The Big Goodbye - At Sea

The sun was out the sky was blue and Ocean Village had started her final voyage.

Great weather was the perfect start to the first of our fun packed and fun filled sea days – the decks were busy with passengers relaxing in the sunshine and the ship was a hive of activity as people found their way around again, organised their Action Ashore tours in the fabulous ports of call and ensured that they got their all important table booked in James Martin’s Bistro restaurant for the final time, especially as James is due to visit during this farewell cruise.

The programme was packed full of activities including seminars and sporting activities, art classes and acupuncture demos, cooking demonstrations and quizzes, dance lessons and darts.

Passengers were thrilled at the opportunity to play darts with former professional darts champion – Keith Dellar. The Oval pub was packed with keen players and onlookers as they tried to get the highest score with 3 darts and beat the champ.

After a day of sunshine, relaxation and activity there was another fantastic evening of entertainment ahead with the first of our tribute shows. The Marquee lounge became a rock concert style venue as we welcomed Steve Larkins performing his Tribute to Freddie Mercury of Queen – Mercury Rising.

The finale of the show was complete with passengers waving their Union Jack flags to the sounds of the classic song “We are the Champions”.

As the passengers left the lounge with flags in hand one lady turned to me and asked “Is it going to be like this every night...? it was so emotional! The first two nights have made my cry – its just so sad that Ocean Village is going...it’s my fourth time onboard and this is my friends first time and she’s loving it already”

Over in Connexions it was comedy night and Dave Buck who had everyone in fits of laughter with his clever use of comedic talents with two hilarious shows.

We all had the luxury of an extra hour’s sleep as the clocks went back an hour in preparation for Port Said – the gateway port for Cairo and another momentous day in Ocean Village’s journey.

Tracy - Entertainment and Retail Director