Network TV while Aboard

[johndmoser]

My sister-in-law tells my wife that on every Carnival Cruise she takes (probably 3 a year), she gets network TV,either from Tampa or Denver

while cruising...

 

Why can't Princess do the same?

[karatemom2]

TiVo is your friend! You get some cable news and movie channels but I can't think of any cruise where we have found network tv. Best to just record it and catch up when you get home.

[gliles]

My sister-in-law tells my wife that on every Carnival Cruise she takes (probably 3 a year), she gets network TV,either from Tampa or Denver

while cruising...

 

Why can't Princess do the same?

 

Hey John, I got your back. I like to watch TV in bed at night any maybe right before an afternoon nap but I guess if there's nothing on then I could read which I really should be doing anyway :p

[Pam in CA]

Who wants Denver or Tampa local programming other than the passengers from these markets? Princess is far more international, sailing to many more regions of the world with a more international passenger mix who could care less about US programming than Carnival. There are plenty of options to get US news onboard: CNN International, HLN, sometimes CNN US, sometimes Fox News, etc. plus you can always go online to get your local news. Personally, I very rarely turn on the TV on a cruise. It's just not a priority. If there's a major international event, it'll be covered by the news stations on the TV.

[paul929207]

Too few people want to see them. Princess has no reason to pay the cost.

[hubofhockey]

It would be great if other cruise lines carried network stations. People want the stations for prime time shows and sports and not local Florida news. I suppose that most cruise lines want you out of your room spending money on board. Princess, with two ESPNs, does have better sports coverage than other lines.