newcruzer2 Posted August 23, 2015 #151 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I think that if dining rooms, entertainment venues or other areas will be blocked off to regular passengers they should be informed in advance. YES EXTACTLY. I wouldn't really mind a large group, UNLESS they were given special treatment like 'saved seating', because then it would be ENCROACHING on my rights as a paying customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spingal Posted August 23, 2015 #152 Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) Thank you. Spingal, I don't have a problem with this group, or any other group ,as long as our cruise is not disrupted by the people involved. We were part of a Dixeyland music group years ago and people not registered as part of the group were denied access to events. They were very upset and I don't blame them. I don't want that happening to us and our family that will be joining us. I cruised with this group years ago. Public rooms were closed at times for their use. And they do take over some of the pools. For me it wasn't really an issue but I do know that some people will not cruise with them because of the size of their group. So just be prepared that you could be impacted. Edited August 23, 2015 by spingal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan_Sea Posted August 24, 2015 #153 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Is there a way to check if groups are booked on a specific cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted August 24, 2015 #154 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Is there a way to check if groups are booked on a specific cruise? I don't think there is any type of official listing. You can try googling your ship and the sailing date. Sometimes that pops up a group, but not always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchip Posted August 24, 2015 #155 Share Posted August 24, 2015 We cruised with 800 Bears in November 2013. Did they impact our cruise? Absolutely. We were on a B2B2B. They were on our middle leg. We had to move from the Tradional MDR to Anytime because the Bears had the whole MDR for the evening. The Retreat pool on the Royal Princess was completely taken over. Could we still go out there? Sure. Was there anywhere to sit? No. Did I really want to view way too many displays of affection that should take place in your cabin? No. Because I knew the Bears would be on the cruise, I was able to book the Sanctuary for the week. :D Unfortunately, there were so many people complaining nonstop the whole week that it changed the entire atmosphere of the cruise. Because this was the middle leg of three cruises, this change was starkly evident. Were the guys nice? Absolutely. But 800 of any group changes a ship's dynamic. Cheers, Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted August 24, 2015 #156 Share Posted August 24, 2015 None of the cruise lines do this and don't see them doing it. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 24, 2015 #157 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I cruised with this group years ago. Public rooms were closed at times for their use. And they do take over some of the pools. For me it wasn't really an issue but I do know that some people will not cruise with them because of the size of their group. So just be prepared that you could be impacted. We cruised with 800 Bears in November 2013. Did they impact our cruise? Absolutely. We were on a B2B2B. They were on our middle leg. We had to move from the Tradional MDR to Anytime because the Bears had the whole MDR for the evening. The Retreat pool on the Royal Princess was completely taken over. Could we still go out there? Sure. Was there anywhere to sit? No. Did I really want to view way too many displays of affection that should take place in your cabin? No. Because I knew the Bears would be on the cruise, I was able to book the Sanctuary for the week. :D Unfortunately, there were so many people complaining nonstop the whole week that it changed the entire atmosphere of the cruise. Because this was the middle leg of three cruises, this change was starkly evident. Were the guys nice? Absolutely. But 800 of any group changes a ship's dynamic. Cheers, Denise . We cruised with this group as well (twice/Emerald). I agree with the above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skedaddle43 Posted August 24, 2015 #158 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I just gotta ask...who are the Bears? As in Chicago football players and fans? Or the Smokey Bear type? Or something else that might be TMI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van1982 Posted August 24, 2015 #159 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I think once they reach about 25% then may impact the other guests and they should tell us. I was on an Alaskan cruise with several hour from an East Indian tour and it wasn't an issue at all but the only adjustment made for the group was food which suited me just fine. If I was on a ship with a larger group of teens that would be a different story, particularly if I was traveling without my kids for an adult vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Cruiser78 Posted August 24, 2015 #160 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I just gotta ask...who are the Bears? As in Chicago football players and fans? Or the Smokey Bear type? Or something else that might be TMI. Click on the link in post #147 for more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcruzer2 Posted August 24, 2015 #161 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I just gotta ask...who are the Bears? As in Chicago football players and fans? Or the Smokey Bear type? Or something else that might be TMI. I saw a link to the bears website and checked it out because I was also wondering, well unfortunately I don't have the link for you, but they don't seem to be a Chicago based group , other than that their site only left me with more questions than answers, but I do remember, there site have a spring 2016 cruise listed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skedaddle43 Posted August 24, 2015 #162 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Oh. Checked the "About us" tab and now I know. They are cruising the Emerald in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted August 24, 2015 #163 Share Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) Is there a way to check if groups are booked on a specific cruise? You may find this site helpful (or not...): http://themecruisefinder.com/CruiseAds/ Edited August 24, 2015 by Thrak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcruzer2 Posted August 24, 2015 #164 Share Posted August 24, 2015 You may find this site helpful (or not...): http://themecruisefinder.com/CruiseAds/ Yes link is helpful thank, was concerned at first when site opened... the two guys.... I thought OH NO, I clearly have clicked the wrong site before LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Cruiser78 Posted August 25, 2015 #165 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) You may find this site helpful (or not...): http://themecruisefinder.com/CruiseAds/ Thanks for this. It is probably the best source I have found for identifying group cruises but, unfortunately, not complete. Since I doubt a law (in which country?) will be passed requiring large groups to be made known to all pax when booking, I am afraid it will take ongoing complaints to get the lines to do it on their own :(. Out of a dozen or so cruises, I have had only one severely impacted by a group, but it shouldn't happen at all. I know some will say "the fine print allows it" but, IMO, if I will be prevented from using common areas (pools, lounges, etc.) by a group during normal hours, I should be advised ahead of booking, and charged a reduced rate. Edited August 25, 2015 by SoCal Cruiser78 grammar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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