Seabourn Pride, Route of the Midnight Sun

[Jane Pond]

Today we are in Svolaer (9/7) and it is raining cats and dogs. Captain Erik Saabye did advise us to do the weather dance. Guess it didn't work. Other Officers are:

Staff Captain: Kai Odegard

Chief Engineer: David O'Hara

Hotel Director Manfred Jordan

Maitre d'Hotel: Richard Maier

Doctor: Roeliito Mendoza

Chief Purser: Leanne StClair

Chef d'Cuisine: Jeremy Paskins

Executive Housekeeper: Linda Duvenhage

Cruise Director: Jan Stearman

Travel Manager: Carol Frey

Cruise Consultant: Warren Van Zyl

 

182 passengers: Australia 31, UK 13, Denmark 5 US 94, and others

[edwardw]

Say hello Mauri and Phil Kenny for us.:) ED

[nowornever]

Christina & Speedy are the singers? Pls. give our best to them and to Jan. Enjoy the beautiful (wet) scenery. Bonnie & Lynden.

[Winner]

Please say hello to all, Jane, and tell Carol Frey I will bring her her favorite treat if she promises to be on the final crossing next year!

 

I hope the rain disappears before Bergen.

 

Winnie

[Emperor Norton]

Today we are in Svolaer (9/7) and it is raining cats and dogs. Captain Erik Saabye did advise us to do the weather dance. Guess it didn't work. Other Officers are:

Staff Captain: Kai Odegard

Chief Engineer: David O'Hara

Hotel Director Manfred Jordan

Maitre d'Hotel: Richard Maier

Doctor: Roeliito Mendoza

Chief Purser: Leanne StClair

Chef d'Cuisine: Jeremy Paskins

Executive Housekeeper: Linda Duvenhage

Cruise Director: Jan Stearman

Travel Manager: Carol Frey

Cruise Consultant: Warren Van Zyl

 

182 passengers: Australia 31, UK 13, Denmark 5 US 94, and others

 

Do you know if the Captain will be the same in September?

[Jane Pond]

I am making notes for messages to be passed on. Have been sequestered in my suite because of my health (fatigue) and limited mobility. But am planning my curry luncheon. And have met some previous sailors with whom I have cruised.

 

Just missed the troll, passing through the Troll Fjord.

[Jane Pond]

There was a wine tasting yesterday. I did not attend, but here are the selections:

Meursault, Burgundy, France 2007

Baron de "L", Loire Valley, France 2006

Hanzell Pinot Noire, Sonoma Valley, USA, 2006

Tignanello. Tuscany, Italy, 2009

Caymus Special Selection, Napa Valley, USA, 2009

 

Cost $75.00 Linda Hamburger, Sommelier; Mihailo Miloradovic, Asst Sommelier

[nowornever]

when our travel agent sent us the grand announcement from Windstar. Here's the blurb:

 

Meet Star Pride, Windstar Cruises' beautiful new all-suite yacht.

 

This feels like your own private yacht. You know it the moment you step on board. Windstar's new Star Pride is exactly the right size - large enough to pamper and entertain you, yet small enough to tuck into the tiny harbors and hidden coves others can't reach. Casual elegance pervades everything, from the warm, welcoming ambiance to the luxury of your beautiful suite. And with only 212 guests cruising with you, each moment is all about you. Yours to enjoy. Yours to explore.

 

Discover Windstar Cruises' new Star Pride 2014 Voyage Collection now, including the all new Grand Prix of Monaco voyage.

[Emperor Norton]

Sorry, could you also ask if Nelson will be on in Sept/Oct?. Edit limits prevent me from adding it to my previous query. Thanks.

[Bluewatercruizer]

Doing all weather incantations here -- you are welcome to some of our 119-degree (F) sunshine! Hope you are having a lovely time and preparing the ship and staff for my transatlantic trip in November. Keep us posted on the journey - and enjoy your mornig BBCs!

[Jane Pond]

Light for 24 hour now. On to Tromso. I want a BBC NOW but there is no one to make it!

[Martita B.]

Jane

Thank you for posting! Sorry you aren't feeling 'up to par. For a cool relaxing drink try Ginger ale, orange slices and mint. I keep oranges & mint in my suite ~also Ritz crackers. Hope you feel better real soon :p

Is Sean Smit at the Sky Bar? If so, please give him a big hug ~also tell Kai and Jan I surely hope to sail with them soon. Ask Jan to tell you the story of her Sunday morning church service in the card room and of me breaking down crying......it will make you laugh and laugh! Laughter is good for our souls:D

Again, thank you for sharing your "Queen Pride" cruise news!

Martita B.

[stamfordian]

Sorry, could you also ask if Nelson will be on in Sept/Oct?. Edit limits prevent me from adding it to my previous query. Thanks.

 

Last I heard Nelson had moved to Quest, in advance of the sale

[Jane Pond]

Apparently Nelson won't be back on the Pride. Don't know Sean's last name, but this Sean is a charmer and a real keeper!

 

No rain today, overcast, and sun came out as we left Tromso.

[wripro]

Sorry to hear Nelson is off the Pride.

[Jane Pond]

Having dinner with Speedy and Christina. Will they know you as Nowornever? Had a BBC after dinner in honor of National Pina Colada Day.

[nowornever]

So glad to hear they're there...she is soooo beautiful - and talented - and nice! They will know us (maybe) as Bonnie & Lynden who were with Peter & Lesley & closed the place down almost every night for 30 days (and lived to tell about it!) Hugs to both. I certainly hope they will go to another ship when the Pride goes over to the dark side.

 

Feel well & enjoy!

[Emperor Norton]

Apparently Nelson won't be back on the Pride. Don't know Sean's last name, but this Sean is a charmer and a real keeper!

 

No rain today, overcast, and sun came out as we left Tromso.

 

Drat. Thank you though:)

[Bluewatercruizer]

Jane - Keep up the hard work out there! Remember - someone has to be in charge.

 

Will you be able to do a tour with the chef on this trip? I do enjoy those - learn a lot and the triplet ones are small enough to actually hear what they're saying.

 

Keep the cheffy on his toes (or is that toque?) :D.

[Jane Pond]

I have not asked about the shopping with the Chef. too much walking. I have done it other times. However, I would like to speak with the Chef. I asked the restaurant Manager,Richard Maier, several days ago if the Chef could do 'Bangers and Mash'. I understand he is British and it's my favorite pub g rub. No answer. Chef appeared in MDR last night and spoke with every table (almost) but ours. Waitstaff wouldn't even ask him to come over.I find the DR staff curiously indifferent, albeit polite. I am planning my curry lunch, however. Sun and Blue skies all day today, all 24 hours of sunlight.

[Jane Pond]

>"Had a BBC after dinner in honor of National Pina Colada Day.

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The sommelier told me I couldn't order a mixed drink in the MDR. I had to go to the Sky Bar or Club. I told her on the Legend I had a BBC almost every night for dessert. She replied "Give me 5 minutes." Et voila!"

[wripro]

The maybe a word with the Hotel Manager is in order.

[Jane Pond]

The maybe a word with the Hotel Manager is in order.

 

Nah, I think it's a non-issue now.

[wripro]

That's your call.

[johnnycruise]

>The sommelier told me I couldn't order a mixed drink in the MDR. I had to go to the Sky Bar or Club. I told her on the Legend I had a BBC almost every night for dessert. She replied "Give me 5 minutes." Et voila!"

 

It sounds like she just didn't want to have to go get it for you. Lazy and thoughtless to tell a guest with limited mobility to go elsewhere for a mixed drink.

 

Otherwise, I'm enjoying your reports!