Day 2 – Azamara Quest calls on Guernsey We are moving right along since leaving the Port of Southampton yesterday (click here to read recap). This morning Azamara Quest called on St. Peter Port, which is the capital of Guernsey as well as the main port. The weather was glorious for our brief…
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Tips about a layover in London before heading to Southampton for cruise
Pre-Cruise London Hotel Tips about a layover in London before heading to Southampton for a cruise. London Layover I am so glad that I overnighted in London prior to heading to Southampton to embark on Azamara Quest. To miss the iconic capital city would be a real shame: the people, history, culture, food, and activities…
(video) Voyage Recap Silversea Longyearbyen to Tromso
Silversea Expeditions – Silversea Longyearbyen to Tromso Voyage at-a-glance video documenting what we saw along the way during Silver Explorer’s 10-day expedition from Longyearbyen, Svalbard to Trompso, Norway. Exploring the high Arctic 7 days of expedition cruising around Svalbard and Bear Island enroute to Tromso, Norway. Day 1- Arrival from Oslo via chartered flight to Svalbard Day 2 –…
A Day on an Adventure Cruise with Silver Explorer
Discover Andoyane and Monacobreen Day 7 – June 27, 2015 During the morning Silver Explorer anchored in Andoyane, Svalbard. The small islands of the area are home to numerous sea and land birds. During the morning we took Zodiac boats out to explore the little islands. It was rainy but that did not deter eager…
Ice Cruising the Polar Ice Cap with Silversea
Northern Latitudes – ice cruising at 80 degrees north The Quest for the Ice: The entire success of a Silver Explorer expedition centers around wildlife encounters. Finding Svalbard’s rich wildlife that includes Polar Bears, walruses, whales, Svalbard reindeer, seals, and birds depends on many factors. Perhaps the most sought after encounter is with a Polar…
Silver Explorer: Svalbard: Raudfjorden, Virgohamna, and Amsterdamoya
Day 2 – June 23, 2015 Days 2-8 will be spent in search of wildlife encounters. We have a flexible itinerary and a lot of what we are able to discover is contingent upon ice conditions. We head north to where there is fast ice, which is where polar bears hangout eating seals (if they…
Silver Explorer: Oslo, Norway to Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Day 1 Embarkation: June 22, 2015 Northern latitudes: Reporting from Silversea Expeditions in the Arctic. Getting to Silver Explorer I took a United flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Gardermoen Airport in Oslo, Norway where I would overnight at one of the hotel options available from Silversea. My transfer to the hotel was…
Silver Explorer Arctic Cruise Review
Silver Explorer: Onboard Impressions and Experiences The Silversea Experience Silversea Cruises’ buzz words are: Italian warmth. European sophistication. All-inclusive lifestyle. Exquisite cuisine. Guests are invited to enjoy the brand standards and to treat the ship like a home away from home. Whether enjoying my spacious suite under the watchful care of Romeo, my experienced butler,…
Polar Express: Arctic News from Silversea
Happy Birthday (to me) from the Arctic Due to very limited email, I have had to postpone my daily dispatches. However, don’t worry because I have them all standing by for when I get a stable signal. In the meantime, I just enjoyed a fabulous hike up The 14th July Glacier in Svalbard on Silver…
Top 6 ways to explore West Sweden and Gothenburg
Port Buzz: Cruise tips for those visiting West Sweden and Gothenburg There are a couple cruise options for visitors calling on Gothenburg, Sweden, which is Sweden’s second largest city – and the largest port in Scandinavia. The first option is a port of call from cruise lines like Princess Cruises on their Baltic and Scandinavian cruise itineraries,…