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ing short of breathtaking. cruising fosters its own special community.
Life on the ship was anything but dull. Among our fellow adventurers were six
We embraced the luxury of afternoon naps, other Grand Voyagers —Samantha, Diana,
the cozy charm of our stateroom, and the Graham, Jenny, and Chris from Australia,
soothing rhythm of the sea. New friend- and Sandy from Boston. Thanks to the ex-
ships blossomed as we shared in the joys of ceptional hospitality of the ship’s officers,
shipboard life, from gourmet dining to we shared celebratory feasts at the start of
trivia competitions to impromptu sunset each of the cruise’s five legs. Before long,
gatherings on deck. As we looked ahead to we became our own little seafaring family,
the second half of our journey, excitement bound by the adventure of a lifetime.
built for the adventures awaiting us along So sit back, pour yourself a glass of
the west coast and tip of Africa—including wine, and come along as we share the hid-
a safari and visits to new ports and natural den gems, exhilarating adventures, and
wonders. heartwarming moments that made this
We quickly realized that “long-haul” voyage truly unforgettable.
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