Come with me behind the scenes to witness the crew’s life in those two worlds. The story being about one very ‘male’ Captain (my husband) and one very ‘female’ cruise director (me), we come from very different backgrounds and very differing points of view, this is a tour a brochure will never offer.
I plunge headlong into the very soul of ‘life at sea’. Many think of this as fantasy. My book is a conversation with me as a one-on-one filled with histories, itineraries, dreams and phantoms. One is reminded how this confusing floating miniature country doesn’t always stay at sea, thus grounding us ashore blending reality into intrigue. This book was written to show another kind of life that few people know exists, and for those who know, to put an on board reality in perspective.

Whether it involves ghosts, foul play, love or dreams; nothing is left out of this drama of life at sea; including thoughts of terrorism and a short mention of bin Laden.

It is one of the longest running shows in the world. Though the waters are limited to circling the globe, the sky is the limit for experiencing a fantasy.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING?

“A fascinating, personalized account of life onboard a cruise ship. Cruising will NEVER be the same again.” Brooks Aehron, Internationally Acclaimed Pianist, Great Britain

“This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested on what goes on beyond the signs that say, “Crew Only.” Ideal for veteran cruisers like my self who have met many crew members and have wondered what it would be like to work on a ship. A fascinating travelogue of the author’s years working as a cruise director aboard various lines, the destinations visited (with color pictures) and people on board (celebrities and run-of-the-mill folk). Also, how she met her husband, a captain for Celebrity Cruises (retired as of summer 2005), and several pages written by him about his experiences. The book is full of anecdotes, some of which are rated “R”! All very interesting and unique…I don’t know of any other ‘tell-all’ book like it on this subject.” Mr. James B. Seeley

“Comparisons prompt discussion. We, who have lived our lives at sea, have watched the mystique of a cruise disappear and the safety of a vessel take on sophistication. We have progressed from Mayflower to Megaship. But the sea remains as landlady.” Mary McFadden, Author and Editor

Currently I am writing articles on the Crew’s point-of-view with Cruise Critic and their wonderful Editor Mrs. Carolyn Brown. I’m having such fun with those sending me messages of what they want me to address and on their response of things I have already written. Join Cruise Critic and get a lot of ideas, information and know-how from one of the best organized web-pages available for insights and awareness on the subject of cruise ships, cruise itineraries and cruise life! Go to www.cruisecritic.com click here and enjoy a variety of outstanding reads. My column in this site is located under “Features”; then click the title “Under the Captain’s Table” and select your subject of interest.

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