My first cruise was on the Carnival Triumph and I had two reasons to go. First was to just get away and relax. Second was to fulfill my Uncle's last wishes and spread his ashes at ssea (Gulf of Mexico).I had permission from the cuise line and when they called to say they were in international waters, two Officers (not regular crew members which would have been great) escorted me and my family to a private (and restricted) area on the aft of the ship and allowed us to have a proper ceremony, taking as much time as needed. And when I mentioned that my Uncle had been a merchant marine in WWII and for many years after, I caught out of the corner of my eye, both ship's officers stood at attention (thought I didn't see, did you guys?). Perhaps it just my imagination but it sure looked that way to me. Later that day I recieved a signed letter from the Captaindocumenting time and position with a nice note of condolences. In my opinion, WAY above and beyond the call of duty.
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My first cruise was on the Carnival Triumph and I had two reasons to go. First was to just get away and relax. Second was to fulfill my Uncle's last wishes and spread his ashes at ssea (Gulf of Mexico).I had permission from the cuise line and when they called to say they were in international waters, two Officers (not regular crew members which would have been great) escorted me and my family to a private (and restricted) area on the aft of the ship and allowed us to have a proper ceremony, taking as much time as needed. And when I mentioned that my Uncle had been a merchant marine in WWII and for many years after, I caught out of the corner of my eye, both ship's officers stood at attention (thought I didn't see, did you guys?). Perhaps it just my imagination but it sure looked that way to me. Later that day I recieved a signed letter from the Captaindocumenting time and position with a nice note of condolences. In my opinion, WAY above and beyond the call of duty.
Tom