picklebongo Posted May 6, 2012 #1 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I am one of those people who really likes to know about the inner workings of things. I've always felt on each ship Carnival should have a feature length movie about the building of a ship. They could film it from the beginning to the inaugural cruise. I know there would be others who could care less about this type of thing, but it's about options. I would pay to see a movie showing the building of the ship, the engine being transported/installed, how the laundry is done, food prepared, etc. The video could answer questions about waste removal, morgue, jail, surgery/medical capabilities, and so forth. Is there anybody who would be interested in this kinda thing and would you pay a nominal fee to see a film about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmiGirl826 Posted May 6, 2012 #2 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I would totally buy that DVD! I know that they did a show about the complete renovation of one of RCI's ship. It was either the Monarch or Sovereign. Anyway, it was a very interesting series and I've watched it whenever I see it on. It's usually on National Geographic or Sci Channel. It's doesn't go into the minute details such as the morgue, etc. though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady_Jag Posted May 6, 2012 #3 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Nope. I'm thrifty anyway, but I'm not much of a documentary type person. What you describe, though, sound like the Behind The Fun tour of the ship, offered for $95pp on all ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlovewithsailing Posted May 6, 2012 #4 Share Posted May 6, 2012 ME omg I have always wanted something like this. I love to learn. That would be so cool. They could have a movie about each ship. They could play the movie on that ship everyday at a certain time. Sell drinks. It could be a blast. Maybe have some trivia at the end to give away the best girt A SHIP ON A STICK. lol Omg this would be awesome :rolleyes: :):):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmal99 Posted May 6, 2012 #5 Share Posted May 6, 2012 You can always catch some of those documentaries on the History channel from time to time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picklebongo Posted May 6, 2012 Author #6 Share Posted May 6, 2012 You can always catch some of those documentaries on the History channel from time to time.. Why not have it on the cruise when you have a captive audience and it could generate funds or even be shown in the large showroom and I know folks would buy drinks during a feature length film. I like to know even more details than the abbreviated shows on tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggerman101 Posted May 6, 2012 #7 Share Posted May 6, 2012 On my RCCL cruise they always have RCTV Channels. They show all the documentaries that have been made about various ships. I did a solo cruise on Majesty once and ended up watching a bunch of these on my trip. They have a multipart show on the Soverign of the Sea undergoing a major overhaul ("Drydock- A Cruise Ship Reborn"). Even though it was filmed in 2004 and RCCL got rid of that ship, it is fascinating. They also show multipart shows on the building of Voyager and Freedom of the Seas. Plus they will show things like Samantha Brown cruises, etc. I can't tell you how much time I have spent watching all of this on my RCCL cruises. I really enjoy them a they are extremely interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_Bond_007 Posted May 6, 2012 #8 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I would love to watch a movie like that! What a great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted May 6, 2012 #9 Share Posted May 6, 2012 What you describe, though, sound like the Behind The Fun tour of the ship, offered for $95pp on all ships. It's less on smaller ships with shorter itineraries. On Imagination it was $55, lasted about 3 hours, and was well worth the price; one of the highlights of the cruise. Engineering Control was particularly awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted May 6, 2012 #10 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Yes,, I would love to see it as history in general calls to me! I'd pay a couple of bucks to watch it in the main theater but i wouldn't buy a DVD to take home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room Service! Posted May 6, 2012 #11 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I've seen this very thing on the Travel Channel. I've watched it several times, as well as others. Is interesting stuff. Would I pay to watch it on the ship. Nah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susie8862 Posted May 6, 2012 #12 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I've seen this very thing on the Travel Channel. I've watched it several times, as well as others.Is interesting stuff. Would I pay to watch it on the ship. Nah. DITTO. This is always on the Travel Channel and the History Channel...but yes, I do find it fascinating. I would never pay to see it though.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank12 Posted May 6, 2012 #13 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I've seen this very thing on the Travel Channel. I've watched it several times, as well as others.Is interesting stuff. Would I pay to watch it on the ship. Nah. Agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtw68 Posted May 6, 2012 #14 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I am one of those people who really likes to know about the inner workings of things. I've always felt on each ship Carnival should have a feature length movie about the building of a ship. They could film it from the beginning to the inaugural cruise. I know there would be others who could care less about this type of thing, but it's about options. I would pay to see a movie showing the building of the ship, the engine being transported/installed, how the laundry is done, food prepared, etc. The video could answer questions about waste removal, morgue, jail, surgery/medical capabilities, and so forth. Is there anybody who would be interested in this kinda thing and would you pay a nominal fee to see a film about it? I sure would! I'm a behind the scenes junkie! