The Balmoral refuels with Marine Diesel Oil (MDO) in Southampton to comply with ECA regulations as it prepares for a clean, sustainable cruise to the Baltic.
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Navigating strong currents through Alderney Race, we arrived in Saint Malo under cloudy skies—moored offshore with tender ops.
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Arrived in Southampton, close to West Quay Mall! Vista & Britannia also in port. In 15 days, I’ll be home for vacation and off to Siquijor with the fam!
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Navigated from Stornoway to Kirkwall via the tidal forces of Pentland Firth, continuing the itinerary with a return leg toward Southampton.
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Smooth 594-nautical-mile voyage from Falmouth to Stornoway aboard Balmoral. Clear skies, calm seas, and iconic Tiumpan Head Lighthouse welcomed our safe arrival at the harbor.
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Watch the majestic ocean liner Queen Mary 2 sail past the Balmoral in Southampton—a true ship among cruise giants with a design built for the Atlantic.
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Honfleur’s Harbour Radar Tower monitors ship traffic on the Seine. Join me as I share my thoughts, a photo, and a fun what-if moment.
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Quiet day on watch aboard the Balmoral while docked in Rouen. Calm weather, no emergencies, and views of the industrial port and river barges passing by.
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Join me on a peaceful river cruise along the Seine to Rouen aboard Balmoral—passing charming villages, cliffs, and historic sights in scenic Normandy, France.
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Sailing the English Channel en route to Rouen, we navigate busy waters with ease, guided by Ushant and Jobourg Traffic.
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Seafarer and Family Man
I'm Dexter— a seafarer by profession, a traveler by passion, and a homebody by choice.
