Tagesmeldung vom 18.03.2026

Törn 0910 | Interkontinental mit Brigg
Atlantiküberquerung die zweite

Position 40°53,3′ N|035°50,2′ W
Kurs, Speed 073 | 4,4kn
Etmal 106nm
Wind NW – 8bft
Luftdruck 1028 hpa
Bedeckung 8/8
Temp (L/W) 14°C, 16°C

Heading: Ocean College – Pure Luxury
Author: Julian
Position: North Atlantik
Nautical Position: 40°53,3‘ N, 035°50,2‘ W
Etmal: 106
Course: 070
Average speed: 4,4

Today, in our geography lesson with our teacher Deli, we talked about a place we visited about a month ago: the Bahamas.
There, we were anchored directly in front of six or seven floating cities, commonly referred to as “cruise ships.”

Deli then taught us about the negative aspects of cruises. We were divided into four groups:

The cruise company “Bahamas Tours,”
The environmental group “Nature,”
The trade union supporting ship workers,
A local tourism company.

First, the cruise company tried to convince us to book their trips: 6–7 day cruises from Miami to Nassau, offering pure luxury with everything organized for you.

Then, the environmental group explained the problems caused by cruise ships. Because ship fuel is not strictly regulated, cruise ships often use heavy fuel oil, which is extremely harmful to human health. As a result, around 50,000 people in the European Union die each year due to pollution from cruise ship emissions. Isn’t that shocking?

Next, the trade union described the harsh working conditions on board. Many employees work 14 hours a day, seven days a week, for nine months straight, while still being expected to smile at passengers and perform efficiently. You might argue that they should simply look for better jobs, but for many workers, this is their only option. All of this can severely affect mental health.

Finally, the local tourism company talked about the impact cruise passengers have on cities like Nassau. Another surprising fact: about 75% of cruise ship companies own private islands with their own shops, where only they can make money. This means that most of the money passengers spend goes straight back to the cruise companies. On top of that, cruise tourism often contributes to pollution, with trash left behind in cities.

So, would you book a cruise? I wouldn’t. Instead, I would go on a voyage with the Roald Amundsen. We have everything a cruise ship offers:

Waterslides? Depending on the weather we have indoor and outdoor ones.

Pools? Experience has taught us that with a few beer tables and some plastic sheeting, you can build a great swimming pool.

Sauna? The kitchen or engine room work perfectly. Our kitchen even has its own steam system — especially when cooking pasta.

Casino? Yes, we even have one. Levi brought a poker set, and we sometimes play.

Hair salon? We’ve got that too! Our best hairdresser, Maya, already has many customers — even Amir from the crew.

Roller coaster? We are a moving roller coaster! With just a few waves, the Roald swings happily from side to side and up and down. Sometimes, waves splash over the rail and hit you directly in the face—you don’t even need a shower!

Climbing park? Our rigging is the best climbing park you could imagine—over 30 meters up into the sky!

Cinema? No problem. With a sun sail and some gear, we’ve already built an on-deck cinema. The foresail even works as a great screen!

So, book a voyage on the Roald at www.sailtraining.de!