Interesting boat. I went on a cruise one time in my life . . a gift from
our three kids. For me, I really did not like it at all. The Capt kept
the boat running in circles to keep the casino open. Growing up in So Cal
I knew the distance and the speed we were traveling. San Pedro to Catalina
does not take several hours . . I knew he was buying time. . under the
pretense that we were headed in a straight line.
Then they scheduled us for dinner. The worst part for me, being told when
to eat and what to wear when I want to take things at my own pace. After
dinner they pushed everyone for tips. . a tip to the waiter (understood)
and then a tip for the cook, and a tip for someone else that was involved,
etc. It was a "tip marathon." They also had the percent worked out that
we were to tip. . and as I recall is was over 15% for each person.
Anyhow . . this reminded me. Of course had it been a nicer trip, say to a
further away destination with better room accommodations, and flexibility
with the schedule (I hear that some of the cruise lines are removing the
scheduled "you have to be there" dinner thing) it might have been a
pleasant experience.
To me, and this is just me, I felt confined and as such I wanted off that
boat as soon as possible!
Kirk
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