RMS Caronia

We are all eager to do everything possible to meet your wishes. The ship's personnel, from the Captain and Cruise Director down, is interested in your welfare; and we should like to have you feel that no introduction is necessary; you will find inside a tabulation of the vessel's officers with the insignia they wear.

The “Cunard Cruise News” is issued for the purpose of getting passengers better acquainted with one another and with the various events that will be held. You will find this little journal in your stateroom, or at your dining table on the day of issue.

Again… our hearty greetings.
We join you in anticipation of a most enjoyable cruise.

…is a unique newspaper. It has no politics and subscribes to no creeds; it carries no advertisements. All subscriptions are for life (the life of the paper) and none have ever been cancelled. It is the only newspaper issued the World over that has a circulation of 100% in its community.

The Cruise Staff does its level best to introduce the passengers to one another, but, of course, they can't reach everyone at once. By the way, why not go up to any member of the staff (you can tell them by the “Cruise Staff” pins they wear on their lapels) and ask to be introduced to somebody of like interests to your own. Perhaps you are interested in ping-pong, bridge, or what-not. Let us help you out. We'd be glad to do so.

Then on your own account: If you have not introduced yourself to your tablemates, do so at the next mealtime. Talk about anything under the sun to get the ball rolling. Do not scorn topics of conversation which, although they are unimportant, may pave the way to more interesting subjects. Many desirable friendships have grown out of casual conversation.

Of course, if you speak to someone and you are given a look which indicates that you have offended, you can retire gracefully and credit the experience to Profit and Loss. But don't let that discourage you. There are many people on board who want to make new friends.

Humanity becomes crystallised on shipboard. The intimate social life that develops at sea is calculated to teach men and women how much they depend on their fellow-beings.

Sharing your morning bouillon with your neighbour in the next deck chair, or dining with a native of another country three times a day, usually breaks down clannishness and may open the way to the establishment of lasting friendships.

Office Hours are from 10.00am to Noon and from 2.00pm to 4.00pm every day except Sundays. The Cruise Office will be closed when the “Caronia” is in port.

The Shore Excursions have been arranged to fit in properly with the length of time the “Caronia” spends at each port, to include what is most worth while and to allow sufficient free time for shopping and other individual interests. Everyone on board is cordially invited to make use of the Cruise-Office facilities for any desired information or advice relative to the ports of call.