Growth of Cruise Industry

Don,

We remember when they didn't have to ask the passengers to remain dressed on
formal nights. It always amuses me to see all of the people from the early
seating already in their shorts while we are just going to dinner.

Or just maybe that is what they wore to the early seating. :-j
--
DG in Cherry Hill, NJ



"Don & Lynn" wrote in message
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Our first cruise was in 1995 so we are rookies. But we have seen lots of
change. The ships are bigger with more passengers. It must cost less per
passenger to haul more people. The saddest thing to me is the desire to be
casual. There was a lengthy discussion here the other day about someone
who
did not want to pack a jacket. Dressing up is part of the fun and
excitement
on a cruise. I remember when they would request that on formal nights,
everyone remain formal throughout the ship for the entire evening. Now
people get into their casual clothes right after dinner or they go to the
buffet dressed like beach bums. I call it the dumbing down of cruising.
But
we are still hooked.
Don

We really enjoy formal nights, but it has gotten to the point that they are
neither followed by enough passengers nor enforced by the ship. So with that
in mind, I guess I would finally give in and wish they would just do away
with them. ;-( It just isn't the same anymore. I do believe it is the
fault of the cruise lines for not enforcing the dress.

--
Greg
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"Dick Goldhaber" wrote in message
...
Don,

We remember when they didn't have to ask the passengers to remain dressed
on
formal nights. It always amuses me to see all of the people from the
early
seating already in their shorts while we are just going to dinner.

Or just maybe that is what they wore to the early seating. :-j
--
DG in Cherry Hill, NJ



"Don & Lynn" wrote in message
...
Our first cruise was in 1995 so we are rookies. But we have seen lots of
change. The ships are bigger with more passengers. It must cost less per
passenger to haul more people. The saddest thing to me is the desire to
be
casual. There was a lengthy discussion here the other day about someone
who
did not want to pack a jacket. Dressing up is part of the fun and
excitement
on a cruise. I remember when they would request that on formal nights,
everyone remain formal throughout the ship for the entire evening. Now
people get into their casual clothes right after dinner or they go to
the
buffet dressed like beach bums. I call it the dumbing down of cruising.
But
we are still hooked.
Don

Younger kids pierce their tongue,ears,and other body parts,but that is
up to them,but when ever we go to the movies,or mall,all you see are
pants down around their ankles,and obscene language,not all,but most,and
i still say no respect for their elders,

DG: Amen to that

Surfer E2468 wrote:
Younger kids pierce their tongue,ears,and other body parts,but that is
up to them,but when ever we go to the movies,or mall,all you see are
pants down around their ankles,and obscene language,not all,but most,and
i still say no respect for their elders,

Most certainly do not pierce their tongues and other body parts. And
even if they did, this does not suggest that they have no respect for
themselves. And most do not wear their pants around their ankles.
Pierced ears are certainly not a sign of self or elder disrespect.

Howie

There are some alternatives that aren't too bad. Windstar goes to some
interesting ports in the Med that aren't too crowded. Oceania goes to
some interesting ports in the Caribbean. There's a few choices out
there. In the mass market, you're going to get a mass market
experience. Oceania has a 12 night in December that goes to St. Bart's,
Virgin Gorda, Dominica, etc. The Dec 12th Windsurf has a 7 day that
goes to similar sorts of places, for only $1595/pp (orbitz price, can
probably do better) Works for me! Might have to think about something
like that myself.

Jeff

Jeff Coudriet wrote:
There are some alternatives that aren't too bad. Windstar goes to some
interesting ports in the Med that aren't too crowded. Oceania goes to
some interesting ports in the Caribbean. There's a few choices out
there. In the mass market, you're going to get a mass market
experience. Oceania has a 12 night in December that goes to St. Bart's,
Virgin Gorda, Dominica, etc. The Dec 12th Windsurf has a 7 day that
goes to similar sorts of places, for only $1595/pp (orbitz price, can
probably do better) Works for me! Might have to think about something
like that myself.

Jeff


Hey Jeff,

I think of Windstar as alternative cruising. Maybe that's what I'm into
as I'm a rather alternative type anyway. Not sure what Oceania is. There
are exceptions but I think Alaska and Caribbean itineraries are
oversaturated. The things is, even in the mass market lines, some
alternative itineraries could use different types of vessels and cruise
content than what works in the "standard" itineraries.

Ben S.

On Thu, 01 Jul 2004 11:48:29 GMT, Benjamin Smith
wrote:

The things is, even in the mass market lines, some
alternative itineraries could use different types of vessels and cruise
content than what works in the "standard" itineraries.

Hi Ben,

You are describing the new Celebrity Xpeditions. They are fabulous
alternative sailings to The Galapagos, Arctic, & Antarctic on small
ships. Everyone that is interested should contact their travel agent.

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com

In article , Ray Goldenberg
wrote:

You are describing the new Celebrity Xpeditions. They are fabulous
alternative sailings to The Galapagos, Arctic, & Antarctic on small
ships. Everyone that is interested should contact their travel agent.

Have you had any clients go on any of those? I have not seen any trip
reports.

--
Charles

Here's one... http://www.xpeditionreviews.com

Candy

Charles wrote:
In article , Ray Goldenberg
wrote:


You are describing the new Celebrity Xpeditions. They are fabulous
alternative sailings to The Galapagos, Arctic, & Antarctic on small
ships. Everyone that is interested should contact their travel agent.


Have you had any clients go on any of those? I have not seen any trip
reports.