tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post1110778103843829439..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: How to build a cruise ship. Visit to the Meyer-Werft shipyard!Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-90212902393688986942021-08-12T02:08:39.637-04:002021-08-12T02:08:39.637-04:00Now, that is the type of cruise I think both Kevin...Now, that is the type of cruise I think both Kevin and I would enjoy. Actually the one cruise we would really like to do is the one that leaves South America and goes into the Antarctica, and doing it on a small ship would be the most enjoyable way, similar to the one that you did in Alaska. It certainly sounds like you really enjoyed your cruise.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-21720134399010867582021-08-11T16:28:49.526-04:002021-08-11T16:28:49.526-04:00In 1999 we took a 7 day small ship cruise out of J...In 1999 we took a 7 day small ship cruise out of Juneau, AK and loved it. The ship had a max of 71 passengers, as I remember. We took the cruise the last week of May and only had about 23 passengers. About the same number of crew members as passengers. We went up into Glacier Bay and then down into a Fiord. We got to kayak around some small icebergs and did some hiking in the rain forests. We have never been on one of the big "party" ships, and don't plan on going. With the small ship the fun is the wildlife and scenery, not the entertainment on the ship. I forget how much we paid, but it wasn't cheap, but not overly expensive. Al and Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956214842550895082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-4820648359480606862021-08-05T04:37:10.822-04:002021-08-05T04:37:10.822-04:00I am sure you could find out the price using the i...I am sure you could find out the price using the internet.<br /><br />We found the whole making of the ship interesting and how it is done in sections. Any yep, the staterooms were neat on how they are made off site and then brought to the ship and put together using the magnetic walls, totally amazing!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-28811935773733757932021-08-05T04:33:27.594-04:002021-08-05T04:33:27.594-04:00It is hard to even imagine how much food all that ...It is hard to even imagine how much food all that is and what goes into preparing the food on a cruise ship. Also the amount of food the majority of people eat on a cruise ship! That was definitely an interesting article, thanks for posting it Elaine.<br />Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-38641579866218401622021-08-04T17:38:45.317-04:002021-08-04T17:38:45.317-04:00Oh I wonder how much the repositioning cruise to t...Oh I wonder how much the repositioning cruise to the Canaries is? Very INteresting-- especially the magnetized walls.Caro Furpawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421294058605353791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-57333590946067550502021-08-04T08:34:47.753-04:002021-08-04T08:34:47.753-04:00Here is an interesting article I remember reading ...Here is an interesting article I remember reading a few years ago:<br />https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/11/03/floating-feastsElaine Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16070038707624961451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-6837032259060657102021-08-04T02:30:14.986-04:002021-08-04T02:30:14.986-04:00Kevin read where the average employee works there ...Kevin read where the average employee works there for 16 years. I bet the company treats it's employees well.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-35271683809124605512021-08-04T02:28:08.884-04:002021-08-04T02:28:08.884-04:00Lol, at least it is all private money and not publ...Lol, at least it is all private money and not public money funding it!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-78870768703065702242021-08-04T02:27:23.685-04:002021-08-04T02:27:23.685-04:00I think that tiny rooms on a cruise ship are a thi...I think that tiny rooms on a cruise ship are a thing of the past. I can't say that with certainty but judging by some of the models, which I know of course are some of the more expensive rooms/suites but with the huge new ships and knowing that people never liked the tiny rooms, I think that they are probably a little bigger now. Plus, you really don't have to spend much time in your room when you have a huge ship that you can wander all over and that has seats all over the ship.<br /><br />Lol, I have to admit that part of cruising definitely wouldn't be something that I would want to experience either. We know quite a few people though that jut love going on cruise. We are quite happy to just cruising around in Max. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-87922707746853876522021-08-04T02:13:16.731-04:002021-08-04T02:13:16.731-04:00Yep, that would be interesting but on this tour yo...Yep, that would be interesting but on this tour you don't get to see stuff like that!