Greetings Friends and Followers,
Well, the world cruise of 2010 ended in a flurry, as it always does, and our dear guests went away with with wonderful memories of a terrific journey around the world. From a cruise director’s standpoint, the last week of the voyage gets crazy as you work to make the cruise finish big and then handle all the paperwork (reports, evaluations, inventories, etc.) that have to be done in order to turn your department over to the next CD. In the past, the final leg of this voyage was a Trans-Atlantic, with five days at sea and maybe a short stop in Bermuda which adds greatly to the pressure to get everything done. This time, however, we sailed up through the southern Caribbean and the several stops there made it it much easier. That was nice!
That last morning, as our guests are anxious to get off, collect their many bags (Some with as many as 40 suitcases) and get on their way it tends to get a bit crazy. Along with that we have US Department of Homeland Security board the ship for customs and immigration clearance. We are always concerned as to how that will go and how well the longshoreman will perform in getting all the luggage ashore and into the terminal. This year, I must say, we had great cooperation from all sides and it turned out to be the most orderly final disembarkation that I can remember. It also helped greatly that our company made sure all flights were after noon which really took the pressure off.
It is always bittersweet saying farewell to these special friends whom Dana and I have gotten to know very well over the years and those who we got to know this year. But it is good to know that they leave with fond memories and that we played a part in helping to create them.
Speaking of memories, very shortly, each of our world cruise guests will be receiving by mail a world cruise video that our Broadcast Manager and Videographer, Diana put together. I will post this in segments for all to see and enjoy. Then there is a lot more I want to share with you in the days ahead, so please, stay tuned!
Now watch a little summary of the first segment of the world cruise beginning with a most special evening of entertainment we enjoyed while our world cruisers were on board for a special overnight while we were docked in San Diego…. But be patient as the video will take a bit of time to load.
*If you would like a complete copy of this 2010 world cruise video you may purchase it for $20 (shipping included).
Contact me at risingtidevideos@gmail.com
Thanks for reading. There is a lot more video to come!
Happy Cruising! Jamie