Will Celbirty Ships Show NCAA Basketball games?

[CarolinaMamma]

I am not usually a big fan of watching TV on vacation, but we are sailing on Millie next Monday, which is the day of the NCAA basketball final, any my husband is just a teeny bit obsessed. Does anyone know if Celebrity normally broadcasts big sporting events on board? If so, where on the ship?

[kitty9]

It depends on where you are and if they can get it on the satellite. You can probably ask in the casino bar.

[CarolinaMamma]

Sailing out of Miami that afternoon and game is on around 8. Wonder if we will be in range.

 

And sorry for spelling Celebrity incorrectly in the title. I cannot type on an iPad.

[rddk]

I sure hope they show it.

[jmkennett]

Just off the Solstice today and they showed the games yesterday. It was on the normal Cartoon Network channel, but it was a CBS feed through an ESPN channel. We were off the coast of Cuba, so I don't think distance was a problem. Have a great cruise! Wish I could turn around and go back!

[Welovetokruze]

CBS and ESPN will show games of National Importance. A NCAA final is certainly of such importance We have watched 4 finals aboard ship.

[northwoods2]

Millie had the games on Thursday and Friday night in the sports bar Extreme. But the bar did not have any staff = it was very quiet. Which was fine - plenty of seats.

[Lois R]

Millie had the games on Thursday and Friday night in the sports bar Extreme. But the bar did not have any staff = it was very quiet. Which was fine - plenty of seats.

 

That bar is being removed when she goes into her drydock next month.

[ORV]

I am not usually a big fan of watching TV on vacation, but we are sailing on Millie next Monday, which is the day of the NCAA basketball final, any my husband is just a teeny bit obsessed. Does anyone know if Celebrity normally broadcasts big sporting events on board? If so, where on the ship?

 

Well shucks, it looks like you'll have to cheer for someone besides the home team. I had them to win on my brackets and would have come in second for a real nice share of a $1200 pot. Hate to see them not be in the finals.

[CruisinCandy]

Just off the Solstice on Sunday. I also saw NCAA games on the TVs in the casino and at the casino bar. I "bet" they will do something special for the final four.

Andy

[cruisejess]

We are leaving this week and I wondered if CBS, NBC, ABC and Fox are available to watch in our cabin?

Thanks!

[Lois R]

We are leaving this week and I wondered if CBS, NBC, ABC and Fox are available to watch in our cabin?

Thanks!

 

Hello:) nope, if you are looking for "regular programming" like you

receive at home? Nope.

They do give you choices....many programs are re-runs....

Example is Big Bang Theory....that may be on during the night

with different episodes.

 

They have different news channels, CNN, FOX, SKY, BBC.

They also have ESPN (alot;))....

They have TNT as well. And they have certain programs that are

ship related with the CD and one of his Activity Staff talking about

different events on the ship.

They do have something called "EYE ON CELEBRITY" which is sponsored

by CBS but it is not regular programming but different stories from

(example...a story on 60 Minutes).

I mentioned TNT, sometimes they have re-reruns of shows and they

have movies on there as well.

 

But if you are looking for "First Run" programs from the Networks?

I would suggest Tivoing them before you leave for your cruise

if there is something important to you that you don't want to miss.

 

The only time I ever watch tv on board? Usually before I go to bed

and it works like a sedative;)

[cruisejess]

My DVR is all set. I do enjoy watching the "Today"show (even on vacation) so I will miss that. I'm surprised that Celebrity doesn't offer network programming as I know it is available on some of the other lines. Thanks again!

[CarolinaMamma]

Millie had the games on Thursday and Friday night in the sports bar Extreme. But the bar did not have any staff = it was very quiet. Which was fine - plenty of seats.

 

Well, it will not be too quiet if my husband is in there! Thanks for the info.

[Lois R]

My DVR is all set. I do enjoy watching the "Today"show (even on vacation) so I will miss that. I'm surprised that Celebrity doesn't offer network programming as I know it is available on some of the other lines. Thanks again!

 

I have been sailing with Celebrity for 9 years and they have never

had "network programming". I cannot comment on other lines.

It doesn't matter to me though.....watching tv doesn't appeal to me

too much when I cruise (well, except maybe for the NFL playoffs

and Superbowl:D:))