Day 64 - Monday March 18, 2024, Ilocos (Salomague), Philippines Arrival: 10:00 All Aboard: 18:30 Departure: 19:00 The ocean is like glass as we make our way to our second and final stop in the Philippines. There is not a breath of wind to speak of. Wow what a welcoming! This port gets very few cruise ships, we were just the fourth this year, so the locals were very excited. First the tugboat adorned with flags greets us with its water cannon streaming water...

Day 63 - Sunday, March 17,2024, Manila, Philippines Arrival: 07:00 All Aboard: 16:30 Departure: 17:00 Happy St. Patrick's Day The port of Manila is the major port for the Philippines and home to the Philippines Coast Guard. Many container ships can be seen anchored outside the port. As we dock two tugboats maneuver the ship into its berth. Across the Cunard Queen Victoria (capacity 2,000 passengers) is docked. A welcome band greeted us. Has anyone heard ...