beanersts Posted September 4, 2014 #1 Share Posted September 4, 2014 So getting on the Crown this weekend, any chance of some of the NFL games being telecasted on MUTS or at one of the bars? I saw FIFA this year was on some ships thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryf Posted September 5, 2014 #2 Share Posted September 5, 2014 So getting on the Crown this weekend, any chance of some of the NFL games being telecasted on MUTS or at one of the bars? I saw FIFA this year was on some ships thanks I have never seen a sporting event of any kind on MUTS in Alaska (thank goodness!!), but I have never cruised during football season, so I don't know if that's different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halpinsg Posted September 5, 2014 #3 Share Posted September 5, 2014 If they do, let us know how it worked out. I'll be on the Ruby over Thanksgiving. As Thanksgiving is on a sea day, I really hope they show at least one game. Have a great cruise! Sent from my DROID4 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted September 5, 2014 #4 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I'm sure the games that can be shown will be seen somewhere, but probably not on MUTS due to the environmental laws. Too much noise scares the bears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted September 5, 2014 #5 Share Posted September 5, 2014 You will most likely find the games on TV in the cigar bar. You will, of course, be in a smoking area where cigars and cigarettes are allowed so, if you can't handle the smoke, you may not want to sit in that area. They do tend to show the sporting events though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted September 5, 2014 #6 Share Posted September 5, 2014 And what they show will depend on whatever feed the satellite provider offers, so they may not have a huge selection of games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceMuzz Posted September 5, 2014 #7 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Alaska also has additional challenges in receiving anything via satellite. Most of the television and internet satellites orbit near the equator. Alaska is so far North that the angle of reception is quite critical. Mountains, trees, buildings, the funnel, and other ships are often blocking the signal to your ship. Vancouver, Glacier Bay, and Skagway are particularly problematic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted September 5, 2014 #8 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Alaska also has additional challenges in receiving anything via satellite.Most of the television and internet satellites orbit near the equator. Alaska is so far North that the angle of reception is quite critical. Mountains, trees, buildings, the funnel, and other ships are often blocking the signal to your ship. Vancouver, Glacier Bay, and Skagway are particularly problematic. What is kind of cool is that, when in the above mentioned places, we didn't have the slightest issue with TV reception. We were cruising. Who cares about TV? It never even occurred to us to care... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted September 6, 2014 #9 Share Posted September 6, 2014 How much of it was live sports? The vast majority of stuff shown on the ship is pre-recorded. News summary programs can often be downloaded by network while in port to stay up to date, but that doesn't work for true live events. What is kind of cool is that, when in the above mentioned places, we didn't have the slightest issue with TV reception. We were cruising. Who cares about TV? It never even occurred to us to care... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanersts Posted September 6, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Thanks for the info. I will let you know if they do show the games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landnsea Posted September 6, 2014 #11 Share Posted September 6, 2014 So getting on the Crown this weekend, any chance of some of the NFL games being telecasted on MUTS or at one of the bars? I saw FIFA this year was on some ships thanks Sorry to tell ya but your not gonna be a happy camper sports on a Princess ship blows big time, what I have done before is ask the cruise director to hook you up, it's worked for me. Good Luck John,Laura and Gaby Seattle,Wa. Go Hawks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickEk Posted September 6, 2014 #12 Share Posted September 6, 2014 (edited) This might interest y'all... Seahawks & Princess http://finance.yahoo.com/news/princess-cruises-announces-partnership-seattle-003400744.html Edited September 6, 2014 by RickEk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyed Posted September 6, 2014 #13 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Sorry to tell ya but your not gonna be a happy camper sports on a Princess ship blows big time, what I have done before is ask the cruise director to hook you up, it's worked for me.Good Luck John,Laura and Gaby Seattle,Wa. Go Hawks We have a bigger problem! We like College Football even more (I least, I do, not sure about my DH) and we are sailing for 28 days to the South Pacific!! We will miss at least 3 games...one week is a buy....there will be serious withdrawal going on!! :eek:;):rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubfan63 Posted September 6, 2014 #14 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I have never seen a sporting event of any kind on MUTS in Alaska (thank goodness!!), but I have never cruised during football season, so I don't know if that's different. 