A week ago, as we were leaving Buenos Aires, we were convinced that a fierce storm may have set the tone for our Antarctic adventure (see our video here). Our concern: Crossing the Drake Passage. As any sailor knows, crossing the Drake can be challenging when Mother Nature … [Read more...]
Penguins & Pints: Seabourn Quest Calls On Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
It was to have been just another day at sea. As I wrote yesterday, our stop in Port Stanley was nearly scrapped. Following the technical issue on Monday that caused Seabourn Quest to deviate from its charted course, it looked as though we would spend two or more sea days cruising … [Read more...]
On Seabourn Quest: A Diversion Meets With Disappointment, Then Something Remarkable Happened
I was in the shower when the announcement came over Seabourn Quest's public address system on Monday afternoon. It was the captain’s voice, so I knew I had better listen. I shut off the water and poked my head out the shower: There had been a brief power outage to the bridge's … [Read more...]
Headed Toward Adventure, A Stormy Night On Seabourn Quest En Route To Antarctica
Cruising to Antarctica is full of adrenaline-filled adventure. Typically, the adventure begins with the crossing of the Drake Passage, a notoriously nasty stretch of water where Mother Nature can — and often does — release her wrath. Our adventure on Seabourn Quest started nearly … [Read more...]
Cruising’s Quest For More Varied Cuisine
Cruise Ship Dining Options Demystified Two decades ago, dining aboard a cruise ship was a straightforward affair: Dinners were either early-seating (served at around 5:30 p.m.) or late seating (at around 8 p.m.) Tables were set, and you dined with the same guests and enjoyed the … [Read more...]