My wife and I just completed a mostly wonderful 14 day cruise to Alaska on-board the Tahitian Princess. The ship served it's role well in providing great food and a comfortable room to rest in. Normally, I would say that when it comes to Alaska, it's not about the ship, it's about the destination, but this ship holds less than 700 passengers. It has a country club feel to it as you make your way through the public areas. You will feel special in the way the ship and crew treats you during your voyage. I highly recommend this ship and cruise to anyone who enjoys nature during the day, and a martini and intelligent conversation at night.

This trip is part of a larger quest or journey through history which will also include cruises in the Mediterranean and the Panama Canal, all to be completed within a 4 month time-frame.

The Alaska leg will represent our look into the deep past. Animal and plant life of all kinds and how they adapt and thrive in their environments. A look at early man's culture that was established here as he crossed over from Russia during the last ice age thousands of years ago on his way to the new world. The Mediterranean portion will represent our look at ancient Egypt and Rome. Also the birth of western civilization in Greece and Turkey. In the Panama Canal cruise, we will explore one of the crowning technological achievements of man. After these trips are over, I hope to have a better understanding of where we came from and maybe where we might be going in the future. Read more