March 10, 2006

Connections Across the Pacific

I subscribe to Google Alerts to stay in touch with news that is relevant to our cruises.  I normally get articles from mainstream newspapers, a few television stations and occasionally an obscure newletter.

I never expected to receive a notification that the Solomon Star Newspaper, Honiara, Solomon Islands  posted an article about the Spirit of Oceanus' visit on March 2nd.  Our Legends of Pacific itinerary calls on this small island and by all accounts, the visit was a highlight for the guests and the residents of Kia.

Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands is half way around the world from Seattle.  However, in that moment, through that article, I felt completely connected to the ship and our guests.   For those few minutes that I sat and read the post, I was standing on that beach in Kia, meeting those local residents and could hear the early morning birds that Mr. Herming mentions in his article. 

These little surprises are the good stuff... the unsolicited feedback that makes me look forward to coming to work everyday and that has kept me here for over 10 years.

Back in December, we cast off the lines and good-bye waved to the crew of The Spirit of Oceanus as they started their journey to South Pacific. Now, as I write this post, the crew is in the process of welcoming guests aboard in Japan- the South Pacific and people of Kia in their memory.  My job does not allow me the pleasure of  traveling on every cruise, but through the power of the internet, I remain connected and in touch with their experiences- even if they happen in Kia, Solomon Islands!

My Google Alerts are still watching for more posts, from the far-flung regions we visit & I'll be sure to share those with you.

Posted by Leigh on March 10, 2006 3:44 PM

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