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-72797695560728829512021-08-04T02:11:07.945-04:002021-08-04T02:11:07.945-04:00I have taken a cruise before but it was only a fou...I have taken a cruise before but it was only a four day "party" cruise from Tampa, Florida, stopping at Key West and Cozumel, Mexico and then back to Tampa for work. It was probably not a good example of a cruise but it certainly turned me off cruise. I had a pile of fun with my fellow workers but the cruise itself didn't impress me, so much so that I wouldn't go out of my way to go on another one. Kevin on the other hand has never been on one but would like to go on one just to see what the fuss is all about. I know that he wouldn't enjoy the stopping at the different ports and only having so much time to see the area/city, it would be like a big tease to him. And, if we ever did do a proper cruise, I think we would look at going on a smaller ship with less people. I would definitely consider doing one that goes to Antarctica though!<br /><br />BJ, I agree with you, definitely not my cup of tea either!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-86223515032156443042021-08-04T02:00:23.515-04:002021-08-04T02:00:23.515-04:00It was definitely an interesting experience but we...It was definitely an interesting experience but we were disappointed to not have been able to see more of the actual ship building part of the tour. You really only get to see a small part of it, you certainly don't get access to the full shipyard itself. It also might have made a difference if they had something big happening in the facility at the time, where they were having to use the big crane and maybe be moving one of the big sections into place but unfortunately that wasn't the case for us.<br /><br />The P&O Iona was built at this facility and will be taking her first paid customers in just a couple of days from Southampton. I remember seeing a model of her in the model room of the museum as part of the tour. I am sure you are going to love your trip.<br /><br />We actually had a good night's sleep. Yes, there were the young people with their cars making some noise but by the time we went to bed around 11pm they left shortly after that. I am not sure that we would want to stay there on a weekend night though, we think it would be worse then.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-24577002266658607872021-08-04T01:45:52.870-04:002021-08-04T01:45:52.870-04:00Incredible isn't it?!Incredible isn't it?!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-36923934183579365712021-08-03T22:31:10.079-04:002021-08-03T22:31:10.079-04:00Talk about job for life at that company.Talk about job for life at that company.Muddymilerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16295929038381808069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-20581487468479292492021-08-03T19:04:07.641-04:002021-08-03T19:04:07.641-04:00Truly amazing and money well-spent!Truly amazing and money well-spent!living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-11505861744297848202021-08-03T18:53:03.522-04:002021-08-03T18:53:03.522-04:00I took a Carnival Cruise for high school graduatio...I took a Carnival Cruise for high school graduation back in 1986 and it was great, but the room was tiny. Now, I would be too claustrophobic to go. I've seen too many reports of ships being stuck at sea or wild seas flooding the decks. I'm a chicken, I'll admit it.Jenleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08181034734909835891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-62192945655385998342021-08-03T17:11:40.156-04:002021-08-03T17:11:40.156-04:00I would love to go on a tour of a cruise ship to s...I would love to go on a tour of a cruise ship to see how they function, especially the kitchens.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618781811817840470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-22344313607730189012021-08-03T12:45:55.154-04:002021-08-03T12:45:55.154-04:00I agree even though I am a boat person . Floating ...I agree even though I am a boat person . Floating apartments with casinos . Not my cup of tea !BJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17419908631529043463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-30006862436887875072021-08-03T08:40:28.555-04:002021-08-03T08:40:28.555-04:00Have you ever considered taking a cruise? It makes...Have you ever considered taking a cruise? It makes me anxious just reading this post, it's the last thing I would consider doing (even pre-covid). I am NOT a boat person! Safe travels. JJanishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435605120225627030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-36354798356303744102021-08-03T05:20:11.214-04:002021-08-03T05:20:11.214-04:00Wow!Fascinating, I would love to go round the ship...Wow!Fascinating, I would love to go round the shipyard & will definitely add that stop when we get around to visiting Germany. I would probably struggle to fit everything into 2 hrs! I am going on P&O Iona in January, the same size & style to Aida Cosma, I will keep looking through the paint & finish to imagine what it was like when being built! Thanks for the post, I will be interested to see how your night went as Park4Night reviews say it gets a lot of loud cars until late...Sharon Mainprice (UK)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09622582604733936686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-70403107241304832982021-08-03T04:44:21.202-04:002021-08-03T04:44:21.202-04:00OMG 18 months for a build!? It puts in perspective...OMG 18 months for a build!? It puts in perspective Canada's shipbuilding.Duckfeethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09926141586887320343noreply@blogger.com