Among the many shore activities for cruise passengers, Reykjavik offers opportunities to ride sturdy and beautiful Icelandic Horses.
On the evening that I arrived in Reykjavik, the weather had turned. What had been a beautiful summer for days running had suddenly been interrupted by clouds and rain. Nonetheless, the weather would not stop us from running through Reykjavik to see what the city had to offer cruise passengers on calls to Iceland’s capital city. Read more...(973 words, 4 images, estimated 3:54 mins reading time)
Decades ago, I was leafing through the pages of National Geographic magazine when I came upon a photograph of a grass-roofed house in the Faroe Islands. The image of that fairy-tale-like home engaged my imagination, and thus began my desire to visit the exotic cluster of islands that had etched an indelible image in my mind. Read more...(864 words, 3 images, estimated 3:27 mins reading time)
An article on Yahoo Travel reports that the five happiest countries in the world — Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands — are all clustered in the same region, and all enjoy high levels of prosperity. And they are also all great cruise destinations.
Researchers at the Gallup World Poll surveyed thousands of respondents in 155 countries, between 2005 and 2009, in order to measure two types of well-being. Read more...(290 words, 1 image, estimated 1:10 mins reading time)
Two for one specials on Arlanda Express get you from the airport to Stockholm city center quickly, cheaply and easily. But is Arlanda Express the best way to go?Read more...(674 words, 7 images, estimated 2:42 mins reading time)
Pam Conover is sailing on Seabourn Sojourn’s maiden voyage, which called on Torshavn today. As president & CEO of Seabourn Cruise Line, Pam sent us the following update about her day in Torshavn.
We docked today in Torshavn, Faroe Islands. Beautiful sunny skies. I participated in one of our new In Motion (more active) shore excursions, which was a two-hour hike above the fjords. Great views of the sill rock formations. Returned back to the ship past traditional houses with grass roofs. Read more...(185 words, 4 images, estimated 44 secs reading time)
With a hint of pride, our friend Iain Dunderdale reminded us that Seabourn Sojourn’s first port of call on its maiden voyage would be Invergordon. Indeed, Sojourn called on Invergordon yesterday, and Iain, of course, was there to meet and greet. To hear more about what Captain Dunderdale has to say about Invergordon, click on the video above or point your browser to Iain’s Invergordon.
Silver Cloud, docked at St. Petersburg's English Embankment
When your ship arrives in St. Petersburg, you’ll typically have 48 hours to explore this great city. How to make the most of your time? Spend one day exploring inside the city, the next day, get outside the city to explore some of the great palaces.
A Silversea Cruises Silver Shore Collection excursion: Pope's Palace Discovery is highlighted by a visit to Avignon, France (1.5 hours from Marseille) and the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Pope's Palace.
The Medieval structure was once a residential palace that has also served as a church and a fortress.
Our tour included a guided visit to interior rooms, galleries and chapels. Read more...(120 words, 9 images, estimated 29 secs reading time)
Rave reviews today from guests (including me) who participated in the Silver Shore Collection experience, Market Visit & Cooking Class in Sete.
Today's Silver Shore Collection excursion: A visit to the market to buy fresh bread, fish and produce, then off to a local kitchen only a few steps away for a cooking class, French style. Read more...(362 words, 7 images, estimated 1:27 mins reading time)
Star Flyer visits snug harbors, dropping anchor and tendering passengers ashore.
Cannes, France — Our cruise on Star Flyer comes to an end Saturday morning. Just as we embarked, we will disembark — by tender. Not once during our eight days sailing the Mediterranean did Star Flyer tie up alongside a dock, and that alone says something about this cruise. Read more...(948 words, 11 images, estimated 3:48 mins reading time)
