From Southampton to Bilbao, Spain —enjoy a smooth journey across the Bay of Biscay to sunny skies and a scenic Spanish port arrival.
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Not much to report from today’s port stay in Southampton—just a quiet and calm day before we head back to sea. Unlike the usual hustle and bustle of a busy port, things feel quiet. The Balmoral is the only cruise ship here. No other floating hotels in sight—just us, taking up all the attention.
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We arrived Cherbourg at 8AM and with bright sunshine, the kind that makes you wonder if you somehow ended up in the South of France. A quick glance at the GPS confirmed it: still firmly in the North. Guess the weather had a sense of humor.
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Our arrival in Rotterdam today was as smooth as one could hope for. The seas were incredibly calm, the ship barely felt the touch of the wind. The usual hustle and bustle of inbound and outbound traffic was noticeably absent, with only two or three vessels crossing our path. It was an easy and calm arrival into Rotterdam.
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Anyway, our arrival in Hamburg today was textbook-smooth. No drama, no chaos — just the way we like it. I took over the watch at midnight (because who doesn’t love starting their shift when even the moon looks half-asleep?).
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Seafarer and Family Man
I'm Dexter— a seafarer by profession, a traveler by passion, and a homebody by choice.
