Saturday, December 19, 2009

Profit Overboard

My worst nightmare

Carnival Cruise Lines saw a 48% decline in profits for the third quarter 2009. That's because they're practically giving cruises away to get people on them.
Personally, there are very few things I'd rather do less than go on a cruise. I know there are people who love them, but I'm not on board with their sentiments.
Didn't anyone see the Poseidon Adventure? Seriously, trapped on a floating hotel with thousands of people and their germs? Traveling with one's spouse and then discovering your kissing the propellers after a romantic moonlit walk around the deck? Somali pirates? Seasickness?
No, thanks. But I do have a suggestion for Carnival. Maybe if you reduced the number of cruises and filled up the ships that sale you wouldn't lose so much money. Think about it.

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