11th January. Manta, Ecuador: We crept into the port at 0400, ‘crept’ because most, if not all of our guests were still sleeping and I needed to avoid waking them with the vibration of the bow thrust. Approximately 20 of our guests were leaving us here and flying to the Galapagos Islands, hence the need… read more of “Captain’s…”
Dear Readers, back again on the lovely m.s. Amsterdam and our World Cruise. Not an auspicious start for me, personally, for within 2 days of commencing our epic voyage, I have been struck with what appears to be, flu. I am fortunate enough to have a great Bridge team and my ‘lack of enthusiasm’ was… read more of “Captain’s…”
Taken on last year’s world cruise, this photo takes me back to the pristine islands around Thailand. Have you ever seen such a brilliant shade of turquoise water? This corner of the world is a little piece of paradise. Jonathan Mercer Captain ms Amsterdam
Thanks to frequent HAL guest Brad for sending in these pictures from his April Grand World Voyage. This group of passengers met on most sea days and knitted and crocheted hundreds of 7-by-7-inch squares, all for Project Linus. Over the course of the cruise they completed enough squares to make 84 blankets for donation to… read more of “Knitting for a…”
Thanks to HAL fan Bradley for sending in these beautiful photos of Easter Island. Bradley joined ms Amsterdam earlier this year for the 2012 Grand World Voyage. To see more pictures and read about Bradley’s travels click HERE. During the 2012 World Voyage on the Amsterdam, Captain Jonathan Mercer manage to get us on to… read more of “Exploring the…”
Here’s the second batch of photos from HAL Mariner Bradley Elliott, who sailed on Amsterdam’s 112-day Grand World Voyage earlier this year. He took tons of great photos while in Thailand, including these capturing members of local tribes in their native villages. Read more about his Grand World Voyage aboard Amsterdam, HERE. Several hill tribes… read more of “World of Cruising…”
HAL Mariner Bradley Elliott recently sailed on Amsterdam’s 112-day Grand World Voyage. He blogged about his experience at World Traveler. Enjoy! Wine, Models and Mystery. The 6th in the wine tasting series of the “Glory Seven” was today. Right after there was a fashion demo where I took pictures as Christel, our guest services manager,… read more of “Cruise Diary: Wine,…”
We just got word about this fabulous online cruise diary from HAL Mariner Bradley Elliott who recently sailed on Amsterdam’s 112-day Grand World Voyage. He blogged about his experience at World Traveler. We thought they were just too cool to pass up. Enjoy! Once before during this cruise, I posted about the knitters on board…. read more of “Cruise Diary:…”
