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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Overnight in Bordeaux on the Balmoral—sunshine, and a peaceful night view. See the beautiful city from the ship’s bridge.
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The harbour pilot pick-up in Bordeaux wasn’t your typical boat arrival. Today, a helicopter swooped in, making for an eventful start to the day.
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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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Seafarer and Family Man
I'm Dexter— a seafarer by profession, a traveler by passion, and a homebody by choice.
