There were plenty of seats, all raked at a good angle so that each seat had a good view of the stage.

Lectures given during the day were supported with large video screens. At night, the screens were gone and elaborate sets decorated the stage.

The seats were large enough to accommodate the most overweight tourist. They were comfortable enough to prevent squirming during a long performance. And they had arm rests out of which a small table could fold and upon which a drink could rest.

The lectures were usually scarcely attended. Had this been a musical at night, all seats would have been full.

The best seats were in a small mezzanine between the rake upper seating and the floor seating. The two seats on each end had copious leg room.

That morning's lecturer waited for the time to start. At this time, he was a naturalist about to explain the animals we might see on this cruise.

Brass uprights and wooden rails lined the path leading up and out of the theater.

The naturalist, Jules Talarico, gave a talk about the natural wonders we were about to see on this voyage .

The passengers all headed for the exit as soon as the lecture ended.

The carpet in the Princess Theater had a design that was certain to warp the head of anyone who gazed at it for too long.