Monday, December 31, 2007

Cinema and Pool Tables: December, 2007


I forgot to mention another rather unique sports activity aboard Jewel of the Seas.

In the Game Reserves adjacent to the Safari Club, you'll find two self-leveling pool tables.

While playing pool isn't that unusual on land, remember that this is for use on the open sea, where the tables must correct for subtle undulations.

The specially designed tables are valued at $100,000 each.

The Safari Club looks like looks like a place a modern African king or an adventurer like Ernest Hemingway would enjoy, with the feel of an upscale gentleman's club in Africa, but it is used for diverse activities such as the Captain's Champagne Party, the Quest Game, and live jazz.



Next to Casino Royale and the Nascar-themed Pit Stop Sports Bar is a wonderful Cinema with stadium-style seating where I enjoyed a couple of great movies.

I had never seen the classic "It's A Wonderful Life" in its entirety, and watching it on the big screen proved to be a real treat, although it ran about ten minutes past its projected end time, landing me in a bit of hot water with Julie on the second formal night.

With a two minute change into my suit, we arrived at the dining room without missing a course.




Previously on the cruise, we had seen the contemporary romantic comedy "Music and Lyrics" in the Cinema.

There were different movies each day, but we simply did not have time to see them all.

While none of us cruise primarily watch movies, it's great that Royal Caribbean has such nice theaters available just for that purpose on some ships, and it's always great getting lost in a good story, especially if you never find the time to go to the movies back home.