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Another Survey! Things you would eliminate from mass market cruising
As most of you know, I am hooked on mass market cruising. I love the
newer big ships, with their soaring atria, fully equipped gyms, rock climbing walls, laser displays in showrooms, etc. Nevertheless, there are a large number of things that I would eliminate from the current cruise experience if I were "king for a day". Here are a few that come to mind, in no particular order: Ice and fruit carving demonstrations, exhibitions, and parades. Those poor excuse for "baked" alaska parades. Constant advertising, whether on my stateroom loudspeaker or on (under) my stateroom door. Cruise directors with loud, shrill voices. Cruise social staff who waste so much of my precious deck party time trying to teach me how to have fun. Passenger talent shows. Hairy chest, sexy leg, knobby knee, and all other passenger contests. Fashion shows by the pool. Waiters singing O Solo Mio, God Bless America, etc. I am interested to know what some of you would eliminate from current cruise line protocol, if you could. |
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Another Survey! Things you would eliminate from mass market cruising
all these newsgroup surveys
"Howard Garland" wrote in message ... As most of you know, I am hooked on mass market cruising. I love the newer big ships, with their soaring atria, fully equipped gyms, rock climbing walls, laser displays in showrooms, etc. Nevertheless, there are a large number of things that I would eliminate from the current cruise experience if I were "king for a day". Here are a few that come to mind, in no particular order: Ice and fruit carving demonstrations, exhibitions, and parades. Those poor excuse for "baked" alaska parades. Constant advertising, whether on my stateroom loudspeaker or on (under) my stateroom door. Cruise directors with loud, shrill voices. Cruise social staff who waste so much of my precious deck party time trying to teach me how to have fun. Passenger talent shows. Hairy chest, sexy leg, knobby knee, and all other passenger contests. Fashion shows by the pool. Waiters singing O Solo Mio, God Bless America, etc. I am interested to know what some of you would eliminate from current cruise line protocol, if you could. |
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Another Survey! Things you would eliminate from mass market cruising
Howard Garland wrote: As most of you know, I am hooked on mass market cruising. I love the newer big ships, with their soaring atria, fully equipped gyms, rock climbing walls, laser displays in showrooms, etc. Nevertheless, there are a large number of things that I would eliminate from the current cruise experience if I were "king for a day". Here are a few that come to mind, in no particular order: Ice and fruit carving demonstrations, exhibitions, and parades. Those poor excuse for "baked" alaska parades. Constant advertising, whether on my stateroom loudspeaker or on (under) my stateroom door. Cruise directors with loud, shrill voices. Cruise social staff who waste so much of my precious deck party time trying to teach me how to have fun. Passenger talent shows. Hairy chest, sexy leg, knobby knee, and all other passenger contests. Fashion shows by the pool. Waiters singing O Solo Mio, God Bless America, etc. I agree with these except I like the fashion shows. I'd eliminate embarkation photos and also photos with pirates, showgirls and the ladle person. Raggae bands on itineraries other than Caribbean itineraries. Souvenier glasses. Promotion of packages. The typical revue showroom shows A halt to the building of new ships. When new ships are neded I'd like to see a return to new ships made for the mass market that are 45,000 to 70,000 tons. Ben S. I am interested to know what some of you would eliminate from current cruise line protocol, if you could. |
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Another Survey! Things you would eliminate from mass market cruising
Dining I have to pay for, although I don't EVER expect this to happen.
I would also do away with soft drinks that I have to pay for. Any announcements over the loudspeaker that I can hear in my room. Sandi |
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Another Survey! Things you would eliminate from mass market cruising
I'm with you on all of these, save for the reggae bands (although I
admit that there presence in the North Atlantic can be surrealistic) and revue shows (but only when they provide either good dancing, good singing, wonderful music, artistic sets, or spellbinding lighting). Howard Benjamin Smith wrote: I'd eliminate embarkation photos and also photos with pirates, showgirls and the ladle person. Raggae bands on itineraries other than Caribbean itineraries. Souvenier glasses. Promotion of packages. The typical revue showroom shows A halt to the building of new ships. When new ships are neded I'd like to see a return to new ships made for the mass market that are 45,000 to 70,000 tons. Ben S. |
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Another Survey! Things you would eliminate from mass marketcru...
No need to eliminate anything. What one may dislike the other enjoys.
Just ignore those annoyances you may encounter. SUNNY..........learned a long, long time ago ya cant please everyone. S'nd I |
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Another Survey! Things you would eliminate from mass market cruising
Unrequested ship photographers popping up at every port and DINNER.....
"Howard Garland" wrote in message ... As most of you know, I am hooked on mass market cruising. I love the newer big ships, with their soaring atria, fully equipped gyms, rock climbing walls, laser displays in showrooms, etc. Nevertheless, there are a large number of things that I would eliminate from the current cruise experience if I were "king for a day". Here are a few that come to mind, in no particular order: Ice and fruit carving demonstrations, exhibitions, and parades. Those poor excuse for "baked" alaska parades. Constant advertising, whether on my stateroom loudspeaker or on (under) my stateroom door. Cruise directors with loud, shrill voices. Cruise social staff who waste so much of my precious deck party time trying to teach me how to have fun. Passenger talent shows. Hairy chest, sexy leg, knobby knee, and all other passenger contests. Fashion shows by the pool. Waiters singing O Solo Mio, God Bless America, etc. I am interested to know what some of you would eliminate from current cruise line protocol, if you could. |
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Another Survey! Things you would eliminate from mass market cruising
I've got to agree with that one - It does get annoying. Just when the main
course is set down here comes the photographer, although on the last few cruises I've been successful in waving then off. The only photo I give in for is the whole table shot just in case someone on the group has just got to have it. "MMB" wrote in message ... Unrequested ship photographers popping up at every port and DINNER..... |
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Another Survey! Things you would eliminate from mass marketcru...
Yes Sunny -- they can not please eVeryone .Many of he tours are good but
I would like ADDED to cruise more information on touring on our own. |
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Another Survey! Things you would eliminate from mass market cruising
From: "Rich Cacace" richcacace-REMOVETO
I've got to agree with that one - It does get annoying. Just when the main course is set down here comes the photographer, although on the last few cruises I've been successful in waving then off. Ever get the desire to flip them the bird just as he's snapping the picture ... ??? Be seeing you In the Village Number 6 |
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