After missing the summer vacation period, and working hard through the year, I realized more was needed than just slipping away for a few days in the hills. "What is the shortest distance between me and FUN?". I then remembered the FUN Ships sailing out of Galveston every week. With a pretty short lead time, we got a 7 day cruise booked leaving January 1, 2012. "Good way to start the year" I thought.
I mentioned we were going to our friends Carol and John on Christmas Eve, and they decided to go too and make it their honeymoon. I won't get into every detail here, but just mention a few highlights.
FIRST: the ship. It is amazing, everyday I marveled at what was accomplished by this crew. They fed 5,000 people 3 meals each day (although some, I assure you ate much more than that). Kept the ship looking great, entertained us around the clock, treated us all like we were royalty, and propelled the whole thing across open water at around 25 mph. No, I'm not gushing because it was my first cruise, t'was our third. Still, I have worked in the event business in one capacity or another my whole life and know what it takes to plan a 4 day convention (usually about 10 months). The fact that this bunch pulls this off EVERY SUNDAY makes them event gods in my view.
Favorite Activities: "Dress Up Night". (AKA Captains Reception). We put on our fancy clothes and meet the Captain and Senior Officers (had a nice conversation with Science Officer Poks). We also get our photos made, and that is good for families too.
Saw some really good stage shows, lot's of singing and dancing, live show band, all very professional, very entertaining.
"Caribbean Night" (AKA The Deck Party) was great. Knowing what we were in for, we rested up during the day. Wild dancing, screaming, liquor flowing, etc. a good time had by all.
Oh yeah, we did stop in some ports; Montego Bay Jamaica, where we climbed up a 700 foot water fall. Cayman Island, where we snorkeled in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. and
Cozumel Mexico where we sped around in open jeeps, learned about Tequila, and hung out on a lovely beach. In all, I highly recommend cruising, and doing it with friends!
BTW, this is my 100th post. Thanks for reading...
I mentioned we were going to our friends Carol and John on Christmas Eve, and they decided to go too and make it their honeymoon. I won't get into every detail here, but just mention a few highlights.
FIRST: the ship. It is amazing, everyday I marveled at what was accomplished by this crew. They fed 5,000 people 3 meals each day (although some, I assure you ate much more than that). Kept the ship looking great, entertained us around the clock, treated us all like we were royalty, and propelled the whole thing across open water at around 25 mph. No, I'm not gushing because it was my first cruise, t'was our third. Still, I have worked in the event business in one capacity or another my whole life and know what it takes to plan a 4 day convention (usually about 10 months). The fact that this bunch pulls this off EVERY SUNDAY makes them event gods in my view.
Favorite Activities: "Dress Up Night". (AKA Captains Reception). We put on our fancy clothes and meet the Captain and Senior Officers (had a nice conversation with Science Officer Poks). We also get our photos made, and that is good for families too.
Saw some really good stage shows, lot's of singing and dancing, live show band, all very professional, very entertaining.
"Caribbean Night" (AKA The Deck Party) was great. Knowing what we were in for, we rested up during the day. Wild dancing, screaming, liquor flowing, etc. a good time had by all.
Oh yeah, we did stop in some ports; Montego Bay Jamaica, where we climbed up a 700 foot water fall. Cayman Island, where we snorkeled in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. and
Cozumel Mexico where we sped around in open jeeps, learned about Tequila, and hung out on a lovely beach. In all, I highly recommend cruising, and doing it with friends!
