Astoria Pier 1

“The End of the World” Sail Away Party is a tradition with the Insignia. It happens just before leaving the last port of call before we arrive “home” …where it all began (SF).

Everyone on deck, singing, dancing, eating, and drinking beginning at 5pm. Then, the crew came out … not just the 10 officers that we usually met at the beginning of each segment for cocktails but the ENTIRE CREW. I don’t know how many of the 403 crew but they filled the pool deck with food service crew, room service crew, butlers, waiters, bar tenders, officers, entertainment, laundry …. as we got to applaud the many many people that made this trip so special for the guests, 374 of us.

Lots of noise, laughing, singing, smiling, tearing, true affection and loving as we all danced together to the music of the live band on deck for the last time. And then, as tradition has it, the entertainment team, fully clothed, jumped in the pool! Yes, in the pool, all dressed mostly long pants and shirts since it was a cool day today in Astoria, Oregon, no one in bathing suits, some still with shoes and socks on, in the pool!

Yes, Bruce was one of the first in the pool along with about another 50+ guests, the band and many others. Fun tradition!!!
TRADITION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRdfX7ut8gwRead more