Scientology's floating cathedral is back in a big way, pilgrims!
There was no doubt that the pandemic was hard on Scientology’s aging cruise ship, the Freewinds, which spent months going nowhere during the lockdowns.
And we have wondered about the seaworthiness of this expensive floating cathedral where Scientologists must go if they want to achieve OT 8, the highest step on Scientology’s “Bridge to Total Freedom.” How many more years can this old barge continue to ply the Caribbean?
Well, a new flier put out by Scientology suggests that the Freewinds is gamely sailing on into the future, and that it has pretty much returned to its old ways.
Of course, not enough wealthy Scientologists seeking OT 8 can justify keeping the ship going, so they open it up to lesser beings who still want the experience of cruising with some Hubbard technology thrown in. This “Public Relations Convention” is a perfect example of that. After all, who knows PR better than the Church of Scientology, right?
All aboard!
DON'T MISS THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE FREEWINDS MAGIC
11-day cruise | 5 ports
27 February - 10 March
27 February, Barbados
28 February, St. Lucia
1 March, At Sea
2 - 3 March, Curacao
4 - 9 March, Aruba
10 - 30 March, Cartagena
Visit no less than 5 fabulous Freewinds ports of call!
Experience a sunrise breakfast on the Pool Deck as we sail by the magnificent, “Mystic Mountains” – St. Lucia’s iconic Pitons.
Take a speedboat ride and discover the exceptional beauty of St. Lucia’s western coast. Bat caves, film-worthy bays, colorful fishing villages as well as snorkeling from a private beach cove.
Cruise in crystal-clear waters and snorkel with the turtles.
Experience being off the crossroads of the world, with two full days at sea – guaranteed to be calm, exhilarating and extra extroverting.
Experience the ultimate in sunset cruising as you dine on deck with a gentle breeze and no less than the Freewinds Band to entertain you.
Experience the magical mystique of the Walled City of Cartagena. Stroll through its cobblestoned streets or take it all in, in a horse-drawn carriage. Shop in exotic boutiques. Dine in world-class restaurants. Get to know its friendly people.
Rehabilitate your purposes to help others and disseminate LRH Tech as you bring happiness to the people of Cartagena alongside the Colombian police on The Way to Happiness Excursion.
Witness first-hand the power of the Personal Efficiency Course delivered to thousands of police and local officials.
PUBLIC RELATIONS CONVENTION
27 February - 10 March & 20 - 30 March 2025
with Guest Speakers and Freedom Medal Winners
Ms. Giselle Lima, Col. Ricardo Prado,
Ms. Ruddy Rodriguez, Ms. Sandra Poveda
Harness the power of LRH Public Relations Technology in your life and get the tools to make the impossible, POSSIBLE. Armed with this tech, you can massively increase your marketing and dissemination and create expansion in your sphere of influence. Participate in changing a nation. This is vital LRH Technology to put you at CAUSE, get anything moving and succeed in life.
RELAXED, EXTROVERTING,
CALM DAYS AT SEA
Experience being off the crossroads of the world, with two full days at sea in the most theta and OT space in this universe – guaranteed to be calm, exhilarating and extra extroverting! Enjoy a host of activities including dining on deck and navigation bridge tours where you'll see LRH's Flag Orders in action!
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A day at sea is no fun in that tiny boat. Too small to have proper stabilizers. Usually, when I was there in the 90s, the Captain had pity on us and sailed at night.
Of course, I often had to stay up all night. In that situation it was work, barf, work through the midnight hours. Ron Miscavige used to say: "Ralph is in the bathroom again". In the cinema, down in D deck, the motion is not too bad. It is horrible in the Starlight Cabaret and up on the sun deck. They have to empty the pool, too much weight that high destabilizes the whole structure. And the water would slosh out anyway.
So what are our intrepid voyagers to do while the ship is under weigh? Probably the ones with iron stomachs or doped up on Dramamine will have to sit through endless lectures and drills in the Starlight Cabaret, while the less lucky cling to their bunks and pray for it all to end.
Once we had a woman on the crew who simply could not hold it in any longer. Ran to the rail to discharge overboard. It happens. Unfortunately, the Captain Freewinds Ship Org was downwind and got a face full. Fun times!
"bring happiness to the people of Cartagena alongside the Colombian police on The Way to Happiness Excursion." Why do the local police have to be with you to 'disseminate'? Are the local people unwilling to accept those stupid pamphlets unless a copper is frowning at them?
Anyone learning $cientology Public Relations should understand 3 words and only three words, Deny, Obfuscate and Lie.