Coming Full Circle…
It hardly seems possible that this truly grand Grand World Voyage is coming to an end and that we must say farewell. With excitement and anticipation we welcomed most of you to this glorious vessel on January 5 in Fort Lauderdale. Before we knew it, Captain Gundersen and his fine crew were sailing us safely from one wonder of the world to the next. From rhythmic Rio to icy Antarctica; from islands remote and mysterious to harbors almost too beautiful to describe; from awe-inspiring Africa to the splendor of India; and from the Suez Canal to the day we lost the sun in a glorious total eclipse; to the magic of the Mediterranean and finally across the Atlantic towards home. For those of us who live and work onboard the ms Prinsendam, this is our home away from home and you have become our “family away from our family”. Although it is difficult to say farewell to those we have shared so many extraordinary moments with, we say it knowing that this cruise was completely unique. Never before or again will this “recipe” come together to create such a delicious masterpiece of adventure. Take one beautiful ship, add 35 ports of call, 189,000 meals (at least), 63 guest entertainers, 18 lecturers, 2 guest chefs, 3 production casts, 27 folkloric, welcome or farewell shows, dashes of Tai Chi, Bridge, Dance Instruction, Arts & Crafts and Watercolors, equal parts of spirituality, 2500 trivia questions, 18 musicians, the highest quality Hostess and Cruise Staff, one superb Captain and Hotel Manager, unique ingredients contributed by 450 crew and that special “secret ingredient” and what you get is the best Grand World Voyage ever. What is that “secret ingredient”? You. You have been the most gracious, generous, fun, active and involved guests I have had the pleasure of sailing with on 11 World Cruises. Thank you for the privilege of being your Cruise Director and for providing me with a world full of memories. Our “Circle of the Sun” voyage has come full circle and we can all bask in the warm rays of golden memories that we will all cherish forever.
posted by Hills @ 11:46 AM
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