Download or read book The Truth about Cruise Ships written by Jay Herring and published by . This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author's hurricane and flooding video aired on national television by ABC's Nightline to 3.9 million people. A finalist in the Global eBook Awards, this is a behind-the-scenes look at cruise ships in a way that's never been done before. Some of the stories are shocking, some are enlightening, but most are just laugh-out-loud entertaining. This tour behind those "Crew Only" doors will reveal: - How romance on a cruise ship is unlike anywhere else - The insane things passengers do - Why alcohol is mandatory at sea - How nude cruises compare to Christian cruises - A first hand account of damage from getting caught in a hurricane Jay Herring was an American senior officer and one of the few who had physical access to the entire ship. He worked with every department and every senior officer, including the captain. His wife worked in the casino, and combined they worked for Carnival Cruise Lines for 10 years and sailed on over 503 cruises. If you've ever wondered what happens below deck on a cruise ship, then get ready to laugh through an experience unlike any other! . . Chapter 1 How Easy Is Romance on a Cruise Ship? I had been onboard my first ship for five days when I went to the crew bar and met a woman from Trinidad and Tobago. She was a black woman and she was overweight, maybe even a little flabby, but such a sweetheart. I saw her the next night in the crew bar and she looked upset so I went over and sat down. "What's wrong?" I asked. "I just had an argument with the chief purser," she said with her Caribbean accent. "That's too bad." "Yes, I do not get along with the pursers on this ship very well," she said, starting to tear up a little. "I do not have many friends onboard." Although I liked her, I could understand why others might shy away. She had slow, almost voodoo-like mannerisms that bordered on creepy. But she was so easy to talk to and, like me, perfectly content to sit and talk one on one. "So do you have a girlfriend?" she asked, changing the subject. "No." "Have you been with anyone on the ship yet?" "Nope. It's actually been twelve years since I slept with someone." "Come on now." "It's true." I said, and then told her why (more on that later). "Hmm. That's fascinating. You know, I used to sleep with a skinny white guy from England on my last ship. You remind me of him." "Oh, yeah?" "He and I had lots of fun, and I never left him unsatisfied. I may not look it, but I'm actually a really good lover." "You don't say." "I've been with lots of men in my day. I'm forty-one, after all. And in my years, I've learned exactly what men like and how to please them. And now"-she took a sip of her drink-"and now all the men I sleep with are extremely satisfied." I had always imagined athletic girls-especially flexible athletic girls-to be the best lovers. But this lady from Trinidad had me rethinking that assumption. Maybe it was just another one of the after effects of abstinence, but those voodoo mannerisms were now bordering on sensual. "Would you like to have sex with me?" she asked, taking another sip of her drink. "We could go to my cabin right now." Woodrow. I couldn't believe how quickly the opportunity had presented itself. "I might be interested in that." "Might?" "Yeah." "But not right now?" "Yeah, not just yet." "Okay, well, you think about it and I'll call you later this week." She got up and left me at the table, alone with my thoughts. My cabin phone rang at 8:00 p.m. two days later. "Hi, it's me," she said. "How are you?" "I'm good. How are you?" I responded. "Good, good. Are you ready to do what we talked about the other night?" she asked, wasting no time on idle chit-chat...

Download or read book Cruise Ships written by Peter C. Smith and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2011-06-13 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stunning elegance and luxurious interiors of todays vast fleet of cruise liners remains unrecorded in all but holiday brochures. This book gives a complete overview of the cream of these ships, todays queens of the sea. Each liner is illustrated and described with color illustrations of external and interior views. Details of the design, building and service history of each vessel are provided with vital statistics of the ship and its facilities.Among the ships included are Cunards Queen Victoria and Queen Mary 2, the big new Princess Line liners—Ruby, Grand Sea and Celebrity Eclipse, the two Ocean Village ships and the largest of the P&O liners Ventura, Oceana, Arcadia, Aurora and Artemis. This is a book of reference for maritime enthusiasts, would-be holiday cruisers and those who have been passengers.

