College Football on Saturdays in the Fall.

I just got off of the Allure of the Seas, and we had a great time celebrating my in-laws' 30th anniversary. The food was great, we enjoyed the entertainment, and the entire crew was awesome. I would have loved to have stayed another week.

My only bone to pick is the lack of college football games on Saturday. They had NFL games going all day on Sunday, but they only carried one game, the Clemson-F$U game, at 8:00 that night. The rest of the day we were treated to cricket on one channel, and soccer on the other. :( I get it if the cruise is in Europe or someplace overseas, but for Caribbean cruises, there is no reason to not carry at least ONE game for each time slot throughout the day! I would have loved to have seen the Georgia Tech-Virginia Tech matchup, but I would have been okay with something besides cricket and soccer. I could have lived with any other football game. It's not like there were massive crowds gathering at On Air to watch cricket and soccer. There were a lot of other college football fans that day that were not happy about the situation.

Cricket is the most common sport in the Caribbean, followed 2nd by soccer!!

So that would be what is being aired on the networks.

No other countries in the world watch college football other than USA. And the cruise was not in the USA.

Happy Days.

Cricket is the most common sport in the Caribbean, followed 2nd by soccer!!

So that would be what is being aired on the networks.

No other countries in the world watch college football other than USA. And the cruise was not in the USA.

Happy Days.

With that reasoning I guess they don't celebrate Thanksgiving on cruise ships that originate from the USA but travel to the Caribbean. The food seems unusually slanted to the US palate on those cruises also.

With that reasoning I guess they don't celebrate Thanksgiving on cruise ships that originate from the USA but travel to the Caribbean. The food seems unusually slanted to the US palate on those cruises also.

Off on a tangent already.. OP mentioned football, not food or not thanksgiving.

Guess what they celebrate Christmas on every ship all over the world:D

And you can get Turkey every day of the week if you wish;)

It's Royal Caribbean International!!! Not Royal Caribbean USA.

They provide to the masses:cool:

If the majority of the cruisers were from the Caribbean (or India, another place that loves cricket), I would not have brought this up. I would have cheerfully watched cricket and soccer. However, most of the people on the ships are from the USA, and it would be smart to carry shows that cater to them.

But, that's just my opinion. :cool:

There are an awful lot of people from the USA who have absolutely no interest at all in college football. DH and I for example. You can always record games that are important to you and watch when you get home.

Their TV selection is what it is, and isn't going to change.

Can't you just set your DVR to record any shows you want to watch? I'm not sure why your personal TV preferences, as opposed to someone elses , should dictate what is being shown. Vacation is for getting away, not for doing the exact same thing you would sit at home doing.

Their TV selection is what it is, and isn't going to change.

I suppose OP should have not bothered to start this thread then, huh?

Off on a tangent already.. OP mentioned football, not food or not thanksgiving.

 

Guess what they celebrate Christmas on every ship all over the world:D

And you can get Turkey every day of the week if you wish;)

 

It's Royal Caribbean International!!! Not Royal Caribbean USA.

They provide to the masses:cool:

So my points are not valid ?

In the cruise the OP mentioned the masses were from the USA.

I am with the OP also. Practically no one is from central or south america on these cruises that start in the US. Constant soccer on TV espn. For all the pople who suggested taping a game at home to see later. You have to be kidding!

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I just got off of the Allure of the Seas, and we had a great time celebrating my in-laws' 30th anniversary. The food was great, we enjoyed the entertainment, and the entire crew was awesome. I would have loved to have stayed another week.

 

My only bone to pick is the lack of college football games on Saturday. They had NFL games going all day on Sunday, but they only carried one game, the Clemson-F$U game, at 8:00 that night. The rest of the day we were treated to cricket on one channel, and soccer on the other. :( I get it if the cruise is in Europe or someplace overseas, but for Caribbean cruises, there is no reason to not carry at least ONE game for each time slot throughout the day! I would have loved to have seen the Georgia Tech-Virginia Tech matchup, but I would have been okay with something besides cricket and soccer. I could have lived with any other football game. It's not like there were massive crowds gathering at On Air to watch cricket and soccer. There were a lot of other college football fans that day that were not happy about the situation.

I agree it is aggravating! We are just back from a B2B on the Freedom and had the exact same experience. While Cricket and Soccer may be the most popular sports in other places, when the ship is carrying mostly Americans you would think football would be the more prominent sport shown.

The first week all we got was ND vs Pitt... :mad:

We don't cruise during College Football season for this very reason.

