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.

Exploring the many rich histories of Manta, Ecuador

Posted by Rich E. | April 13, 2022

The port city of Manta (north of Guayaquil) is one of Ecuador’s largest cities. While it is primarily a seaport –…

A New Journey Begins in Pape’ete Tahiti,French Polynesia

Posted by Rich E. | March 16, 2022

At the end of February 2022, we began another journey as we continue exploring and photographing the world by sea.…

Exploring the Quaint Town of Mazatlán, Mexico

Posted by Michael F. | February 10, 2022

We had a very pretty sail into Mazatlán, my favorite stop in Mexico so far. We caught the first shuttle…

Adoring Spain And Portugal – Again!

Posted by marciez | January 12, 2022

Well, it’s been quite a 2 years for all of us now, hasn’t it? Our beautiful Ship, The World, was…

Exploring the Inspiring Art, Architecture and Culture of Palma De Mallorca, Spain

Posted by Rich E. | December 13, 2021

Off the southern coast of Spain on the island of Mallorca, the city of Palma de Mallorca delivers breezy Mediterranean…

Returning to The World: From Seattle to Civitavecchia

Posted by Michael F. | November 9, 2021

I wouldn’t let myself believe this trip was actually happening until we got all the way here. Four airports, an…

3,000-5,000 Year-Old Rock Art in Raja Ampat: West Papua Expedition

Posted by Rich E. | March 4, 2020

The last group of islands in Raja Ampat that we visited on the expedition was a day spent snorkeling, kayaking…

Swimming with Whale Sharks in Cenderawasih Bay

Posted by Michael F. | February 26, 2020

We anchored near the village of Kwatisore and close to several bagans, fishing platforms built around a boat. Fishermen live…

Embarking on The World’s West Papua Expedition

Posted by marciez | February 6, 2020

We joined the Ship on January 13th in Palau. For those of you who are unfamiliar, it’s an archipelago nation…

A relaxing reprieve on the Thai Island of Ko Kut

Posted by Michael F. | January 22, 2020

After the crowds and history of Bangkok and Ayutthaya, Ko Kut was a complete change. We anchored off this tiny…

“The Designated Area for Stateless Refugees” (Jewish Ghetto) of Shanghai, China

Posted by Rich E. | January 8, 2020

On our first visit to Shanghai in 1995, our family visited the Jewish Ghetto of Shanghai with an English-speaking guide…

Hungry Polar Bears and Curious Belugas on Ellesmere Island

Posted by Michael F. | December 4, 2019

We woke up with the Ship tucked into Boger Bay on the southeast side of Ellesmere Island. We were very…

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