Our Ship, The Wilderness Explorer
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had never spent the night on a ship before and I was worried that I might
actually get seasick if things got rough. However, I thoroughly enjoyed
living on board and didn't turn green once. After you become accustomed
to the motion, which takes about 4 – 5 hours, you become immune to
the rocking.
As a matter of fact, I found that after living on a ship for 6 days I was swaying side to side when I arrived back on shore. It took 48 hours with my feet on the ground before I felt steady again. I really enjoyed my first overnight experience on the water and I would love to do it again. Traveling on a ship is peaceful and allows for excellent animal and bird viewing.
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When I first arrived on board I told the captain what a nice boat he had. He smiled through a gray bushy beard and his eyes perked up from the rim of his captain's hat while he politely informed me that I was staying on his 'ship' not boat. (I later found out that this was a ship because it had at least two decks.) Quickly after boarding I was led to my cabin with my suitcase. Now, as a woman, I pride myself on trying to pack light (and also to avoid comments from the all-male film crew!). But even my medium-sized suitcase barely squeezed into the cabin. There was literally enough room for a tiny bunk, or 'berth' and a 3-4 foot space to stow luggage. |
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When I got out of my berth I took just three steps and entered into the tiny, tiny bathroom (no bath of course!) referred to as 'the head'. The sink, toilet and shower are all in the same small area with the shower actually hanging right above the sink. My biggest worry was getting the toilet paper wet during my shower, but it came complete with a waterproof cover! The stern of the Wilderness Explorer is equipped with a crane that can lower a floating dock on to the water. This makes a perfect launch for the ship's armada of kayaks. |
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