richfret Posted June 4, 2014 #51 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I agree about the loud music on the LIDO Deck. I also think at times the music in the theater can also be excessive. As others have mentioned, who are they playing the music for? All teens? Young children? Middle agers? Old timers? It's not just Carnival, however. You hear this in some stores and other public locations also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ship's Wake Posted June 4, 2014 #52 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I am am in my mid 30s and still have my hearing. Loud music adds makes it a more lively atmosphere. It makes it a fun ship imho Do you think they should make the music even louder than it currently is so that the ship is even more fun and lively? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzloolue Posted June 4, 2014 #53 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Do you think they should make the music even louder than it currently is so that the ship is even more fun and lively? Good question. Let's ask JH. But actually, some people are afraid of quiet. I found this when I was working with special ed kids. Where I work now it is loud and quiet has become a luxury. I don't know, maybe if you work where it is quiet, then you like noise more? On Elation last year, DH paid the guy on serenity to turn down the volume back there. He said that he could not turn it off, but he did turn it down quite a bit. It was worth a couple of dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purvis1231 Posted June 4, 2014 #54 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I agree the noise at times is for too loud but I also object to some of the music is not want I want my child to hear. I hear several songs with profanity in the afternoon when the pool was full of kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwjax Posted June 4, 2014 #55 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I know I liked my music loud when I was in my teens, but basically when I wasn't engaging in any kind of conversation. Add that layer of EXTREME BASS, and it's now nothing but a nuisance. I still play loud music at home, on a good AV system! But I don't think I can reach the EARSPLITTENLOUDENBOOMER level that the DJ on Freedom played all week. No bar orders for us on the Lido, or several others we spoke with in other locations. When you can't talk, or even communicate with the service staff, there is a PROBLEM??:mad::mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etwright Posted June 4, 2014 #56 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyaltyCrew Posted June 4, 2014 #57 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Love the atmosphere! Getting ready to turn 41 and love every minute of it. There are other cruise lines who cater to the 'quieter' type of cruises if that's what one desires. As for us, we enjoy it all! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thefranchise699 Posted June 4, 2014 #58 Share Posted June 4, 2014 If I want quiet on the pool deck i'll book a RCL cruise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete C Posted June 4, 2014 #59 Share Posted June 4, 2014 They already turned the music down due to the complaints. I was on the Liberty last month and it was not loud by the pool. I could easily carry on a conversation at the pool bars. It is nothing compared to when I went on the Dream in 2013, which was at nightclub levels. Now I think they've gone too far the other way. You can't please everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's a Ship!!! Posted June 4, 2014 #60 Share Posted June 4, 2014 On our May 11 Dream cruise I found it too loud and didn't care for the music so I avoided the area. The only time we were there was to watch a movie at night and at times you couldn't hear that. I wish they had used the same volume for the movies. Funny, I was on that same cruise and although the volume was a little loud, I didn't find it bad at all. We spent plenty of time up there when the music was on and never found it too loud to hold a conversation or order a drink. I do agree with you on the movie volume though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardancer4 Posted June 4, 2014 #61 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I agree that the Lido deck is at times altogether too loud, due to the large screen TV broadcasts. If guests wanted to watch TV, they would stay in their rooms. I really dislike that large screen TV on the Lido and all the noise it brings. The music needs to be turned down a bit also, but during prime time hours I can see why they keep it so loud, after all its party time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kybluecruiser Posted June 4, 2014 #62 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Good question.Let's ask JH. But actually, some people are afraid of quiet. I found this when I was working with special ed kids. Where I work now it is loud and quiet has become a luxury. I don't know, maybe if you work where it is quiet, then you like noise more? On Elation last year, DH paid the guy on serenity to turn down the volume back there. He said that he could not turn it off, but he did turn it down quite a bit. It was worth a couple of dollars. First you claim those who enjoy the loud music must be drunks now you say we must be scared of quiet places and compare us to special education kids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozebabe Posted June 4, 2014 #63 Share Posted June 4, 2014 That added noise level seemed to come withe advent of the DJ instead of live bands. I used to enjoy the bands and now I really dislike the DJ's and consequently don't spend much time on Lido. Usually only at sailaway but even then we usually find a different location for that. People being loud to me isn't the issue. Its the level of the music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozebabe Posted June 4, 2014 #64 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Funny' date=' I was on that same cruise and although the volume was a little loud, I didn't find it bad at all. We spent plenty of time up there when the music was on and never found it too loud to hold a conversation or order a drink. I do agree with you on the movie volume though.