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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Gilbert B Norman: [QB] First the disclaimer; although I have been on six cruises and two Trans-At sailings in this life and "grew up" sailing small boats (including competitive racing), I am no particular fan of the genre'. My reference to "Love Tubs" should tell it all. As such, I think the referenced article is objective, fair and balanced. The best truism within such is that of "if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is". Too many people go on cruises expecting a life of luxury and, for those so inclined, instant romance. It ain't there, volks. Excluding some of the "five star" premium restaurants now found shipboard (they "weren't when I last took a cruise during 1988) comments on the "standard fare' should be limited to "you will be served tasty food in an efficient manner"; forget all the tripe about "master chefs striving for culinary excellence". But reality should set in and recognize that there are three consecutive 1000 person banquets each evening aboard a 100KGRT cruise ship. But I must say the quantity is there; the quality? well..... As far as people to meet, I will in all fairness acknowledge I did meet some great people aboard, and even several resulted in "follow up" social activity. But it is still a hit or miss - no different than an Amtrak LD journey. To continue, I have heard adverse comments from people I know not exactly from a seafaring background saying "oh the boat rocked around so much and I got sick". Volks this is a maritime vessel and the sea can be a mighty inhospitable place (I've been in a Cat III on a 36ft boat). Follow this work from the [URL=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWIjzUPu2KA] repertory[/URL]; I think Mendelssohn wrote a very descriptive piece. Even the Caribbean is not always a mill pond. Now regarding the reference to the legal no man's land any vessel on the high seas represents, there have been enough incidents reported by the media to suggest that there is foundation to this contention and the cruise-lines, even though US Corporations, will use any and all means from such to minimize their liability from claims - even the ones that are legitimate. Now I know and respect members here get enjoyment from the cruising experience, and more power to you guys and gals. But I still think that there is too much oversell of the product to "John Q". [/QB][/QUOTE]
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