Back home (June 29)

Stavanger (27.06. / June 27)

Two sea days are now behind us, as is the last port of this cruise. Tomorrow it's time to cast off towards Kiel. It’s hard to believe how quickly these two weeks have passed. Our...

Murder Mystery Dinner and Tromsø (June 23/24)

On the evening after returning from our excursion to the North Cape, the next highlight was already waiting for us: a murder mystery dinner with the promising title “Murder at the...

Nordkap (23. Juni) / North Cape (June 23)

Yesterday was another sea day on the schedule – and we bravely endured it in the most pleasant way possible: with excellent food, delicious cocktails, and even a touch of culture...

Spitsbergen / Svalbard (June 20)

Days at sea (June 19/20)

Taken around 11pm

1. Tag

Tag. We aimed to start promptly at 8:00 AM. I got up at 4:00, packed the remaining items, and had breakfast. I wanted to stop by the office once more to pick up the translator....

Break After 53 Years of Work

Isn't the anticipation the most beautiful part of a journey? For months I have been looking forward to and planning this trip. The last few years have taken a toll on my health....

The Beginning of the World Trip

The first day was entirely about traveling to the cruise terminal and the long-awaited start of my world trip. At 11:00 AM, I had my check-in time, but I could already drop off my...

and over the Elbe to Schleswig-Holstein

'In the fog, the world still rests...'