Day At Sea
This morning SH Vega is steaming toward Greenland and after a very quick breakfast, we head to Observation Lounge for a mandatory Zodiac Safety Briefing with Expedition Leader, Nicki.
After the Zodiac Briefing, the guests are divided into groups by color (we are in the Blue group). One by one, each group of guests head to Base Camp on Deck 3 where we are fitted with Muck boots. These are provided to all guests on a complimentary basis. However, the boots stay on the ship at the end of the cruise.
Muck boots
We opt for a light lunch today in Club Lounge on Deck 7.
Salad bar at Club Lounge
At Club Lounge, guests can also order from a menu of items prepared at the Pool Grill.
Pool Grill Menu
This afternoon, we are treated to a lecture ‘Beyond the Ice: Unraveling Greenland’s Cultural Tapestry’ by Arielle Montgomery.
Arielle Montgomery
At 4:30, we are invited to Observation Lounge for the daily Recap and Briefing by Expedition Leader, Nicki D’Souza.
Daily Briefing and Recap
A special treat this evening is the Captain’s Welcome Reception where we get to meet Captain Lyubomir Garciyanov from Bulgaria.
Captain Lyubomir
The Captain then introduced us to members of his senior staff from various departments.
Senior Staff
For dinner this evening, we head down to Swan Restaurant on Deck 4. This is the ship’s main dining room for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast and lunch are served buffet style, while dinner has full menu table service.
Bread basket with butter and dip
I ordered the Chicken Karrage, a Japanese fried chicken dish that was served with lemongrass rice. It was very good.
Chicken Karrage
After dinner, guests can return to the Observation Lounge for piano entertainment with Rene.
Evening entertainment with Rene
Tomorrow, SH Vega will be anchored off the coast of Greenland and we will take Zodiacs to the small village of Ittoqqortoormitt. Try saying that three times fast!
