VISTA STATS

Built in 2023 and has 1,200 passengers and 800 staff from 47 countries on this trip. With a ratio of 1.5 guests to 1staff, there is always someone to help you, listen to you, feed you or just to give you a smile and offer you a pleasant greeting. It does not get any better… except for maybe the many guests that we know on the ship that have been a lot of fun to see. The ship, for you sailors, is 67,000 tons, 790’ long with a 105’ beam and a 25’ draft and a maximum speed of 20 knots although we only go 18 knots most days. If you want to know more about the engines, bow thrusters, stabilizers or fin area, send me a message.

What did we do today in addition to some games, Bruce went to Church because he is always interested to religion and learned about Christian blind faith, and to Sing-Out-Loud choir practice (now that’s a first) and a photography class. Karen was busy unpacking. We really enjoyed the lecture “Introduction to the Pacific - the largest ocean on earth” by Grant-Peterkin and of course the Captain’s’Cocktail, our second private cocktail party in 2 days. Then Dinner at JACQUES (btw, that MY french name... thats what my 6th grade French teacher told me) when the maitre d in the dining room asked if we would "mind" eating french tonight. Ha Ha.

Entertainment: Kenny James and his son, Trevor James led the band in an incredible show and walk down memory lane in many ways. Kenny James been performing around the globe for man years. He had 13 wins on Star Search and won as Grand Champion. He also belonged to the group Hues Corporation, known for the the #1 hit ROCK the BOAT. Great old music, not to mention we went to dinner with them on the ATW2023 along with the Cruise Director Dottie one night. Kenny’s still got it!!!Read more