Download or read book Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 1388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set sail and dive into Europe's magnificent port cities with Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports! Inside you'll find: Rick's expert advice on making the most of your time on a cruise and fully experiencing each city, with thorough coverage of 23 ports of call Practical travel strategies including how to choose and book your cruise, adjust to life on board on the ship, and save money Self-guided walks and tours of each port city so you can hit the best sights, sample authentic cuisine, and get to know the culture, even with a short amount of time Essential logistics including step-by-step instructions for arriving at each terminal, getting into town, and finding necessary services like ATMs and pharmacies Rick's reliable tips and candid advice on how to beat the crowds, skip lines, and avoid tourist traps Helpful reference photos throughout and full-color maps of each city Useful tools like mini-phrasebooks, detailed instructions for any visa requirements, hotel and airport recommendations for cruise access cities, and what to do if you miss your ship Full list of coverage: Provence, Marseille, Toulon and the Port of La Seyne-sur-Mer, Cassis, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Villefrance-sur-Mer, Cap Ferrat, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, the Port of Livorno, Rome, the Port of Civitaveccia, Naples, Sorrento, Capri, Pompeii, Herculaneum, the Amalfi Coast, Venice, Split, Dubrovnik, Athens, the Port of Piraeus, Mykonos, Santorini, Corfu, Olympia and the Port of Katakolo, Crete and the Port of Heraklion, Rhodes, Istanbul, Ephesus, and The Port of Kusadasi Maximize your time and savor every moment in port with Rick's practical tips, thoughtful advice, and reliable expertise. Heading north? Pick up Rick Steves Scandinavian & Northern European Cruise Ports.

Download or read book A Supposedly Fun Thing I ll Never Do Again written by David Foster Wallace and published by Back Bay Books. This book was released on 2009-11-23 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These widely acclaimed essays from the author of Infinite Jest -- on television, tennis, cruise ships, and more -- established David Foster Wallace as one of the preeminent essayists of his generation. In this exuberantly praised book -- a collection of seven pieces on subjects ranging from television to tennis, from the Illinois State Fair to the films of David Lynch, from postmodern literary theory to the supposed fun of traveling aboard a Caribbean luxury cruiseliner -- David Foster Wallace brings to nonfiction the same curiosity, hilarity, and exhilarating verbal facility that has delighted readers of his fiction, including the bestselling Infinite Jest.

Download or read book Hey Kids Let s Visit a Cruise Ship written by Teresa Mills and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-05 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fun and Exciting Facts about a Cruise Ship - great photos! Hey Kids! Do you know... How a Cruise Ship Floats? What does the Cruise Ship Captain do? Just how big is a cruise ship actually is? Where does the cruise ship crew live? Where does the poop go? How much food is served on a cruise ship? What are the cruise ship games on board? We will discover the answers to all of these questions as we virtually visit a cruise ship! Full of colorful cruise ship photos, this book explores the ship's operation and all of the fun things for kids to do on a cruise ship! Join us on this cruise ship tour! Scroll the top and grab this book, and Let's visit a Cruise Ship! Teresa Mills is the number one bestselling author of the Hey Kids! Let's Visit Series of children's books!> AFTER YOUR PURCHASE PLEASE LOOK UP OUR OTHER TITLES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Hey Kids! Let's Visit Washington DC Hey Kids! Let's Visit New York City

Download or read book The Cunard Colouring Book written by Chris Frame and published by History Press. This book was released on 2019-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stunning illustrations to colour in, charting the history and heritage of the Cunard Line

Download or read book CDC Yellow Book 2018 Health Information for International Travel written by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-04-17 with total page 705 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE ESSENTIAL WORK IN TRAVEL MEDICINE -- NOW COMPLETELY UPDATED FOR 2018 As unprecedented numbers of travelers cross international borders each day, the need for up-to-date, practical information about the health challenges posed by travel has never been greater. For both international travelers and the health professionals who care for them, the CDC Yellow Book 2018: Health Information for International Travel is the definitive guide to staying safe and healthy anywhere in the world. The fully revised and updated 2018 edition codifies the U.S. government's most current health guidelines and information for international travelers, including pretravel vaccine recommendations, destination-specific health advice, and easy-to-reference maps, tables, and charts. The 2018 Yellow Book also addresses the needs of specific types of travelers, with dedicated sections on: · Precautions for pregnant travelers, immunocompromised travelers, and travelers with disabilities · Special considerations for newly arrived adoptees, immigrants, and refugees · Practical tips for last-minute or resource-limited travelers · Advice for air crews, humanitarian workers, missionaries, and others who provide care and support overseas Authored by a team of the world's most esteemed travel medicine experts, the Yellow Book is an essential resource for travelers -- and the clinicians overseeing their care -- at home and abroad.

