June 30, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, USA

Below are our first views of the Golden Gate Bridge as we sailed into San Francisco! It was a fantastic way to arrive, golden sunshine with so many anxiously watching our arrival. the iconic skyline of San Francisco sparkled. I was out on the tip of the bow on deck 5 as we sailed in and under the Bridge!

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We got lucky and got extra time in San Francisco, arriving at 2 pm in the afternoon a day earlier than what was originally just scheduled, as a one day port. We made the most of it and were off exploring as soon as we cleared.

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We walked along the piers and headed to Ghirardelli Square, where a Love Fest was in progress. We checked out the famed cable cars and made friends with some Furries before heading to Chinatown in a WAGMO - driverless taxi. In Chinatown we saw the birthplace of the fortune cookie.

PAPEETE, FRENCH POLYNESIA

By Patricia Patrick • January 19, 2026
I got to go Sailing Again! We were supposed to head to the COOK ISLANDS after the lovely Rangiroa and the Tuamotu Archipelago, but due to stormy weather there, with all unprotected tender ports, they made the decision to head us southwest, back to the protected port in Papeeta (Tahiti). We got lucky and Holly ( pictured below) found us a sailboat available for charter.

RANGIROA, FRENCH POLYNESIA - Drone Shots

By Patricia Patrick • January 14, 2026
Since Janette Emerich is generous enough to share her drone photos with all of us on board the Ship, I have to share them with you all. This beauty is why I said we felt like we were in a screen saver the whole day in Rangiroa! I love the height perspective in the photos it really captures so much more. Blue Lagoon below:

RANGIROA, FRENCH POLYNESIA - More Drift Snorkeling

By Patricia Patrick • January 13, 2026
The water in Rangiroa is so spectacular, I wanted to spend more time drift snorkeling and checking out the area called " The Aquarium ". So today I went back out for a 3 hour session to do 3 drift passes in Tiputa pass and then spent an hour in an area with wonderful healthy corals and tons of fish, earning it the nickname " The Aquarium ".