- Across the Atlantic on a Container Ship
For years, we’d wanted to cross the Atlantic by ship instead of flying to Germany. Our options were a cruise ship or a cargo ship. Well, we’d already heard quite a bit from the press and from friends about traveling on cargo ships, so we decided to give it a try. Through a dynamic agency in Wuppertal that specializes in arranging international cargo ship voyages, we booked a trip on the “MS Balthasar Schulte,” from Callao/Lima to...
>> more... - Hello Ms Pfeiffer,
I’m writing from Cayenne in French Guiana, where we arrived safely after 20 days, without any storms or big waves. Everything went well and it was a great experience – a nice change from always travelling by plane. The food prepared by the cook and the excellent service from the steward were both very good – of course, you can’t expect the huge buffets of the ‘Traumschiff’, but this naturally gave us a good insight into normal life on board. The crew, mostly...
>> more... - Anyone who has ever fancied a trip on a cargo ship will find this travelogue offers a little taste of what might lie in store
Lonely walks beneath towers of containers, fascinating views from the bridge, boisterous karaoke nights with the crew, tight docking manoeuvres in foreign ports, eccentric pilots, shore leave with that special something and, last but not least, the impressive two-time crossing of the Panama Canal. Whatever I’d expected in the run-up to this cargo ship voyage, the...
>> more... - Hello Ms Pfeiffer and team,
I’ve returned safe and sound, with lots of positive impressions. After the sea voyage, I went on to the Amazon and visited some old colleagues in Manaus. And as soon as I got home, I was off again.
A few comments on the trip, in no particular order:
The ship arrived in Philipsburg right on time, to within two hours. I’d picked up my boarding pass from the agent beforehand. It’s good to be there two days early. I took the opportunity to have a look...
>> more... Dear Nina
Just to give you all my favorable comments on the month spent at sea from Antwerp to Antofagasta on the CCNI Rotterdam last February.
Everything was up to my expectation, comfortable cabin, staff very friendly, weather ok, co-traveler extra, schedule respected. Just the food….
Thank you again, this was a nice trip.
Best regards- An Unusual Sea Voyage
Across the Atlantic on a Container Ship
For years, we’d wanted to cross the Atlantic by ship instead of flying to Germany. Our options were a cruise ship or a cargo ship. Well, we’d already heard quite a bit from the press and from friends about traveling on cargo ships, so we decided to take the plunge. Through a dynamic agency in Wuppertal that specializes in arranging international cargo ship voyages, we booked a trip on the “MS Balthasar Schulte,” from...
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