Singing at Sea: A Taste of the Cruise

2007

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When Maurice Templeton takes over a ship, he takes over a ship. The casinos and bars are closed; the food is top of the line; the showroom entertainers are replaced by some of the finest groups in Southern Gospel Music; and the Spirit is sweet. No photos can capture the experience, but hopefully these will give you a little taste. To really understand why we're still excited about this year's cruise, join us on the 34th Annual Singing at Sea, November 5 - 10, 2007. Make your plans now to join all your favorite Southern Gospel Music groups at the port of Mobile, Alabama on November 5, 2007. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face and a song in your heart!
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The following pics are from a previous Singing At Sea Cruise

Showroom A View From The Stage	Showroom The Inspirations Sing	Finale: Gold City, Squire Parsons, Insps, Jerry Goff

Casino: 51 weeks a year SGM: 1 Special Week! (Click on pic & note the carpet design, LOL!)	Roger Bennett, Tim Lovelace & Geraldine Sheer entertainment! (Itsa bird, itsa ???, LOL!)	At the talent show on the way home. From the 'big band' era (Harry James) to the Lord's master musician

Our young friend sings "It's Still The Blood"	A Pirate Galleon at Grand Cayman	Our ship at sea

An Eco-safari jeep sidetrip into Parque Marino, a beautiful rainforest lagoon which was a refuge in Mayan times (predating Columbus)

Fellow Eco-safarians (that's Bill Nelson of the legendary Swanee River Boys & his wife on the second row)		Mariachi musicians near the central square in Cozumel

	Did we mention the FOOD?!!! The Grand Gala Midnight Buffet



*Special thanks to my Eco-safari jeep buddy, and table mate, Ms. Lorelei Dekker of Fed-Ex in Memphis, Tennessee, for many of the photos on this page. That's why you see only guys in the table photo above. Gentlemen were seated on one side, and the ladies on the other. I got to drive the 4-wheel ragtop jeep, (in other words, play! LOL), and she was gracious enough to share copies of her photos. Lorelei, hopefully I didn't scare you too badly with my driving.
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Imagine the luxury and comfort of vacationing on a leading resort, while at the same time enjoying great Southern Gospel music. Templeton Tours has chartered the entire Carnival Cruise Line Ship, ms Holiday, for this Christian cruise. The bars, casinos and slot machines are closed, and the ship's entertainers are replaced by THE BEST IN SOUTHERN GOSPEL MUSIC. The ms Holiday features beautiful lounges, two spacious dining rooms, two swimming pools, a duty free shop, beauty salon and comfortable staterooms with onboard cable TV. Cruises are famous for spectacular meals, and the fare onboard the ms Holiday is no exception with full five-course dinners each evening plus a nightly midnight buffet. There are also daily buffets, room service, and 24-hour Pizza and ice cream. The ms Holiday offers a complete children's program with supervised activities for ages 2 - 15 each day. Kids enjoy treasure hunts, movies, video games, ice cream parties and even their own slide and wading pool. All this plus . . . Christian fellowship and Great Southern Gospel Music every day. The week is an invigorating way to relax and enjoy vacationing in a Christian atmosphere. Make your plans now to sail with us in 2007, as the Singing At Sea departs the port of Mobile, Alabama on November 5, 2007. Sponsored by TEMPLETON TOURS "The Leader in Christian Travel"


The main galley (that's kitchen to us landlubbers) is the very nerve-center of the food department. In this ship alone, over 1 1/2 (that's one and one half) million meals are prepared annually. Remember, passengers can literally get food 24/7. Catering on this grand scale requires a great deal of planning, preparation, man hours, and food. The provisions are purchased in the United States and are inspected and approved by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The last photo (on the bottom right) was taken during a special tour of the truly immaculate galley, where it seemed the floors were so clean, we could have literally eaten off them. In a printed handout supplied by Carnival Cruise Lines, we discovered some very interesting and amazing facts about the ship's Food Department. A SAMPLE OF THE SHIP'S WEEKLY GROCERY LIST: 8,000 pounds of beef (and that does include wonderful prime rib!) 5,000 pounds of poultry 5,000 pounds of fish and seafood (including lobster & beluga caviar, no less) 3,000 pounds of pork 7,500 pounds of fruits and vegetables 4,500 pounds of flour 1,400 pounds of sugar 600 gallons of ice cream (not including the dairy mix for soft serve) 900 gallons of juices 1,200 gallons of milk 36,000 eggs



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