clueless2 Posted July 10, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I did and I thought you might too... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/cruises/articles/cruising-in-the-caribbean-west-indies-curacao/ Sent from my Pixel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisingxpert Posted July 10, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Wonderful story - enjoyed reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superoma Posted July 10, 2017 #3 Share Posted July 10, 2017 That was neat! Thanks for the link. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted July 10, 2017 #4 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Great story. When we start complaining how things aren't the same as in "the good old days", we should consider being on a ship with no a/c, private baths, non-stop activities, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted July 10, 2017 #5 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Thanks for link and including your own stories for contrast. That was great to read. I can add some of my own since my first round the world cruise in 1977 was on the Galileo which at the time was an Italian passenger ship, which was later converted to become the first all suites ship, the Meridian that started the whole cruising experience for Celebrity Cruise Lines - where the new concept of comforts and experience on board became as important as actually getting to the destinations. The former ship was basically a bus that got you from point to point and fed you with bunk bed cabins, baths down the hall for the cheap seats. First class was nicer but still pretty utiltiarian. And we all hung out on deck around the small, deep plunge pool pretty much the way it looked on the old photos of that ship. My memories of the heat going through the Panama Canal on that old ship were also intense, though the ship did claim it had rudimentary A/C. During the hottest time in my inside cabin, a technician came and tapped on it and told me not to worry, Signorina, it would be fine in a few days. (He knew we would be through the worst of it, and lo and behold the same old pokey A/C did work just fine, a few days later.) Our last stop on that ship was in Curacao - 1977. Just recently there on the the Nieuw Amsterdam (2017) - 40 years later and (sadly) it has changed almost beyond recognition. But the better for the local economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeniEncinitas Posted July 10, 2017 #6 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Thanks for link and including your own stories for contrast. That was great to read. I can add some of my own since my first round the world cruise in 1977 was on the Galileo which at the time was an Italian passenger ship, which was later converted to become the first all suites ship, the Meridian that started the whole cruising experience for Celebrity Cruise Lines - where the new concept of comforts and experience on board became as important as actually getting to the destinations. The former ship was basically a bus that got you from point to point and fed you with bunk bed cabins, baths down the hall for the cheap seats. First class was nicer but still pretty utiltiarian. And we all hung out on deck around the small, deep plunge pool pretty much the way it looked on the old photos of that ship. My memories of the heat going through the Panama Canal on that old ship were also intense, though the ship did claim it had rudimentary A/C. During the hottest time in my inside cabin, a technician came and tapped on it and told me not to worry, Signorina, it would be fine in a few days. (He knew we would be through the worst of it, and lo and behold the same old pokey A/C did work just fine, a few days later.) Our last stop on that ship was in Curacao - 1977. Just recently there on the the Nieuw Amsterdam (2017) - 40 years later and (sadly) it has changed almost beyond recognition. But the better for the local economy. Thank you OlsSalt for your story! I enjoyed it too! And to the OP I really appreciate your link and also your views as well. Denise:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted July 10, 2017 #7 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted July 11, 2017 #8 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Great story. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted July 11, 2017 #9 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Thank you for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted July 11, 2017 #10 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Very nice story. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kftw Posted July 11, 2017 #11 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Thanks for link and including your own stories for contrast. That was great to read. I can add some of my own since my first round the world cruise in 1977 was on the Galileo which at the time was an Italian passenger ship, which was later converted to become the first all suites ship, the Meridian that started the whole cruising experience for Celebrity Cruise Lines - where the new concept of comforts and experience on board became as important as actually getting to the destinations. Thank you for reminding me of our first Celebrity cruise which was on the Meridian. In order to pass each other in the cabin, one of had to walk across the bed which was against two walls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losnab Posted July 11, 2017 #12 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Charming- thanks for the sharing link. I do love simply sitting in quiet shaded spot on deck watching the ocean on sea days. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted July 11, 2017 #13 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Thank you for the link. Loved the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie's mom Posted July 12, 2017 #14 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I did and I thought you might too... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/cruises/articles/cruising-in-the-caribbean-west-indies-curacao/ Sent from my Pixel using Forums mobile app Thank you, thank you, thank you, this was a wonderful read. Cheers Augie's mom,aka Terri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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