Jan 31st

On the World Stage

Comedian Jose Sarduy – Jose is a Cuban American and Lieutenant Colonel in the USAF reserve.  His comedy focuses on humorous experiences in his life.

Feb 1st

On the World Stage

Cast Performance – “Ever After” – featuring high-energy pop songs such as Poker Face, Get the Party Started, and Raise Your Glass.

I finished planning our safari to Kariega Game Reserve, which is halfway between Durban and Cape Town.  We will depart the ship in Durban on 15 April and rejoin the ship in Cape Town on 18 April.

Feb 2nd

We were able to join a small tour of the Laundry.  The 23 crew members rotate thru the various workstations during their contract.

On the World Stage

DJ Bucciarelli – male vocalist – with a show called “High Notes”  featuring songs:

– I Feel the Earth Move

– Mexico

– Dream Lover

Feb 3rd

Tonight was a formal night with a Great Gatsby or Roaring Twenties theme.  Many of the women were all decked out in flapper dresses.  The party started at 8:30 pm by the Lido pool with a dance contest.  Throughout the evening we tried to solve the mystery of which crew member may have stolen a necklace.

Feb 4th

Sunday Sampler

Sunday Brunch Samplers are occasionally presented on Sea Day Sundays.  Our first of the cruise was today.

On the World Stage

Comedian Jose Sarduy’s second show:   He brought up humorous anecdotes , for example: suck, squeeze, bang, blow — is an explanation of thermodynamics

Bar Hop

The Bar Hop ($25 pp) started at 8 pm in the Crow’s Nest.  About 40 people participated.  The bar staff got the party going by dancing to YMCA by the Village People.  After one drink, we moved on to the Lido Pool Bar, where we enjoyed a Screwdriver and watched the bartenders juggle tumblers and bottles.  The next stop was the Ocean Bar, where the bartenders presented the Drink Waterfall, where shot glasses are balanced on tumblers lined in a row.  When the first shot glass is toppled, it falls into the tumbler while knocking over the next shot glass, starting a domino-like chain reaction.  Our final stop was the Rolling Stone Lounge, where we enjoyed another drink.  We finished around 9:20 pm, in time for the evening show.

Feb 5th

Walk for a Cause

At 9 am, guests participated in the 5K (9 laps of the promenade on Deck 3) Walk for a Cause to support the Maui Wildfire relief efforts.  Here is a short video.  The minimum donation was $25, which gets you a T-shirt and a wristband.

On the World Stage

Twin Bill

Michelle Montuori and D J Bucciarelli

Michelle’s song list:  9 to 5 by Dolly Parton – Crazy by Patsy Cline – I Saw Her Standing There by The Beatles – Hippy, Hippy Shake – Hard Days Night – Home by Michael Bublé – My Way by Frank Sinatra – The Best by Tina Turner .

D J Bucciarelli’s song list:  Will You Love Me Tomorrow by Carol King / Shirelles  – You’re So Vain by Carly Simon – You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ by The Righteous Brothers (written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil) – DJ was joined on stage by the Zuiderdam Singers – Cole and Michael singing You’ve Got A Friend by Carole King