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NCL Should Introduce Tattoo Parlors

SHINEMAN

By SHINEMAN,
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Host Kewlguy

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It is amazing how many cruisers are sporting tattoos these days.

How about a tattoo parlor on board?

Great way to end up a night of partying.

Great souvenier.

 

I think a tattoo parlor would go over better on board a Carnival ship.

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soprano

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I think a tattoo parlor would go over better on board a Carnival ship.

 

Come on...is there REALLY that much difference between NCL and Carnival? I've sailed both, and these two are nearly identical to me. The only difference is the "free style" on NCL. But the clientele, to which I am assuming you are referring, its remarkably similar. If you are looking for a "non-tattoo" crowd on a main stream line, try Princess, Celebrity or HAL.

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jojo48

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I just got off the NCL Crown and for the 1st time they offered "Australian Air Brush Tattoos". They last about a week. Great way to try a tattoo without the pain. That way if you don't like it or regret it - it will go away in about a week.

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Why?Can't you get a tatoo at home, or in a visited port?Life aboard ship is already hazardous to your health with so many passengers in cramped quarters. Why break your skin and risk infections atop virsuses and bacteria?Besides, the cruise lines will probably charge more than twice for a tatoo than what you can get one ashore.

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mbisson

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I think a tattoo parlor would go over better on board a Carnival ship.

 

I'm thinking it could be sort of like when I was in the army! The tattoo parlor can be right next to the bar with the "Nude Girls" sign out front.

 

LOL

-Monte

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Theresa522

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I don't think you can get them wet for awhile.....the sea water would sting.

 

Hi, nope you can't get them wet until they heal and the scab comes off, has nothing to do with stinging. (I have three) :D May I add they are quite painful depending on where you get them. I think I would rather just swim, take sun and relax on my cruise.. But to each his own!!

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We just returned from the RCL Grandeur of the Seas on Friday out of Baltimore. After sailing on NCL ships for the last ten years, I can vouch for the fact that there is no difference in passengers....if anything this cruise was worse. Some looked like carny tatoo freaks. "Thug Life" tee shirts and raggedy denim cut off shorts in the dining room for Main Seating.

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cruzeluver

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Perhaps I'm in the minority here, but I would love to see them quit looking for new onboard gimmicks and get back to what really makes cruising special, being out at sea on a beautiful ship. Enough with the surf machines, rock walls, skating rinks, roller coasters, bungee jumping etc. Its getting a little goofy!! (Climbing down off my soapbox now, thanks. :p )

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Host Kewlguy

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I have been on Carnival, NCL and RCCL. There were no difference in the people from one ship to the other. :D

 

Depends on the time of year you are sailing and the port you are sailing out of. Travel agents certainly steer young inexperienced cruisers towards Carnival. So common sense tells you the clientele will be different. I'm not putting Carnival down. It's just the "animal house" environment doesn't appeal to me during my cruise vacation. I think a tattoo parlor would fit right in.

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Host Kewlguy

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Perhaps I'm in the minority here, but I would love to see them quit looking for new onboard gimmicks and get back to what really makes cruising special, being out at sea on a beautiful ship. Enough with the surf machines, rock walls, skating rinks, roller coasters, bungee jumping etc. Its getting a little goofy!! (Climbing down off my soapbox now, thanks. :p )

 

Hmmmm.... you forgot to mention the bowling alley.

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We just returned from the RCL Grandeur of the Seas on Friday out of Baltimore. After sailing on NCL ships for the last ten years, I can vouch for the fact that there is no difference in passengers....if anything this cruise was worse. Some looked like carny tatoo freaks. "Thug Life" tee shirts and raggedy denim cut off shorts in the dining room for Main Seating.

 

Precisely why we don't sail in the summer.

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SHINEMAN

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I'm thinking it could be sort of like when I was in the army! The tattoo parlor can be right next to the bar with the "Nude Girls" sign out front.

 

LOL

-Monte

 

You got it!

And they should get a pawn shop too so you can refresh your wallet for buying more stuff on shore and use in the casino. You might also need it to bail your car out of the parking lot when you return.

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smeyer418

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Is this thread really necessary? some of my best friends have tattoos...even Lydia....I could never get a tattoo it hurts too much and so many people get sick from them....but people can and do get them. I wonder when they are 70 what they are going to look like.

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mbisson

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I wonder when they are 70 what they are going to look like.

 

Imagine getting a tattoo of an island (as a cruise reminder) when you're say 25 yrs old. At 70 it looks like a continent.

 

Or a little dove that morphs into a buzzard.

 

Or a little cruise line tender that turns into a hugh cruise ship.

 

-Monte

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sinkers22

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I think a tattoo parlor would go over better on board a Carnival ship.

 

Why the snide remark about Carnival? We've been on 2 NCL cruises, 1 RCCL cruise and are taking our 2nd Carnival Legend cruise in September. I noticed no difference in the clientele on any of the ships. All 3 lines had very nice people and obnoxious drunks. Leave Carnival Alone! :D

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Host Kewlguy

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Why the snide remark about Carnival? We've been on 2 NCL cruises, 1 RCCL cruise and are taking our 2nd Carnival Legend cruise in September. I noticed no difference in the clientele on any of the ships. All 3 lines had very nice people and obnoxious drunks. Leave Carnival Alone! :D

 

Ah, the Carnival Legend. Worst ship I've ever been on.

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