sfgoguy

Sfgoguy: I started a doc on the fb group. It's a list of those staying at Worthington pre-cruise. Are you on the list or should I add you??

Been off this site a while, LtDang. Just seeing your post. I did see the FB Group Doc and am on it: Cabin 8106.

Cruise is sold-out and should be a lot of fun with 3 At-Sea-Days (and T-dances). Can't wait to see entertainer list.

For those arriving in FtL early and staying at The Worthington complex, let's chat and connect pre-cruise.

Cheers, all! :)

From the website, there are only 2 Open cabin categories and 3 Limited. Looks as if we'll be a sell-out, guys.

Getting excited, now, and beginning the packing/door decoration/trick card preparations!

Anyone staying in Ft. L at the Worthington complex pre-cruise? Let's chat. :)

Haven't done any research, yet, for vendors offering an all-gay European river cruise in summer '15. Any recommendations from those who have done the research? ;) Don't think either Atlantis or RSVP is doing one.

Atlantis website shows only 3 Open and 3 Limited cabin categories remain. About 4 months remaining...sell-out? I'd bet on it. ;) Anyone else staying pre-cruise at the Worthington complex in Ft. L? Let's chat. :)

Atlantis Silhouette Caribbean Cruise 1-8 February 2015

It's a very active Group with great info. :)

Cheers!

...just heard from a friend on the Med cruise on the Equinox (older sister to our Silhouette) - magnets work on the cabin doors. Of course, you can still use the double sided mounting squares, too.

Cheers, guys! :)

And, Lenny - glad you'll be joining us. It's never a dull moment, unless you so choose. ;)

Buying my ticket tomorrow! Any easy ideas for decorating my door? I wanna make sure I buy the stuff for it so I don't forget

Most folks decorate with "selfie" pix so you easily know who's in the cabin. Some have Gay Pride-type decorations (I've even seen strands of twinkling lights!). Some have home city/country pix or flags. Some have dry-erase message boards. Most have a combination.

Mine is a message board and a magnetic poster (some ships have metal cabin doors) with scenes of San Francisco and me. (Ordered online from VistaPrint using selfie pix I have taken and city pix found online.) Be sure to bring Removable Indoor Mounting Squares (available at most all hardware stores) in case the doors are not metal.

Keep us posted as you book your cabin. Cheers! ;)

Hey everyone I'm Lenny. So I'm in the Air Force and decided to take my first vacation since joining the service. This will be my first cruise and first all gay anything (never even been to a pride festival)! I'll be going solo so I'm kind of nervous. As far as the Roommate Share Match Program, is it cheaper to do that and is it worth it? I'm buying my ticket payday (in 3 days) so I hope to hear more from y'all. I was thinking having my own room would be nice if I meet someone I like. Also, what should I bring? What does everyone wear? Anything at all to help a first time cruisers experience to be more enjoyable will be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance and I can't wait to make some new friends and have a great time :)

...where do I begin?

Great that you'll be joining ~3,000 guys (and a few gals) for the cruise, Lenny. I've done the Roommate Share once (early-on in my Atlantis experience) and it was OK. But, it is a gamble. The only "match" filter is smoking/non-smoking (and, of course, men with men). I prefer to sail w/ a friend or have a solo cabin. For February, I'm in a solo cabin for just the reason you mention: if I want to entertain I don't have to be concerned about inconveniencing a roommate. Or vice-versa.

Attire is very casual all day. Bathing suits/shorts everywhere. Dinner in the interior dining venues does require a shirt (no tank tops) and most guys wear shoes (not flip/flops). But, if you're dining outside on deck, wear whatever you want. And, of course, there's 24-hour room service for no additional charge. When you leave the ship for excursions - if you so choose - if there's any unusual dress code for your destination, they'll advise you. (Some excursions to religious shrines, for example, might require long pants and no tank tops. Some zipline or hiking excursions might require appropriate shoes. You get the idea.)

You should YouTube "Atlantis Cruises" or something similar and see a few videos of everyday cruise life as well as the evening parties. Each evening party has a theme and many bring costumes befitting the theme. There is always a White Party with many in underwear and other revealing outfits. Atlantis will announce a couple of weeks in advance of sailing what the theme parties are so you can plan accordingly. But, costumes are not necessary to enjoy the parties.

Another tip: frequent Atlantis cruisers often decorate their cabin doors. Some are humorous, some very elaborate, some very simple with just a dry-erase message board. Of course, nothing that would damage the door or be considered X-rated. The crew have to pass those doors 24/7!

Watch this site as the time nears and you'll get more first-timer tips. And there's a FaceBook group for this cruise, too: Atlantis Silhouette Caribbean Cruise 1-8 February 2015. Lots more posting there about cruise stuff.

