whenisthemidnightbuffet? Posted April 24, 2011 #1 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Googled my sail date on Gem that I booked today and found a NY Radio station is having their 30th Anniversary on board. Should this concern me? Is there a way to find out how big this group may be as sometimes very large groups can change the dynamics of a ship. Getting a bit nervous:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin6 Posted April 24, 2011 #2 Share Posted April 24, 2011 It guess it all depends on the music genre that the station plays.....I would love 60's and 70's oldies myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whenisthemidnightbuffet? Posted April 24, 2011 Author #3 Share Posted April 24, 2011 It's not the music that concerns me I like all music. But very large groups can take over a whole ship depending on their size, so instead of the usual pool side activities led by the CD the radio station I see is going to be doing their thing pool side on a sea day and I'm not sure what that is going to mean to me. Could be a great thing and a cruise unlike any other I have ever taken and then again, could be the worst ever, not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrymtex01 Posted April 24, 2011 #4 Share Posted April 24, 2011 It's just hard to imagine that there would be a ton of people going to celebrate a radio stations 30th year. I maybe way wrong.. but.. boy.. just hard to imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted April 24, 2011 #5 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Have you looked at the radio station's website to see what they are saying aobut the cruise? Also, it might just be a few people who win a chance to cruise with the station staff. My mom and dad won something to Jamaica once through a radio station and there was just a group of 6 or 8 plus the staff that came with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whenisthemidnightbuffet? Posted April 24, 2011 Author #6 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Copied their schedule for the week (see below): Brought to you by: Tentative Schedule: July 31st Sunday 4pm—Boat Leaves 7pm-9pm—getting to know you dinner with KISS Family Midnight—welcome aboard Party in Club area August 1st Monday (KISS Anniversary Day) AT SEA—FORMAL NIGHT 1-4pm—Poolside activities 4:30-6:30—KISS table for games registration/information open 7p-9pm—anniversary dinner celebration Midnight---Ginuwine Performs August 2nd Tuesday AT SEA 1-3pm—health and beauty seminar 4-6pm Spade Tournaments Midnight—Party in Club (Ladies Night hosted by Shaila) August 3rd Wednesday 8am—Arrive at Kings Wharf, Bermuda 9p--Slots Tournament in Casino Midnight—Party in club August 4th, Thursday In Bermuda—Theme—80’s Gear 10am Golf Tournament sponsored by African American Golfer’s Digest 7pm—Party @ Snorkel Beach Park August 5th Friday Leave Bermuda @ 5pm 5p--Make Up and Skin Care demonstrations Midnight—KAD party August 6th Saturday AT SEA—Theme—represent your boro! 1-4—Poolside Games 7-9 Good bye dinner Midnight--Avant performs 2am—Back to life/ back to reality party August 7th Arrive in NY at 8am CALLING ALL GOLF FANS! Call Scott travel to book now and don't forget to ask about joining the Golf Tournament brought to you by African American Golfer's Digest: $200 per person: Participation in the golf tournament includes greens fees, shared golf cart, range practice balls, opportunity to win on-course prizes, raffle prizes and awards cocktail reception following the round and a 1 year subscription to the African American Golfer's Digest. Format: Shotgun start/scramble. Transportation to the course is not included. Location: Riddle's Bay Golf Club, Bermuda (course is subject to change). [/color] Must be a big crowd for NCL to turn the: casino over to group for slot tourney, the pool over for pool party, the night club every night pretty much at midnight. Again, this could be a lot of fun, but then again, could be just way too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnql Posted April 24, 2011 #7 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Here's the promo on the radio station's web site. It includes a slightly detailed agenda: http://www.987kissfm.com/Cruise2011/index.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peg013 Posted April 24, 2011 #8 Share Posted April 24, 2011 I wonder how they can have a slot tournament while they are docked in Bermuda? :confused: The casino and shops are usually closed while in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG_Steve Posted April 24, 2011 #9 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Here's the promo on the radio station's web site. It includes a slightly detailed agenda: http://www.987kissfm.com/Cruise2011/index.aspx OP, use the email in that link and just ask if they know how many folks are going. Pretend you're interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whenisthemidnightbuffet? Posted April 24, 2011 Author #10 Share Posted April 24, 2011 My husband did that, but our thinking is they will probably inflate the numbers, if they give them at all, since who wants to go to a "party" that no one is attending? