tomintulsa

My first real cruise was on the VS ( I cruised the Azure seas for work before). It was great! the one thing I remember was the men's room that had all the urinals along the wall but but the adjacent wall was full glass looking out to sea (or port). I know that you could not see in from outside but it was very interesting to say the least because it made you feel like you were out in the open.

I loved the ship. I think RCCL's service and level of luxury was better then. Still great though.

In 1984 my first job out of college was with Orkin Commercial Pest Control and we would do the pest control service every Monday while the Azure Seas was in port in Long Beach. I remember eating with the crew in their mess hall. There was a lady who lived on the ship. (cheaper than a retirement home). We sailed for work every so often to Catalina.

Anyway, I have been on many cruises since but still have fondness for the Azure Seas where I had my first exposure to Sailing on a cruise ship.

Later did the Viking Seranade several times from Long Beach.