Unfortunate turn of events

The ship is currently suffering serious mechanical issues and it is very unlikely that we will be able to continue on with the cruise. We are currently operating on one propeller and finishing up a few last stations before making a port stop in the Cape Verde islands to assess the damage. The repair will require the boat to go into dry dock and would be too lengthy to be able to continue on. We will arrive in Cape Verde Nov. 4 to have a professional make the final call, but at this time it is almost certain we will have to fly home from there.