American Regatta excursion

Hi - has anyone taken this sailing excursion? I've never sailed before and it sounds exciting but I would like to hear about other people's experiences.

Lots of posts and review on this board.

 

Here's some recent ones.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1144155&highlight=americas+cup+regatta

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=883897&highlight=americas+cup+regatta

 

It's okay to not be a sailor, lots of other things you can do to participate, including just sit there. But it is a sail boat race between 2 boats, not a sailing cruise tour of the bay. Go. Have fun.:)

Hubby and I did it our last time in St Maarten. So much fun! I was a "winch wench" and he was a "primary grinder". You can choose your role based on how much work you want to do. We were the only Canadians on the "American " boat but still had a blast racing against the two Canadian sailboats. A great experience!

 

 

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Lots of posts and review on this board.

 

Here's some recent ones.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1144155&highlight=americas+cup+regatta

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=883897&highlight=americas+cup+regatta

 

It's okay to not be a sailor, lots of other things you can do to participate, including just sit there. But it is a sail boat race between 2 boats, not a sailing cruise tour of the bay. Go. Have fun.:)

Thanks much for the information!

Hubby and I did it our last time in St Maarten. So much fun! I was a "winch wench" and he was a "primary grinder". You can choose your role based on how much work you want to do. We were the only Canadians on the "American " boat but still had a blast racing against the two Canadian sailboats. A great experience!

 

 

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Thank you for sharing your experience, it sounds like it will be a lot of fun.

America's Cup was great.

 

My wife was timekeeper, and I was Assistant Bartender.

 

VERY stressful. :)

 

gary

America's Cup was great.

 

My wife was timekeeper, and I was Assistant Bartender.

 

VERY stressful. :)

 

gary

Sounds intense...can't wait ;)

It's a great excursion and has been around for a VERY long time.

We took our children a couple of times when they were teens.

Now they are taking our teen grandchildren. :)

It's a great excursion and has been around for a VERY long time.

We took our children a couple of times when they were teens.

Now they are taking our teen grandchildren. :)

An excursion being passed down thru the generations...I can't think of a better testimonial! This isn't something that I've ever considered before but it is only a few hours and seems like it will be a real blast. I had read the reviews on the Carnival website but I was interested in hearing from people who had actually tried it. I appreciate all the responses I've received!

Edited July 31, 2016 by BeachyGirl64

I highly recommend it. Jobs for the in-shape and not-so-in-shape participants. http://www.tampabay.com/features/travel/americas-cup-12-metre-challenge-turns-swabbies-to-sailors/2120936 Sailing experience not required. In fact, that's the whole purpose, so non-sailiors can get a taste.

Edited August 29, 2016 by newsman

Very cool. I wasn't sure if people with truly NO experience would be okay - however, I've read nothing but great things about this excursion. I'm booked!

Very cool. I wasn't sure if people with truly NO experience would be okay - however, I've read nothing but great things about this excursion. I'm booked!

 

Look forward to having a WONDERFUL time! :D

BeachyGirl: I had never been on a sailboat in my life. And had only learned how to swim 4 years earlier.

That makes me feel better knowing that someone without any kind of experience can have a fun and exciting time. Thanks for sharing!

I would love to try this but I'm afraid I would get very sea-sick. did anyone experience this?

We did this excursion in 2015. It was awesome. We are heading back this summer, however I checked Carnival's website, and its not listed under the excursions. Is it still active?

We did this excursion in 2015. It was awesome. We are heading back this summer, however I checked Carnival's website, and its not listed under the excursions. Is it still active?

We had it booked for next month. Their website said they were decimated by the hurricanebut had new boats coming. We were just notified that the excursion was cancelled and went in the ship's excursion planner and saw it was no longer listed. I assume they are not up and running yet but very probably will be by summer. Keep checking. Their website is 12 Metre Yacht Challenge.

 

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Is there a weight limit for this excursion?

Is there a weight limit for this excursion?

 

 

Looks like they will begin sailing again on Oct 17. I do not see a weight limit listed. I would contact them to verify, if you have concerns. Here is a link to their website with contact information:

 

https://www.12metre.com/

 

 

 

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Looks like they will begin sailing again on Oct 17. I do not see a weight limit listed. I would contact them to verify, if you have concerns. Here is a link to their website with contact information:

 

https://www.12metre.com/

 

 

 

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Thanks. I should clarify that we would be doing it through Celebrity cruises; it looks like cruise passengers have to book through the cruise line and I wondered if Celebrity has a limit--they seem to have limits when the actual provider doesn't. The Celebrity site is down for maintenance.

I can confirm that they are back in business, as the excursion is offered for our upcoming cruise in December.

 

As a longtime sailor and huge fan of the 12 meter America's cup boats, it was a great experience for me when I did this on a cruise some years back. But you do not need to be a sailor or have ever sailed before. And I do not think anyone except perhaps the most sensitive person would have trouble with sea-sickness, as the sailboat "race" is done in the confined waters of the harbor, not out in the open ocean. 

 

My only disappointment was that there was no opportunity for any helm time for those on the "crew" with sailing experience - that would have been a great thrill. 

 

None the less, if you are interested at all in a very different cruise excursion experience, I'd highly recommend this excursion.

My sisters just took this excursion on around Nov. 22.  They really enjoyed it, so it is definitely up and running.

I just booked this for May. Any recent experiences??