On the shuttle bus en route to Sydney airport we sat next to two delightful men from the U.S.A. They were returning from 40 days on board the Queen Mary 2. This one:
There would obviously be many a job to fill in keeping this grand ship sailing the seas. So many in fact that there is one in particular I'd never even heard of, until Bob & Jack told me about their role aboard this amazing ship - to be dance partners for the single ladies on board (most ladies are "mature"). That's the length that the company behind the Queen Mary 2 go to. Should you be a single lady, rest assured you'll never have to dance alone. That's just the kind of service I think you deserve when you're spending the odd $25k to have a good time.
We had a great chat about what it's like to cruise around the world, how it all works and why they do it. For any other nosey parkers out there (like me, that is), here's the deal...
1). They love it! Though they miss their families at home, they get to see the world and be a part of something very special.
2). Bob, Jack and the other dance partners are a part of the social life of the cruise. They dine with guests, attend functions and become involved and a part of the ship scene. That way when it comes to dinner dances and balls, the ladies who need a dance partner won't feel they are dancing with a stranger.
3). In a nutshell, the do it because they love to dance. Both men are passionate ballroom dancers and dancing for 40 odd days isn't a chore.
Finally, the biggest and most important question of all: Are single dance partners allowed to hook up with single ladies? A BIG NO. If so, they get left at the next port. That said, it's totally ok to contact each other post cruise.
What an amazing job to have, don't you think?!
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