Our two-day adventure from Alexandria to Cairo included Giza, the Sphinx, Saqqara, the Royal Mummies, and a Nile dinner cruise. Here’s how we made the most of this rare overnight callCairo from Alexandria – Two Days of Pyramids, Mummies & the Nile 28–29 October...
We spent the afternoon tasting our way through Heraklion’s Old Town—gyros, Cretan meze, and warm bougatsaFrom Gyros to Bougatsa: Eating Our Way Across Heraklion Heraklion or Iraklion? Why the Two Spellings You’ll see the city spelled Heraklion and Iraklion—both are...
A scenic coastal drive led us from sunny Sorrento’s lemon shops to the lost city of PompeiiSorrento & Pompeii – From Lemon Groves to Lost Cities 24 October 2025 – Port of Naples, Italy Morning Departure Our plan for today was to visit Sorrento and Pompeii, both...
We stayed in Civitavecchia and joined a hands-on cooking class with Chef Federico: tiramisu, ragù, gnocchi, pizza, wine, and limoncello — plus easy pickup right at the ship.Cooking with Chef Federico – Civitavecchia, Italy 23 October 2025 Civitavecchia is the...
Our first Italian port brought us to postcard-perfect Portofino—pastel buildings, pesto, and prosciutto pizza set against one of the Riviera’s most stunning harborsPortofino, Italy – Tendering into the Italian Riviera After a relaxing day at sea, we arrived off the...
We spent the day with Nicole, a Barcelona chef, learning to cook traditional paella and Crema Catalana on her rooftop terrace overlooking the city 🥘 A Rooftop Paella Experience with Nicole – Traveling Spoon, Barcelona A hands-on paella cooking class led by chef Nicole...
We cooked authentic Valencian paella, wandered through the old town’s grand squares, and ended the day onboard with a nostalgic “Radio Waves” show.Valencia, Spain: Paella Class, Old Town Stroll, and “Radio Waves” at Sea Making Traditional Valencian Paella We arrived...
From early-morning rowers to lively markets, historic landmarks, and yarn shop finds, our day in Cartagena unfolded with one surprise after anotherA Day Ashore in Cartagena, Spain The southeastern coast of Spain is home to Cartagena, a historic port city tucked into a...
From castle views and yarn finds in Lisbon to a windswept pass by Gibraltar, these two days at sea delivered culture, color, and crew stories worth sharing.Lisbon – October 16 Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, is a city shaped by the sea and built on seven hills overlooking...
Highlights from two sea days on Volendam—Coffee Chat with Captain Frank, the elegant Volendam Ball, Meet the Artists, and a 60s tribute showTwo Sea Days to Lisbon: Coffee Chat, the Volendam Ball & Feeling Groovy October 14 – Sea Day and the Volendam Ball Coffee...