RADISSON SEVEN SEAS NAVIGATOR ENTERTAINMENT
Radisson Seven Seas Cruises spares no expense on entertainment and it
shows in the details, from the $80,000 glittery show curtain to the $1,000
costumes worn by the dancers. Live entertainment was provided by the
energetic cast of the Peter Grey Terhune Singers and Dancers in the Seven
Seas Show Lounge. Most shows began at 9:45 pm. The shows included a
wide variety of styles, such as Fiesta Latina, Tonight on Broadway, and Rock
This Town.
My appreciation for these talented young entertainers grew even more after
visiting their hot and crowded backstage dressing rooms on a tour given for
Junior Cruisers. The dancers were kind enough to allow my eight-year-old
daughter try on the Diana Ross wig and high heels used by the young man in
Rock This Town.
Other entertainment included international vocalist Holly Lipton and a
remarkable performance of popular classics by Virtuoso Concert Pianist
Nana Mukhadze. Pianist Kenneth Johnson played daily in the Navigator
Lounge. The Navigator Five Orchestra provided dance music most nights in
the Seven Seas Lounge before and after the show. Guitarist Franco Lillo
serenaded diners in the Portofino Grill.
SPECIAL ENRICHMENT LECTURES:
Onboard lectures on Bermuda were given by Lt. Col. Brendan O’D. Hollis, a
sixth generation Bermudian and former commanding officer of the Bermuda
Regiment. Hollis is regarded as one of Bermuda’s leading historians and his
lectures were one of the highlights of the cruise.
SPECIAL SHIP TOURS:
BRIDGE TOUR: Radisson is one of the rare cruise lines still allowing tours of
the bridge. Almost all lines have cancelled these tours for security reasons.
The bridge is a truly impressive sight, especially for first-time cruisers. Taking
the tour is simply a matter of signing up and appearing at a designated time.
Note: No cameras are allowed.
GALLEY TOUR WITH RADISSON NAVIGATOR EXECUTIVE CHEF MIKE
ROMHILD: Having been on several cruise galley tours, I expected to see the
usual stacks of pre-prepared meals in the kitchen. Not so on Radisson. Of
course, I should have known better considering the excellent quality of the
food. Each entrée is cooked to order, not 12 hours before and re-heated. To
say the difference between meals on Radisson and other cruise lines is
miles apart is a great understatement.
I also noticed another interesting item-a room service alarm light in the
middle of the galley. The procedure works like this…when a guest calls room
service, the revolving yellow alarm light goes off alerting everyone in the galley
that someone is hungry. Whomever is free at the moment goes to answer the
phone and take care of the order. As you can imagine the alarm light went off
several times during the 20-minute tour.
BACKSTAGE TOUR-This tour was offered to junior cruisers only, but I was
lucky enough to tag along with my eight-year-old daughter. After seeing the
tightly crowded and stuffy dressing rooms, I can’t imagine how the Peter Grey
Terhune singers and dancers get through their performances, especially on
a swaying ship. This is a great tour for young cruisers and the entertainers go
out of their way being nice to the children.
Radisson Seven Seas Cruises spares no expense on entertainment and it
shows in the details, from the $80,000 glittery show curtain to the $1,000
costumes worn by the dancers. Live entertainment was provided by the
energetic cast of the Peter Grey Terhune Singers and Dancers in the Seven
Seas Show Lounge. Most shows began at 9:45 pm. The shows included a
wide variety of styles, such as Fiesta Latina, Tonight on Broadway, and Rock
This Town.
My appreciation for these talented young entertainers grew even more after
visiting their hot and crowded backstage dressing rooms on a tour given for
Junior Cruisers. The dancers were kind enough to allow my eight-year-old
daughter try on the Diana Ross wig and high heels used by the young man in
Rock This Town.
Other entertainment included international vocalist Holly Lipton and a
remarkable performance of popular classics by Virtuoso Concert Pianist
Nana Mukhadze. Pianist Kenneth Johnson played daily in the Navigator
Lounge. The Navigator Five Orchestra provided dance music most nights in
the Seven Seas Lounge before and after the show. Guitarist Franco Lillo
serenaded diners in the Portofino Grill.
SPECIAL ENRICHMENT LECTURES:
Onboard lectures on Bermuda were given by Lt. Col. Brendan O’D. Hollis, a
sixth generation Bermudian and former commanding officer of the Bermuda
Regiment. Hollis is regarded as one of Bermuda’s leading historians and his
lectures were one of the highlights of the cruise.
SPECIAL SHIP TOURS:
BRIDGE TOUR: Radisson is one of the rare cruise lines still allowing tours of
the bridge. Almost all lines have cancelled these tours for security reasons.
The bridge is a truly impressive sight, especially for first-time cruisers. Taking
the tour is simply a matter of signing up and appearing at a designated time.
Note: No cameras are allowed.
GALLEY TOUR WITH RADISSON NAVIGATOR EXECUTIVE CHEF MIKE
ROMHILD: Having been on several cruise galley tours, I expected to see the
usual stacks of pre-prepared meals in the kitchen. Not so on Radisson. Of
course, I should have known better considering the excellent quality of the
food. Each entrée is cooked to order, not 12 hours before and re-heated. To
say the difference between meals on Radisson and other cruise lines is
miles apart is a great understatement.
I also noticed another interesting item-a room service alarm light in the
middle of the galley. The procedure works like this…when a guest calls room
service, the revolving yellow alarm light goes off alerting everyone in the galley
that someone is hungry. Whomever is free at the moment goes to answer the
phone and take care of the order. As you can imagine the alarm light went off
several times during the 20-minute tour.
BACKSTAGE TOUR-This tour was offered to junior cruisers only, but I was
lucky enough to tag along with my eight-year-old daughter. After seeing the
tightly crowded and stuffy dressing rooms, I can’t imagine how the Peter Grey
Terhune singers and dancers get through their performances, especially on
a swaying ship. This is a great tour for young cruisers and the entertainers go
out of their way being nice to the children.
CRUISE INFORMATION
RADISSON SEVEN SEAS NAVIGATOR ENTERTAINMENT
RADISSON SEVEN SEAS NAVIGATOR ENTERTAINMENT
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