One of the little advertising links I saw on MyBloggers while reading Susil's "Tree Hugger" post was for a knitting cruise. By the time I'd submitted my comment the link had disappeared so I googled knitting cruise.

"What to expect on a Knitting cruise

Our knitting cruises combine two favorite past times [sic]: cruising and knitting. Traveling is one life's of greatest escapes because it gives us time to unwind and experience the world.

Knitting allows us to express creativity while promoting better health through stress reduction and relaxation. Come join us on one of our knitting cruises and leave your worries in our wake.

Our enriching knitting cruises allow you to improve your skills while visiting some of the most interesting ports in the world. Each day you will experience something new.

Unlike most knitting retreats, with our knitting cruises you are pampered onboard a beautiful cruise ship. While you are cruising from one amazing port to the next you will have the opportunity to take classes with some of the most sought after knitting instructors in the knitting world.

Our knitting cruises provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere where you can be yourself without having to worry about anything except having a good time."

I can picture myself asking Mr. Troutbend if he wants to go on one of these and I know his response: "I'd rather die."

Actually, the knitting is only a small part of the cruise, it is just a regular cruise with a few knitters along. I'm not sure which cruise line it is, or what ports are visited, but it's an interesting concept.