Large group on Oasis Feb 19 Cruise - will if affect dining or entertainment shows

[cdoobiest]

I just found out that there is large theme cruise for my Oasis EC sail Feb 19. Music City Gospel Cruise. Approx 1000 people is what I was told.

 

I have no problem with music or people attending but wondering if this will affect entertainment schedules or dining schedules to accomodate private events due to this private convention at sea.

 

Just wondering other people's thoughts when large groups on board. I am surprised RCCL would allow during this time as it is New England and New York winter vacation for many.

[MadCruiser89]

I can't believe the nerve of RC selling all of those rooms. I would cancel immediately and go to Disney World.:cool:

[reedl]

When there are large groups of people on a cruise, remember that there are still around the same number of people on the ship. In normal cases, the groups will be much smaller (families), compared to 1000 people in a single group. The only difference you might notice is that might be areas of the ship that are used for meetings of their group (theater for example) when normally those areas are vacant. But I would doubt you will notice any appreciable difference.

[dplusd]

Any group of that size would cause me to book another week/ship.

[John&LaLa]

Any group of that size would cause me to book another week/ship.

I'd look for another cruise as well. To many hassles

 

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[cb at sea]

That group is but 1/6 of the max passenger load...you won't even notice them! It won't affect your good time at all.

[John&LaLa]

Don't pay attention to her

 

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[Mark_K]

With 1,000 people and this many entertainers, it's hard to imagine you won't be affected.

 

On the bright side, the casino and the bars may be less busy. ;)

 

 

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[MommaBear55]

I just found out that there is large theme cruise for my Oasis EC sail Feb 19. Music City Gospel Cruise. Approx 1000 people is what I was told.

 

I have no problem with music or people attending but wondering if this will affect entertainment schedules or dining schedules to accomodate private events due to this private convention at sea.

 

Just wondering other people's thoughts when large groups on board. I am surprised RCCL would allow during this time as it is New England and New York winter vacation for many.

 

Yes, it will affect entertainment schedules in certain venues at certain times. It is difficult to know how it will affect dining. That will depend on how their contract reads. Sometimes groups take over dining enmass and then they block off dining rooms just for the group. Sometimes the groups are set up to chose whatever dining style the individuals want. I'd recommend going online and see how the cruise brochure for this group read a. Good news is that the bars are less likely to be crowded.

[chemmo]

We were on a Med cruise a couple of years ago and were worried when we found out a large group were on board....Fortunately this large group met up somewhere every sea day 10-12 and 2-3.... never had such a quiet pool.

 

They were in a specific area of the MDR first seating....no issues for other passengers. We believe they had a similar area sea days for lunch...again no issues for other cruisers.

[setsail]

No

 

Same amount of people on the ship every week and all those have to eat and see a show if they want

 

Of course, they might have all the pepper grinders on their tables

Edited October 21, 2016 by setsail

[tlatrice]

no

 

same amount of people on the ship every week and all those have to eat and see a show if they want

 

of course, they might have all the pepper grinders on their tables

 

lmao!!!!!! :d

[John&LaLa]

No

 

Same amount of people on the ship every week and all those have to eat and see a show if they want

 

Of course, they might have all the pepper grinders on their tables

I just tend to disagree, they travel in packs, they congregate en masse. 1000 people in one group is way different than 250 families of 4. Run as fast as you can. 😱😱

 

And the matching outfits will drive you nuts. [emoji6]

 

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Edited October 21, 2016 by John&LaLa

[dani negreanu]

I just tend to disagree, they travel in packs, they congregate en masse. 1000 people in one group is way different than 250 families of 4. Run as fast as you can. 😱😱

 

We had a group of ~1200 on Anthem last year.

 

Lots of venues, including 270, closed for this group. Large parts of the complimentary restaurants were reserved for them, they had "priority" lines, entertainment reserved, etc. Various "functions" at various times :(

 

We felt like "second rate" guests :mad:.

[39august]

Also have been with a large group. As Dani says above, not good.

[setsail]

I just tend to disagree, they travel in packs, they congregate en masse. 1000 people in one group is way different than 250 families of 4. Run as fast as you can. 😱😱

 

And the matching outfits will drive you nuts. [emoji6]

 

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I wonder if 1000 in a group together can tip the ship:p

[Mark_K]

No

 

Same amount of people on the ship every week and all those have to eat and see a show if they want

 

Of course, they might have all the pepper grinders on their tables

 

 

Yes, but it's 1,000 people who are bringing a large contingent of performers for their own entertainment. How many places can seat 1,000 without changing any current entertainment?

Edited October 21, 2016 by Mark_K

[Snit13]

Don't pay attention to her

 

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Who is HER and why do so many long time posters appear to dislike HER?

 

I have noticed much of the information HER posts seems to be nonsense and less than accurate but maybe this comes under "freedom of speech." What happens if everyone hits the ignore button?

[John&LaLa]

Who is HER and why do so many long time posters appear to dislike HER?

 

I have noticed much of the information HER posts seems to be nonsense and less than accurate but maybe this comes under "freedom of speech." What happens if everyone hits the ignore button?

Don't know, she never responds. I've learned a lot about her over the years though. She's generally consistent

 

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[crosby99]

I wonder if 1000 in a group together can tip the ship:p

Brilliant :D

[JamesEM]

Yes, large groups do affect your cruising experience, but to what extent is basically a luck of the draw, some groups more that others. I was once part of large group that like to party hardy, various venues were closed to non group members, the group took over the piano bar, and we did hang out together and I know we bother other cruisers.

[wsyrob]

I just found out that there is large theme cruise for my Oasis EC sail Feb 19. Music City Gospel Cruise. Approx 1000 people is what I was told.

 

I have no problem with music or people attending but wondering if this will affect entertainment schedules or dining schedules to accomodate private events due to this private convention at sea.

 

Just wondering other people's thoughts when large groups on board. I am surprised RCCL would allow during this time as it is New England and New York winter vacation for many.

 

Interesting. I just learned from the roll call that my Oasis Feb 5 cruise has an 800 member group on board. Rocky and the Rollers. I went to their website and they have 2 cruises booked back to back on Oasis. That makes 3 in a row. This group needs a dance floor. My guess is they use the ice rink for the shows and dances. They even have a prom lol.

 

http://rockysrockincruises.com/current-cruises/

 

Should make for some interesting people watching.

Edited October 25, 2016 by wsyrob