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Our first Royal Caribbean cruise was on the Song Of America in 1990. We received a letter from Captain Osten Andreassen welcoming us aboard. In that letter we were also welcomed to the past passenger organization, The Viking Crown Cruise Club.

I guess I remember the days that all U.S. Citizens followed the U.S. Code that states: "all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart" I guess times have changed, but I always follow the code. If others don't that's their own decision. Personally, I believe that since he was representing Carnival, he should have followed the code as a U.S. Citizen.

Here is the wording of 36 U.S. Code § 301 "National anthem" (a) Designation.—The composition consisting of the words and music known as the Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem. (b) Conduct During Playing.—During a rendition of the national anthem— (1)when the flag is displayed— (A) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note; (B) members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute in the manner provided for individuals in uniform; and (C) all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and (2) when the flag is not displayed, all present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed.

He is the current CD on the Legend.

His name is Cameron Chavis. From what I've heard he was born and raised in Texas and is a U.S. Citizen. And yes, he was wearing a ball cap during the event and on stage.

On a recent Carnival cruise, I noticed that during the playing of the National Anthem, the CD did not salute the flag, only held his arms at his side and didn't even remove his hat. Is this Carnival's policy? If not and it is his personal or political choice, I don't think he should be hosting the event! Anyone else notice this and know the policy? I had mentioned this to him on a previous cruise and he just ignored me.