Bermuda Bliss aboard Carnival Sunrise
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by Aaron Saunders
5y ago
Carnival Sunrise – the former Carnival Triumph – docked at the Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda, on May 25, 2019. Photo © 2019 Aaron Saunders The Triumph of Carnival Sunrise Recently, I had the opportunity to sail aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s brand-new Carnival Sunrise on a four-day jaunt from Manhattan out to Bermuda. The voyage to the Atlantic island ended up being a rather stormy affair; more on that below. Throughout, Carnival Sunrise sparkles like new after her total makeover earlier this year. Photo © 2019 Aaron Saunders The real star of the show, however, was Carnival Sunrise. T ..read more
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Eastbound Across the Atlantic aboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2: Part II
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by Aaron Saunders
5y ago
Welcome aboard one of the most restorative ships, and journeys, afloat. Photo © 2019 Aaron Saunders Written June 13, 2019 on the approach to Southampton, UK Speed: 22.0 knots Wind: 10 knots / Temperature: 17°C / Seas: slight Somewhere off the port side of Cunard Line’s Queen Mary 2 are Fastnet and Old Head of Kinsale. They’re the first parts of Ireland that ships come to on their eastbound course into Southampton from New York. Today is the last day of my transatlantic crossing aboard Queen Mary 2. Tomorrow, we will arrive into Southampton’s Ocean Terminal bright and early i ..read more
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Eastbound Across the Atlantic aboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2
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by Aaron Saunders
5y ago
Sunset aboard Cunard Line’s RMS Queen Mary 2 yesterday as we make our way to Southampton, England. Photo © 2019 Aaron Saunders Position as Noon, ships’ time, June 10, 2019: 44° 1’ N, 44° 43’ W Speed: 23.1 knots Distance sailed since New York: 1,345 nautical miles Wind: 15 knots / Temperature: 13°C / Seas: slight After a night of calm seas leaving New York, I awoke to a beautiful, sunny morning aboard Cunard Line’s Queen Mary 2. We’re surrounded by nothing but miles of open ocean – and the possibilities for my first full day onboard my favourite ship are endless. Depa ..read more
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Quick Look: Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth in Vancouver
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by Aaron Saunders
5y ago
Cunard Returns to Alaska This Year and Next With A Winner of a Ship The Grand Lobby aboard Cunard Line’s Queen Elizabeth. Photo © 2019 Aaron Saunders In late May, I had the opportunity to visit Cunard Line’s elegant Queen Elizabeth during one of her first stops in Vancouver as part of her maiden season in Alaska. This is the first year that Queen Elizabeth has been to British Columbia or Alaska, and the first return of Cunard to the region in recent memory. From all indications, it looks like Cunard is set to make a big splash on the West Coast; in many ways, Queen Elizabeth is th ..read more
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Sailing Sea Cloud in the Caribbean: Gustavia
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by Aaron Saunders
5y ago
At Anchor in the Land of Yachts The Euro-splendour of Gustavia, St. Barths. Photo © 2019 Aaron Saunders Gustavia, St. Barths; Friday, January 18, 2019 As far as I’m concerned, this eight-day voyage from Antigua to Barbados aboard Sea Cloud Cruises’ Sea Cloud represents the perfect combination of time spent in port, and time spent underway. Aboard Sea Cloud, that means setting sail at every possible opportunity – which is just what happened this morning at 0900. No matter how many times I see this ritual performed, it never fails to impress. Crewmembers scurry up the falls attache ..read more
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Sailing Sea Cloud in the Caribbean: Jost Van Dyke
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by Aaron Saunders
5y ago
The Best Ship in the Harbour Sea Cloud off Jost Van Dyke on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Photo © 2019 Aaron Saunders Jost Van Dyke, BVI; Thursday, January 17, 2019 I looked around on the beach, where scantily-clad bathers were drinking like it was end-of-days. There were people drinking in the water, drinking on the sand, drinking at the bars that lined the shores of White Beach. In fact, there wasn’t a single establishment on the beach that didn’t involve drinking. This afternoon, Sea Cloud Cruises’ Sea Cloud arrived at Jost Van Dyke, BVI and anchored off White Beach. A cluster of ..read more
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