Cruise people in blackpropaganda
- Sept. 10, 2015, 7:04 a.m.
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Just some thoughts about the cruise from a personal perspective. The ship had about 750 passengers - and I would guess the average age was about 70, or maybe a little older. Many of the passengers had cruised on the ship many times - and as this was a commemoration of it being built in 1965 they made sure they were taking part. We had done one cruise to the Baltic on her - but did not have the ‘love’ that others showed.
There were some younger people (in their 40s) but mostly they were retired couples, or widowed. There were a large number of ladies of a certain age (75?) on the ship. Otherwise it seemed totally uxorious - couples doing their thing together - and we were no different - although I did branch out to sing and paint on my own (ie in a group). There were also a number of gay couples who were great fun.
We ate on a table of six with the same two couples every night - and luckily we got on OK - in fact we were all like chalk and cheese, but had things to contribute to any discussion - apart from politics, which after some heated issues we decided to keep off - my Grauniad reading outlook was not shared by others - and best to keep off anything to so with Mrs Thatcher!
Many of the passengers were on a ‘drinks package’ - they each paid £17 a day, and could drink from a whole range of things - and drink as much as they liked. I noticed a few people took advantage of this - and when love went out of the window it was better to get pissed. We enjoyed having wine which we chose - and sparkling for special occasions.
There seemed to be no gossip on the ship - apart maybe from the relationships among those doing the shows - obviously, if you are disabled, or older, and find it difficult to move around you are not looking to shag anyone - even if you do have a penchant for the older ladies. There was a younger couple (50s) who we got to know - and she was attractive - and rather put down by her ex-policeman husband. I wondered if I should tell her she had the best cleavage on the ship - but thought better of it!
A lot of people caught a coughing virus which toured the ship - we were lucky but it caught up with us as soon as we got off. No novo virus stuff though - they were continually cleaning everywhere - and that was a great relief.
Ships are great places for people watching - and I did a lot of that!
Roseyrays ⋅ September 10, 2015
Enjoyed reading this, as I have never been on a cruise and often wondered about the people who do cruise. I would hate having to sit with same people day in day out, not for me. We have booked a Viking river cruise for next year and spent hours talking to them before we booked. We will gave free rein to sit anywhere and with who ever at ever meal and no-one will be allowed to hog tables as moving around is encourage. Love to hear more about your cruising
theinkykitkat ⋅ September 10, 2015
The first cruise I went on, 2 years ago, we had a table like that in the dining room. Except there were 4 other couples at the table with us. We got along great and did a few activities together. It was lovely. We just booked cruise #7 for next November, but I'm sure there will be one or two in there before then.
Lady of the Bann ⋅ September 10, 2015
Jonny working on a cruise ship has made me want to go on one.
blackpropaganda Lady of the Bann ⋅ September 10, 2015
You should have a great time - no decisions to take except what to eat - and meeting new people
colojojo ⋅ September 11, 2015
People watching is the best! I'm sure you met some fun and interesting people there :)
blackpropaganda colojojo ⋅ September 11, 2015
I did - but I also liked to guess things about people from observation - particularly couples and how they interacted.