Steel Drum Band on Wonder of the Seas?

[LEMJMcC]

Does WOTS have a steel drum band at any time during the cruise?  I presume it would be listed in the daily cruise planner as to the where and when.

 

Thanks.

[crewsweeper]

The Cruise Compasses in December 2022 for both the Eastern and Western Caribbean WOS cruises listed "Island Notes LIVE! " playing at the pool, Bolereos and the Music Hall each day.

 

No idea if this is a steel drum group.

[paross4]

I know you are asking about the WOTS, but I thought I'd answer because you may have a similar experience.

We were on the Serenade last week and they had a two-person band called "Island Vibz".  

They would play island music, Reggae, etc. and throw in a few songs with steel drums. (all done using a synthesizer). 

So while you got the feel of Caribbean music, it wasn't using real Pans.  Still sounded ok though.

 

[cruiseguy1016]

I have not seen an actual steel drum on an RCI ship in many years. It's all done artificially and, IMHO, it's not anywhere near as good as the real thing.

[paross4]

2 hours ago, cruiseguy1016 said:

I have not seen an actual steel drum on an RCI ship in many years. It's all done artificially and, IMHO, it's not anywhere near as good as the real thing.

I agree, you're not getting Robert Greenidge quality that's for sure.  😉

 

[Biker19]

On 1/13/2023 at 10:32 AM, LEMJMcC said:

Does WOTS have a steel drum band at any time during the cruise?

@orville99 might have some feedback. 

[orville99]

2 minutes ago, Biker19 said:

@orville99 might have some feedback. 

Have not heard one, but then we avoid the promenade and the boardwalk.

[LEMJMcC]

That's disappointing.  I remember one port of call where there was an actual band with one, perhaps even two steel drummers playing at the end of the dock - that was a nice welcome.  I guess I can the logic of using synthesizers versus steel drums as it is more easily set up and moved and offers a wider variety of sounds.  Still, there's nothing like the real thing...

 

Thanks all.

[paross4]

4 hours ago, LEMJMcC said:

That's disappointing.  I remember one port of call where there was an actual band with one, perhaps even two steel drummers playing at the end of the dock - that was a nice welcome.  I guess I can the logic of using synthesizers versus steel drums as it is more easily set up and moved and offers a wider variety of sounds.  Still, there's nothing like the real thing...

 

Thanks all.

 

Most times when we have been in St. Maarten there was a steel drum band playing in the port area.  (Feb 2020 was the last time for sure) 

 

Feb 2022

 

 

We were there in March of 2022 and sadly, no music of any type.  

 

 

Edited January 17, 2023 by paross4
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