September 26, 2023. Fifty-three day Japan cruise round trip from Seattle on Holland America with thirty-one sea days. A Majong extravanza!

NCL Holdings is dropping pricey book shows in favor of homegrown production shows! Holland America Westerdam sailing round trip to Japan from Seattle! Only thirty-one sea days! NY Times elite columnist forgot to mention the lousy service at Newark Airport! Port of Kiel celebrates completion of shore power installation! Cruise Lines are holding onto their ships this year. No ships scheduled for the scrapyard!