Originally a ferry operating in the far East, it was converted for cruising in the 1980’s, and now, recently refurbished, has been renamed the Gamalia. It can accommodate over 1000 passengers, many of whom have luxury in-room facilities, like a window and a toilet. The executive suites have a balcony, and premium facilities like a coffee maker and free toiletries.
The ship Gamalia is registered in the great Caribbean nation of Gamalia, from where it takes its name. The owner of the ship is Mrs Negibi, wife of the president of Gamalia, who takes a keen interest in the ship, in particular matters such as finance. She is determined not to waste money on unnecessary frills, but does appreciate that safety equipment is not always in this category.
In fact, safety on the ship is a prime concern, and dangerous or unsafe areas are usually well signposted. In an emergency, passengers should put on the life vest in their room, and proceed to their muster point for possible evacuation. Hint: don’t forget to collect your life vest, as there are no spares!
The ship has two powerful engines driving the two propellers, and also has thrusters to help position the ship in harbor. Note: the thrusters are electrically driven, so when entering a harbor, power sockets in rooms are disabled so as not to divert power from the thrusters.
The captain and officers and crew are all fully trained to the highest standard, as certificated by the Gamalia Maritime Authority, director Mrs Negibi. Any complaints in this regard should be passed to the captain, who will direct appropriately.