LuLu

Cruises that originate in the US have large numbers of American passengers, and those cruises generally cater to American tastes, not in all things, but in many areas, such as food, beverage, and entertainment. Therefore, it is certainly valid to raise the question as to why the cruise industry makes so little effort to show college football, which many Americans are passionate about.

To start with, I should acknowledge that RCI ships do show a reasonable number of NFL games, but I think they had no choice. I know many people who would simply not cruise if it meant missing a certain NFL game. The NFL is just too big to be denied. It is an exception.

In general, however, cruise ships do a lousy job showing televised sports. Some of the Radiance class ships I have been on, such as the Jewel of the Seas, had a sports bar. But anyone who went into that bar would soon discover that it rarely showed any sports, and when it did, there would be only one channel available, usually the international version of ESPN. To me, a sports bar is a place with lots of screens and dozens of channels. Whether for technical reasons or because RCI just doesn’t get it, what they call a sports bar does not even come close to what a sports bar should be.

On the topic of ESPN, there is probably no hotel room in the United States that does not have access to the two channels ESPN and ESPN2 (and I mean the full US version of ESPN). This is a testament to how important those channels are in the US. On a college football Saturday, those two channels are filled with games all day long, usually some of the best games in the country. Alas, RCI ships carry mainly the international edition of ESPN, which is terribly lacking in college football. You may find one game on a Saturday.

One thing I have noticed is that most people like to combine multiple types of pleasurable activities with cruising, and people find different things pleasurable. While most of us like combining fine dining with cruising, some people like to combine shopping with cruising, or gambling, or rock-climbing, or using the FlowRider. My point is that people have different tastes. For me, I would love to be able to watch a lot more college football while I’m on a cruise. That would be fantastic. I am not optimistic about this happening any time soon, and I understand the opinions of others who prefer different types of entertainment. My point is that you should not attack a person just because they would like to see something new added to the cruising experience.

Also, I would not suggest showing college football on cruises that originate outside the US, although I would bet that many nations have their own sports that they would like to see more of while cruising. When I am sailing out of Florida, just give me ESPN (US edition), ESPN2, the Big Ten Network, and the SEC Network, on a set of screens within hailing distance of good bar tender. Now that would be nice.

Finally, for those who suggest that sports fans simply record the game and watch it later, they don’t have a clue. When it comes to televised sports, it really has to be live. Watching a game is not like watching a TV show or movie. The live aspect is an essential part of the attraction.

Anyway, I have done my best to explain the point of view of a college football fan. Thanks for reading.

Cruises that originate in the US have large numbers of American passengers, and those cruises generally cater to American tastes, not in all things, but in many areas, such as food, beverage, and entertainment. Therefore, it is certainly valid to raise the question as to why the cruise industry makes so little effort to show college football, which many Americans are passionate about.

 

To start with, I should acknowledge that RCI ships do show a reasonable number of NFL games, but I think they had no choice. I know many people who would simply not cruise if it meant missing a certain NFL game. The NFL is just too big to be denied. It is an exception.

 

In general, however, cruise ships do a lousy job showing televised sports. Some of the Radiance class ships I have been on, such as the Jewel of the Seas, had a sports bar. But anyone who went into that bar would soon discover that it rarely showed any sports, and when it did, there would be only one channel available, usually the international version of ESPN. To me, a sports bar is a place with lots of screens and dozens of channels. Whether for technical reasons or because RCI just doesn’t get it, what they call a sports bar does not even come close to what a sports bar should be.

 

On the topic of ESPN, there is probably no hotel room in the United States that does not have access to the two channels ESPN and ESPN2 (and I mean the full US version of ESPN). This is a testament to how important those channels are in the US. On a college football Saturday, those two channels are filled with games all day long, usually some of the best games in the country. Alas, RCI ships carry mainly the international edition of ESPN, which is terribly lacking in college football. You may find one game on a Saturday.

 

One thing I have noticed is that most people like to combine multiple types of pleasurable activities with cruising, and people find different things pleasurable. While most of us like combining fine dining with cruising, some people like to combine shopping with cruising, or gambling, or rock-climbing, or using the FlowRider. My point is that people have different tastes. For me, I would love to be able to watch a lot more college football while I’m on a cruise. That would be fantastic. I am not optimistic about this happening any time soon, and I understand the opinions of others who prefer different types of entertainment. My point is that you should not attack a person just because they would like to see something new added to the cruising experience.

 

Also, I would not suggest showing college football on cruises that originate outside the US, although I would bet that many nations have their own sports that they would like to see more of while cruising. When I am sailing out of Florida, just give me ESPN (US edition), ESPN2, the Big Ten Network, and the SEC Network, on a set of screens within hailing distance of good bar tender. Now that would be nice.

