Underwater Photos from Belize, Honduras and Mexico circa 1989

Some of the best scuba diving takes place in the countries of Belize, Honduras and Mexico.  Here are just a few photos of the underwater…

Freeport, Bahamas: A Welcome Change in Itinerary

Updated December 24, 2019 Hurricane Gilbert stunned the port towns of Cozumel and Playa del Carmen in 1988.  Due to the devastating damage, our ship’s…

Belize City, Belize: The Perfect Resort for Scuba Divers

Back in the early 1990’s not many people had heard of Belize, unless you were an avid scuba diver exploring the Barrier Reef and the…

A Cruise Ship Drydocks in Galveston

Have you ever wondered what happens to a cruise ship when it needs major maintenance or a much-needed remodeling?   While working for the cruise lines,…

My Favorite Black and White Photos of NOLA, 1998

Jackson Square New Orleans Streetcar The French Market The Big Easy The Blue Dog Gallery The Old Absinthe House Bar The Street of New Orleans…

Bermuda’s Hamilton Parish

During my second contract as a purser on the SS Queen of Bermuda, I met with the ship’s agent at the JFK Airport who took…

Florida’s Cypress Gardens Theme Park

Cypress Gardens closed in 2009 but the gardens have been preserved in today’s LegoLand. My parents were coming to Florida to board the SS Veracruz…

Hurricane Gilbert 1988: The Aftermath in Photos

Hurricane Gilbert made landfall on the Yucatan Peninsula on September 14th, 1988 after destroying the island of Jamaica just a couple of days prior.  It…

Key West, Florida – Looking Back on My First Visit in 1989

What is the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions Key West? The gorgeous sunsets at Mallory Square?  The tenacious pub crawlers along…

New Orleans, the Perfect City to Start Your Cruise

It took me by surprise when I learned that I would be transferring to another ship mid-cruise with Bermuda Star Lines.  I had recently joined…