Ahoy!

TS Golden Bear arrived in Saipan on the 12th and visited for a few days before departing on the 15th. We had an excellent time on this beautiful island!! The beaches were unforgettable and the scenery was superb. There were many cool places to explore yet everything was easily accessible. We were docked in a prime location close to beaches, hotels, restaurants, bars, and downtown areas as well as a few intriguing must-see points of interest. The water is truly amazing - those of us who dared enter the crystal clear waters of Saipan saw many different species of fish as well as a few small sharks!

Photo courtesy of Assistant Purser Maddie Reynolds~

Excited is an understatement!

One of many amazing beaches in Saipan~ Photos 2-9 courtesy of 1C Cadet Emily Robison

The Grotto was a popular destination for all aboard TS Golden Bear - this group had the opportunity to do some diving there. Photo courtesy of Professor Joel Aldrich

We were excited to offer a tour of our vessel to students from the Western Pacific Maritime Academy~

Mount Tapochau was another cool spot to check out while visiting Saipan. Photo courtesy of Captain Bannister

Saipan was our fourth port out of five, which means we are nearing the end of Sea Term. With about three weeks left of our 65 day voyage, we will soon begin advancing our clocks before crossing the International Date Line once again and repeating a day - June 22nd. We still have a lot to accomplish in these final weeks so be sure to check back for more exciting updates!

Fair winds and following seas...

~Madalyn Reynolds, Assistant Purser & Jessica Fowler, Purser

Check back often and follow the voyage with our blog series that gives the latest news from Summer Sea Term! TSGB will travel to San Diego, CA, Kauai, HI, Guam, Saipan, NMI, and Seattle, WA prior to returning to Vallejo on July 6th.

Stay tuned for updates to the Follow the Voyage blog.