ConnCruise Posted November 10, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 10, 2017 nice cruise, but with four sea days they have only the faintest music playing by the mid ship pool. We get that this crowd is old, (we are in our 60s, hardly spring chickens) but why does it need to be so Sunday at the old age home. I just asked the bar tender if they could turn up the volume, and he pretty much reacted with horror, saying folks would get mad?! Says they’re sleeping, but I don’t see that. Seriously like the ship and staff, but they need to liveen things up just a tad. Doesn’t have to be Carnival, but it doesn’t need to be Sunday afternoon at the old age home either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin with BQ & CQ Posted November 10, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Any post dry dock issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted November 10, 2017 #3 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I have no problem with peace and quiet. I like to sit and read, and the music would be annoying. I see more people reading poolside than sleeping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted November 10, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 10, 2017 We also like piece and quiet when we are sitting by the pool and reading. We do wish HAL would bring back a couple of pool games that they used to have -- like trying to hit a golf ball in a ring or diving for the silverware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisyloo Posted November 10, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I like peace and quiet around the pool too. No music, or very quiet music is fine by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimnKaren Posted November 10, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Just off Eurodam and the music was disconcerting. Sometimes on, sometimes off; sometimes loud, sometimes softer. Consistency, for me, is key. Around the Lido Pool, the sound can echo a bit and it is off-putting. More appropriate, would be music around the Sea View Pool. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper1 Posted November 10, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I’m another one who likes to read, relax and sleep around the pool. Loud music is distracting and annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsby Posted November 10, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I totally vote....no music.....!! I suggest you bring your personal earbuds or headsets....with your own choice of music.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted November 10, 2017 #9 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I have no problem with peace and quiet. I like to sit and read, and the music would be annoying. I see more people reading poolside than sleeping. Yes, yes, yes and yes. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbag7 Posted November 10, 2017 #10 Share Posted November 10, 2017 One of the nicer things on Oceania and other lines is the absence of obtrusive music. As a passionate listener I bring my own music and head phones; it is relaxing to play my own and when tired of that to appreciate the absence of some other people’s apparent choices. Also better for reading or conversing with other people. I hope Noordam has quiet time at their pool on my upcoming cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted November 10, 2017 #11 Share Posted November 10, 2017 We also like piece and quiet when we are sitting by the pool and reading.We do wish HAL would bring back a couple of pool games that they used to have -- like trying to hit a golf ball in a ring or diving for the silverware. The games were fun .. build a ship, horse racing Passport to Fi tness , but of course, that was before they made so many crew cuts. There is no cruise staff f to run those games now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted November 10, 2017 #12 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I totally vote....no music.....!! I suggest you bring your personal earbuds or headsets....with your own choice of music.... I agree and bring my own music and earbuds for the times I want music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted November 10, 2017 #13 Share Posted November 10, 2017 nice cruise, but with four sea days they have only the faintest music playing by the mid ship pool. We get that this crowd is old, (we are in our 60s, hardly spring chickens) but why does it need to be so Sunday at the old age home. I just asked the bar tender if they could turn up the volume, and he pretty much reacted with horror, saying folks would get mad?! Says they’re sleeping, but I don’t see that. Seriously like the ship and staff, but they need to liveen things up just a tad. Doesn’t have to be Carnival, but it doesn’t need to be Sunday afternoon at the old age home either. Time to move up to Oceania. Live music poolside on sea days. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaCruiser72 Posted November 11, 2017 #14 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Time to move up to Oceania. Live music poolside on sea days. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Prior to all the cutbacks this used to be standard on all HAL ships as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted November 11, 2017 #15 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Time to move up to Oceania. Live music poolside on sea days. Sent from my iPhone using Forums NO.................. i'll pass on that thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VennDiagram Posted November 11, 2017 #16 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Count me as another who prefers no music at the pool. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanDaSh Posted November 11, 2017 #17 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I’m in favour of quite time at the pool to read and relax. I bring my headphones for when I want music. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted November 11, 2017 #18 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I'm with the OP...a bit of music, not of the "elevator" variety, is nice! Not talking about ear-splitting, but background, loud enough to hear is fabulous! Get your foot a'tapping....put some rhythm in your step! When I'm reading, I can do so with music in the background....just adds some "ambiance" to the setting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SetAnOpenCourse Posted November 11, 2017 #19 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Sunday afternoon at the old age home either. Catchy phrase, but it doesn't seem to be getting any traction. Preferences are probably too different, in terms of volume or genre. Be careful what you wish for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted November 11, 2017 #20 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Sunday afternoon at the rest home sounds fine with me. If you want music, bring your own---and use earphones. Turned down so I can't hear them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innlady1 Posted November 11, 2017 #21 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I was never ever a fan of the HAL Cats. I prefer quiet, too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idiebabe Posted November 11, 2017 #22 Share Posted November 11, 2017 (y)(y) I'm with the OP...a bit of music, not of the "elevator" variety, is nice! Not talking about ear-splitting, but background, loud enough to hear is fabulous! Get your foot a'tapping....put some rhythm in your step! When I'm reading, I can do so with music in the background....just adds some "ambiance" to the setting! (y) (y) (y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublebzz Posted November 11, 2017 #23 Share Posted November 11, 2017 It appears that this is one case where HAL reacted to numerous complaints about loud music on deck. I vote with the majority here but I also don't like loud background music in restaurants and shopping malls. I was once told that the music entices folks to purchase more. I wish someone would explain to me how that works as the loud music only motivates me to leave the premises as soon as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrill Posted November 11, 2017 #24 Share Posted November 11, 2017 More appropriate, would be music around the Sea View Pool. Jim Please don't give them any ideas ! Sea View Pool area already has the Battle of the Music Volume. Quieter during the day is wonderful. Around Happy Hour, turn it up. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisybertie Posted November 11, 2017 #25 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I totally vote....no music.....!! I suggest you bring your personal earbuds or headsets....with your own choice of music.... Absolutely agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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