The Ships Whistle

As we all know ships have a remarkably loud “horn” and it is almost disappointing if the Captain does not sound it when leaving the port.

It’s exciting when a horn battle ensues between ships, last year whilst on board Ventura we were docked side by side with the Celebrity Eclipse, on the leaving the port both ships exchanged horn gestures both long and short with each giving a small burst on a more comical note at the end.

I do think that sometimes there should be some kind of warning, especially if you are unlucky enough to be standing directly under the funnel holding a rather tasty cocktail when the horn sounds. On many occasion I have had my head firmly blown off from this happening and if it were possible I am convinced my body would detach from my skin and run.

One whistle that I find interesting is that of the Disney ships. Steering far from the normal alert sound Disney adopts a more playful noise of “when you wish upon a star”. Hearing this for the first time I was rather taken a back, thinking to myself what on earth was that!? I still now cannot decide if I actually like this unusual whistle or if i find it rather cringe worthy. I am sure it is great for the kids.

All I will say is when leaving the port if you find yourself directly under the funnel I suggest you brace yourself, you know it’s going to sound but you will still find yourself jumping firmly out of your skin when it finally does.