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Initially I was shocked with the red hull, yellow lifeboat propellors and Disney characters. But in the early days of PCL, a spirited life was brought to my favorite of all ships...Oceanic. She was a real ship..and I can still remember smells, sounds and textures of Oceanic.
Her hull was amazingly solid, and sailed so smoothly. Only when at top speed was some vibration rumble noticable. I hope she sails on for years to come.
Our officer's mess was just above and also had the view over that long, graceful bow. Atop the Bridge, there was a small observation lounge that also served as the base of the mast. It was known as "Snuffy's" in Premier days...a good place for staff card games. It was always an officers day loung, including it's Home Lines days.
I transferred from Royale to Oceanic, then Atlantic & Majestic. When Oceanic joined the fleet, our Royale became the frumpy step sister. But I loved all the nooks and crannies of the older liner designs. Oceanic was, at that time..the biggest, best thing sailing to Nassu. How quickly times change.
I remember Louis...and those purple shades he wore!
[ 03-12-2004: Message edited by: TampaMike ]
quote:Originally posted by sslewis:Michael,do you remember your dining experience?Was it International cuisine or quite a bit of Spanish buffet style tapas?Who was the Hotel Manager?Many thanks to enlight me,ssLewis
ssLewis,My experience when dining was that it was quite traditional, with grace. The dining room was marvellous with a complex metal structure as the lighting. The two level center section was tiled with now terracotta-colored tiles. These were grey years before, I was told. I liked the food and could not see any lack of quality. The selection of desserts was only after main course was finished. I was told that this was not uncommon in earlier years. This was definitely no buffet-style experience. Buffet was in front of the magro-dome pool area.It was not definitely Spanish, I would say. International is the right expression. There was once a "Tapas Time" at the buffet, at a time the buffet was normally closed.Staff:Captain: Amadeu Albuquerque (Poruguese, was on SEAWIND CROWN before, now transfering to PACIFIC).Hotel Manager: Jose Brito (Portugal)Chief Housekeeper: Eddie Bisares (Philippines)Chef: Roger Hartmann (Germany)Restaurant Manager: Filipe Neves (Portugal)Chief Purser: Rosario Meza (Peru)
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