Gulf of Guinea Travel Journals & Blogs

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- Mar 26, 2023, 6:05 AM
- ⛅ 82 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- Gulf of Guinea 4.714387, 3.3558264°42’52” N 3°21’21” E
Day 71
Gulf of Guinea (Lagos, Nigeria)- SUNRISE
March 26, 2023 ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Some mornings a perfect sunrise is just what you need to start the day right.

Sunrise at the Sea By Betty Harp Butler

God created so much beauty on earth-
Mountains and plains, hills and valleys,
But nothing can compare to a sunrise at the sea.
It is a miracle created just for you and me.

The sky and the ocean seem to blend
Together on the horizon.
Slowly the light slips
Over the line…

Glorious colors appear on the horizon.
As the sun slowly climbs over and begins
To ascend in glory sublime.
Such breathtaking beauty brings tears to my eyes.

I am reminded of creation in the beginning
When God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.
I worship the one who created such beauty.
It is simply pure delight.Read more
Traveler Great sky shots!
3/27/23Reply
I love sunrises because it is the start of a new day and new adventures. [Susan Benson]
3/31/23Reply
Traveler beautiful pictures
3/31/23Reply
Beautiful!! [Wendy]
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RTW Redux ... 2023
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- Mar 26, 2023, 11:37 PM
- ☁️ 84 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- Gulf of Guinea 1.4427, 5.62281°26’34” N 5°37’22” E
Day 105
At Sea … Atlantic Expedition Stats
March 26, 2023 ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
After a series of ports of call in West Africa, today we had a much-needed day at sea before our final port tomorrow in this part of the continent.

That we did nothing to exert ourselves goes without saying. It was quiet. It was relaxing.

The Oceania Club Party for this segment was tonight, so we went to the Insignia Lounge to hear OCA Cella’s stats. Here are few bits and pieces …

The 592 passengers on this segment come from 21 different countries. Instead of giving us the top five countries as she usually does, OCA Cella gave us the other end of the spectrum … one passenger each from Ireland, The Netherlands, Peru, and Ukraine.

Of the total passengers onboard, 503 are repeaters. Rather than giving us the number of days traveled by each of the 7 people who are the most traveled, OCA Cella gave us the combined total … a jaw-dropping 9,272 days!!!!

As she promised, OCA Cella also quoted some tracking stats that she received from the Food & Beverage Department. My fingers weren’t nimble enough to catch all of the details, but here are the two I managed to jot down … on a WEEKLY basis, we apparently consume 738 pounds of lobster and 6,773 pounds of vegetables.

After the party, Mui and I went up to Toscana, where a little birdie had whispered that Cacio e Pepe, one of my favorite pasta dishes, was going to be the special tonight. We were hosted for dinner by Chris, the Executive Concierge who came aboard when our friend Julio left to go on vacation, and Millie, the RTW Concierge. We had a wonderful meal. Lots of laughter and conversation accompanied it. And yes, everyone had the special pasta of the night … some as a primi piatti … or in my case, as the secondi piatti.Read more
Traveler please give a big hello from Wolfgang & myself to Alexandru! I can't believe that he is still in the same contract as during our Amazon/Caribbean cruise in Nov/Dez. of last year 🫡🫡🫡
3/27/23Reply
Two to Travel Will do … we’ll be seeing him again tomorrow night for the RTW special dinner … or maybe even at the Terrace Café for breakfast. he leaves in Dubai.
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RTW Redux ... 2023
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- Mar 21, 2023, 9:13 PM
- ☁️ 82 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- Gulf of Guinea 4.3058, -6.64864°18’21” N 6°38’55” W
Day 100
At Sea
March 21, 2023 ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
Day two of our two days at sea.

We have now cruised past the coasts of Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia. And have turned the corner to enter the Gulf of Guinea.

Woke up to lightning on the horizon this morning, but no rain fell on our quiet day at sea.

Dinner tonight was at the Polo Grill … at one of our preferred two-top tables overlooking the stern of the ship. Alas, no colorful sunset to celebrate the Vernal Equinox … equal hours of daylight and darkness on the Equator. We’re still a bit north of that line as yet.

