Originally Posted by
Captain Kong
On those kind of ships I agree.
Not all cruise ships are like that.
I sail on small ships. with only a few hundred passengers and are elegant, and comfortable.
I am off in two weeks round the world again and have been on the same ship three times before, and see the same people every time, It has a British Captain, a man of experience, he started with Union Castle, and when he was a cadet on the GOOD HOPE CASTLE the ship burned and had to abandon ship, He spent three days in a lifeboat before landing on Ascension Island, So an experience British Master.
I would not spend my money after a lifetime at sea on Rubbish ships like the Carnival ones.
If you cruise, choose your ship, Company and itinerary carefully and it is a great way to go back to sea and enjoy the atmosphere without having to work,
Tho` I do turn to sometimes to get the feel of the old days again.
I also have spliced a few ropes while on the ship.
Note ,.... the decks are empty. not a lot of people, very spacious and comfortable.
Sure beats the hell out of two weeks stuck in a hotel in Benedorm.