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We were on the first cruise after the mariner was refurbished. As we approached the Azores Captain Serena said that she would give us a calm time during dinnertime before we approached a storm she couldn't bypass. The whole crossing was very bumpy until we got to Bermuda.But Serena was reassuring and terrific. We exited in Miami but reboarded in Vancouver as she captained the repositioning through Alaska and then back to Miami through the canal. Great cruise.

We originally were on the Splendor February 2020 but didn't want to do the Canal again so we switched to the Mariner from Tahiti to Singapore.

Right now we are on the Seabourn Ovation Hong Kong to Hong Kong. We decided after 220 days on Seabourn we prefer Regent. Food, service and cabins!

We are on the Ovation and TO has been outstanding. So far we have had Dover Sole and the chicken. Two more reservations.

We are in Kokood tomorrow and will have Xavier and a beach barbecue.

In Hong Kong we boarded the ship at Kai Tak. Depends on scheduling. Ocean terminal much nicer and closer to Kowloon. Kai Tak very basic.

Today we are in Hundred Islands Philippines. Tendering. Two trips scheduled, both on outrigger canoes. Opted to stay on board as the pool seemed more inviting.

Have had Dover Sole at the Grill. The best ever. Last night was formal night and sat at a hosted table. Lobster was outstanding.

Haven't seen a show yet as getting sleep cycle back to normal. Pool deck too small for 600 passengers.

Otherwise very pleased.

Spent 2 days in Hong Kong. Very crowded because of Chinese New Year. Could hardly navigate through the streets. Yesterday in Sanya. Densely populated vacation island off southern coast of Hong Kong. Sort of Asian Hawaii but with casinos. More about the ship tomorrow