A number of students, faculty and staff had a rocky start to the first day of Semester at Sea’s stop in Bulgaria. The ship dropped anchor off the shore for the first few hours after arriving in Varna, Bulgaria, and passengers were tendered between ship and shore. Waters were a bit choppy and one tendering effort back to the ship provided an adventure for a few voyagers. One to two-meter tall waves rocked not only the tender, but the ship as well and turned a norm 20-minute tender and boarding experience into a 90-minute ordeal. In the end, the ship’s crackerjack crew prevailed and as has been the norm on the MV Explorer, everyone boarded safely even if a bit greener in complexion. Click on the short slideshow below to see the full effect of the crew’s efforts and the passengers’ adventure.
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hey I`m Nicole from Varna I`m so glad that you had enjoyed here in Bulgaria :) if you want to write me my e-mail is metal4oo_f@abv.bg :)
ReplyDeleteThe crew on the MV Explorer is the best crew on all the seas. Thanks for taking care of the Summer 09 passengers.
ReplyDeleteYou are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why wasn't this obviously serious situation communicated to the parent's of the students aboard the tender. The communication from SAS is gravely lacking and untimely.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter was aboard the tender, and she felt cared for by her fellow passengers which included faculty. She was very sea sick and was allowed off in the first group. It did not occur to me when she told me about it that it was a critical situation....only part of the incredible growing experience she has had on this voyage.
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