As one of the most storied sea captains sailing today, Dag Dvergastein has served on just about every imaginable vessel afloat including cargo, oil, grain, and of course, cruise ships. Born in the small Norwegian fishing village of Nevlunghavn of a seafaring family, Dag went to sea at age 17 and spent three years learning the sailor’s trade on the “Taronga”, a 13,500 ton general cargo ship that carried 12 passengers. After his sea duty he enrolled in the merchant marine academy for three years. Eventually throughout his career he would serve as everything from bo’sun to carpenter to captain. Dag exudes a genuine graciousness to passengers and crew alike. He might be described best as “a sailor’s sailor.” Tall, tanned, blonde and blue eyed, Dag smiles a beautiful row of white teeth that gives
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