smogfarmgirl Posted February 7, 2020 #1 Share Posted February 7, 2020 (edited) My husband is a professional musician, a singer and guitar player (I’m saying he’s good, lol). His way of relaxing is sitting and playing acoustic guitar. He always brings it on our trips, but this is our first cruise. He would play very quietly, in our room and perhaps on our balcony. It’s very mellow and relaxing, not loud or grating at all. Is this allowed? Would he be allowed to play it anywhere that’s out of our room...upper deck, somewhere quiet-ish, etc? Edited February 7, 2020 by smogfarmgirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomcruiser1234 Posted February 7, 2020 #2 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Yes. We have brought on before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1025cruise Posted February 7, 2020 #3 Share Posted February 7, 2020 As long as he puts it away the second anyone asks him to. But plan to keep it in your cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smogfarmgirl Posted February 7, 2020 Author #4 Share Posted February 7, 2020 16 minutes ago, 1025cruise said: As long as he puts it away the second anyone asks him to. But plan to keep it in your cabin. He’s an acoustic musician...confrontation’s not really his thing😂😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covepointcruiser Posted February 7, 2020 #5 Share Posted February 7, 2020 I have been on cruises where talented passengers have used the pianos in public areas. Imagine they received permission as some of the keyboards were usually locked. Some of them were very good and I enjoyed listening as did other passengers. Maybe your husband can get the okay to perform outside of your cabin. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny01 Posted February 7, 2020 #6 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Not sure about ‘performing’ but he might want to play a bit in a common area so others can enjoy it. that would be nice. Den 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizinindy Posted February 7, 2020 #7 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Hate to be a party pooper but I wouldn’t be happy to be on my balcony while someone was playing the guitar on the balcony next to me....(and I used to be the singer in the rock band). It’s just that I wouldn’t have any choice as to whether I wanted to listen to music at that moment or not. Stick to inside the cabin or a public space I could walk away from but please don’t intrude on my balcony solitude. Thanks. 29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandycruzr Posted February 7, 2020 #8 Share Posted February 7, 2020 I was on Freedom of the Seas In December and MANY passengers brought tambourines and bongos. One even brought a boom box and blasted salsa music by the pool for several days. A group paraded playing instruments through the quiet adults only pool. Many passengers loved it and even encouraged it. Obviously some were annoyed by all the loud music. It wasn’t until the fourth day that security put a stop to it! my point is, I am sure your hubby is very talented but some passengers would NOT appreciate hearing ANY music out on their balcony or coming from the cabin next door. I agree with the previous poster, check with the Cruise Director and they might welcome him to play in a lounge. enjoy your cruise! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smogfarmgirl Posted February 7, 2020 Author #9 Share Posted February 7, 2020 9 minutes ago, Denny01 said: Not sure about ‘performing’ but he might want to play a bit in a common area so others can enjoy it. that would be nice. Den I didn’t say he wanted to perform. He gets enough of that at home, lol. He just likes to play quietly, it’s relaxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smogfarmgirl Posted February 7, 2020 Author #10 Share Posted February 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, lizinindy said: Stick to inside the cabin or a public space I could walk away from but please don’t intrude on my balcony solitude. Thanks. noted, thanks! 2 minutes ago, sandycruzr said: I was on Freedom of the Seas In December and MANY passengers brought tambourines and bongos. One even brought a boom box and blasted salsa music by the pool for several days. Well the two can hardly be compared. But I understand your point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny01 Posted February 7, 2020 #11 Share Posted February 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, smogfarmgirl said: I didn’t say he wanted to perform. He gets enough of that at home, lol. He just likes to play quietly, it’s relaxing. Oh, I wasn’t referring to what you’d like to do, I had assumed you knew if he played in a public place, it wouldn’t be a ‘performance’, but just a sharing of good music......kind of like when I ‘share’ dumb jokes in public - but my wife Does accuse me of ‘performing’! Den 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smogfarmgirl Posted February 7, 2020 Author #12 Share Posted February 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, Denny01 said: Oh, I wasn’t referring to what you’d like to do, I had assumed you knew if he played in a public place, it wouldn’t be a ‘performance’, but just a sharing of good music......kind of like when I ‘share’ dumb jokes in public - but my wife Does accuse me of ‘performing’! Den 😂gotcha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizinindy Posted February 7, 2020 #13 Share Posted February 7, 2020 I think the point is, you have taken away my choice on my own balcony — even if it is relaxing and mellow and delightful. Oh gosh..I’m sounding like a crabby old crone! Yikes! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted February 7, 2020 #14 Share Posted February 7, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, lizinindy said: I think the point is, you have taken away my choice on my own balcony — even if it is relaxing and mellow and delightful. Oh gosh..I’m sounding like a crabby old crone! Yikes! Agree. If we want to listen to music we'll enjoy it provide by Celebrity's guest entertainers. No you're not. We also don't want to listen to someone playing a musical instrument or radio, no matter where they are playing it! Edited February 7, 2020 by davekathy 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smogfarmgirl Posted February 7, 2020 Author #15 Share Posted February 7, 2020 13 minutes ago, lizinindy said: I think the point is, you have taken away my choice on my own balcony — even if it is relaxing and mellow and delightful. Oh gosh..I’m sounding like a crabby old crone! Yikes! No, that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted February 7, 2020 #16 Share Posted February 7, 2020 OP, I'd say bring the guitar but have him play it in the cabin, no louder than he'd listen to the TV. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smogfarmgirl Posted February 7, 2020 Author #17 Share Posted February 7, 2020 1 minute ago, Fouremco said: OP, I'd say bring the guitar but have him play it in the cabin, no louder than he'd listen to the TV. Perfect, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackjack9139 Posted February 7, 2020 #18 Share Posted February 7, 2020 You can often find space away from others on the forward top sundeck, or the promenade deck has chairs often in smaller groupings sat apart from other groups. I think they would be a nice spot to play and look at the ocean and not bother anyone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smogfarmgirl Posted February 7, 2020 Author #19 Share Posted February 7, 2020 14 minutes ago, mackjack9139 said: You can often find space away from others on the forward top sundeck, or the promenade deck has chairs often in smaller groupings sat apart from other groups. I think they would be a nice spot to play and look at the ocean and not bother anyone. Aww, thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted February 7, 2020 #20 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Does he take requests? Play Spanish guitar? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smogfarmgirl Posted February 7, 2020 Author #21 Share Posted February 7, 2020 1 minute ago, zitsky said: Does he take requests? Play Spanish guitar? He does take requests, lol! He doesn’t play Spanish guitar, but loves listening to it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted February 7, 2020 #22 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Your husband would love our celebrity cruise next week it’s a music charter with bands like America, Jefferson starship, Pablo cruise, Rita Coolidge, Steven Bishop and there is normally a autograph session after interviews and many people will bring old album covers, but there was a bunch of people taking there guitars to be signed . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted February 7, 2020 #23 Share Posted February 7, 2020 9 minutes ago, smogfarmgirl said: He does take requests, lol! He doesn’t play Spanish guitar, but loves listening to it! Tell him to start learning. I suggest Jesse Cook or Ottmar Liebert. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packedandready Posted February 7, 2020 #24 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Some of the bars/lounges are empty during the day so that might be an option. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smogfarmgirl Posted February 7, 2020 Author #25 Share Posted February 7, 2020 17 minutes ago, zitsky said: Tell him to start learning. I suggest Jesse Cook or Ottmar Liebert. I’ll tell him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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