calex Posted May 27, 2014 #1 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Just curious if anyone has heard if any of the onboard cruise director’s staff has a creative whim to update their closing skit on the last night’s show. Every staff, on every NCL ship, has been doing their version of ‘The Fountains’ to ENYA’s Only Time for over 10 years now. Granted it is amusing, but it would be nice to be surprised with something new and creative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidybabe Posted May 27, 2014 #2 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Would love to see an upgrade to all shows.... Cast productions shows on the Gem have been the same for years... Second city...mostly the same Games shows hosted by NCL staff....same jokes....same one liners Band routines...sometimes same every night Quest...same challenges ,,,, Newly wed not so newly wed game.... same stuff Alhough I know some things are hard to change,,,,, there is too much sameness But, I'd still rather be sailing than anyplace else Safe sailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotaford Posted May 27, 2014 #3 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I agree about the fountains thing. Enough already. Time to put it to rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted May 27, 2014 #4 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Call me an easy mark, but I still get a big laugh out of Fountains...whether on board ship or if I happen upon it on YouTube. Trying to figure out if there is some new music they could use. All the ones I can come up are as old as Enya's..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted May 27, 2014 #5 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Quite by chance, DW and I were discussing this afternoon her sailing on the inaugural TA on the Getaway in Jan 2014. She mentioned that they did not do Fountains in the crew show any more. Apparently, it is no longer being performed, the official excuse being that it made the stage wet and slippery so was a safety issue and the water could also cause electrical problems. How did it take 10 years to find that one out?:eek: The unofficial scuttlebutt was that there had been complaints from some passengers about that part of the show.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted May 27, 2014 #6 Share Posted May 27, 2014 The crew on the Gem performed it last week and they performed it as if they had never rehearsed it. Now, they may have rehearsed it to look like they never rehearsed it or they may have actually never rehearsed it but it was still entertaining in either case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovesailing Posted May 27, 2014 #7 Share Posted May 27, 2014 There is nothing wrong with present Fountains.Still makes me laugh and Ioften get my fix on utube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted May 27, 2014 #8 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Just did a cruise with Sister In Law. Was actually getting concerned they were not going to do Fountains... but they did it. She loved it. Crowd that had many repeat customers loved it. Keep it - please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovesailing Posted May 27, 2014 #9 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I think what is a big laugh is watching people's reaction that haven't seen it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted May 27, 2014 #10 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I think what is a big laugh is watching people's reaction that haven't seen it before. Yep- they announced prior to the show that the first two rows were in the "splash zone" and when the staff approached the front of the stage everyone scattered like rabbits:D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laszlo Posted May 27, 2014 #11 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Just curious if anyone has heard if any of the onboard cruise director’s staff has a creative whim to update their closing skit on the last night’s show. Every staff, on every NCL ship, has been doing their version of ‘The Fountains’ to ENYA’s Only Time for over 10 years now. Granted it is amusing, but it would be nice to be surprised with something new and creative. Its new and creative for someone who has never seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin&Relaxin Posted May 27, 2014 #12 Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) The crew on the Gem performed it last week and they performed it as if they had never rehearsed it. Now, they may have rehearsed it to look like they never rehearsed it or they may have actually never rehearsed it but it was still entertaining in either case. I was on the Pearl recently and one of the staff indicated that they use a fresh set of crew every time it is performed to share the performance among the many different crew members. knowing that it makes the reactions of the performers even more humorous as they are reacting for the first time to the performance. Edited May 27, 2014 by Cruisin&Relaxin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbnjrockette Posted May 27, 2014 #13 Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) Having never seen it before I found it very amusing… Edited May 27, 2014 by pbnjrockette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpecorari Posted May 27, 2014 #14 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Having never seen it before I found it very amusing… (earlier this month on the GEM) (Photo) Well, that photo just blew it for those that haven't seen is before! Harriet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbnjrockette Posted May 27, 2014 #15 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Well, that photo just blew it for those that haven't seen is before! Harriet Removed… wouldn't want to spoil it for anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce CountyJay Posted May 27, 2014 #16 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I guess I'm too old fashioned or something, but have seen Fountains a couple of times, and frankly, don't know what is so funny about people spitting on each other. Yes, and stage gets wet and slippery, and performers could easily fall and sometimes almost do. I have been on at least 30 cruises and just don't bother anymore if they have Fountains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpcanuck Posted May 27, 2014 #17 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Yeah...I've seen it - it was okay... but I do hope that there might be some room for a bit more creativity. I understand there are many who have yet to see it but after 10 years of this?? I feel sorry for the staff who have been doing it that long - week after week, month after month. You have to give them credit for trying to keep the energy levels up for the performance every time. That would not be easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish weave Posted May 28, 2014 #18 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Before you complain about the act, think about how funny it was the first time you saw it, then think that there are many on the ship who have never seen the act. If you don't enjoy it anymore, don't go to see it !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kollegekreed Posted May 28, 2014 #19 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Easily the funniest show I've seen on a ship. AND it took me 5 NCL cruises to get to see it! I busted a gut. I see no reason to touch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Partyatsea Posted May 28, 2014 #20 Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) Before you complain about the act, think about how funny it was the first time you saw it, then think that there are many on the ship who have never seen the act. If you don't enjoy it anymore, don't go to see it !!! Exactly this! Same for Quest! Edited May 28, 2014 by P&Lcruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCAT48 Posted May 28, 2014 #21 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Before you complain about the act, think about how funny it was the first time you saw it, then think that there are many on the ship who have never seen the act. If you don't enjoy it anymore, don't go to see it !!! I agree however how many new cruisers are on a ship versus return ncl cruisers? After seeing a Show time and time again it does get old. Also I agree with second city, same skits/lines just with different people. I wouldnt think it would be that complicated for them to come up with a new ruitine for the CD staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish weave Posted May 28, 2014 #22 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I agree however how many new cruisers are on a ship versus return ncl cruisers? After seeing a Show time and time again it does get old. Also I agree with second city, same skits/lines just with different people. I wouldnt think it would be that complicated for them to come up with a new ruitine for the CD staff. The routine is a good one, and many see it several times and still like it. I see no reason for NCL to change it for the few who want something different. The old story goes "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldgoat61 Posted May 28, 2014 #23 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I have seen fountains many times, and still enjoy it. I see no reason to change it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMaterial Posted May 28, 2014 #24 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Just curious if anyone has heard if any of the onboard cruise director’s staff has a creative whim to update their closing skit on the last night’s show. Every staff, on every NCL ship, has been doing their version of ‘The Fountains’ to ENYA’s Only Time for over 10 years now. Granted it is amusing, but it would be nice to be surprised with something new and creative. It's cute and quaint. I would prefer Norwegian to leave it alone. If they do update it, it will probably disappear completely. On the older ships it's a nice closing to the crew talent show! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMaterial Posted May 28, 2014 #25 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Exactly this! Same for Quest! The Breakaway cruise didn't feature Fountains at the end of the crew talent show and Quest was no where to be seen. I also miss Ship 'N Males. That was a great night out! :D I wonder what will happen with the White Hot Party now that Glow is coming fleet-wide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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