Cruising For a Greater Good
I don’t know about you, but a cruise would really do me a lot of good right about now.
I’ve worked in the cruise industry almost my entire life, and I honestly can’t remember the last time I was landlocked for this long. With all of this time away from friends, ships, fun-in-the-sun, and seas, the memories of cruises past have been constantly bouncing between fond, comforting recollections and longing, aching nostalgia. I’m sure you can relate to that spectrum of emotions.
But I know all too well why safety and health measures in this industry are important. One thing I’ve been particularly thankful for during this unprecedented time is not only the cruise lines’ commitment to established measures, but their commitment to proactive measures as well. And it is in that spirit of working above and beyond that I wanted to celebrate all that cruise ships have done over the years to help out other needy causes and greater goods. From natural disaster relief to wartime efforts, this industry has a proud history of goodwill; you can see some of the examples for yourself in Peter Knego’s story on page 44.
It’s just one more thing to love — and miss — about cruising. But we will cruise again soon. And when that next embarkation day does arrive, I’m sure it will spark a whole new spectrum of emotions. If you see me wearing sunglasses that day, you’ll know they’re covering for more than just UV protection.
Until we cruise together again …