 23, 2019 We were both able to get on the Red Sea snorkeling trip today and Norm was very glad he got to experience it.  We both agreed that it was maybe the top snorkeling we have done anywhere! … Continue reading →

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Safaga, Egypt

Posted on May 22, 2019 by patmathews

May 22, 2019 After hearing last night that our Luxor/Cairo trip was cancelled, we didn’t know what our plans would be for the day, maybe a quiet ship day.  Safaga is a very industrial town with not much going on, … Continue reading →

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Aqaba, Jordan

Posted on May 21, 2019 by patmathews

May 21, 2109 Our day started with the view from our balcony. Although we are in Aqaba, Jordan, the view across the water was Eilat, Israel.  We were amused by the crows at the Terrace Café when we were eating … Continue reading →

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Mumbai, India

Posted on May 10, 2019 by patmathews

May 9, 2019 Incredible India, indeed. So first of all, I should mention that we had movie night last night, and the movie was “Lion”.  We had seen it before but chose to go again and we were so glad … Continue reading →

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Mormugao, Goa, India

Posted on May 8, 2019 by patmathews

May 8, 2019 Ray, our cruise director, is getting everyone prepared for the big Indian deck party on May 10. Tonight at the show he appeared in his new outfit that he said he bought in Mangalore for the US … Continue reading →

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Mangalore, India

Posted on May 7, 2019 by patmathews

May 7, 2019 It is day 2 of 4 days in Incredible India.  Today we explored Mangalore with Tom and Alice and our guide, Savan and our driver whose name was too long to remember! No matter where you go … Continue reading →

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Cochin, India

Posted on May 6, 2019 by patmathews

May 6, 2019 The last two nights were the Oceania Club returning guest cocktail parties.  As Diamond members we get invited to both, and they need two because they still have over 450 returning guests!  Pretty amazing.  Here are a … Continue reading →

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