by The Inside Cabin | Jan 31, 2016 | 2016 Grand World Voyage, Sea Day
Today is our last of 4 consecutive sea days prior to arriving in Waitangi, Bay of Islands, New Zealand and marks the end of long stretches at Sea until we leave Indonesia almost a month from now and head to Hong Kong – The next 30 days will be some of the most...
by The Inside Cabin | Jan 30, 2016 | Sea Day, 2016 Grand World Voyage
I started yesterday’s post with the comment that I rarely ever see another ship while cruising the vast Pacific. Early this afternoon I open the curtain to my room and look outside and see the container ship ANL BINDAREE of Monrovia which just goes to show, that while...
by The Inside Cabin | Jan 29, 2016 | 2016 Grand World Voyage, Sea Day
Oceans are vast, open spaces and sailing across the Pacific day after day is a constant reminder. Since we left Panama I have not seen another ship, of any size, except when very near our ports of call. Now I don’t spend that much time scanning the horizon, but...
by The Inside Cabin | Jan 27, 2016 | 2016 Grand World Voyage, Sea Day
Swells continue to keep the ship in constant motion as we push southwest toward Waitangi, New Zealand. I haven’t noticed anyone complaining of seasickness, as it is pretty mild as far as ship motion goes, but you can definitely tell you are no longer on land. We...
by The Inside Cabin | Jan 26, 2016 | 2016 Grand World Voyage, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, Oceania
We arrive off Rarotonga with great expectations for wonderful port visit. The weather was beautiful, with pleasant temperatures, no humidity and seas that were calm enough to put the tenders in the water. The Cook Island officials arrive to clear the ship and the crew...
by The Inside Cabin | Jan 25, 2016 | 2016 Grand World Voyage, Sea Day
Early rising has become a necessity to get a speedy internet connection. Once most of the ship wakes up, the internet speed can slow to the point it is unusable. The best way to check the speed without running up your bill is to pull up the free New York Times...
