Shipping News

Queen Anne has been crowned!
Yes, Queen Anne has been crowned – no, it’s not a dramatic change from the upcoming coronation of King Charles.…
A Total Solar Eclipse – Even a Freo Partial one – Are you ready?
The countdown is on. One of nature’s most spectacular events, a Total Solar Eclipse, is about to happen on Thursday,…
From Fremantle to Zanzibar
As Seabourn Sojourn neared Stone Town harbour, Zanzibar early in the morning, the impressive dhow sails dotted along the horizon…
All At Sea With The Conversationalist
As I write, Seabourn Sojourn is a day out from Victoria on the island of Mahe in the Seychelles. After…
The Shipping Derby!
There’s a big AFL Mens footy match on at Perth Stadium this afternoon - a Derby indeed - but we’re…
At Sea With The Conversationalist – Of Boats, Birds and Horses
Seabourn Sojourn is about to dock in Padang, West Java where guests spend a day before setting off on a…
Cruise Ships and War Ships
Just when we thought we could take a breather … Cruise Ships Caledonia Sky arrived in Gage Roads yesterday morning,…
At Sea With The Conversationalist – The Great Stowaway Story!
On 20 March, we left Fremantle aboard Seabourn Sojourn, having the rare opportunity of actually walking to the ship from…
A Queen, a Princess, What Next?
Queen Mary 2 departed last night at 22.00hrs, lit from stem to stern with colourful lights. What a spectacle. Crowds…