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RSSC Voyager: Day 8

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Last night was my last on the ship, and very convivial it was too; drinks at the Observation Lounge on Deck 11 followed by yet another excellent dinner at Compass Rose with Julie and Joanne, my Voyager friends from San Antonio, Texas. A few farewell libations at the Connoisseur Club and then it was off [...]

RSSC Voyager, Day 7

Akaroa Dolphin Tours

Voyager pulled into the large natural harbour of Akaroa early in the morning. Its name in Maori means ‘Long Harbour’ and it’s the oldest colonial town in the South Island

RSSC Voyager: Day 6

Woodbury, near Geraldine

Our first land stop after Hobart and five days at sea was Timaru, a major port in the south Canterbury region of the South Island of NZ

RSSC Voyager: Day 5

Afternoon tea in the Horizon Lounge

The calm after the storm: highlights of this, my fifth day at sea, were all about food, future shore excursions, food, entertainment, and food and top-quality wines.

RSSC Voyager: Day 4

Milford Sound on a good day

‘Scenic sailing’ in Milford Sound was on the menu today, and indeed we were treated to the sight of magnificent rock faces and waterfalls looming through the mist.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Voyager: Day 3

Cool musical duo

I haven’t spent so many days at sea before and the seas are definitely becoming a little rougher,

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Voyager: Day 2

Connoisseur Club, Voyager

There’s plenty to do on board Voyager. After breakfast at Le Veranda on Deck 11 (sophisticated, waiter-assisted buffet)

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Voyager: Day 1

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My week on board Regent Seven Seas Cruises Voyager began in Hobart, Tasmania

Costa Concordia: guest reimbursement

The proposed compensation package for the guests who have returned home includes all of the following:

Costa dead and missing may never be known

The revelation that there may be “undocumented” passengers on board Costa Concordia could lead to death toll numbers never really being known.