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FWIW https://maritime-executive.com/article/more-cruises-cancel-red-sea-electing-to-deadhead-around-africa “We have canceled Silver Moon’s voyages between Muscat and Dubai, scheduled from January 16 to January 26, and Dubai and Mumbai, scheduled from January 26 to February 11,” Silversea writes in a statement to The Maritime Executive. “The voyage between Mumbai and Singapore, scheduled between Feb 11 and Feb 29, is currently scheduled to proceed as planned.” @TLCOhio Fingers still crossed.

Good to know The W still preforms.! One of my favorite Pizza places is across the street, Tiramisu. I love how that neighborhood has changed post pandemic with all the outdoor restaurant options. Have a fantastic trip.

Sounds pretty perfect! Thanks for your report. Look forward to following along. Was there any snorkeling from the beach?

Not necessarily. I was told by the maitre'd on our last trip that Seabourn owns the recipes and may continue to use them. Whether it's true, and if they'll continue to keep crowd favorites is another matter.😃

Yes.

The thought of leaving at 11:30 instead of 5 a.m. make my heart sing. How is The W? It was fab the last time we were there, but have heard it's a bit on its heels these days.

Thanks for that heads up . We had the same problems at the MO last fall. Love that place. I'll tell her to have the swim and sundress in the carry on. SS switched us to The W going down, but we'll suffer through, ha ha. I do like the neighborhood better but will miss that pool. Glad to see you're trip worked out, especially South Georgia. And keep roaming the world, hopefully our paths will cross again.

Thanks for the heads up. We are staying on to Walvis Bay, but my sister is headed back after Antarctica. She has a charter flight to Santiago and room there. Rather shocked you're not on the charter to Santiago.

Fingers crossed. Amazing you started this thread months ago.

I just saw that William Shatner will be on one of the Antarctica Seabourn cruises next year. Perhaps he can take you to places you've never been before. 😃

Can't wait for the live details.

It's a small town and airport. Assuming ship is on time you should be OK.

Put the lime in the coconut.

Ole!

We had the same problems at MO in October 2022. On our upcoming SS trip in February they have switched to The W. Will miss the pool and grounds.

Glad you got off at least a few times. The face plant chicks crack me up. Fish martinis?

Imagine if Shackleton had found that beach instead of the little spit he landed on.

Thanks for taking us on your journey! Fabulous report. I believe the ship you were wondering about is the Bark Europa. https://www.barkeuropa.com/

Magical, thanks for sharing.

Amazing that you got a landing on Elephant Island. Only seen it from a distance. Gives me chills. I'd be happy with a zodiac ride. 😃

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all the Financial Coolers and especially out fearless leader Terry! Wishing you all Fair Winds and Following Seas. A few charts and thoughts to close out the year. S&P started 2023 on the low of the year, and ended 1 day shy of the high. We ended 2023 very close to the beginning of 2022. It took 2 years to return to that high. Oh lordy, please don't let it be a double top!

I feel your un caffeinated pain.

Terribly frustrating. Failed upload can happen for many reasons. None of which are your fault. I'm sure you have thought of this, but just in case.... If I'm thinking and not being lazy I will only upload a few pics at a time. More importantly if there is a narrative before the pics I upload separate.

In some 3rd world countries without bathroom doors many take umbrellas to the bathroom as a privacy shield. Perhaps SS should place an umbrella holder outside those bathroom doors.😁