Download or read book Not Welcome on Board written by Alberto Gaitan and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-01-27 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The behind of the scene about working on Cruise ships. A real story where you will get surprised about how is living onboard, the violation of labor rights, humiliation and lack of consideration of their employees. What companies does to comply with guests while exploited crewmembers. Are you a guest or a number? The truth is in this book.

Download or read book The Last Cruise written by Kate Christensen and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2019-06-04 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 1950s ocean liner Queen Isabella is making her final voyage—a retro cruise from Long Beach to Hawaii and back—before heading to the scrapyard. For the guests on board, it’s a chance to experience a bygone era of decadent luxury, complete with fine dining, classic highballs, string quartets, and sophisticated jazz. Smoking is allowed but not cell phones—or children, for that matter. But this is the second decade of an uncertain new millennium, not the sunny, heedless mid-twentieth century, and certain disquieting signs of strife and malfunction above and below deck intrude on the festivities, throwing a trio of strangers together in an unexpected and startling test of character.

Download or read book Entertaining on a Cruise Ship written by Paul Romhany and published by . This book was released on 2009-01-03 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cruising is one of the most popular, convenient, and affordable vacation options offered in the travel industry and is becoming the last bastion for magicians to perform their full shows. With more cruise ships sailing to more incredible cruise destinations all over the world than ever before, there has truly never been a better time to get a job as a magician on cruise ships.Learn how to go about working in the cruise industry from getting the gigs, booking contacts, types of contracts, life on a ship, what to do and what is expected from you, plus some incredible magic routines from Paul's own shows as well as stories from some well known cruise ship entertainers.A bonus chapter includes excerpts from Paul's private journal and reveals some amazing insights in to life as a cruise ship magician.If you have ever thought about working on ships, then this is a must, and will become the modern standard book for magicians wanting to work on ships!

Download or read book Cruise Confidential written by Brian David Bruns and published by Travelers' Tales. This book was released on 2009-03-01 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Cruise Confidential, Brian David Bruns spills the dirt — or in this case, the dirty water — on those romantic, fun-filled vacations at sea. His hilarious chronicle of the year he spent working for Carnival Cruise Lines takes readers down into the areas where the crew works and lives, leaving readers gasping with laughter as they’re assaulted nonstop with events that range from the absurd to the utterly bizarre. Stewards fighting over food. Cutlery allowances and other nonsensical rules. What the crew calls those onboard (no, it’s not “passengers”). And of course, the sex. An abundance of ready, willing, and able bodies eager for action on a vessel replete with nooks and crannies leads to love in some mighty strange, and seemingly impossible, places. Breezy, entertaining, and informative, Cruise Confidential is essential reading for those planning a cruise or for anyone who just needs a good laugh.

Download or read book Selling the Sea written by Bob Dickinson and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An insider's view of how the cruising business operates "Selling the Sea" offers a complete picture of the cruise line industry along with step-by-step coverage of how to effectively market the cruising experience. This updated "Second Edition" features new coverage of how technology has impacted the industry, new niche markets in cruising, and expanded material on shipbuilding and design. It also includes insightful interviews with today's captains, social directors, food and beverage managers, and cruise line executives who have hands-on experience at the day-to-day workings of a cruise ship. Bob Dickinson (Miami, FL) is President and CEO of Carnival Cruise Lines and a member of the Board of Directors of the parent company Carnival Corporation. Andy Vladimir (Coconut Grove, FL) is a well-known business and travel writer, a member of the Editorial Board of the FIU Hospitality Review, and contributing editor of Quest magazine.

Download or read book 100 Years of Cruise Ships in Colour written by William H. Miller and published by History Press. This book was released on 2021-07 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charting 100 years of cruising the ocean waves, in rich colour photographs

Download or read book Cruise Ship Blues written by Ross A. Klein and published by New Society Pub. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores problems in the cruise industry.