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peg013 Posted April 24, 2011 #11 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Even if they inflate the numbers you will at least have a general idea of whether they expect 10, 100 or 1000, etc. If it's less than say 250, no problem. If it's 1000 that is a large percentage of the ship and you may not have access to areas normally public because they have them tied up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG_Steve Posted April 24, 2011 #12 Share Posted April 24, 2011 My husband did that, but our thinking is they will probably inflate the numbers, if they give them at all, since who wants to go to a "party" that no one is attending? Good point, but there really isn't much else you can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Cruise4Ever Posted April 24, 2011 #13 Share Posted April 24, 2011 I wonder how they can have a slot tournament while they are docked in Bermuda? :confused: The casino and shops are usually closed while in port. That was my question! They'd better get their facts straight or they'll be sorely disappointed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Cruise4Ever Posted April 24, 2011 #14 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Unless they've chartered the whole ship, NCL is not going turn anything over to them. There are pool activities every day for everyone. The slot tourney will not take place while docked in Bermuda, and everyone will have access to the restaurants. What they can do is reserve some space for them in the casino and in the restaurants. They'll have to get up at midnight if they're going to beat the chair hogs to the pool, however :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted April 24, 2011 #15 Share Posted April 24, 2011 did you notice they have a "formal night" listed. I wonder if that is for their group, or they think the ship is formal - WRONG. As to the inport Slot Tournament. They "might" be able to do this. If there is no money being gambled, they "might" be able to use the machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whenisthemidnightbuffet? Posted April 24, 2011 Author #16 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Guys, I love your observations, and based on what is true or not true, they may have a good time (if all of these events do happen), however; let's not forget about me, lol! What do you think about my concerns about how this will impact my vacation? BTW, after researching about the casino being open, there is so much contradictory info on the internet and still do not know if it still is true that casinos have to close while in port. On NCL's website, describing their Bermuda cruises, they say enjoy your day on the beach....... and come back and enjoy the casino at night. Not sure what this means either? Anyway, thanks for all your input, I have a lot of respect for your opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted April 24, 2011 #17 Share Posted April 24, 2011 We have a local radio station that has a cruise each year (although I believe it's on Carnival). There are about a couple of hundred that attend and it seems they make their presence known, cause afterwards they talk about what so and so did, how the other passengers were looking at them like they were crazy, etc. It seems that it gets worse each year, since they all get to know each other and attend. On the other hand, we've been on a cruise that had a medical convention onboard (Celebrity) and we didn't even know they were there (except for a nice conversation with one of the attendees in the hot tub). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patseacruiser Posted April 24, 2011 #18 Share Posted April 24, 2011 I was on a carnival cruise once that had over 700 nurses on it doing a continuing education course. We were up on Lido at 6 am having coffee when they were having a 'drowning' cpr class at the pool. So someone was in the pool face down not moving and people who didn't know what was going on were screaming and yelling for help. And it looked like people were just standing around watching but of course it was the nurses discussing it and preparing to do the cpr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whenisthemidnightbuffet? Posted April 24, 2011 Author #19 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Okay, so my husband spoke to the travel agent noted on their website and was told they are hoping to get about 400/450 pax. What do you guys think about this number, it's like almost 25% of the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted April 24, 2011 #20 Share Posted April 24, 2011 To me, it sounds like they're going to take over the pool on At Sea days.:( Well, at least you know ahead of time. You have to decide now what to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Johnny Posted April 24, 2011 #21 Share Posted April 24, 2011 The casino has always been closed while in port in Bermuda. Possibly it it open for this special group for a slot tournament for prizes and no cash is being