The Insignia Lounge is featuring a comedy-magic show headlining Danny Buckler. I don’t care for such shows, preferring a peaceful evening in the cabin. Mui will report back as to his thoughts about the entertainment when he returns to the cabin.Read more
Traveler What a spectacular view!
3/26/23Reply
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- Apr 15, 2024, 6:29 AM
- ⛅ 84 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- Gulf of Guinea 4.278193, 2.591554°16’41” N 2°35’30” E
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Day 100
04.15.2024 S. Atlantic Ocean Day 2/7
April 15 ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
It’s going to be a busy sea day. Following breakfast Myron went to the Spa and Diana went to craft class to finish her project. It is a 100% wool eyeglass case that I appliquéd and embroidered.
Diana had a great a great afternoon in a comfy lounger by the pool watching the world go by.
Myron and a choir rehearsal with the guys to learn the words to one of the songs they will be performing soon.
At 5:30 we attended Viking Resident Historian Forum with Dr.
Bryan Babcock: "The Art of Movement."
Discuss how African music and dance have impacted the globe in Torshaven. Dinner is at the Captains table at 6:30 with a group of friends.
We ended the evening in the Star Theater as Viking proudly presents Guest Entertainer Lloyd Hollett "The Comedy Wordsmith"
Dubbed by Gyles Brandreth as a 'linguistic comedy genius, Lloyd will have you amazed and amused with his masterful Comedy Wordplay and Vocal Wizardry. Lloyd's original style of comedy and remarkable memory bank will guarantee to bring a smile to your face.
He was very very good. Good jokes and can sing!Read more
Traveler Very cool
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RTW Redux ... 2023
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- Mar 23, 2023, 6:20 PM
- ⛅ 82 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- Gulf of Guinea 4.9088, -1.58244°54’32” N 1°34’57” W
Day 102
Ghana Sailaway
March 23, 2023 ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
After our stressful drive back to Takoradi, all we wanted to do was relax.

So, we made ourselves comfortable on the veranda to await our departure from Ghana. It was later than scheduled due to late-returning tours. We didn’t care. We were on the ship … safe and sound. And we weren’t the cause of the delay 😉. We enjoyed the interesting cloud formations for a bit and then went inside to get ready for dinner in Toscana.

Tonight, we were hosted by F&B Manager Mariusz in Toscana. Sharing the table with us were Wendy and William from Washington State. We’ve known Mariusz since 2017. He is quite the character … and there’s no need to worry about whether there will be lull in the conversation if he’s at the table. He had us all in stitches as we listened to his tales of life at sea.

We had a delightful evening … one that helped us forget all about the stressful end to our tour.Read more
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- Mar 24, 2023, 8:31 PM
- ☁️ 82 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- Gulf of Guinea 5.8994, 1.4445°53’58” N 1°26’38” E
Day 103
Togo Toga Party
March 24, 2023 ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
No formal entertainment tonight.

Instead, the 7th annual Togo Toga Party was held in the Insignia Lounge. People have been preparing their colorful costumes, purchasing African fabrics and outfits since CD Ray first announced the party.

Not many “true togas” in evidence, but it was a colorful party nonetheless.Read more
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- Mar 26, 2023
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Gulf of Guinea 2.297396, 5.0480232°17’51” N 5°2’53” E
Day 26
Cruising Gulf of Guinea
March 26, 2023 ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
A break from 4 days of touring. After the Brazilian heat, we have so far found the temperatures in Africa to be more reasonable.
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Traveler Around the World Cruise
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- Mar 23, 2023, 12:08 AM
- ☁️ 79 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- Gulf of Guinea 4.797991, -1.7999794°47’53” N 1°47’60” W
Day 68
Ghana
March 23, 2023 ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
Canopy walk, another power boat
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D Brown Sao Tome, Beautiful
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- Nov 5, 2021, 2:54 PM
- ⛅ 84 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- Gulf of Guinea 5.48362, -0.165275°29’1” N 0°9’55” W
Day 2
A Storm Has Arrived...
November 5, 2021 ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
And it is right along our path for landing so there is a turbulent delay as we wait for the storm to pass.
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- Nov 7, 2023, 6:59 PM
- ☁️ 28 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Gulf of Guinea 3.704715, 3.7966033°42’17” N 3°47’48” E
Day 2
Golfo di Guinea
November 7, 2023 ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Pirateria: il Golfo di Guinea è uno dei tratti di mare più pericolosi del mondo
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