Pam Conover is sailing on Seabourn Sojourn’s maiden voyage, which called on Reykavjik, Iceland today. As president & CEO of Seabourn Cruise Line, Pam sent us the following update about her day in Torshavn.
Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day in Reykjavik. Fascinating geology. Great experience to stand at the place where the North American plate meets the European plate. The plates only move by one inch a year but you can see the geological formation. Watched the Strokkur geyser spouting every few minutes.
We have signed up for Sojourn leaving 9/27 from Dover. We are avid exercisers and are interested if lap swimming is available & if rowing machine is on board. Looking forward to your report. – Bob
Seabourn responds:
We do not have a rowing machine but do have the following strength equipment + KINESIS system with a daily comp class or with personal training at an additional charge. Read more...(197 words, estimated 47 secs reading time)
Pam Conover is sailing on Seabourn Sojourn’s maiden voyage, which called on Invergordon today. As president & CEO of Seabourn Cruise Line, Pam sent us the following update about her day in Invergordon. Read more...(107 words, 2 images, estimated 26 secs reading time)
Twiggy took her time descending the upper deck stairs to reach the podium on Seabourn Sojourn this past Friday in London, where the iconic 1960’s British model christened Seabourn’s newest vessel on the River Thames.
Indeed elegant, Twiggy exploded onto the international modelling scene as a London teenager in 1966. She went on to define the term ‘supermodel’ and to become the icon of 1960s style worldwide. Read more...(326 words, estimated 1:18 mins reading time)
Peter Cox, Director, Itinerary Planning & Development for The Yachts of Seabourn, retires this month.
Entertaining, insightful and ever-inquisitive, Peter Cox writes about his experiences during 40 years of travel around the world, personally and professionally and at the end of a fruitful career with The Yachts of Seabourn. As the editor of The Cruise Report, I express my gratitude to Peter for sharing these experiences. Many thanks Peter and best wishes on your new journey ahead.Read more...(1243 words, 4 images, estimated 4:58 mins reading time)
We are at sea off the coast of Mexico, and expecting lots of rain when we get to San Pedro. Depending on where we tie up, getting our baggage to the Limo will be a soggy schlep.
This 16-day voyage aboard Odyssey has been a wonderful experience. What is interesting is, that on a high-end luxury cruise ship, the little quirks are magnified. Some of them are just not what is expected on such a splendid ship, but they happen. It is how, and if they are corrected, that is significant. Read more...(667 words, 3 images, estimated 2:40 mins reading time)
Clouds, a bit of misty drizzle, but otherwise warm weather greeted us as we docked.
There was, as in any port area, floating debris, but not for long. A crew assigned to pick up the trash was on duty.
I was first in Acapulco aboard a Greek ship, the Jason. A semi-regular on Petticoat Junction, I was traveling with Linda Kaye Henning and Mike Minor, stars of the series. After a late dinner at a hilltop restaurant, we hailed a taxi. Read more...(517 words, 9 images, estimated 2:04 mins reading time)
Sonette thought it belonged to Room Service. Room Service had no idea what it was and why it was in their kitchen. She found all by itself on an out-of-the-way kitchen shelf.
The sun shown on smooth water as we sailed to Acapulco. Even when we reached the area of Tehuantepec, which if the wind is up can cause large waves, it was calm. So calm that Michael twice saw sea turtles floating on the surface; a bird standing on its shell top. Read more...(432 words, 9 images, estimated 1:44 mins reading time)
We are now in one of the busiest and most modern ports in Central America. It is certainly not the prettiest. Vendors are set up on the freight dock.
The hawkers know which ship is which and, which is rich. The prices are set accordingly. One frog made of “jade” was $450 dollars. Another piece of nondescript jewelry was $250.
Let the haggling begin. Read more...(288 words, 8 images, estimated 1:09 mins reading time)
