The weather was perfect for sailing this morning, so the deck crew raised several sails during breakfast and shortly after. Our historian, Dr. Robyn Woodward, gave a talk on Pompeii, followed by the captain doing a few sailing maneuvers. These special maneuvers involved teamwork from both the deck and the hospitality crew. After lunch, we took Zodiacs ashore to the coastal town of Agropoli before driving 30 minutes to the city of Paestum, which was founded by the Greeks in the 6th century BC. Our local guides gave a narrated tour of the three major Greek temples that were built in the Doric style and are thought to be dedicated to Hera and Athena.
10/3/2024
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Sea Cloud
Amalfi and Napoli, Italy
Anticipating rough weather, we woke early today to attempt a morning visit to the city of Amalfi. Unfortunately, the seas were already too rough to safely disembark, and we were compelled to make other plans. We instead spent a quiet morning at sea, including a presentation by National Geographic-Lindblad Historian Rebecca on shipwreck archaeology, a fitting topic for a ship prudently avoiding rough weather. Today’s lunch on the lido deck featured the famous Sea Cloud pasta wheel, a large wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano in which a delectable pasta is prepared. We managed to dock in Napoli around midday, and interested guests accompanied Expedition Leader John on a walk around some of Napoli’s historic neighborhoods. Our leisurely walk took us past the medieval Castel Nuovo, through the soaring Galleria of Umberto I, and alongside the expansive Royal Palace of Napoli. Back aboard Sea Cloud this evening, we enjoyed the guest slide show during cocktail hour followed by one final, sumptuous dinner in the ship’s elegant dining room.