Sail West

Travel Around the World with Steve & Kim

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Republic of China

Republic of China

March 24, 2024 Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China. Our third and final stop in Taiwan.  Day one, we found our internet blocked, but later that afternoon, it was unblocked,...

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A Thrilla in Manila

A Thrilla in Manila

March 20, 2024 We are now looking at the Philippines through the rear-view mirror.  We made three very diverse and interesting stops in the Philippines.   The first two, I have...

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No internet access

Hi faithful readers. We were warned that China may block our access to the internet. Well, they did, so I will keep writing and post whenever I can. In the meantime, my webmaster...

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Welcome to the Philippines

Welcome to the Philippines

March 17, 2024 The Philippines: 7,ooo Islands, only about a thousand occupied.  The second poorest country, next to Indonesia in this part of the world.  Friendliest people ever....

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Spicy times

Spicy times

March 12, 2024 Yesterday we learned all about the “Spice Islands” and their part in the world we now live in.  We never really gave it much thought, but what a fascinating...

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One more day

One more day

March 10, 2024 Sorry for the lag in my posting.  We are still having a great time and seeing fantastic sights.  We have gotten past the cultural shock I talked about last time...

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A change of scenery

A change of scenery

March 7, 2024 Culture shock?   I’m saying night and day here.  We are seeing Dirty air, trash everywhere, floating trash, major changes overnight.  About all that remains...

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In Indonesia, kinda

In Indonesia, kinda

March 6, 2024 Our anchor is being hauled and we are leaving Dili, Timor-Leste. It is a very young country, winning their independence from Indonesia just 22 years ago. As it is a...

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Timeline

Departs Los Angeles – January 10th

Arrives Athens – June 5th

Arrives Singapore – May 2nd

Our Cruise

28 Countries

72 Ports

Our Ship
Year of build 2010  /  Age: 14
Flag state  Bahamas
Builder T. Mariotti (Genoa, Italy)
Class Mega Yacht
Building cost USD 250 million
Speed 19 kn / 35 km/h / 22 mph
Length (LOA) 198 m / 650 ft
Beam (width) 25 m / 82 ft
Gross Tonnage 32346 gt
Passengers 450 – 540
Crew 330
Passengers-to-space ratio 60
Decks 11
Cabins 225
Decks with cabins 7
Last Refurbishment 2018
Sister-ships Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Quest
Christened by Lesley Lawson (Twiggy)
Owner Carnival Corporation & PLC (via Seabourn Cruise Line Ltd)
Operator Seabourn Cruises

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