The Logbook

Insights, inspiration, and stories from our voyages — written by captains, chefs, and explorers who call the sea their home.

Expedition

Chasing the Northern Lights

The Arctic in winter is not a place — it’s a feeling. Silence, ice, and the anticipation of witnessing one of nature’s grandest phenomena. Captain Erik Larsen shares his personal logbook from a 12-day expedition beyond the Arctic Circle. He writes about navigating through pack ice, a sudden encounter with a polar bear, and the moment when the Aurora Borealis turned the sky into a dancing emerald fire. It’s a story of patience, respect, and reward.

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Cuisine

The Art of “Farm-to-Sea”

What does the Mediterranean taste like? For our Executive Chef Thomas Richter, the answer is simple: it tastes like whatever the local market offers that morning. Join him on a stroll through Palermo’s Mercato di Ballarò in Sicily. Discover how he selects the freshest ingredients — from sun-ripened San Marzano tomatoes to just-caught tuna — and transforms them into a refined onboard menu that very evening. This philosophy lies at the heart of our culinary excellence.

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