The Living Journey

Welcome to The Living Journey – a collection of journal entries and photographs by our own Residents that offers an exclusive glimpse into their adventures at sea. Experience The World through their eyes as they share personal and authentic stories of what it’s like to travel the globe from the comfort of home on this luxurious ship. These posts capture their once-in-a-lifetime experiences not found anywhere else on earth. This blog is continually updated so we invite you to come back and visit often.

Borneo Expedition: The wildlife of Sandakan

Posted by Expedition Leader | December 13, 2016

While the vessel was berthed in Sandakan port, Residents & Guests ventured different paths. Some opted off the vessel to…

From Singapore to Borneo – our Expedition begins

Posted by Marcy P. | December 7, 2016

After a very long absence of nearly six months, we were once again returning to The World. We boarded the…

Shipwreck Beach and the Blue Caves of Zakynthos, Greece

Posted by Rich E. | November 16, 2016

We left early in the morning to drive to the northern end of Zakynthos Island where we would board a…

A unique cooking and dining experience in Sorrento, Italy

Posted by Rich E. | November 9, 2016

Sorrento, perched on a ledge between the water overlooking Naples and Mount Vesuvius, is a beautiful Italian town of 20,000…

Hiking through Gaeta, Italy

Posted by Rich E. | November 2, 2016

Gaeta, Italy is a city in Lazio in central Italy, 75 miles south of Rome. It is set on a…

Exploring the Cinque Terra (“Five Lands”) of Italy

Posted by Rich E. | October 19, 2016

Cinque Terre (“Five Lands” in English) is a string of centuries-old seaside villages on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline. In…

Eating local at L’Esprit de la Violette, Aix-en-Provence, France

Posted by Rich E. | October 7, 2016

Remembering excellent dining in Aix-en-Provence at Clos de la Violette (adjacent to Villa Gallici Hotel and Spa, just outside of…

Exploring France’s sunniest city – Sanary-sur-Mer

Posted by Rich E. | October 4, 2016

Nestled halfway between St. Tropez and Marseille, Sanary-sur-Mer, France plays the role of the idyllic Provencal retreat to perfection. The…

Le Petit Train from Collioure to Port-Vendres, France

Posted by Rich E. | September 20, 2016

As Le Petit Train climbed up the hill between Collioure and Port-Vendres, France, we had an excellent view through the…

Roman artifacts and Moorish ruins along the Spanish hillsides

Posted by Michael F. | September 15, 2016

We arrived in Tarragona in late July. On our first day in town, our daughter headed out to a local…

A magnificent view of Gaudí’s Barcelona

Posted by Rich E. | September 6, 2016

Considered one of the great geniuses of universal architecture, Antoni Gaudí spearheaded one of the lines that shaped the architecture…

Private Tour and Concert at St. Petersburg’s Hermitage Museum and Theater

Posted by Mary P. | August 23, 2016

After our first day of exploration in St. Petersburg, we arrived back to the Ship about 4:30 pm, rushed an…

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