ron46936 Posted January 15, 2007 #1 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Just got back from the Norwegian Jewel and overall had a great time. On the down side tho we were surprised the find out the cruise was a special one for fans (over 800) of a rock band named "Moe." In order to accomodate the performances of Moe, some of the regular cruise passenger events were rearranged. The most disturbing though was the fans making a lot of noise in the hallways at the wee hours. Overall it was much more of a Carnival Cruise than what I've come to expect from NCl. Next time before I book I have my TA check to see if any special bands or groups will be aboard before I book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinwithkids Posted January 15, 2007 #2 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Next time before I book I have my TA check to see if any special bands or groups will be aboard before I book. Unfortunately this is easier said than done. The cruise lines (and I've seen this discussed on the other boards as well) can't or won't share that information. It becomes a hotly debated issue. The cruise lines need the groups and the individuals don't want to book if they know there is a group. Keep in mind that just about all cruises have "groups." I had a "group" in July, but there were only 25 of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoreguy Posted January 15, 2007 #3 Share Posted January 15, 2007 It would be good to have a board or even a thread where members could posts Ship and dates of large groups they are aware of. There was a thread on the "Bear" cruise and some issues on RCCL. The plan was for that group to be on the Nov. 2, 2007 Pearl. This thread made me check on the old link I saved. They have moved that cruise to late Oct. on The Emerald Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinwithkids Posted January 15, 2007 #4 Share Posted January 15, 2007 It would be good to have a board or even a thread where members could posts Ship and dates of large groups they are aware of. There was a thread on the "Bear" cruise and some issues on RCCL. The plan was for that group to be on the Nov. 2, 2007 Pearl. This thread made me check on the old link I saved. They have moved that cruise to late Oct. on The Emerald Princess. Yeah, and the debate is going hot and heavy on the Princess board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marilynbn Posted January 15, 2007 #5 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Ron- I was also on this cruise and only found out about the Moe people a couple of weeks before the cruise. I am a TA and only heard about this group when mentioned on the roll call board for this trip. I had NO idea there were going to be 800 though!! I agree, we kind of got the shaft on entertainment because of the large group but overall I was not disturbed by the fan base. I had issues with loud talking late at night from our balcony neighbors but they were not MOE'ers. It would be great to know ahead of time..I had booked this cruise though in August of 2005! We had a great time regardless and only really disappointed at missing the private island of Stirrup Cay. Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted January 15, 2007 #6 Share Posted January 15, 2007 It sould be great if we could know, but it is rare that the information is avail unless it is a theme type cruise and your TA knows about it. That isn't quite the same thing as what is being discussed here. NMNita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songanddance Posted January 15, 2007 #7 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Acyually, you should be gald to have been on board to witness an historical event. I doubt ever before any rock group has managed to get 100% of their fan base together to take a cruise. So be happy you witnessed such an historical moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songanddance Posted January 15, 2007 #8 Share Posted January 15, 2007 woopy another double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheelbelle Posted January 16, 2007 #9 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Thanks, Shoreguy, for posting that info about the Bears cruise date and ship change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana Posted January 16, 2007 #10 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Within the next few weeks there will be a Cruise Critic article on this very subject... a round-up of (obviously not every) theme cruises and special interest cruises. Look for it! Jana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron46936 Posted January 16, 2007 Author #11 Share Posted January 16, 2007 The "Radiators" are on the Jewej this week. "Donna and the Buffaloes" are to be on the Dawn Jan 6, 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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