I worked in a library and supported them. There are still people, esp. children, who don't have access to computers. Amazing, I know. But as far as a cruise ship I just find them a quiet place to go.
Only reason you go on the cruise or only reason you go to that party? I spent time in the corporate world where cocktail parties were pretty much required. We 'smart' people would grab a glass of wine, work the rounds and leave. Different strokes.
And to tag on:
"its name changed from Saigon to Ho Chi Minh, the name of the communist revolutionary leader"
Not a warm and fuzzy name, eh? Imagine it it in countries around the world. And, truly, I heard not a soul say anything but Saigon.