When the great explorers of the past set out to sea to discover new lands, they did so in vessels not much larger than the size of three of our lifeboats, end to end. Food was scarce, the accommodations were spare and the hope of a safe return was only that – a hope, not a guarantee. How things have changed! We set sail on January 15 to circumnavigate the globe with the hope that we might discover something new. Unlike those explorers of the past, we set sail in a beautiful ship designed to navigate the 7 seas. The food was plentiful and delicious, with different menus every day. The accommodations plush and sumptuous, brimming with exquisite art, antiques and fragrant flowers. The vessel was manned with hand-selected and well-trained crew ready to cater to every need and guarantee a safe return after our circumnavigation of the globe. The navigators of yore set out with a fervent “dream of discovery” and for some, the dream never became a reality. On the ms Amsterdam, over six hundred and fifty crew members went to work every day with just one goal in mind – to make your dream of discovery come true. The months of intense preparation and planning all come down to these 105 days and the hope that at some point every day, something we offered you, or somewhere we sailed, or someone you met put a smile on your face. Perhaps the most significant discovery is what we discover inside ourselves as an adventure of this magnitude unfolds. A true discovery should change you. How can we not be changed by the generous hospitality of fellow citizens of the world in over three dozen ports of call, greeting us in their native language? How can we not be changed by the heartwarming smiles of the world’s children, eager to see and be seen with you? How can we not be changed by walking the same path where extraordinary history was made? How can we not be changed by our participation in On Deck for the Cure or the Gifts of Love program? Our hope is that your own personal discoveries will bring you warm and lasting memories of this unique experience. Dreams do come true when we discover a new blessing every day. All we need is the open mind and heart of an explorer to find it. It has been a privilege to be your Cruise Director on this “Dream of Discovery” voyage. Until we meet again…
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