 

Finally, for those who suggest that sports fans simply record the game and watch it later, they don’t have a clue. When it comes to televised sports, it really has to be live. Watching a game is not like watching a TV show or movie. The live aspect is an essential part of the attraction.

 

Anyway, I have done my best to explain the point of view of a college football fan. Thanks for reading.

Well said

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Can't you just set your DVR to record any shows you want to watch? I'm not sure why your personal TV preferences, as opposed to someone elses , should dictate what is being shown. Vacation is for getting away, not for doing the exact same thing you would sit at home doing.

I am on duty Saturday and Sunday and i want to watch football on both days because it is not the same thing I do at home. I would watch in my cabin if the majority is offended, on in the casino if they want a chance at my money. What is this DVR you talk about does it screen out the news and people talking about sports? I am from texas they televise high school football on friday night why do you decide what everyone watches, must be a left wing liberal.

 

My only bone to pick is the lack of college football games on Saturday. They had NFL games going all day on Sunday, but they only carried one game, the Clemson-F$U game, at 8:00 that night.

I would guess the difference is due to the fact that there are FAR more college games played every weekend than there are NFL games. Ergo, each particular NFL game is going to have a higher level of interest among pax than any one of the zillions of college games that are played on a given Saturday. :)

Cruises that originate in the US have large numbers of American passengers, and those cruises generally cater to American tastes, not in all things, but in many areas, such as food, beverage, and entertainment. Therefore, it is certainly valid to raise the question as to why the cruise industry makes so little effort to show college football, which many Americans are passionate about.

 

To start with, I should acknowledge that RCI ships do show a reasonable number of NFL games, but I think they had no choice. I know many people who would simply not cruise if it meant missing a certain NFL game. The NFL is just too big to be denied. It is an exception.

 

In general, however, cruise ships do a lousy job showing televised sports. Some of the Radiance class ships I have been on, such as the Jewel of the Seas, had a sports bar. But anyone who went into that bar would soon discover that it rarely showed any sports, and when it did, there would be only one channel available, usually the international version of ESPN. To me, a sports bar is a place with lots of screens and dozens of channels. Whether for technical reasons or because RCI just doesn’t get it, what they call a sports bar does not even come close to what a sports bar should be.

 

On the topic of ESPN, there is probably no hotel room in the United States that does not have access to the two channels ESPN and ESPN2 (and I mean the full US version of ESPN). This is a testament to how important those channels are in the US. On a college football Saturday, those two channels are filled with games all day long, usually some of the best games in the country. Alas, RCI ships carry mainly the international edition of ESPN, which is terribly lacking in college football. You may find one game on a Saturday.

 

One thing I have noticed is that most people like to combine multiple types of pleasurable activities with cruising, and people find different things pleasurable. While most of us like combining fine dining with cruising, some people like to combine shopping with cruising, or gambling, or rock-climbing, or using the FlowRider. My point is that people have different tastes. For me, I would love to be able to watch a lot more college football while I’m on a cruise. That would be fantastic. I am not optimistic about this happening any time soon, and I understand the opinions of others who prefer different types of entertainment. My point is that you should not attack a person just because they would like to see something new added to the cruising experience.

 

Also, I would not suggest showing college football on cruises that originate outside the US, although I would bet that many nations have their own sports that they would like to see more of while cruising. When I am sailing out of Florida, just give me ESPN (US edition), ESPN2, the Big Ten Network, and the SEC Network, on a set of screens within hailing distance of good bar tender. Now that would be nice.

 

Finally, for those who suggest that sports fans simply record the game and watch it later, they don’t have a clue. When it comes to televised sports, it really has to be live. Watching a game is not like watching a TV show or movie. The live aspect is an essential part of the attraction.

 

Anyway, I have done my best to explain the point of view of a college football fan. Thanks for reading.

Do you know if the sports networks you speak of are even available to a ship at sea? If they are, do you know how the price of receiving them compares with the price of receiving other networks that are shown on cruise ships?

Cruises that originate in the US have large numbers of American passengers, and those cruises generally cater to American tastes, not in all things, but in many areas, such as food, beverage, and entertainment. Therefore, it is certainly valid to raise the question as to why the cruise industry makes so little effort to show college football, which many Americans are passionate about.

 

To start with, I should acknowledge that RCI ships do show a reasonable number of NFL games, but I think they had no choice. I know many people who would simply not cruise if it meant missing a certain NFL game. The NFL is just too big to be denied. It is an exception.

