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2013 Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Sci-Fi Sea Cruise

The 2013 Doctor Who Sci-Fi Sea Cruise.

Oct. 18 - 26, 2013 on the Carnival Liberty from Miami to Cozumel, Belize, Roatan, and Grand Cayman

John's Cruise Top 29 (in chronological order)

 1. Friday videoing Dancing Dan and Wendy's wedding using George and Marie's JVC camcorder.
 2. Bon Voyage mini-convention with all 6 of the cruise celebrity guests.
 3. Saturday breakfast with Andrew Cartmel at the Howard Johnson motel.
 4. Lunch with Joel and neighbor John on the ship on Saturday.
 5. Dinner with Carol and Harry Saturday night (I had the most interesting Chili Relleno).
 6. Star gazing with Roman late Saturday night.
 7. Using the weight room with Judi Sunday morning (day at sea).
 8. Going down the big slide with Jack, Jen, Mark, Colin, and Frazer.
 9. Dinner with Silvester McCoy (a k a "James") Sunday night (I had the yummy sea food sampler).
10. Monday's visit to San Miguel's Museo (museum) recommeded by Sylvester (Cozumel history, ...).
11. Snorkling with Judi at Chakanaab in Cozumel, Mexico.
12. Dinner with Pamela Salem and Mary Monday and Friday nights (I had the vegatarean dish).
13. Tuesday: Altun Ha Mayan ruins in Belize; "royal rat" and Belikin beer for lunch.
14. "Showtime" with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, and Cab Calloway impersonations.
15. Dinner with Frazer (I had the excellent Lasagna).
16. Wednesday Dolphin Encounter at Mahogony Bay, Isla Roatan, Honduras.
17. Lunch with Andrew Cartmel and "Star Trek fan" John.
18. Dinner with Andrew Cartmel.
19. Thursday breakfast with Carol and Harry in the formal dining room.
20. Grand Cayman's famous rum cake with Judi and Doug while waiting for the tour.
21. Sting Ray encounter and snorkel (the highlite of the trip).
22. Group photo sing-a-long.
23. Dinner with Colin Spaull (Judi and I had the chateaubriand).
24. Rock and Roll show (cool!).
25. Friday: back to the spa for more weight exercises.
26. VIFP (Very Important Fun People) party; free drinks and horse douvers with Jack.
27. The readings by Sylvester; Frazer f/Pamela, f/Mary; and Carol f/Colin.
28. Saturday: Everglades tour with Joel and Wendy's sister and mother.
29. Lunch with Joel at the Miami airport.

John's Cruise Top 15 songs (in chronological order)

 1. Sleepwalk -- Santo and Johnny (on the airplane from Phoenix)
 2. La Bamba -- Ritchie Valens (Saturday's song)
 3. Oy Como Va -- Santana (Sunday's song)
 4. Gangnum Style -- Psy (Monday's song)
 5. Doctorin' the TARDIS (1988) -- Timelords                       You Tube Link
 6. Minnie the Moocher -- Cab Calloway (from Tuesday's "Showtime")
 7. Zoot Suit Riot -- Cherry Poppin' Daddies (from "Showtime")
 8. Jumping Jack Flash -- Rolling Stones (Wednesday's song #1)
 9. Hot Hot Hot -- Buster Poindexter (Wednesday's song #2)
10. Don't Be Cruel -- Elvis (from Thursday's "Rock and Roll" show)
11. Little Darlin' -- Diamonds (from the "Rock and Roll" show)
12. These Boots -- Nancy Sinatra (from the "Rock and Roll" show)
13. Voulez Vous -- ABBA (from the "Rock and Roll" show)
14. Call Me -- Blondie (from the "Rock and Roll" show)
15. Doctor Who theme song.

John's Cruise Top 6 FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)

 1. Q: Who's your favorite Doctor?
    A: The 7th Doctor starring Silvester McCoy.
 2. Q: Who's your favorite Doctors' female companion?
    A: Carole Ann Ford as Susan Foreman (the Doctor's granddaughter).
 3. Q: Who's your favorite Doctors' male companion?
    A: Frazer Hines as Jamie McCrimmon.
 4. Q: Who's your favorite female Doctor Who guest star?
    A: Pamela Salem as Toos and Professor Rachel Jensen.
 5. Q: Who's your favorite male Doctor Who guest star?
    A: Colin Spaull as Lilt and Mr. Crane.
 6. Q: Who's your favorite script editor?
    A: Andrew Cartmel, script editor for the 7th Doctor.
Dan's Official Sci-Fi Cruise Web Page
John and Judi's Doctor Who Cruises Home Page
John and Judi's Links
J & J Heath Home Page

(Last updated Nov. 8, 2013