Download or read book Cruise Ships The Small Scale Fleet written by Peter C Smith and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2014-03-31 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peter C. Smith presents us here with the second release in his visually splendid Cruise Ships series. Whilst his first book concerned itself with the large-scale ships currently cruising through our seas (those weighing 40,000 GT and more) this volume focusses on the other end of the market; the ships that weigh in at less than 40,000 GT, but which are often much more stylish and aesthetically pleasing than their larger-scale counterparts. The elegant interiors and luxurious features on display in today's vast fleet of cruise liners remain unrecorded in all but holiday brochures. This book carries on in the tradition of Peter's last release, giving a complete overview of the best of these ships, the cream of the crop, so to speak.??Each colour profile includes external and interior views of the featured ship. Details of the design, building and service history of each vessel are provided with vital statistics of the ship and its facilities.??This is a book of reference for maritime enthusiasts, would-be holiday cruisers and those who have been passengers. It serves as an impressive visual tribute to the best of the smaller scale fleet currently cruising globally.??As seen in the Bedford Times & Citizen.

Download or read book A Cruise Ship Primer written by Craig A. Munsart and published by Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cruise ships, the largest moving man-made objects, can be almost a quarter-mile long, as tall as a 25-story building, and can be largely self-contained cities of perhaps 8,000 people. With 172 photographs and illustrations, the cruise ship is examined; its planning, construction, operation, and ultimate fate. This behind-the-scenes look examines the concept, development, and construction of vessels, what makes them work, and how, as well as ship operations. More than 240 ships are highlighted as the cruise ships history is traced from its origins through to its future projections. This book is a great resource for designers, architects, shipbuilders, and the cruise ship passenger. Read it before you board and take it along when you sail.

Download or read book Interesting Facts for Smart Adults written by Saad Abdo and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-05-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers an extensive exploration of the diverse and fascinating world of cruise ships, organized into 15 detailed chapters. Each chapter delves into specific themes, presenting 25 unique and meticulously researched facts that span various aspects of the cruising experience. Starting with the historical evolution of cruise ships, the book highlights significant milestones such as the luxurious RMS Titanic, the world's first ice-class expedition vessel, and the transformative impact of technological advancements on modern cruising. The book further examines the intricate design and construction of these floating marvels, showcasing engineering feats like Royal Caribbean's Oasis-class ships and the innovative features of Celebrity's Edge-class vessels. Readers are introduced to the expansive and opulent accommodations available, from luxurious suites with private balconies and butler services to unique staterooms offering panoramic ocean views and cutting-edge amenities. Another key focus of the book is the onboard culinary experiences, spotlighting the variety and quality of dining options available on different cruise lines. From farm-to-table dining on Windstar Cruises to Guy Fieri's Burger Joint on Carnival ships, the culinary offerings are as diverse as they are delectable. The book also explores the extensive range of entertainment and activities available on cruise ships, including Broadway-style shows, comedy clubs, immersive theater experiences, and even unique offerings like Royal Caribbean's ice-skating rinks and Flow Rider surf simulators. Furthermore, the book delves into the technological innovations that have revolutionized the cruise industry, such as RFID wristbands, advanced air filtration systems, and interactive dining reservation systems. These advancements not only enhance passenger comfort and convenience but also contribute to the overall safety and sustainability of cruise operations. In addition to highlighting the luxurious and innovative aspects of cruising, the book also provides a behind-the-scenes look at crew life, revealing the dedication and hard work that goes into making each cruise a memorable experience for passengers. The chapters on health and safety measures underscore the stringent protocols in place to ensure passenger well-being, from onboard medical facilities to advanced sanitation procedures. The book concludes with a focus on unique and unusual cruise experiences, from polar expeditions with Ponant to Disney's Star Wars-themed cruises, showcasing the wide array of options available for travelers seeking adventure and luxury. Overall, "Interesting Facts for Smart Adults: Cruise Ships" offers a comprehensive and engaging overview of the cruising world, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the intricacies and wonders of modern cruise travel.