Congratulations!

Congratulations to the cast of the NCL Majesty! They performed the final shows of their six month contract this week and are traveling home today. None of these performers have been home since they boarded the ship last May. I know they are so excited!

It's not easy to make it through an entire six month contract without injury or something else happening. This cast did a fantastic job and gave 100%. The shows were great and they represented us well out there. THANKS, guys, for giving it your all!

Tonight the new cast (pictured down there a few days ago) takes over and will perform their opening show. I know they will do a great job too. We're proud of all of you!

Norwegian Cruise Line's MAJESTY Cast

The cast of the NCL Majesty has been rehearsing and working hard over the last few weeks in preparation for their six month contract on board. The cast leaves this weekend and will board the ship on Saturday in Charleston, SC. This cast is packed full of excellent performers. It has been a pleasure to watch them rehearse.

Kelly Evans, one of our choreographers, does a little cleaning before the run.

Brandon Scott Thomas, one of our producers, and Ildar Umyarov, one of our awesome Russian dancers, pose in front of the "Wall of Fame".

The cast gave 100% today as they performed both shows for the staff.

"Trouble" from The Music Man

"Master of the House" from Les Miserable

"There is Nothing Like a Dame" from South Pacific

"Big Spender"

"You Can't Stop the Beat" from Hairspray

"Avenue Q"

"One Short Day" from Wicked

We are very proud of our performers. They do such a great job and are a big part of the reason that "Cruise Critic" named Norwegian Cruise Line the "Best in Entertainment". Life on a ship isn't as glamorous as one might imagine. It is a lot of hard work. Our performers are top notch and represent us well. Thanks, guys!

Sunday,June 17, 2007

I promised some shots of Bermuda taken during my visit there last week, so here you go. The MAJESTY departs Boston and docks in St. George, Bermuda, where it stays for 3.5 days every week this summer. In order to get into the port, the ship has to pass through an incredibly narrow opening in the bay...it felt like there was only about 10' on either side of the ship between the rocks and us as we sailed through. St. George is the smaller of the two main towns on the island. Hamilton is the other. St. George it incredibly quaint, with 20-30 small shops and restaurants that cater primarliy to cruise ship passengers. The port looks like it will only hold two ships at once. We were there with the Norwegian CROWN on one day, and RCCL's EXPLORER OF THE SEAS on another. Bermuda is one of the best islands to visit because of its friendly people and safe, beautiful environment. It also has some of the top-rated beaches in the world. I didn't get to try those, but maybe next time!

This is the MAJESTY docked in St. George. The NCL CROWN was docked behind us.

Each Tuesday during the summer, St. George has a Summer Festival night with local music and entertainment. The guests from our ship really enjoyed the taste of local culture!

Life moves at a slightly slower pace on the island. This carriage takes guests from the ship on a leisurely tour around St. George. Its a great way to hear about the island from one of it's own resident tour guides.

Here is the cut that all ships must pass through to make it into St. George. It is even more narrow than it appears in the photo. Only smaller ships can make it through the pass - its a lot like threading a needle!

Dale Rutherford, Kelly Hirt Evans (Kelly just got married to Steve Evans) and I went on a couple of long walks around the coast near the ship. They are both major health freaks and went on long walks a couple of times a day between rehearsals- I went along for moral support! All of the beaches have rock outcroppings like these. Very striking!

Here is a small beach in an alcove near the ship. The locals come here to sunbathe and snorkle.