Interior/Exterior Views of MV Explorer, Semester at Sea

Computer located in the Bridge. Note Norway is highlighted. More views of bridge follow.

Taken from the bridge. A cargo ship arriving from California and is identified on one of the computers.

Fire and other warning systems. Three things the Captain mentioned that sailors fear -- fire, going aground and being hit or hitting another ship. Comforting!



View from the ship's bow taken while at port. We wanted to keep all ship pictures together.

Our cabin on Deck 7 looking toward our balcony, starboard (right). T.V. is above refrigerator. We have two double closets and lots of space along T.V. wall. Also, bathroom with tub and shower. Cabins on deck 7 are listed as deluxe sky suites. This will be the last time we are treated to such ship luxury. If we are accepted to come on another voyage will be located in one of the junior suites on Deck 5.

Looking toward hallway.Entrance to faculty/staff lounge. The view is spectacular as is located forward in bow of ship. No student allowed unless specifically invited. This is the location where we renewed our wedding vows on June 17, our wedding anniversary. Pictures to follow soon.

One of two dining rooms. This one is located one deck below us. There are snack bars opened when dining rooms are closed. Dinner is 5:30-7:30; lunch 11:30-1:00; breakfast 7:30-9:00. During at sea, we've been eating breakfast in our cabin. We take milk from dining room and keep in our refridgerator. It's much quicker and LaVahn needs the time for preparation for class. We brought cereal, craneberries, cherries, blueberries and nuts from home. That way M.F. can control her sodium intake for the A.M.

Top of ship where horns are located. During many nights of fog it's really discomforting to hear the fog horns which blow every two minutes. We know this 'cause we asked during the bridge tour.

One of the rare sunny days.

One of several piano bars. Students study and play games here. Several classrooms are located on left and on the way here, we pass the two campus stores (textbooks, class supplies on one side and sweatshirts and beach towels with SAS emblem on the other side) the purser's desk, field office where trips are made and paid for, dean's office, etc.One of two exercise areas. This one is located on the pool, snack bar area on our deck.

Looking toward pool and outside eating area. No water in pool after we left NYC. Too cold to be outside, probably wind chill factor is 40's. Many days of rain and fog.

The union or auditorium where large classes are held. Talent show took place here last night. Surprisingly good talent on this ship. This is where Barry Lubin, Grandma from the Big Apple Circus out of NYC, will perform here on July 6. He is an invited guest who is a friend of ours and will be in Hamburg, Germany for another event and will fly here, all expenses paid to join us in Russia and travel with us to Copenhagen. There is a course called, Global Studies which is recommended that everyone take. This is where I will be teaching Gentle Yoga on Tues/Thurs. once we set sail for Russia.

Deck 5 where we go for lifeboat drills which take about an hour. We must show up in long pants, long-sleeve shirts, sturdy shoes (no flipflops), hat and of course, life jacket.