Watching NFL games on a cruise ship

[Billz1979]

I know this is one of these "why would you care about football when in paradise" things. But I would love to be able to catch my team while in port prior to disembarking on a Sunday afternoon. Does the "sports" pub on the ship ever play live broadcasts of games? anyone know?

[yogimax]

Yes, but the odds are that it will not be "your" team.

[sailingawaysoon]

Whenever we've traveled during football season, my husband (along w/a ton of other people) have watched the NFL games. Last year he watched in the Schooner Bar area, but I'm sure each ship is different. Being on vacation is about relaxing and many people enjoy watching the game as relaxation. Good luck finding the game you're looking for!

[negc]

Yes, but the odds are that it will not be "your" team.

They usually show the national games which are on Fox, CBS or ESPN on Sundays and Mondays. If your team is one that gets a large proportion of their games selected for national broadcast, your chances of seeing the games are pretty good. Last year however, they did not carry the NBC Sunday night games and as a result even though we were on a ship that sailed from Boston with a very large contingent of Patriots fans, we were not able to watch that game onboard.:( We did see the games that were broadcast earlier on the other networks.:)

[akcruz]

Don't remember the name, but on Freedom class the lounge outside Studio B had both College and Pro games on last November. As others have said, it wasn't all, but more than I expected. DH was happy!

[Lauderdalegal]

My husband watched the Dolphins packed in with all of the other fans at one of the bars only to come back to the room and find me watching it!!!

[mjldvlks]

Don't remember the name, but on Freedom class the lounge outside Studio B had both College and Pro games on last November. As others have said, it wasn't all, but more than I expected. DH was happy!

It is the "On Air Club."

[martinchem]

We've watched playoff games and the superbowl on Carnival ships with the seaside theatre large outdoor screens(10 x 20ft).

[cruiseky]

I love watching football games while on a cruise. When we sailed on Princess they had Monday Night Football of the large outdoor screen. On one of our RCCL cruises they had a football part going on in one of the large lounges where they set up a large srceen and provided "football" food, hot wings and such.

[Saintsfan007]

I would only watch football if "a certain team was playing" while I'm cruising!! :D:D:D

[ginger2000]

I know this is one of these "why would you care about football when in paradise" things. But I would love to be able to catch my team while in port prior to disembarking on a Sunday afternoon. Does the "sports" pub on the ship ever play live broadcasts of games? anyone know?

 

My cruise each year is planned around the Super Bowl!!!!! This year we board the ship Super Bowl Sunday!!!! Should be one heck of a Superbowl party!

[olemissreb]

I would only watch football if "a certain team was playing" while I'm cruising!! :D:D:D

 

Let me quess - that wouldn't be the Atlanta Falcons would it??? :D:D:D

 

Saints got rid of Duece McAllister so I won't watch them anymore. Wasn't really a fan even when I lived in Slidell, LA. Always been a Packer fan myself.

 

We're sailing in April, so football season will be over, but this is all good info to file away if we ever decide to sail during football season.

[curiouscat]

I try to book when the Steelers have a bye week... Nov 1st.... this yr... perfect not having to worry about seeing Super Bowl champs play:D

 

 

 

CC

[Saintsfan007]

Let me quess - that wouldn't be the Atlanta Falcons would it??? :D:D:D

 

Saints got rid of Duece McAllister so I won't watch them anymore. Wasn't really a fan even when I lived in Slidell, LA. Always been a Packer fan myself.

 

We're sailing in April, so football season will be over, but this is all good info to file away if we ever decide to sail during football season.

 

I'll still wear my Duece jersey proudly, because he is/was one class act! You lived in Slidell, and not a fan? That's rough. I miss 870 AM radio station listening to the all the shows, the pre game, post game, and Hap's Point after (may he and Buddy D rest in peace!!)

 

Geaux Saints!! :D

[Scotto97]

Now you've got me excited - my two favorite things, Football and cruising !!

 

My upcoming cruise will be ending on NFL's opening day Sunday so I'll have to get off the ship quickly to see the Cowboys win their first game.

[olemissreb]

I'll still wear my Duece jersey proudly, because he is/was one class act! You lived in Slidell, and not a fan? That's rough. I miss 870 AM radio station listening to the all the shows, the pre game, post game, and Hap's Point after (may he and Buddy D rest in peace!!)

 

Geaux Saints!! :D

 

I was born in St. Cloud, MN and moved to Milwaukee, WI when I was 6 mos. old. My dad was a Packer Backer and raised me as one!

 

The only reason I rooted for the Saints at all was because of Duece. As you can tell by my screenname - he went to my Alma Mater! Loved watching him in college! Now I've got to pull for the Falcons (just a little) because they drafted Peria Jerry!:D

[cb at sea]

Just to be safe, TiVo your favorite games....they don't show them all!

[mjldvlks]

We're sailing in April, so football season will be over . . .

 

What do you mean? Football is just getting good in April.

 

Oh, you mean pointy ball. Never mind.

[Sky616]

Does anyone know if the ship gets ESPN? Not ESPN Deportes but the original ESPN. I have a feeling the Penn State-Minnesota game will be on there October 17th.

[TheWog]

In 05 we watched the Patriots - Steelers playoff game and as a result of the Pats win our tablemates had to buy us drinks for the night. :D So, yes, they do show them, just may not be the "right" team.

[negc]

In 05 we watched the Patriots - Steelers playoff game and as a result of the Pats win our tablemates had to buy us drinks for the night. :D So, yes, they do show them, just may not be the "right" team.

We saw a regular season game between the Pats and the 'Steelers in the casino surrounded by a large group of Steelers fans. By half time, we Patriots fans had the TV to ourselves as the Steelers fans mysteriously disappeared.:rolleyes: Not a terrible towel to be seen.:D

[Saintsfan007]

Now you've got me excited - my two favorite things, Football and cruising !!

 

My upcoming cruise will be ending on NFL's opening day Sunday so I'll have to get off the ship quickly to see the Cowboys win their first game.

 

Dude, you may as well book a back to back cruise then, because the Girls won't be winning!! :D:D:D:D:D

[Saintsfan007]

I was born in St. Cloud, MN and moved to Milwaukee, WI when I was 6 mos. old. My dad was a Packer Backer and raised me as one!

 

The only reason I rooted for the Saints at all was because of Duece. As you can tell by my screenname - he went to my Alma Mater! Loved watching him in college! Now I've got to pull for the Falcons (just a little) because they drafted Peria Jerry!:D

 

The Saints will defeat those Dirty Birds twice this season, trust me. Stick with the Pack, you'll have a better time rooting for them! :D

[curiouscat]

We saw a regular season game between the Pats and the 'Steelers in the casino surrounded by a large group of Steelers fans. By half time, we Patriots fans had the TV to ourselves as the Steelers fans mysteriously disappeared.:rolleyes: Not a terrible towel to be seen.:D

 

 

Yah, But whose laughing now..... Brady has a lot of work to do this Season.... we are still the same team of last yr... didn't loose much to Free Agency....:D

 

CC

[TheWog]

Yah, But whose laughing now..... Brady has a lot of work to do this Season.... we are still the same team of last yr... didn't loose much to Free Agency....:D

 

CC

 

Brady will be fine and we are still pretty much the same as the year before, possibly a bit better if some of the pickups produce. Should be a fun season to watch. Good luck.