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly Steve Posted May 6, 2012 #15 Share Posted May 6, 2012 We purchased a "Week in Review" DVD on our last RCI cruise. Part of the video featured behind the scenes tours and a look at the work that went into stretching the ship. :cool: We have similar videos from other cruises (even on VHS) and would purchase again if CCL offered one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharecruises Posted May 6, 2012 #16 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I did see the "documentaries" on tv on RCI, maybe Carnival could so something similar? I would not personally pay to see it or buy a dvd however. Yhen again, I am interested in the behind the fun scens tour, just not my thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fla Mike Posted May 6, 2012 #17 Share Posted May 6, 2012 You could count us in one one of those. I for one can not get enough of that kind of stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted May 6, 2012 #18 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I wouldn't pay for it, I won't pay for the behind the fun tour and I probably wouldn't watch it if offered for free on the tv (bits of it maybe, but I wouldn't want to sit and watch the whole thing, too much other stuff to do). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingoftheicedragons Posted May 6, 2012 #19 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I do pay for that already......it's called cable. Would I pay to see this on a cruise ship? No, not a chance. I don't even know if I would go to see that for free while on vacation. I like this sort of thing when I'm at home and have some time to kill, but there are more exciting ways to spend my time while on a cruise ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted May 6, 2012 #20 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I do pay for that already......it's called cable. Would I pay to see this on a cruise ship? No, not a chance. I don't even know if I would go to see that for free while on vacation. I like this sort of thing when I'm at home and have some time to kill, but there are more exciting ways to spend my time while on a cruise ship. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted May 6, 2012 #21 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Not interested and not interested in subsidizing it for other people, of which I think there would only be a few at most. I doubt it would happen anyway, because some of what you might be expecting to see is proprietary and a competitive advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharecruises Posted May 6, 2012 #22 Share Posted May 6, 2012 OOPS.....I should have said I am NOT interested in the Behind the Fun Scenes tour LOL Maybe cause I grew up in Pittsburgh where the school's idea of a fun field trip was visiting a factory (Heinz) LOL. Like most kids in Pittsburgh I had a lot of "pickle pins" I just am NOT interested in the crew's lifestyle, in the workings of a ship (I am not at all mechanical), just not something I would pay for. I have been on a few galley tours and years ago on some ship tours/bridge tours when they used to offer them free, but it is just not something I would personally pay for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglinc@msn.com Posted May 6, 2012 #23 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Maybe, it sounds pretty interesting. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picklebongo Posted May 6, 2012 Author #24 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Ok, I get that many of you would not be interested in paying for this kinda information, but if they showed a free film, how do you think that would go over? I just feel that so many people here talk about quizzing indiviudal crew members on various things ship related, a film would answer so many questions. Some people just want to drink and relax in the sun, cool, but others are interested in the mammoth ship and how it operates, mechanicals, etc. It's just another onboard activity that could cater to a percentage of the population. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H82seaUgo Posted May 6, 2012 #25 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I am one of those people who really likes to know about the inner workings of things. I've always felt on each ship Carnival should have a feature length movie about the building of a ship. They could film it from the beginning to the inaugural cruise. I know there would be others who could care less about this type of thing, but it's about options. I would pay to see a movie showing the building of the ship, the engine being transported/installed, how the laundry is done, food prepared, etc. The video could answer questions about waste removal, morgue, jail, surgery/medical capabilities, and so forth. Is there anybody who would be interested in this kinda thing and would you pay a nominal fee to see a film about it? i usually catch a flick on the stateroom tv about building carnival ships, in time elapsed film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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