piano bar Posted February 8, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Hi, I was curious if anyone can tell me if they still have AA meetings on the Carnival ships? The last update I saw about this was in the fall of 2016, so I want to verify that the meetings are still happening. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamecock_Cruiser Posted February 8, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 8, 2017 They had 'Friends of Bill' listed in the Fun Times on the Ecstasy this past September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drazil65 Posted February 8, 2017 #3 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Was listed in Magic funtimes in December as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okgirl Posted February 8, 2017 #4 Share Posted February 8, 2017 They do, but it's more of a gathering, not a typical meeting format. Sometimes nobody shows up. Basically they just provide the meeting location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piano bar Posted February 8, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted February 8, 2017 #6 Share Posted February 8, 2017 They do, but it's more of a gathering, not a typical meeting format. Sometimes nobody shows up. Basically they just provide the meeting location. This is correct. The cruise line will only provide a forum to meet in. The meetings will be strictly member organized and member led, so if no one wants to step up, then its not much of a meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markmom18 Posted February 8, 2017 #7 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Hi, My latest cruise was in Oct 2016. My meeting consisted of 2 members of Al-Anon and me. I'm going on a cruise Saturday and will be going to any meeting listed. In my limited experience, I have found very very low attendance. But, I go for me...and will continue to search them out :). It only takes 2 to make a meeting. All the best. BTW... my husband likes to say this if we're somewhere where there's lots of drinking to excess going on, " There's a good example of bad behavior!." And yes we do flashback and know ,...that WAS me and maybe could be still...if I don't take the action required of me in my Program.:eek: All the best to you, :). Bobbi P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john91498 Posted February 8, 2017 #8 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Wow, there's AA meetings on a cruise??? Learn something new everyday.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoW mAn Posted February 9, 2017 #9 Share Posted February 9, 2017 They had 'Friends of Bill' listed in the Fun Times on the Ecstasy this past September. I knew it! I always suspected that's what that was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOMEBEECH Posted February 9, 2017 #10 Share Posted February 9, 2017 They had 'Friends of Bill' listed in the Fun Times on the Ecstasy this past September. I always wondered what that meeting was. There was also one called I think Friends of Fred or something. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaded Lady Posted February 9, 2017 #11 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I always wondered what that meeting was. There was also one called I think Friends of Fred or something. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Do you mean Friends of Dorothy? If so that's a gathering event for the LGBTQ cruisers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sthrngrl66 Posted February 9, 2017 #12 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I just cruised on the Sunshine from Jan 29 to Feb 3. There are Friends of Bill W (AA) and Friends of Jimmy K (NA) meetings throughout the week. However, at least on the Sunshine, their choice of venue leaves a lot to be desired. They were held in the Library Bar, and while it was pointed out to me by John Heald that it's no longer a full service bar, it has a bar with wine glasses and a Pour Your Own Wine station. I certainly think they could find a space onboard that would allow for a meeting without the temptation (and insult) of alcohol being flung in the faces of the people who are just trying to stay sober one day at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieOmni Posted February 9, 2017 #13 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I just cruised on the Sunshine from Jan 29 to Feb 3. There are Friends of Bill W (AA) and Friends of Jimmy K (NA) meetings throughout the week. However, at least on the Sunshine, their choice of venue leaves a lot to be desired. They were held in the Library Bar, and while it was pointed out to me by John Heald that it's no longer a full service bar, it has a bar with wine glasses and a Pour Your Own Wine station. I certainly think they could find a space onboard that would allow for a meeting without the temptation (and insult) of alcohol being flung in the faces of the people who are just trying to stay sober one day at a time. Yeah that sounds phenomenally inappropriate Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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