loveandcruises Posted July 6, 2014 #1 Share Posted July 6, 2014 The first thing I do after a cruise is booked is join my Cruise Critic roll call. However, sometimes there are already thousands of posts and, in the case of my latest cruise, 20 ... with the cruise being 5 weeks away. What makes one roll call more chatty than another? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted July 6, 2014 #2 Share Posted July 6, 2014 There are many factors including how many people are taking the cruise and just the mix of people. Sometimes it just takes a leader to get things going. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted July 6, 2014 #3 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I think that cruises which attract more first timers tend to have fewer people who are aware of Cruise Critic and Roll Calls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvetwater Posted July 6, 2014 #4 Share Posted July 6, 2014 We had a pretty quiet roll call and facebook group for our cruise last year. The people on the cruise were fantastic however and we met lifelong friends (through the fb group). This cruise roll call is very chatty and has planned lots of things which although everyone is lovely, I find a bit overwhelming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBeeSea Posted July 6, 2014 #5 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Just depends upon the people going on the cruise. Some do not particularly want to meet with others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox02554 Posted July 6, 2014 #6 Share Posted July 6, 2014 :D we're the only one on the Emerald princess Jan 11th 2015 :eek: , will either have the boat to our selfs or should see some amazing price drops !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted July 6, 2014 #7 Share Posted July 6, 2014 It does vary a lot. Not sure there is any one reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted July 6, 2014 #8 Share Posted July 6, 2014 It does vary a lot. Not sure there is any one reason. Probably the closest answer we'll get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted July 6, 2014 #9 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I hate to sound stupid but how do you find your sailing on Facebook? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted July 6, 2014 #10 Share Posted July 6, 2014 :D we're the only one on the Emerald princess Jan 11th 2015 :eek: , will either have the boat to our selfs or should see some amazing price drops !! You'll love it. We were on the HAL Amsterdam in 2003 with 188pax onboard. We find the cruises that the shorter itins have basically non-existant roll calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted July 6, 2014 #11 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I hate to sound stupid but how do you find your sailing on Facebook? I would start by searching for the cruise line or ship's name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted July 6, 2014 #12 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I hate to sound stupid but how do you find your sailing on Facebook? I think Princess dropped the Facebook Roll Calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetz Posted July 6, 2014 #13 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I started the roll call for the Oct 25th repo from NY on the Royal in June 2013. As of today there are 3,604 posts. There are many sailing that have done repo after repo and know each other. It is a great roll call. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mferranti Posted July 6, 2014 #14 Share Posted July 6, 2014 ... What makes one roll call more chatty than another?They have different people participating? That would be my guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwcruisers Posted July 6, 2014 #15 Share Posted July 6, 2014 My observation has been that cruises with lots of sea days to fill (transatlantic/transpacific) tend to have active roll-calls. The European destinations tend to have a lot of activity too -- especially planning shore excursions. Unique itineraries (eg: repositioning cruises) tend to do well, in the roll-call department too. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessemaj Posted July 6, 2014 #16 Share Posted July 6, 2014 It seems to me that the more active roll calls are dominated by only a few people who run up the number of posts with chit chat not really related to the cruise. The posts will increase in proportion to the number of people who already know each other. And then there is somebody who takes control and posts activity reports, etc. continuously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firerunner Posted July 6, 2014 #17 Share Posted July 6, 2014 We cruise in about 120 days and our roll call is dead lol I think there is 20 post and probably 10 of them are from me trying to get people to talk! Last three cruises the roll call was BUSY this one..nope not at all no idea why..:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iahawkize Posted July 6, 2014 #18 Share Posted July 6, 2014 My Carnival Splendor Repositioning cruise has over 2100 on CC and a ton on Facebook, which is a closed private group. I have been on roll calls that never got off the ground , one on the Carnival Liberty had over 3000 posts on cc. Once on one ship after a fair roll call practically no one showed up at our sail away M&G. My friend "Frito58" on CC said he's had people come to his M&G's that NEVER were on the roll call. People are funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudyard Posted July 6, 2014 #19 Share Posted July 6, 2014 just the luck of the draw. My first three cruises were more or less like this 1. Decent size, but maybe half a dozen of us kept it going. About thirty showed up to the meet and greet on the ship. 2. Almost non existent. Very few posting, no M&G 3. Same as #2, but with a few more people posting So far we have a small but chatty group for my upcoming cruise with plenty of scheduled activities. On the other hand, a friend who also posts here always gets great groups with lots of active posters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted July 6, 2014 #20 Share Posted July 6, 2014 It some times comes alive in the last 60 days.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talisker92 Posted July 6, 2014 #21 Share Posted July 6, 2014 We were on the Golden Princess for a 31 day cruise from Buenos Aires to LA. It was extremely active, thanks in part to an Aussie named Russell, who organized the M&G's. On the first leg we had about 150 people and almost the same on the second leg. Since we had many port calls there were many posts organizing private tours for the various ports. YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinCan782 Posted July 7, 2014 #22 Share Posted July 7, 2014 In my case, I don't provide specific information about upcoming travel plans hence, I don't register on a Roll Call. I'll update my signature when I get back. Some of my friends on Facebook may be aware I'm going to take a cruise but, they don't yet know the specifics. Several assumed I was already on the cruise!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted July 7, 2014 #23 Share Posted July 7, 2014 There are many factors including how many people are taking the cruise and just the mix of people. Sometimes it just takes a leader to get things going.Keith Actually, it does take a person who is willing to step up and be the leader to get things going. :o Guilty for not being willing to so this. LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted July 7, 2014 #24 Share Posted July 7, 2014 :D we're the only one on the Emerald princess Jan 11th 2015 :eek: , will either have the boat to our selfs or should see some amazing price drops !! That would be nice but, number of people on a roll call really is no indication of how many will actually be on the ship so don't count on price drops.:confused::) You can always hope, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPacificbound Posted July 7, 2014 #25 Share Posted July 7, 2014 We had a pretty quiet roll call and facebook group for our cruise last year. The people on the cruise were fantastic however and we met lifelong friends (through the fb group). This cruise roll call is very chatty and has planned lots of things which although everyone is lovely, I find a bit overwhelming. The good thing is you can participate as much or as little as you choose. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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