Mighty Ships - Cruise Ships

[Stephen]

News series starts tonight - 9pm - Quest (Freeview)

[Boris+]

Quite looking forward to this - but will it show us what we want to see, or will it just be what some non-cruising type thinks makes for good viewer ratings?

Em

[Stephen]

Quite looking forward to this - but will it show us what we want to see, or will it just be what some non-cruising type thinks makes for good viewer ratings?

Em

You'll just have to watch it and find out Em

[Not so ancient mariner]

Was it any good then?

[Ray Scully]

Was it any good then?

OK

[Frank Manning]

I will have to record it. We are going to see Silent Witness.

[david63]

I will have to record it. We are going to see Silent Witness.

Frank - you have missed it (unless there is a repeat) as it was on last night

[Boris+]

I thought that the program didn't cover all of the cruise experience, and that either there wasn't much entertainment or if there was it wasn't worth a mention.

Also I find it curious that the passengers drink and socialise in the corridors!!!!! Isn't there a bar?

The restaurant didn't look up to much, and the catering staff were busy trying to buy good all the time - that doesn't give me much confidence in this mob.

The destinations were fabulous - but I now have no intention of diving etc., and the excursions didn't sound up to much.

I can't recall there being any coverage of accommodation - so in general overall it was an interesting watch but not all that informative.

Em

[Gill W]

Also I find it curious that the passengers drink and socialise in the corridors!!!!! Isn't there a bar?

The restaurant didn't look up to much, and the catering staff were busy trying to buy good all the time - that doesn't give me much confidence in this mob.



Em

I think the socialising outside the cabin thing was a one off thing, at the start of the cruise, a sort of get to know your neighbours thing. I imagine it's a Paul Gauguin tradition.

I quite liked that they were sourcing fresh local produce, rather than only having frozen packaged stuff from the USA


I thought the captain was good looking !


Next week, they are featuring a different ship. I think it looks like an interesting series.

[Silver_Shiney]

I will have to record it. We are going to see Silent Witness.

Frank - you have missed it (unless there is a repeat) as it was on last night

When I set up the "record series" link after the programme ended, it appeared that there are four more showings before the next episode featuring a different ship.

They kept on about how huge the ship is - didn't look any bigger than the smaller mid-size ships to me.

I, too, would be worried about quality control with the food.

We, too, were puzzled about the social drinkiepoos in the corridor with the captain.

Not a ship I'd want to sail on.

[Gill W]

I, too, would be worried about quality control with the food.

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Wouldn't it just be like eating local produce in a restaurant in port?

They did comment that there was enough beef and lobster on board anyway, so it wouldn't be compulsory to eat the locally sourced items. Also, I would think they have regular contacts amongst the fishermen, so they would be trusted suppliers

But a locally caught piece of fish, simply grilled would a nice treat, I would think.

[Silver_Shiney]

True, Gill, but I got the impression last night that they were buying stuff without knowing the vendors (I'm sure I heard the chef say he didn't know what the mangoes underneath the top layer were like)

[Boris+]

Well, it's caused a bit of discussion here at home, and we both like the underwater activity - I know I said I wouldn't do it nowadays, but I've just accepted a challenge to try it.

Now to hide the bank card to prevent any accidental Paul Gaugin bookings!!!!

Em

[jay-ell71]

Corridor party is a way to meet your neighbours. If it is not to your taste you dont have to go. You get a glass of something, champagne, wine or soft drink, and canapés. The Captain , Deputy Captain, CD all come and chat. It lasts for about half an hour, and then everyone returns to their cabin/suite and gets ready for the evening. It only works on small vessels. You couldn't make it work where the corridor is half a mile long!!

[Boris+]

Yip, I understand what they were doing, but it's not for me.

Still fancy maybe giving the underwater bit a go.

Em

[Dark Knight]

all a bit dull really

Dad did the underwater stuff a few years ago, he enjoyed the underwater scooter very much and got chased by a shoal of fish, playing in the bubbles

[Stephen]

all a bit dull really

Dad did the underwater stuff a few years ago, he enjoyed the underwater scooter very much and got chased by a shoal of fish, playing in the bubbles

Must have been a windy day DK

[barney]

All a bit disappointing really

Hardly mighty ships so far, although nice ships.

This week's is Azamara so I'm genuinely interested in this one as we may give them a go some day.

[Boris+]

Looking forward to the Azamara one tonight - and I think that next week is a Celebrity one.

Should be interesting.

Em

[Stephen]

Not quite sure why the program is being called 'Mighty Ships' when it's mainly about the ports of call. It would be nice to get a good look round the inside of the ship for a change.

I didn't go allot on last weeks program. Yes, it was a good looking vessel, but I thought the ports of call were very disappointing.

Each to their own though.

[Boris+]

I somehow got the impression that the catering provision was a bit 'catch as catch can' - and I don't like that.

Looking forward to the program tonight.

Em

[Manoverboard]

Mighty Ships .... definition presumably being that ALL Cruise Ships are ' mighty ' relatively, which of course they are.

I ( we ) enjoyed the program last week because of the unusual destinations but most were beach inspired which is not our scene these days. The Cruise Line itself was not, I suspect, to our tastes.

Azamara, however, we thought was brilliant ... small ship(s), nice atmosphere / can do culture on board, great food etc plus I noticed this morning that they also have a neat flight booking service as in you chose who to fly with rather than the Cruise Line, albeit at a greater expense of course. So, subject to finding a suitable itinerary we will deffo book one of theirs.

[Dark Knight]

next week is a Celebrity ship,which is the sister ship to the one we are going on, looking forward to that

[Ray Scully]

Having cruised to Singapore Bangkok and Saigon and being in container ports miles from our destination. This coupled with the overnights in port looked a great experience. Solstice the sister ship of Eclipse (which I didn't enjoy) will provide some interest next week.

Ray

[Stephen]

Just watched last nights program. Loved it. It was right up my street apart from the rough weather
I liked the look alike Adonia ship, the crew, the itinerary, food, everything, apart from the 8ft cheese ball cruise director.

I'm not a model boat enthusiast, but I bet I wouldn't have come out of that shop without buying one. They looked wonderful.

Yep, this could be one for the future

http://www.azamaraclubcruises.com/our-s ... ra-journey