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[All the passengers get a slickly made itinerary delivered to them via express delivery, which includes all the requisite tickets, the schedule, and this introduction…]

WELCOME ABOARD THE SEVEN SISTERS!

MORE THAN A CRUISE, AN EXPERIENCE!

The Seven Sisters is a hand-built, two masted gaff-rigged schooner, based off the legendary Baltimore Clippers of the 19th century.? These sturdy vessels were known for their speed and safety, proven time and again by rounding Cape Horn as they took adventurous souls to the West Coast for the California Gold Rush.? Belying her traditional lines are a state-of-the art galley, modern accommodations for up to 24 passengers, and a luxurious grand salon that includes satellite internet access.? Our fine vessel boasts the best in old world sailing and modern day amenities.

Most modern cruise lines isolate their passengers from the sea, whereas we offer the experience of the sea as it once was.? During our cruise you will have the opportunity to learn the ropes of manning this fine vessel.? During our various stops, we also offer lessons in dinghy sailing, snorkeling, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding.? Daily meals are prepared by our award winning chef using local ingredients, and the Grand Salon is open for simple leisure until 21:00 hours.

Your journey begins at Nassau, where the captain will welcome you aboard as you stow your luggage in your assigned cabin, and get briefed on all necessary safety procedure.? Your first dinner aboard will be served shortly afterward, and we will set sail that night or early Monday morning, as the tide lets out.

Your experience will include four stops at four of the rarer jewels of the Out Islands, which will include experiencing the local culture, tours and nature hikes, and enjoying some of the most beautiful vistas the Out Islands have to offer.? Our final stop will be the return to Nassau, seven days later.? At the end, you will have a week’s worth of experiences unlike anything modern life normally offers, made new friends among some of your fellow passengers, and have a story to tell others for the rest of your life..

Thank you for honoring us with your presence.? We look forward to setting sail with you.

(Catherine)
Cat squealed with excitement as she finished reading the invite.? She looked at her close friends, one of them was going with her and she couldn't be more ready.? "This is going to be great, Cece.? A seven day voyage for my 21st birthday!!!? This is going to be awesome."? Cece took the invite and read it over as well.? "Hang on a moment," she pulled out her cell and first Googled schooners, then Googled Baltimore clippers, "hm, interesting schooners and clippers are two different kinds of ships."

Cat took the invite back, "who cares, we are going to be on a ship for my 21st birthday!" she exclaimed and all of the girls squealed with her.? She couldn't wait for Sunday to get here and they all started helping her and Cece pack.

Marco Lastra?

Marco exited the Sandals Royal Bahamian and stepped into a waiting taxi. He tossed the small backpack into the seat next to him. His entire needs for a short voyage at sea amounted to very little.?

His short stay at the Sandals had been a welcome break from his business activities in the US. His last adventure in the Alps seemed a distant memory. He looked forward to diving in the Azure waters of the Carribean.?

He’d learned to Scuba dive in Portofino many years ago and had revisited the area several times over the years. Now he avoided Italy and decided to give the Carribean a shot.?

A colleague had mentioned a cruise that ventured to remote isles and celebrated one of the best undersea experiences.?

His week in Nassau had been uneventful. He’d spent two days scuba diving off the Schoolhouse Reef. The thrilling dives had left him energized and looking forward to more fun.?

The intimate confines of the Seven Sisters almost put him off but a reference to the human condition would not hurt him. He could behave himself for an extended time if the need was worth the adventure.

He had not had to worry about the paparazzi. His whereabouts had gone undetected so far and that made the trip that much more enjoyable.?

The taxi dropped him off at a large marina. It didn’t take binoculars to pick out the Seven Sisters. It loomed large at the extended pier.?

A steward greeted him at the gangway. Marco presented his passport and the golden embossed ticket.?

“Welcome aboard the Seven Sisters Mr. Lastra.? We do hope you enjoy the cruise.”

“We shall soon find out,” Marco replied. He looked down at the water that glistened below the gangway. It was clear and he could see some movement as multiple fish darted in and out of the shadows. The sun beat down on his sunbrown skin but a fresh breeze off the ocean kept him cool.

He climbed aboard the small craft and wondered again what he had been thinking. The vessel was tiny compared to the vast girth of modern cruise ships. The schooner was glorious in person and he spent a few moments just absorbing all the detail of rigging and polished wood surfaces.?

“This way to your cabin then you may be free to walk about the boat.”

Marco nodded irritably. “Okay, lead the way.” He ducked his head at the passageway entrance and smiled grimly, he’d have to watch his head on this rig.

The cabin was cramped, just what he’d been expecting. A bed, a small desk with a small chair and that was it. He did manage to have a small portal to view the sea.?

The sound of a large boat approaching came through the stout timbers of the Seven Sisters. The steward spread his feet wide as the schooner listed one way then the other at the big cruiser’s wake. Marco had just enough sense to grab a post before being tossed about his own cabin.

The steward nodded his approval with a small smile. “These rookie pilots don’t follow the speed requirements.”

He pointed towards the stern.?

“A community shower is down the hall sir you can’t miss it. Dinner at six. We will set sail as soon as all the passengers are aboard. A short introduction by the Captain will commence just prior to our departure.”

“Thanks,” Marco growled. He handed the steward a fifty. “See you on deck shortly.”

“YES SIR,” said the steward with a renewed bounce in his step.

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