It's a fun time. Know you'll be "hooked" like the rest of us. Cheers!:)

Just received the mass email from Atlantis marketing their autumn '14 and winter '15 cruises. Notably absent was a reference to the Silhouette/Caribbean cruise in Feb. Another sign that it's nearly sold-out? I'd bet on it. A very good sign of good times to come. Cheers! ;)

Atlantis website shows only 6 open cabin categories and 3 limited. With 6 months to go, sure looks as if it'll be a sell-out! Yeah!!! So many men, so little time. :eek:

So it looks like this is going to be your first Atlantis 'Party Cruise' to the Carib!!! We have a great time! My friends from the UK are coming to here to Orlando pre-cruise so they can visit Universal and take in the new Harry Potter stuff so we will probably go to FLL the morning of the cruise. One other in the group is here as well. Not sure yet what the others will be up to. :)

Did the March '14 Caribbean cruise, but this will be my first February one with Atlantis. Understand the February ones are "festive" - but all Atlantis cruises are festive. And I love the Solstice Class ships.

See you guys onboard. Deck 8 here. :)

Will be going back in 2015 after missing 2014! Can't wait! Going with a regular group of friends and I miss them terribly!!!

See you in Feb (or earlier if you're staying pre-cruise in Ft.L) :)

Anyone staying pre-cruise in Ft.L? I'll be at Villa Venice - part of the Worthington complex. And you're where? ;)

...about 7 months and counting! :)

Opted for an Ocean View cabin with an unusually large (relatively speaking) floor plan: Deck 8 forward. A NYC friend might join me, but I'm prepared to sail solo.

I do like Atlantis's product. Come on and join us, again. :)

Let's start chatting, guys. Only 8 months and counting.... :p

Can't find another Thread, yet, on this cruise - so, thought I'd start one to supplement the FaceBook group.

Understand it's already 50% sold-out 10-months before sailing! Should be a fun cruise with 3 Sea Days. And the time of year is perfect for escaping to a warmer climate.

See you guys onboard...or in Ft. L pre-cruise. :)

Interesting that it's almost the same time as an Atlantis cruise out of Ft. L (2/1-2/8/15) on the Celebrity Silhouette. Rather than competing, would have been nice to have one or the other cruise in, say, March. Hope RSVP sells out. Happy cruising, guys. :)

Turtles06 - you're a peach!

What a great spreadsheet! Didn't find 8106, but did find 8104 - in the same line. Just as I thought - the cabin is larger than the typical Ocean View. But one interesting point made: the wall with the window is slanted by design and, depending on the direction of the ship, intensifies the sun filtering through. May have to turn up the A/C or close the drapes. Or put on a speedo and work on that tan line inside my cabin! :eek:

BTW, considering my first Pied Piper adventure on their "3 Queens" Cunard anniversary cruise in May '15. Your experience with PP? Posters have provided very mixed reviews.

Cheers!!

...on the Solstice Class ships - especially the Silhouette: 7101-7106; 8101-8106? They're OceanView forward between the 2 corner Family OceanViews and appear to be larger than the typical OceanView. I've booked 8106 "sight unseen." :eek:

Decided on the Villa Venice and booked a King Deluxe Pool View for 4 nights (that's the minimum in high season) for $199/night. Look forward to enjoying the merged properties that comprise the Worthington complex. Glad to get this resolved. Now on to the airfare/itinerary. :eek:

Thanks for all the recommendations, guys. Hope our paths cross. ;)

sfgoguy- where/when is your cruise starting and ending? We want to go on the Silhouette next. It's the only solstice class ship we haven't been on.

...is below:

Feb 1-8/2015 (Ft. L/Ft. L with port stops in San Juan, Labadee and St. Maarten - 3 At Sea days). Bookings should open to Atlantis Alums in a few weeks (I booked while onboard the Summit last month on an Atlantis cruise). If you're an Atlantis Alum, you'll get an email. Or you can try calling 310.859.8800. I had a question, called and asked how many had already booked before it being announced to Alums and the public. Response was "about 1,000 cabins." That's more than 1/3 of the capacity w/o any public advertising. Expect a sell-out. :cool:

I, too, have been on several Solstice Class ships, but this is my first Silhouette cruise. Looking forward to it. :) Hope you'll join us. BTW, there were several DC area guys on the Summit last month.

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions.

My last Ft. L. visit 15 years ago or so was at the Villa Venice - when it was a stand-alone property. Liked it then - especially its proximity to the beach. May try it, again, but will consider others, too. Cruise is in early Feb '15 and that's high season (plus 2800 gay guys on the same cruise :eek: ), so I will book soon.

Responses much appreciated. :)

Anyone else with recommendations in addition to The Grand, Pineapple Point and The Flamingo? :)

Am on the Atlantis Feb '15 Caribbean cruise out of Ft. L. Haven't been there in 15+ years and need recommendations for a gay resort pre-cruise (and maybe post-cruise). Have done the internet and Trip Advisor search, but would prefer personal recommendations from this group before committing. Thanks. :)