Sunday, January 20, 2008

Pre-cruise: The Smooth Jazz Cruise

Oops. The weather is today’s hot topic of conversation among most folks here at our pre-cruise hotel in Fort Lauderdale. It’s a bit dreary and drizzling, but as one gentleman from Wisconsin put it—it’s not cold and it isn’t snowing.

Poolside last evening it became apparent that many people staying here are members of groups that are boarding a variety of ships today. Our cruise is a full-ship charter, the Smooth Jazz Cruise, and while we didn’t meet anyone sailing with us, the folks we spoke to are looking forward to enjoying special interests on their cruises as much as we are.

Whether it’s a full ship charter or not, there are a lot of “theme” groups on board cruise ships theses days. Just this past week I received information about a “Betty Boop” cartoon fan cruise and a series of “Wild Winners” Tournament cruises, featuring a series of slot, blackjack, and poker tournaments. Check out the Cruise News for details.

Time to pack up the car and head to Port Everglades. Mel says the rain has let up and Westerdam awaits.

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