Our ship, The Pacific Princess, was built in 1999
for Renaissance Cruise lines. Unfortunately, they went out of business a few years ago due to 9-11. The ship is small but elegant. It weighs 30,000 tons, takes 688 passengers and the crew numbers approximately 370. There is fine art and sculptures throughout. The library is extensive and the boat kept immaculate. Dark wood, leather sofas and beautiful fabrics. The wait staff in the dining room is great and the food has been excellent. The cruise director, J.J., was on the Royal Princess with us when we went to Antarctica. This type of cruise attracts an older group of people. Those that have just retired or have been retired for sevral years. All have worked very hard to be able to enjoy this luxurious lifestyle. Most are fit and energetic but some are not well and unable to do some of the strenous side trips ashore. Others simply chose to take the time off for the experience. Some are only doing a segment, Florida to Sydney. There are also young children on board. Our routine has become to workout first in the fitness center, have breakfast and sit at the pool, swiming or reading a book until lunch. There are always lectures, the computer room or conversations with new acquaintences. We are on the late seating for dinner where we have a table for 4 but block out the other two seats. When we meet someone we enjoy, we invite them to dine with us. The Maitre D, Renzo, has been great and very accomodating.
Wonder of wonders I ran into a girl that was a friend in high school. Of course neither of us has changed a bit. Her husband is a retired Delta Airline pilot so he and Gary had a lot in common.
From Grand Cayman, we went to Kuna Yala, San Blas which was very interesting. The people live in straw huts with dirt floors. It is very poor but the people were friendly. The following day we went through the Panama Canal which is always amazing. It takes all day from 5 A.M. until 4 P.M. We had 2 days at sea then docked in Manta, Ecuador. Manta is a large seaport but there is not much to see in the city.
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| Inca Kola? Love it! |
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| Great Restaurant - La Rosa Nautica (above & below) |
for Renaissance Cruise lines. Unfortunately, they went out of business a few years ago due to 9-11. The ship is small but elegant. It weighs 30,000 tons, takes 688 passengers and the crew numbers approximately 370. There is fine art and sculptures throughout. The library is extensive and the boat kept immaculate. Dark wood, leather sofas and beautiful fabrics. The wait staff in the dining room is great and the food has been excellent. The cruise director, J.J., was on the Royal Princess with us when we went to Antarctica. This type of cruise attracts an older group of people. Those that have just retired or have been retired for sevral years. All have worked very hard to be able to enjoy this luxurious lifestyle. Most are fit and energetic but some are not well and unable to do some of the strenous side trips ashore. Others simply chose to take the time off for the experience. Some are only doing a segment, Florida to Sydney. There are also young children on board. Our routine has become to workout first in the fitness center, have breakfast and sit at the pool, swiming or reading a book until lunch. There are always lectures, the computer room or conversations with new acquaintences. We are on the late seating for dinner where we have a table for 4 but block out the other two seats. When we meet someone we enjoy, we invite them to dine with us. The Maitre D, Renzo, has been great and very accomodating.
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love your travel logs. Joy
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