A highly amusing tale.

One look at the author's photo, Qld origin, and maritime career details suggests he could be Hasbeen.

In the traditions of Hasbeen's oft expressed yatcher success with the ladies - I suspect he did/does/will do very well with the ladies if he is off the leash, unescorted, on ocean liner trips.

Good luck to im :)

Great stuff ! I hope you remembered to turn off the lights & close the gate before you boarded your ship again ?

Covid and the subsequent death toll came in with the (I'm all right Jack) privileged class that make up the bulk of cruise ship passengers.

And as usual with this cohort, are offended by the curtailing of their leisure VIP activities. And take no responsibility for the death toll they brought to these shores.

Plus, the terrible cost imposed on the economy and many small businesses, facing ruination due to the carriage to these shores by self-indulgent ignorant as, and contagious (quarantine, how dare you, do you know who I am) passengers. Take your arrogant and ignorant attitude and shove where the sun don't shine.

Moreover, the next time you venture from these sunny shores don't bother returning. The people we want in this country are folk who actually give a shite about their fellow Australians!
Alan B.

This article is a candid camera stunt. Nobody could be so insulated from the pain of others enough to not write it.

It’s a joke!

Certainly not me on a cruise ship Maverick. I would consider 7 days on a cruise ship the equivalent to a 7 day prison sentence.

The same applies to resorts for many. When I was involved with Island resorts I became aware of the 7 day phenomenon. Guests would form friendships with others who arrived in a 3 day period. Few stayed more than 7 days, but those who did had lost their friends, & did not gain new ones. The staff became their friends, & started "working" with them. Some as unofficial deck hands on the boats, some with the gardener, some with the activities staff etc. Some even started cooking, it was interesting to watch.

Some came yearly, & always wanted a few days outer reef fishing trip. I was the only one qualified for this, so knew when they arrived that I had a few days out the reef coming. These people often took over most of the work running the boat. Others came at a particular time for gardening, working with the head gardener their entire holiday.

Hi Hassie

It also sounds Stuart Ballantyne doesn't really like cruise ships either.

And I noticed you didn't categorically state Stuart Ballantyne ain't you.

Confess, Man, or suffer http://youtu.be/FAxkcPoLYcQ?t=43s

Mavs