“I’ve learned the importance of teamwork because you cannot do everything on your own,” said Emily Wynne (Australia). She was part of a team that over two days saw around 5,000 school children come on board to attend a children's programme. To accomplish such a feat, the team of 20 crewmembers had to manage crowds, communicate, work together, improvise, and adapt to a constantly changing situation. With so many complications arising, it’s easy to get frustrated and tired, but all agreed that it was well worth the effort. Faith Mandalupe (Philippines), who helped with crowd control on the quayside, realised the value in taking time to talk to the children despite the hectic ambiance. "I ended up having very good conversations with them and they were truly interested in knowing what the ship is all about."