[/quote'] From my experience on the Breeze I had to lean over the bar and yell my drink order to the bartender at both the Blue Iguana and Rum Bar while the DJ music was playing. Now thats TOO loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshhawk Posted June 4, 2014 Author #65 Share Posted June 4, 2014 OK, so we pretty much have all agreed that the music can be lively, but not deafening, and it would be nice to have some hours per day where the sound is off. like OFF!, sunrise etc. Yup I have to agree the sound went up when the DJ took over. I guess this is why all the trivia, which used to be at the pool, and the games, which used to be at the pool have moved elsewhere, because Carnival signed a NOISE contract (notice I didn't say music). We all cant afford balconies all the time, but on our next 7+ day cruise, we will. As far as John Heald, yeah, he's a funny guy, and I know he makes a lot of you happy as you cruise, but he is the spokesman for the company not the motivator for change. Telling us something is being done, and actually having it done are two very different things. Carnival needs to look at the clientele that is on each cruise, and adjust their sails. They have the info, the "demographics" of each cruise before they sail, they can adjust the music to the majority of cruisers. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacruisin Posted June 4, 2014 #66 Share Posted June 4, 2014 We have been on 6 cruises so far, 5 with carnival, and we have never felt like the noise on the lido was too loud. In fact, on our last two cruises ( on the Freedom and the Breeze) we're brought along a couple in which the female cannot hear without a hearing aide and she has not had a problem hearing us while we've sat and talked on the lido. BTW, we're all in our 30s and 40s, we're not much into rap (at least not that stuff that they play today) but we realize that on vacation most ppl want to listen to lively music and rather loudly. You are on a cruise ship with a few thousand other folks.....many times packed with kids. If you want quiet, stay away from the Lido deck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
put me on a ship Posted June 4, 2014 #67 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I don't "hate" anything, really, but we do avoid Lido Deck most of the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dljones Posted June 4, 2014 #68 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Personally, I would like to throw that damn TV overboard, bring back the live bands and nix the stupid dj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitech_AO Posted June 4, 2014 #69 Share Posted June 4, 2014 It's not about quite, I don't want quite! I just want to be able to hear the person next to me when the talk and be able to order a drink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccruisequeen Posted June 4, 2014 #70 Share Posted June 4, 2014 John Heald asked if we liked the Lido deck music. I said no because of the volume Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhodester Posted June 5, 2014 #71 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I won't go from the front to the back of the ship on the Lido deck because of the volume. I will drop down to deck 8 and walk by all of the cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzloolue Posted June 5, 2014 #72 Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) First you claim those who enjoy the loud music must be drunks now you say we must be scared of quiet places and compare us to special education kids? Ahh, but I did not say that all who enjoy loud music must be drunk. I said that perhaps drunks like loud music. Carnival makes a lot of money selling booze. So, perhaps loud music is good for booze sales? And, yeah, some people are afraid of quiet. But not all people who are uncomfortable with quiet are special needs kids. Carnival is going to do whatever is best for sales. The end. Sorry that you took my observations personally and were offended. Edited June 5, 2014 by mzloolue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristi Williamson Posted June 5, 2014 #73 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I always loved the calypso band and, I'm in the minority here, I also love the big screen TV, especially for late night movies. I HATE...big letters...the DJ that feels like he's screaming at me. It's way too loud!!! We shouldn't have to scream at our buddies who are sitting directly beside us to be heard. Yuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted June 5, 2014 #74 Share Posted June 5, 2014 After reading these posts I am rethinking our decision of booking a balcony on the Lido Deck on the Triumph. Has anyone cruised on the Triumph recently and stayed on the Lido Deck? What was your opinion of the noise level later in the evening, say after 11 PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zumbaguy Posted June 5, 2014 #75 Share Posted June 5, 2014 No. The noise contributes to the lively atmosphere. Serenity deck or the aft pool. is a great option for those who love peace and quiet. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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