gambled. It seems a lot a "special" changes are being made for this group and I suspect they could be quite a large part of the cruising community on this sailing. It's a tough decision for you, I know. Glad to see you had such a great time on your last cruise. We'll be sailing to Bermuda on June 26 and can't wait. Would you say, the Gem was better than the Jewel we were on together? Let us know if you find out that they are opening the casino for this group for sure, and at that point all cruises to Bermuda should have gambling now in Bermuda. Have you asked NCL about the gambling situation? Take care Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Johnny Posted April 24, 2011 #22 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Phyillis: I checked on the Bermuda board and someone posted a question regarding gambling while ships are docked in Bermuda and the answer is NO. This post was pretty recent, the beginning of March of this year. That makes me think that the radio station ads are wrong or it is something special with no money being waggered for this group - if this is even allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whenisthemidnightbuffet? Posted April 24, 2011 Author #23 Share Posted April 24, 2011 The casino has always been closed while in port in Bermuda. Possibly it it open for this special group for a slot tournament for prizes and no cash is being gambled. It seems a lot a "special" changes are being made for this group and I suspect they could be quite a large part of the cruising community on this sailing. It's a tough decision for you, I know. Glad to see you had such a great time on your last cruise. We'll be sailing to Bermuda on June 26 and can't wait. Would you say, the Gem was better than the Jewel we were on together? Let us know if you find out that they are opening the casino for this group for sure, and at that point all cruises to Bermuda should have gambling now in Bermuda. Have you asked NCL about the gambling situation? Take care Carol Hey Carol, good to hear from you. I did call Harrah's casino marketing and they said they can only advise what is in their system currently and as of right now, the casino is closed. However, sailings to Bermuda do not start until May this year, and though I love them, it is NCl, so who knows. I looked into your sailing originally, and was glad to see you on the roll call, but I just couldn't get the dates in June and early July to work for my family (we have 2 dogs and a teenager that need to be accounted for during our absence and the week of 7/31 just worked for all concerned). As far as Gem and Jewel, you know I really loved the Jewel, and still do. But on my recent sailing I ran into many of the crew from the Jewel on the Gem. Though he was on vacation for my sailing, Sinan who was in charge of bingo on the Jewel last year, is now their CD. Meagan, who was entertainment crew last year is now the ACD and I think she is fabulous. Many of the casino workers that I got to know on the Jewel are on the Gem as well. In addition, the Senior Officers of the Gem were the best. They were everywhere, you could not go a day without seeing them all over the ship and involved with the pax and crew and a nicer bunch you could not ask for. The HD, Sean, as well as Captain Roger, were so personable and caring. I think you will absolutely love the Gem. Of course, if there is something specific you would like to know, I will do my best to advise you. Take care, Phyllis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whenisthemidnightbuffet? Posted April 24, 2011 Author #24 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Phyillis: I checked on the Bermuda board and someone posted a question regarding gambling while ships are docked in Bermuda and the answer is NO. This post was pretty recent, the beginning of March of this year. That makes me think that the radio station ads are wrong or it is something special with no money being waggered for this group - if this is even allowed. Since sailing to Bermuda will not begin until May who really knows what the deal will be. NCL and Bermuda do have a "special" relationship, I've read about their contracts with the Bermuda government and dollar amounts they contribute to the island. We were on NCL a couple of year's ago, can't remember which ship or the exact port, but I am going to go out on a limb here and say St. Thomas, and were shocked that during our overnight stay they were able to open the casino. They said they had a special arrangement with that island...... We will only know for sure once the first set of cruisers return from Bermuda next month and post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose30 Posted April 24, 2011 #25 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Looks like gambling on cruise ships while in Bermuda is the in thing. Just Google "gambling on cruise ships in Bermuda" it is all over the internet. OP you should see i8f you can change your dates you don';t sound like you will have a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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