2 Sunday afternoon games (one started in morning), and the Sunday evening were on MUTS on the Island Princess in Alaska last September. We boarded on a Monday so I don't remember if the Monday night game were on. If you are in a staying late in a port, they may not show the game, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landnsea Posted September 8, 2014 #15 Share Posted September 8, 2014 This might interest y'all... Seahawks & Princess http://finance.yahoo.com/news/princess-cruises-announces-partnership-seattle-003400744.html Have got to say that's some very good news to hear, proof Princess is starting to listen to its ever changing customer base, We Want Football ! thank you Princess What is yet to be seen is can Princess handle The 12th Man Fans of Seattle ,Loud and Proud. John,Laura and Gaby Seattle,Wa. Go Hawks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted September 9, 2014 #16 Share Posted September 9, 2014 It's important to note that the CD on board has final say as to what is shown where, based on what they can get. So your best bet on any given cruise may be a request with them (although they usually set the schedule in advance). I'm sure Princess would possibly prefer it on the big screen. Beer sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginnyfyr Posted September 9, 2014 #17 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Just off the Grand yesterday - they showed the Seattle/Green Bay game in the Vista Lounge on....er, whatever day that was, lol. That was the most full I have ever seen a lounge or theatre on any cruise ship! They did lose the satellite link about 20 minutes into the game (right after I saw a lot of buckets of beer delivered! Coincidence? lol <--just kidding!) but they must've got it back as I saw lots of people streaming out of the lounge a few hours later. They decorated the entrance in each team's colours - it was a nice effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted September 9, 2014 #18 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Movies on MUTTS are horrible enough to make me think about no longer cruising Princess. Football games would be the nail in the coffin. Did I mention that I can not stand MUTTS. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vexorg Posted September 9, 2014 #19 Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) Last year they showed quite a bit of football on MUTS during the 10-day Caribbean cruise I took last December (a full slate of Sunday games and the Monday Night game were all shown, plus at least one college game on Saturday.) They made a pretty big deal out of it too with tailgate type snacks set up and things like trivia during halftime. The two Thursday night games during that trip were also available in the lounges and on the stateroom TVs, but I don't think those were on MUTS. Sunday is a sea day for the cruise I'm going to be on next week, so I'm guessing there will probably be football on MUTS for that one too (pending satellite reception) and probably a similar setup for the Monday Night game. Basically if they can get it, they'll show it. Edited September 9, 2014 by Vexorg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceMuzz Posted September 9, 2014 #20 Share Posted September 9, 2014 It's important to note that the CD on board has final say as to what is shown where, based on what they can get. So your best bet on any given cruise may be a request with them (although they usually set the schedule in advance). I'm sure Princess would possibly prefer it on the big screen. Beer sales. Correction. Once the CD determines what is available and legal to show, he consults with the Hotel Director. The Hotel Director gives final onboard approval for any programming shown to passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly94942 Posted September 9, 2014 #21 Share Posted September 9, 2014 What is yet to be seen is can Princess handle The 12th Man Fans of Seattle ,Loud and Proud. John,Laura and Gaby Seattle,Wa. Go Hawks We're sailing the Crown Thanksgiving week and my husband is sure hoping they show both Seahawks games - on Sunday the 23rd and Thanksgiving day!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted September 9, 2014 #22 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Thanks. I thought it was the reverse actually, the HD provides the CD with whats avail and the CD picks.. You learn new stuff all the time. Correction.Once the CD determines what is available and legal to show, he consults with the Hotel Director. The Hotel Director gives final onboard approval for any programming shown to passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landnsea Posted September 10, 2014 #23 Share Posted September 10, 2014 We're sailing the Crown Thanksgiving week and my husband is sure hoping they show both Seahawks games - on Sunday the 23rd and Thanksgiving day!! :D Well according to the press release the game should be on, fingers are crossed. John,Laura and Gaby Seattle, Wa. Go Hawks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted September 10, 2014 #24 Share Posted September 10, 2014 The Seahawks and Princess??? That is just soooooo very wrong. Really, that's enough to ruin my entire day. As for football on MUTS, oh yeah, we're big fans. Take away the football and you can keep the MUTS. As for Thanksgiving, we've cruised the last three on the Emerald and had at least two games that day on MUTS. But there is no certainty that a particular game will be shown until you get to the playoffs. We've only ever seen bowl games shown for college football, but they do cover them fairly well (not all of them, obviously). (Respectfully submitted by someone who loves football, and lots of NFL teams: Broncos, Saints, 49ers, Colts, Ravens, and many others...except the Packers and ESPECIALLY those meanie Seahawks and REALLY ESPECIALLY RICHARD SHERMAN.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryf Posted September 10, 2014 #25 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Have got to say that's some very good news to hear, proof Princess is starting to listen to its ever changing customer base, We Want Football ! thank you Princess What is yet to be seen is can Princess handle The 12th Man Fans of Seattle ,Loud and Proud. Considering the noise restrictions in Alaska, Princess probably shouldn't show any Seahawks games there. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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