BoopTennis Posted January 17 #1 Share Posted January 17 Is there a way to find out in advance if there is a very large group scheduled on a cruise? i recently heard about a cruise that had a huge group (dozens or more) that were overtaking the pool and even the MUTS schedule 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare david63 Posted January 17 #2 Share Posted January 17 7 minutes ago, BoopTennis said: Is there a way to find out in advance if there is a very large group scheduled on a cruise? i recently heard about a cruise that had a huge group (dozens or more) that were overtaking the pool and even the MUTS schedule Short of asking Princess or doing a lot of searching of the Internet the answer is probably not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis Posted January 17 #3 Share Posted January 17 Princess will not tell you.....but Dr Google is a decent way to do some quick looking. Ship name and dates usually work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted January 17 #4 Share Posted January 17 8 minutes ago, chrysalis said: Princess will not tell you.....but Dr Google is a decent way to do some quick looking. Ship name and dates usually work. 10/26/24 - 7 day - SUN Princess ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonsoffun44 Posted January 17 #5 Share Posted January 17 Basically have to search ship and sailing date yourself. Personally part of a large group 800+ on Sky in a few weeks - called to find out how full the ship might be and the agent either played dumb or actually didn't know about our group when pressed about any groups being onboard. Multiple sailings over the years we've had our group AND a smaller group onboard at the same time - Felt really bad for those who weren't part of either group and didn't know about us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoopTennis Posted January 17 Author #6 Share Posted January 17 4 minutes ago, Tonsoffun44 said: Basically have to search ship and sailing date yourself. Personally part of a large group 800+ on Sky in a few weeks - called to find out how full the ship might be and the agent either played dumb or actually didn't know about our group when pressed about any groups being onboard. Multiple sailings over the years we've had our group AND a smaller group onboard at the same time - Felt really bad for those who weren't part of either group and didn't know about us. What’s with the Sky? There is a huge group on there this week! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDVM96 Posted January 17 #7 Share Posted January 17 (edited) 7 minutes ago, BoopTennis said: What’s with the Sky? There is a huge group on there this week! It's the 2024 Sky Princess Polka Cruise. 😄 Edited January 17 by EDVM96 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted January 17 #8 Share Posted January 17 2 hours ago, BoopTennis said: What’s with the Sky? There is a huge group on there this week! It just a new ship. Give it a year & things will quiet down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonsoffun44 Posted January 17 #9 Share Posted January 17 2 hours ago, BoopTennis said: What’s with the Sky? There is a huge group on there this week! Must have given the best group rate - Just did a search and the Polka Group is on Sky again Jan 12-19th 2025 as well. At least according to some websites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreaminofcruisin Posted January 17 #10 Share Posted January 17 3 hours ago, Tonsoffun44 said: Basically have to search ship and sailing date yourself. Personally part of a large group 800+ on Sky in a few weeks - called to find out how full the ship might be and the agent either played dumb or actually didn't know about our group when pressed about any groups being onboard. Multiple sailings over the years we've had our group AND a smaller group onboard at the same time - Felt really bad for those who weren't part of either group and didn't know about us. Which week is your group on the Sky? Inquiring minds want to know....😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted January 17 #11 Share Posted January 17 There are a number of sites one can check such as: https://*****/ https://www.concertsatsea.com/ https://atlantisevents.com/ https://www.bearcruises.com/about-cbc I just took a quick look at that last listing and noticed these two that have, at times, been noted for taking over the entire pool deck and somewhat over the top PDA behavior. Chumley's Bears Enchanted Princess August 24 - 31, 2024 Chumley's Bears Sun Princess October 26 - November 2, 2024 Some sites are "specific interest" sites. There are also Quilting Cruises, Polka Cruises, Red Hat Cruises, etc. How big the group is and what activities they plan can have a big effect on your cruise. Groups that completely take over venues such as the pool deck or one of the main bars/lounges so that others can't use them have the greatest impact. The best way to find out if your cruise will be impacted is to research the ship and sailing dates online and hope for the best. