After my husband died, I was asked several times by women friends to go on cruises. I declined because I knew I would feel uncomfortable in such a couple-oriented atmosphere. But when I saw the advertisement in the Orthodox Observer for the 2010 Caribbean OPA! Cruise, I told my friends I knew this was the one for us.
Although I am Orthodox, I am not Greek. But I know enough Greek people to know that once you meet one, you will never feel alone. This certainly proved to be the case. And it was so great that I went with another friend in 2011 and right then, signed up for the 2012 Cruise
I can’t say enough good things about this well-planned, filled-with-fun Cruise. We not only have all the amenities that the ship provides, but also such extras as Sunday and daily Orthodox services with an Orthodox priest on board, a lecture on some aspect of Greek history or culture every day, Greek dancing lessons, special evening parties after the ship’s evening shows. And if you don’t have ID to prove you’re a member of the OPA! Cruise, you can’t attend any of these events. Also, there is a luncheon one day featuring Greek food that is available to everyone on board, and we get to show off our finest Greek dancing to the whole ship, who by now are really upset that they didn’t know about our special OPA! Cruise.
I’ve been on many cruises with my husband and family, but have never enjoyed one more than our OPA! Cruises.
Joyce
