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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. She asked a lot of personal questions and listened closely and was genuinely interested in my responses. I asked her personal questions, and she answered every one of them. 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. Before I get into what happened next, I need to you click the "Add to Shopping Cart" button on the right! . . 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             -  What happens when things go horribly wrong at sea   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 experience a world that’s unlike anything you’ve ever known!

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The definitive guide to the world's cruise industry is back for its 26th year! The "Complete Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships 2011" is split into three parts, allowing readers to easily flip to the section they need to find. The first section combines authoritative text and evocative photography to define the cruising experience, helping readers decide on the type of cruise, the cruise line, and the size of  ship that is best for them. The second section consists of comprehensive reviews of every major cruise vessel, from large to small, from unabashed luxury and exclusivity to ships for the budget-minded and youth-oriented. The final section provides practical information on booking, budgeting, cruise etiquette, and safety at sea. Once you've made your decisions, making arrangements is a breeze with the website contacts provided for every major cruise line.

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One of the greatest engineering feats ever, the Panama Canal is becoming one of the world's most popular cruise itineraries. Ports of call span the Caribbean and the Mexican Riviera, but the highlight of the cruise is the eight-hour transit of the Canal in which six massive locks raise and lower the ship 85 feet. Read about the monumental construction of the Canal as well as the history, culture, flora and fauna of this tropical region. Detail provided on popular ports, from Florida to California. Over 400 maps and photos most in color. Includes giant color fold out map of Panama Canal

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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.

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Fascinating pictorial record of the last of the great ocean liners and rise of luxurious cruise ships. Interior, exterior views of Song of Norway, Rotterdam, Oceanic, Liberte, Queen Elizabeth, QE2, Queen Mary and scores of others.

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Hobby turned into passion, Fatih Takmakli shares his love for cruise ships in his book, Modern Cruise Ships from 1931-2008. Let each page take you to the different parts of the world. Definitely the book for the ship lovers and for people who are interested in cruising, this book incorporates a collection of photos of amazing cruise ships from all over the globe. It gives you wide array of cruise ships from the Carnival Cruise Lines, Costa Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and many more that is enjoyable to the eyes. Taken since 1995, Modern Cruise Ships from 1931-2008 also provides bits and pieces of technical data of more than 130 ship pictures in this book. With these pictures, he also shares with you his three cruise experiences that will surely inspire you to take a vacation yourself. Enjoy each page with refreshing photos and informative information of cruise ships that will surely astound you.

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Berlitz is proud to welcome the 2010, 25th Anniversary Edition, of Cruising and Cruise Ships. Internationally recognised as the definitive cruise guide, this book is written by cruise-guru, Douglas Ward, the world's most highly regarded expert on cruising and is the only source of independent star-rating for ocean-going cruise ships worldwide. Authoritative and unashamedly frank, it has one single aim: to help you identify the cruise that is right for you. Fully revised and updated, it features hard-hitting, ship by ship reviews of 270 cruise ships, including Oasis of the Seas, the biggest cruise ship ever launched, not to mention the 12 brand new ships set to debut in 2010. At-a-glance charts compare the major cruise lines for cabin facilities, food and service. Other practical advice covers what to look for in a ship and crew, along with top tips on how to get the best value for money. So whether you are travelling solo, honeymooners, with children, or require special assistance, this guide will find the perfect ship to suit you. This 2010 edition also has a brand new chapter on environmentally friendly cruising. Full-colour photography throughout will bring the cruise experience to life, before you even step aboard. Whether it is your first or fiftieth cruise, this essential guide will answer all your questions in detail, leaving you more time to enjoy your cruise.

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Imagine yourself sitting at home. The phone rings. You have been offered a dream job and have 48 hours to fly to Miami and board a 70,000 ton cruise ship. Your destination: the Caribbean. Permanent Passenger: My Life on a Cruise Ship tells the adventure of a young man serving as an Assistant Cruise Director on one of the largest cruise ships in the world, Carnival Cruise Line's M.S. Ecstasy. Witnessing rescues at sea, stowaways, and passionate romances are just some of the day-to-day events revealed in this humorous adventure. Discover one of the wackiest job searches ever undertaken including sending letters to over 2,000 college alumni, chasing cruise line executives into bathrooms, and transforming a dorm room into a private office with hired interns. All aboard - this is one adventure you don't want to miss!

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This is the destination every cruiser dreams about--the ancient lands of the Mediterranean. Readers learn about past civilizations and the art, politics, and culture of societies that continue to influence the world. This revised and updated third edition has over 400 photos, many in color. Dozens of maps including walking tour maps of cities, islands and ports. Comes with giant color pull-out map of the Mediterranean.

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Cruising is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Attracting more than 12 million passengers a year, cruise ship companies are merging to become be-hemoths. And cruise ships themselves have swollen dramatically in size, now sometimes carrying more than 5,000 people on board. Not surprisingly, this growth is causing huge problems—problems that the industry would rather not acknowledge, and the potential cruiser would have a hard time discovering.Cruise Ship Blues reveals the dark underside of this industry. Author Ross Klein first examines the contrast between passenger expectations of luxury and romance fostered by rosy advertising, and the seedier reality of meals, accommodations, and facilities on board. He then:• explodes the myth of the cruise as an all-inclusive vacation, demonstrating that the industry’s expectation is to generate an additional $200+ per day per person• examines cruise ship safety, ringing the alarm about accidents at sea, passenger security (including the incidence of sexual assault), on-board illnesses, and medical services• juxtaposes the industry’s environmentally friendly image against its actual behavior and the difficulties of effective regulation• exposes the workers’ experience in these "sweatshops at sea"• contrasts the industry’s consumer-friendly facade with its attitude that "everything would run smoothly if it were not for the passengers"Concluding with a discussion of what can be done to make the cruise business socially and environmentally accountable, Cruise Ship Blues offers a harsh critique as well as a call to political action. It will appeal both to those considering a cruise vacation, as well as to activists and students.Since 1992, Ross Klein has taken more than 30 cruises in all parts of the world, comprising more than 300 days. An Associate Professor of Social Work at Memorial University in St. John’s, Newfoundland, he has written widely on the cruise industry.