It was another sea day. One interesting thing I learned today was an explanation for the terrible internet connection yesterday. It seems that the course we are sailing on put the mast in the way of the satellite antenna. The solution was to have the ship sail a gently wavy course to allow the antenna to have a clear view of the sky. It shows up on the course monitor very clearly. This required permission from Seattle.
The lecture schedule was a bit light with lectures on future cruises (one tempting one involves repositioning the Koningsdam to Vancouver in 2020 for its first use on the Alaska cruise routes). That really expands capacity for HAL. It was also confirmed that a third yet unnamed Pinnacle class ship will join the fleet in 2020. Also all of the projected Maasdam sailings will be EXC in-depth cruises. We are booked on two of them. Other presentations included Land Birds of Polynesia, Captain Cook, Identifying Coastal Features, Authenticity in Polynesian Art, and a reflection on Pearl Habor which while quite moving but was sort of out of focus for this cruise and its ports.
Story time had David Happe share his story about his first trip to Alaska. It was pretty amusing with lots of audience participation.
Tomorrow we'll be scenic cruising by Henderson and Pitcairn Islands. Henderson is uninhabited while Pitcairn has a population of 42 and falling. I'll also be leading the interdenominational service. And we're planning to enjoy a special Polynesian dinner in the Pinnacle Grill. Stay tuned!
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