Titanic day

Quote of the day: “There’s a 70 year old guy on board who’s cruise card says he’s only 17. He’s been refused drinks in the bar, because when they scan his card, it says he’s underage. And he got a letter inviting him to tour the bridge. It said he had to be accompanied by a parent! He’s been trying to get it fixed for a week now…”

At midnight tonight, we pass directly over the wreck of the Titanic. At midday today there was a special presentation on the big screen on deck all about the Titanic, the facts about the disaster, and the aftermath… all very interesting. This afternoon they screened the movie Titanic – it was the 1953 version, so I gave it a miss. Plus it’s a bit like watching one of the “Airport” movies while flying: just a little unnerving!

A couple of days ago I got my new cruise card, which upgrades me on the Captain’s Circle from bog standard blue to Gold membership. Apparently that’s supposed to be important… you get it just for completing one cruise, and Dubai to Southampton counted as that. The primary benefit seems to be that I now get mail and emails giving me endless opportunities to spend more money with Princess! I can’t wait…

After LA, however, I will be upgraded again, this time to Platinum, as I will have completed over 50 days. That will give me some free internet time, which will at least be some compensation for the exorbitant charges I’m currently paying. Oh, and I’ll get a nice shiny silver card too… oh so very exciting!