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonsoffun44 Posted January 17 #12 Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, dreaminofcruisin said: Which week is your group on the Sky? Inquiring minds want to know....😁 Feb 3rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoopTennis Posted January 17 Author #13 Share Posted January 17 And just curious, what sort of group is on the Feb 3 cruise? I am not on that cruise, i was just curious about the various types of groups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreaminofcruisin Posted January 17 #14 Share Posted January 17 44 minutes ago, Tonsoffun44 said: Feb 3rd Thanks. (Phew) Leave her in good shape. We'll be getting on as you are getting off... 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonsoffun44 Posted January 17 #15 Share Posted January 17 9 minutes ago, dreaminofcruisin said: Thanks. (Phew) Leave her in good shape. We'll be getting on as you are getting off... 😆 I'll try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonsoffun44 Posted January 17 #16 Share Posted January 17 42 minutes ago, BoopTennis said: And just curious, what sort of group is on the Feb 3 cruise? I am not on that cruise, i was just curious about the various types of groups Andy Cooney Cruise of Irish Stars - has a website - multiple Irish bands 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare charliedalrymple Posted January 17 #17 Share Posted January 17 4 minutes ago, Tonsoffun44 said: Andy Cooney Cruise of Irish Stars - has a website - multiple Irish bands That sounds really fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yehootu Posted January 17 #18 Share Posted January 17 8 hours ago, EDVM96 said: It's the 2024 Sky Princess Polka Cruise. 😄 So the second biggest shout out after "Bring on Lawrence Welk and his band" will be "Man OverBoard"😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abercrombie2019 Posted January 18 #19 Share Posted January 18 17 hours ago, Thrak said: There are a number of sites one can check such as: https://*****/ https://www.concertsatsea.com/ https://atlantisevents.com/ https://www.bearcruises.com/about-cbc I just took a quick look at that last listing and noticed these two that have, at times, been noted for taking over the entire pool deck and somewhat over the top PDA behavior. Chumley's Bears Enchanted Princess August 24 - 31, 2024 Chumley's Bears Sun Princess October 26 - November 2, 2024 Some sites are "specific interest" sites. There are also Quilting Cruises, Polka Cruises, Red Hat Cruises, etc. How big the group is and what activities they plan can have a big effect on your cruise. Groups that completely take over venues such as the pool deck or one of the main bars/lounges so that others can't use them have the greatest impact. The best way to find out if your cruise will be impacted is to research the ship and sailing dates online and hope for the best. Not sure why you would check Atlantis Events, unless you wanted an all gay cruise. You won’t “accidentally” book a vacation and find out it is an Atlantis gay cruise. Atlantis charters the entire ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1emerald1 Posted January 18 #20 Share Posted January 18 Yesterday I posted a link to themed cruises, which includes hobbies, music, gardening, faith as well as lifestyle choices. CC blocked it. Do a search using the words, themed cruise finder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted January 20 #21 Share Posted January 20 On 1/18/2024 at 6:02 AM, Abercrombie2019 said: Not sure why you would check Atlantis Events, unless you wanted an all gay cruise. You won’t “accidentally” book a vacation and find out it is an Atlantis gay cruise. Atlantis charters the entire ship. Good point. No idea why that one was in my list of bookmarks. Time to do some cleanup. I have no issues with gay cruises (or gay cruiser) but definitely have no interest in booking a gay cruise. I wouldn't fit in at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted January 21 #22 Share Posted January 21 13 hours ago, Thrak said: Good point. No idea why that one was in my list of bookmarks. Time to do some cleanup. I have no issues with gay cruises (or gay cruiser) but definitely have no interest in booking a gay cruise. I wouldn't fit in at all. We've hit one of those cruises before & they usually take over the aft pool preventing most people from enjoying the area. It's just not our style of cruising & prefer to avoid them at all costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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