Diane123boys Posted April 14, 2017 #1 Share Posted April 14, 2017 My 16 yo son is just learning guitar. Can he bring it on the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatBride Posted April 14, 2017 #2 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Sure! If he's not staying in the cabin next to mine :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColeThornton Posted April 14, 2017 #3 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Sure! If he's not staying in the cabin next to mine :) We have a winner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted April 14, 2017 #4 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Sure! If he's not staying in the cabin next to mine :) 99.9% chance that someone will be next door.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaperman Posted April 14, 2017 #5 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I just got off the getaway and interestingly enough I was doing some jogging on the 7th deck. As I reached the front of the ship, there was a high school age student practicing his French horn. In his defense he picked the deck thats virtually a ghost town on that ship. That deck offers nothing since the lifeboats obstruct vision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid43 Posted April 14, 2017 #6 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I have seen other passengers bring on various instruments, and they were all played in an open area, somewhat off the beaten path, and played quietly. One time I was just lounging on the Promenade deck, and I thought I was hearing music from someplace, thinking it was maybe from rehearsal in the theater; turns out someone was playing the guitar probably 6 chairs away from me. As I mentioned, they were playing it quietly and respectfully. I have seen on the Breakaway in the jazz club, the band invited a high schooler to play drums with them on one of their songs; this kid did a great job, at the conclusion, the kid shook all the musicians hands and said with great enthusiasm, "this has been the best day in my life" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted April 14, 2017 #7 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Does NCL still have the Gibson guitar rental program? They had it on the Epic when she first came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinHarvey Posted April 14, 2017 #8 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Does NCL still have the Gibson guitar rental program? They had it on the Epic when she first came out. Probably not. Everyone know Fender is better. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hftmrock Posted April 14, 2017 #9 Share Posted April 14, 2017 to me it depends on where he plans on playing it. if he plans on playing it in the cabin I can believe you will get complaints and wont be able to. If you want to play it on the ship somewhere quiet , I would get permission first but it will probably be ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting_Cruiser Posted April 14, 2017 #10 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I agree that it depends on where he would want to play it. If he's able to find an out-of-the-way place I would think it would be less of an issue than playing it in the cabin. He may make a bunch of friends and not have time to play! You might consider making your thread title a little more descriptive and specific in future--if you'd indicated in the title what the subject is you would be more likely to get responses from people who have personal experience. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger727 Posted April 14, 2017 #11 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I take it you're driving to the port? Can't imagine toting it around with you on a plane, taxis, in and out of the hotel, etc... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasylvia Posted April 14, 2017 #12 Share Posted April 14, 2017 My son is thinking of bringing his guitar on our upcoming cruise. I am trying to dissuade him, not because of his playing (he's very good) but because there are already 4 of us in an aft mini-suite and I can't imagine where the guitar can go when he's not playing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting_Cruiser Posted April 15, 2017 #13 Share Posted April 15, 2017 My son is thinking of bringing his guitar on our upcoming cruise. I am trying to dissuade him, not because of his playing (he's very good) but because there are already 4 of us in an aft mini-suite and I can't imagine where the guitar can go when he's not playing it. Maybe under the bed? :D Of course you'll probably have your luggage there, but maybe there will be room to slide it under there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheehanDJ Posted April 15, 2017 #14 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Bring an electric guitar with no amp. They are quiet enough not to disturb others but your son will still be able to hear what he is doing. Restring it with Super Slinky's they are nice and soft so it will make it even quieter not to mention your son's fingers will appreciate them until he builds some callus's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moby0215 Posted April 15, 2017 #15 Share Posted April 15, 2017 No problem bringing a guitar. Nor a problem playing in your cabin (during the day). It's not like it would be any louder than playing music through an iPhone or watching TV. Don't listen to some of the other people here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daycaregenie Posted April 18, 2017 #16 Share Posted April 18, 2017 My son is thinking of bringing his guitar on our upcoming cruise. I am trying to dissuade him, not because of his playing (he's very good) but because there are already 4 of us in an aft mini-suite and I can't imagine where the guitar can go when he's not playing it. My teenage son brings his guitar on EVERY cruise we go on!!! He'd sleep with it if he had to:D!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daycaregenie Posted April 18, 2017 #17 Share Posted April 18, 2017 My teenage son has brought his acoustic guitar with him on EVERY ONE of our 6 cruises and never had a problem. He has entered many talent shows on board and became quite popular with other guests. He wont ,leave home without it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasksilver Posted April 19, 2017 #18 Share Posted April 19, 2017 A couple of years ago, I did a TA with a friend on RCCL's Allure of the Seas. Our neighbour next door was learning to play the violin. We were fine with that until the night he decided to do a recital for his friends at 11 p.m. Then we complained. Like others, I suspect it depends on where and when your son plans to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugtech Posted April 19, 2017 #19 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I plan to bring my Sousaphone on our November cruise to celebrate John Philip Sousa's 163rd birthday by playing the Stars and Stripes Forever as the ship passes the Statue of Liberty. Anyone who objects is not patriotic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peachypooh Posted April 19, 2017 #20 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I saw someone with an acoustic guitar playing one on the pool deck and nobody cared. I think if it is an electric guitar even if it is allowed (not sure about that) you might get some noise complaints wherever he plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Racing Posted April 19, 2017 #21 Share Posted April 19, 2017 My 16 yo son is just learning guitar. Can he bring it on the ship? Just as long as he doesn't play it on the balcony if you have a balcony cabin, or he may have to face the :evilsmile: of the no music on the balcony crowd, ;):'):'):rolleyes::D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrentD Posted April 19, 2017 #22 Share Posted April 19, 2017 As long as he doesn't play Stairway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane123boys Posted April 20, 2017 Author #23 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Thank you everyone that something constructive to say. It always amazes me the "people" that reply on these boards that are not helpful. It reminds me of when people say -" they talk just to hear themselves talk. " My family is not new to cruising and would NOT do something to interrupt the enjoyment of others trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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