 

In general, however, cruise ships do a lousy job showing televised sports. Some of the Radiance class ships I have been on, such as the Jewel of the Seas, had a sports bar. But anyone who went into that bar would soon discover that it rarely showed any sports, and when it did, there would be only one channel available, usually the international version of ESPN. To me, a sports bar is a place with lots of screens and dozens of channels. Whether for technical reasons or because RCI just doesn’t get it, what they call a sports bar does not even come close to what a sports bar should be.

 

On the topic of ESPN, there is probably no hotel room in the United States that does not have access to the two channels ESPN and ESPN2 (and I mean the full US version of ESPN). This is a testament to how important those channels are in the US. On a college football Saturday, those two channels are filled with games all day long, usually some of the best games in the country. Alas, RCI ships carry mainly the international edition of ESPN, which is terribly lacking in college football. You may find one game on a Saturday.

 

One thing I have noticed is that most people like to combine multiple types of pleasurable activities with cruising, and people find different things pleasurable. While most of us like combining fine dining with cruising, some people like to combine shopping with cruising, or gambling, or rock-climbing, or using the FlowRider. My point is that people have different tastes. For me, I would love to be able to watch a lot more college football while I’m on a cruise. That would be fantastic. I am not optimistic about this happening any time soon, and I understand the opinions of others who prefer different types of entertainment. My point is that you should not attack a person just because they would like to see something new added to the cruising experience.

 

Also, I would not suggest showing college football on cruises that originate outside the US, although I would bet that many nations have their own sports that they would like to see more of while cruising. When I am sailing out of Florida, just give me ESPN (US edition), ESPN2, the Big Ten Network, and the SEC Network, on a set of screens within hailing distance of good bar tender. Now that would be nice.

 

Finally, for those who suggest that sports fans simply record the game and watch it later, they don’t have a clue. When it comes to televised sports, it really has to be live. Watching a game is not like watching a TV show or movie. The live aspect is an essential part of the attraction.

 

Anyway, I have done my best to explain the point of view of a college football fan. Thanks for reading.

Very well said. You hit on a lot of points that I was going to use in my response. I certainly would not begrudge others for wanting to see big events that I don't care about. I've never sailed on Oscar night, but I can see a bunch of people gathering somewhere (maybe even in formal wear :cool: ) to see the Oscars. I have no interest in awards shows, but I imagine it could be really festive!

As for sailing on a cruise during football season, my in-laws treated the whole family to this cruise (with my family staying in a Junior Suite), so I got over missing the game in person pretty quickly :) . I normally attend all Tech games (home and away), but I think I'll survive missing this past game. :D It just would have been nice to see live on TV somewhere.

I would have loved to have seen the Georgia Tech-Virginia Tech matchup, but I would have been okay with something besides cricket and soccer. I could have lived with any other football game.

I normally attend all Tech games (home and away), but I think I'll survive missing this past game. :D It just would have been nice to see live on TV somewhere.

So..... would "any other football game" really have been ok? Sounds like it was really that one particular game you wanted them to show. ;)

Somehow I'm guessing you really would not have been ok if they were showing, say, the Wyoming/FAU game. :D

So my points are not valid ?

In the cruise the OP mentioned the masses were from the USA.

Your point in OP was a valid one, never said otherwise.

The cruise sailed from the USA, does not mean "masses". Granted the higher % of cruisers would be from US.

Someone already posted they do not care for football, so not all would be disappointed.

But you may be surprised people from other countries actually fly to the USA to get on cruises leaving US ports;)

I remember on a Baltic cruise this guy from Iceland moaning that they were not showing curling on the big screen:rolleyes:

And that cruise had 60% Scandinavian cruisers on it!!

TV at sea is just not the same as mainstream TV

Too expensive for RC to purchase.

There is a solution get it streamed to your device, get an Internet package

You would be able to then watch any game that is being shown on a mainstream network.

I have seen many doing this. Granted streaming video has its issues.

Cricket is the most common sport in the Caribbean, followed 2nd by soccer!!

So that would be what is being aired on the networks.

No other countries in the world watch college football other than USA. And the cruise was not in the USA.

Happy Days.

You leave Home to get away from things at Home but we stay connected all the time. No wonder we need a Holiday when we get back home.:eek::rolleyes:

There are an awful lot of people from the USA who have absolutely no interest at all in college football. DH and I for example. You can always record games that are important to you and watch when you get home.

Right on.

So does this mean there is no chance of me seeing a LifeTime movie on my cruise?? No even "its a wonderful life"

So does this mean there is no chance of me seeing a LifeTime movie on my cruise?? No even "its a wonderful life"

They do carry Turner Classic Movies on the stateroom TV.