I've crossed the equator not once, but several times, both by sea, and by air. Does that make me a "super shellback"?
I look forward to retiring, so I'll have time to take the repositioning cruises. (probably won't have the money then!) I love the sea days, and couldn't care less about most ports. Perhaps that'll change when I retire and can make liesurely visits to more exotic ports around the world.
Ken