Inside Passage, Bears and Aleutian Islands - Canada and Alaska.
Our first week on our 13-week odyssey cruising to the North and South Poles on the hybrid expedition ship Hurtigruten - MS Roald Amundsen. The first segment is from Vancouver to Nome.
Day Zero 'Embarkation Day' - Vancouver, Canada
Embarkation day was a breeze; a quick COVID test and quickly into our suite after enjoying a glass of welcome champagne in the guest restaurant, Lindstrøm.
This was the first time we had been in the same place for three months in two years. As you can imagine, we were very excited about entirely unpacking and setting our suite up for the next three months; it was our new home.
After our safety drill, it was time to prepare for our first dinner in Lindstrøm. We spoiled ourselves with a special bottle of champagne to celebrate the beginning of three exciting months on the ship.
The food was plated exquisitely and was delicious. We are very impressed with this ship, the dining and all the warm and friendly faces of the crew.
Day One - Seymour Narrows, Canada
Today was a sea day as we continued to cruise the Inside Passage towards Alaska. We enjoyed and explored the ship and just relaxed. The ocean was slightly rocky, so it was an experience by the pool.
We also received our expedition jackets, boots, and a surprise welcome gift to attach to our expedition gear.
We were invited to a meet and greet with the Captain and Officers of the ship, along with meeting the other 20 Pole-to-Pole passengers we will share this once-in-a-lifetime adventure with, surprised to meet two other fellow Aussies in the group. We also love we have a fellow Serbian Nenad travelling with us!
We also have the ship to ourselves from Boston to Miami for five days and the crew, of course.
The ship is only a few years old; we are incredibly impressed with the Nordic design and decor. The crew are warm and friendly, and the restaurants have been exceptional. Over the next three months, we will be spoilt for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
