Rare frantic36 Posted February 19, 2018 #351 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Thank you for sharing. Hard to read through my tears. What a fitting tribute to a marvelous individual! It was our sincere privilege and honor to have met him and sailed with him only weeks ago. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I think there were quite a few of us in tears this morning. I also would like to thank Hamas girl for sharing the tribute to such a wonderful Captain. Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SailingNomads Posted February 20, 2018 #352 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I think there were quite a few of us in tears this morning. I also would like to thank Hamas girl for sharing the tribute to such a wonderful Captain. Julie We second that. We were both shocked when we found out about this tragedy, having just sailed with him over Christmas / New Years and he certainly seemed in good health. He was a true gentleman, and a very capable Captain. He will be missed by many. Rest in Peace Captain Larsen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelingnonni99 Posted February 20, 2018 #353 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Respectfully I observed Captain Larsen's final departure from Quest today at approximately 11:30 am. Tendor#1 had a tarp attached to its roof with a large heart and words of love for Captain Larsen. A number of personnel joined Captain Larsen on the tender and as it pulled slowly away the ship's horn gave 3 long, mournful blasts. Then the most beautiful song was played in all of the public areas as the tender slowly sailed to shore. Jan had made an announcement about what was going to happen and the outside deck was packed with crew and passengers as we said a sad farewell to a special man. It was a very beautiful and heartbreaking experience We will sail on the Quest this July, I am sorry we will miss meeting such a wonderful Captain. God Bless his family on land and sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted February 21, 2018 #354 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Just left an incredibly moving memorial ceremony for captain Larsen. Beautiful music, terrific slide show and some deeply felt tributes from the officers. Many tears shed. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lahore Posted February 22, 2018 #355 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Respectfully I observed Captain Larsen's final departure from Quest today at approximately 11:30 am. Tendor#1 had a tarp attached to its roof with a large heart and words of love for Captain Larsen. A number of personnel joined Captain Larsen on the tender and as it pulled slowly away the ship's horn gave 3 long, mournful blasts. Then the most beautiful song was played in all of the public areas as the tender slowly sailed to shore. Jan had made an announcement about what was going to happen and the outside deck was packed with crew and passengers as we said a sad farewell to a special man. It was a very beautiful and heartbreaking experience So beautifully described and undertaken. RIP much loved man of the sea. I am crying now and I didn’t even meet him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galeforce9 Posted February 22, 2018 Author #356 Share Posted February 22, 2018 This poem has been posted on the seabourn expedition blog on the day of the visit to the Falklands: THE SHIP OF LIFE by John T. Baker Along the shore I spy a ship As she sets out to sea; She spreads her sails and sniffs the breeze And slips away from me. I watch her fading image shrink, As she moves on and on, Until at last she’s but a speck, Then someone says, “She’s gone.” Gone where? Gone only from our sight And from our farewell cries; That ship will somewhere reappear To other eager eyes. Beyond the dim horizon’s rim Resound the welcome drums, And while we’re crying, “There she goes!” They’re shouting, “Here she comes!” We’re built to cruise for but a while Upon this trackless sea Until one day we sail away Into infinity. Very appropriate. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairsin Posted February 22, 2018 #357 Share Posted February 22, 2018 That is so touchingly beautiful - thank you for posting that. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted February 22, 2018 #358 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Thank you to all those who have posted such moving tributes. I suspect most of us have had a tear in the eye each time we look at this thread at present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fletcher Posted February 22, 2018 #359 Share Posted February 22, 2018 But no mention of the Captain's sad death on the official Seabourn blog. It's as if it never happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SailingNomads Posted February 22, 2018 #360 Share Posted February 22, 2018 More likely out of respect for his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted February 22, 2018 #361 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Yes. They are not sharing details. It is really not our business Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Luxury Posted February 22, 2018 #362 Share Posted February 22, 2018 But no mention of the Captain's sad death on the official Seabourn blog. It's as if it never happened. Totally understandable Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notjaded Posted February 22, 2018 #363 Share Posted February 22, 2018 But no mention of the Captain's sad death on the official Seabourn blog. It's as if it never happened. They posted a poem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather White Posted February 23, 2018 #364 Share Posted February 23, 2018 We have left Antarctica. Landings every day. Great weather. Unfortunately just heard a bright star warning indicating serious medical emergency. Very scary as we are not near civilization Sent from my iPhone using Forums Didn't like to pose this question earlier in view if the sadness of the situation, but what is a bright star warning? I'm unfamiliar with this term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bestie098 Posted February 23, 2018 #365 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Didn't like to pose this question earlier in view if the sadness of the situation, but what is a bright star warning? I'm unfamiliar with this term. It is the ship code for a "medical emergency" at the location being cited, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted February 23, 2018 #366 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Severe or serious medical emergency to be precise Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather White Posted February 23, 2018 #367 Share Posted February 23, 2018 And what is it? A light and a siren? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted February 23, 2018 #368 Share Posted February 23, 2018 It is an announcement over the public address system Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted February 24, 2018 #369 Share Posted February 24, 2018 The final Antarctica cruise of the season has ended. We are disembarking in Buenos Aires. It was a magical experience despite the obvious sadness surrounding the loss of our captain. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galeforce9 Posted February 24, 2018 Author #370 Share Posted February 24, 2018 The final Antarctica cruise of the season has ended. We are disembarking in Buenos Aires. It was a magical experience despite the obvious sadness surrounding the loss of our captain. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Bitob Glad you enjoyed it as much as we did. Thanks for taking this thread right through the season and for keeping us informed of the sad recent events. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notjaded Posted February 24, 2018 #371 Share Posted February 24, 2018 The final Antarctica cruise of the season has ended. We are disembarking in Buenos Aires. It was a magical experience despite the obvious sadness surrounding the loss of our captain. Thanks for keeping us informed. One remaining question: Was there ever an attempt to resume "normal" activities onboard, i.e., entertainment, enrichment, and related activities (trivia, etc.)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted February 24, 2018 #372 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Yes. One day of trivia was cancelled. Way too hard for Jan. But after that it was back to normal. Everything proceeded as if it was an uneventful cruise. A tribute to the professionalism of the staff and crew Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchyfeet88 Posted March 1, 2018 #373 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Can someone help: Did Seabourn organise a Airport transfer with a city tour of Buenos Aires ? thank you in advance.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted March 1, 2018 #374 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Can someone help: Did Seabourn organise a Airport transfer with a city tour of Buenos Aires ? thank you in advance.:) When we departed Quest in January 2017 after Antarctica, they did indeed have a tour organized for those disembarking in Buenos Aires. It might have been about 4 to 5 hours and you were still at the airport pretty early. Most flights left later in the evening so you still had a large amount of time to kill. Not much you can do about that, but this definitely helped to fill some time. We would recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fletcher Posted March 9, 2018 #375 Share Posted March 9, 2018 All my photos from the Seabourn Quest trip to Antarctica and South Georgia in Dec 17-Jan 18 are now up on Flickr. 155 photos in all. For those interested here is a link - I hope you like them. If you haven't done this trip then maybe these little memories might encourage you to do it yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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