Would you still sail if there was no......

[Akkadian01]

1) Bingo

2) Art Auctions

3) Someone telling you how important and

crucial it is to buy your tanzanites and other “stones” from NCL approved dealers. Going on and on about how rare these stones are………..

[Hobbsey]

And maybe even more often. I'd sure enjoy it more.

[Akkadian01]

Same here......... and I am firm believer in the if you dont like whats on tv change the channel. However it so annoying to listen to "Crazy Candy" talking about the bingo bunch setting up for another bingo bonanza on the Spinnakers.........or Flash Gordon the art dealer screaming..........."LETS GET READY TO AUCTION"

[Cruise_More_Often]

Those are the very three things about cruising that I just don't get! They really must make the cruise lines a lot of money.

[Don Haynes]

None of the promotions involving the suggested hard sells bother me as much as the spa''s. I just wished Bingo was cheaper and the prizes higher.

[Hobbsey]

For sure, especially on a cloudy day. I believe that anyone that cares enough will find it in the daily paper - they just don't need to do so many annoying annoucements.

 

Celebrity gets it right in this regard, IMHO.

[Akkadian01]

I know I might sound like if I have no class...........but I really dont get what so special about Jewelry mostly the stones. I understand and I am cool with the Port Consultant talking about were I can shop. I just dont get the hour long siminars about how to polish my tanzanites and other rare stones

[jame_g]

1) Bingo

2) Art Auctions

3) Someone telling you how important and

crucial it is to buy your tanzanites and other “stones” from NCL approved dealers. Going on and on about how rare these stones are………..

 

Ummm, let's see.... I've never attended an art auction. Never gone to Bingo. And never bought nor listened to someone selling jewelry, stones, gems, or silver/gold by the inch...

 

So I guess my answer is a resounding, YES!

[nyflush]

I would sail Double!

[Baitman19]

1) Bingo

2) Art Auctions

3) Someone telling you how important and

crucial it is to buy your tanzanites and other “stones” from NCL approved dealers. Going on and on about how rare these stones are………..

 

 

If you've been on enough cruises, then you don't hear those announcements anymore. And the all important disembarkment talk by the CD, that one person from each party must attend.

 

Happy Cruising,

Monty

[tunseeker1]

Hmm I have never gone to an art auction or played bingo. I talk to the Shopping consultant, the last one we had was a good gemologist. I have some background in gemstones so I am always trying to learn. I just hate the people at the seminars so I try and get private time with them.

 

I don't watch tv so i don't get to see the annoying shows you mention so I would cruise the same amount.

[okfarmerswife]

Only been on 2 cruises but I didn't even look at the merchandise....am there for vacation and not to shop for those things. Just doesn't interest me. When I shop for things like that, I like to have choices for comparison shopping to get the best deal. I'm almost certain that's not going to be on a cruise ship! As far as Bingo, I've played on both cruises but after reading the reviews of the Spirit's bingo being a rip-off, I've decided not to play on upcoming cruise in Oct. and I know I won't miss it anyway.

[kodos]

None of those things interest me but cruises are also supposed to try and provide something for everyone. People play bingo, people buy art, and people certainly shop.

 

I know these activities are fun to poke at but even if they don't post in this thread some people would complain if they weren't offered.

[pathubia]

I confess I have played bingo, but in my opinion, it just doesnt pay off well....

 

Never done the art auction or the jewelry thing either....

[bplazo]

The only thing that I like to do on the ship is sit on deck with a good book and maybe breakfeast, lunch, dinner and a nice drink.

[GottaLuvCruising]

I love art auctions and enjoy bingo now and then. But it wouldn't affect my decision to cruise or not.

[spirit rev]

Like many others, not having bingo, art auctions (can't say I've ever seen any art I'd want to own at the auction) and announcements would not affect the number of cruises I take. I turn off most of the announcements after the first few seconds. I do not cruise or vacation for that matter to shop for high end goods. Now, if the shopping consultants, esp. on the Carib. routes, could also include some good places to purchase native made products, I might attend.

 

Jane

[kazover40]

Tip: If you are walking by when an art auction is about to commence, grab a glass of champagne and keep walking lol

[want2cruiseagain]

Tip: If you are walking by when an art auction is about to commence, grab a glass of champagne and keep walking lol

 

 

Shucks!! You mean free champagne!!??? Gotta remember that for the next one!!

[denisegold]

I'd sail either way. I might take in one Bingo game (if there was nothing else that interested me at the time) No art auctions or gemstone seminars for me, but I figure, some people like that stuff, so that leaves the things I do like less crowded. "something for everyone"!!!!

[clhall]

I'd be able to afford to cruise more if my husband didn't go to the art auctions. :o)

[Barb Nahoumi]

Been there---done that on my first cruise.

 

Now, I'm just content to sit by the pool with a good book and watch the sea.

 

This is what a cruise is all about.

[newmexicoNita]

Bingo: would never play at the prices they charge: Art Auction: they can be interesting but whether they are part of the cruise makes no difference to me: Jewelry: I don't happen to think the deals are all what they are cracked up to be. I never buy much, if so, most likely not from the places the cruise lines recommend.

 

As for announcements, none of the lines have nearly as many as in the past. If we are in our cabin, we barely here them unless they are the important ones like life boat drill, etc. If in the public areas I just turn them off.

 

I would miss the casino, I admit it.

 

Nita

[DaytonGirl]

Tip: If you are walking by when an art auction is about to commence, grab a glass of champagne and keep walking lol

 

That was going to be my tip for the day if no one else brought it up first! :D

 

That's the ONLY good thing about the items on the list.

[kazover40]

That was going to be my tip for the day if no one else brought it up first! :D

 

That's the ONLY good thing about the items on the list.

 

Great minds think alike Becky lol

 

Karen