Day two of CLIA's Cruise Captains and their favourite ports.
Istanbul, Turkey – Captain John
Westgarth-Pratt, Thomson Cruises
“My current favourite has to be a sunrise arrival in Istanbul,
Turkey. As this huge city split between two continents awakes, the morning
layers of mist lift from the surface of the Bosphorous. The sunrise over the
Asiatic side also illuminates the minarets and grand domes of the Haghia Sophia
and the Blue Mosque.
“The ship’s course then
alters slightly to place the towering Bosphorous suspension bridge straight
ahead, leaving the Maiden’s Tower close to starboard – then the ship swings 180°
to port through the strong strait currents and morning ferry traffic. A slow
approach is then made to enter the Golden Horn estuary and berth starboard side
alongside the Salipazari terminal in the very heart of the city. There really is
no better way to enjoy and appreciate the dramatic skyline and architecture of
Istanbul than arriving by sea at dawn.”
“What I really enjoy is nature and one
time, so my favourite port has got to be Skagway, Alaska. The last time I
visited, we were accompanied by some killer whales on the approach. I slowed the
ship and we cruised alongside each other for a long time. The sight was
breath-taking and forms some of my best memories at
sea".
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