Anyone ever fancied going on a cruise?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HllSQin37M0&feature=player_embedded

http://www.bargetohell.com/

I think an ilxor was on the 1st one of these?

there is also http://www.70000tons.com/artists.htm

Iirc, it was the latter than the always awesome regular Rolling Metal contributor Adrien was on.

the barge to hell 2012 line-up is supposedly heavier and more extreme than the 70000 tons of metal line-up, but the bth hasn't been announced so who knows who will be playing. I did read rumours Immortal and Darkthrone but that might just be speculation.
The 70000 tons looks to be power metal/folk metal judging by the bands announced so far. Dont like any of the bands on that bill tbh.
Maybe catering to different styles is a good thing but its crap for those booked on 70000 tons if they prefer the other line-up when its announced. Then again its still a cruise.

I'm pretty sure I read about an indie cruise too somewhere a few months ago. Maybe these cruises will be the next thing?

Anyone ever been on a real cruise? Always liked the idea of a cruise round the world.

Weezer is doing a cruise too, iirc.

This is a pretty good recap of the 2011 70000 tons cruise.

I've always wanted to go on a cruise around the world, or at least across the Atlantic, but it would have had to have been taken about 70 years ago to live up to my romantic ideal. The thought of spending 7 days stuck on a cruise ship doing the types of things they show in modern cruise ads are enough to give me pause though.

Extreme metal cruises are almost as unbearably poignant as like dachshund enthusiast cruises. I like the idea that they exist, but the thought of being on one just kind of -- I dunno. Can you imagine waking up, stretching, and then going to eat pancakes for breakfast in a big hall full of people who have the same subcultural interests? It's like camp for adults. On a boat.

Much preferred to sitting next to a couple from suburban Ohio who can't stop talking about how "awesome" America's Got Talent is, tbrr.

Oh god, indeed. I just don't really like traveling with groups, I guess.

You could get room service! ;)

I'm just saying, I'm more likely to enjoy any travelling situation where I can bond with the bearded bro next to me about how fantastic YOB is.

I did a cruise last year! Puerto Rico, Curacao, Aruba, Dominica, St. Thomas; it was fucking great and I recommend it to anyone and everyone.

How was the metal, tho?

A Supposedly Punk Thing I'll Never Do Again

also tbrr there is like zero need to talk to anyone else if you don't really want to

also, since the cruise left from Puerto Rico, at least a third of the passengers were from the islands and no one I met had enough free time on their hands to talk about "America's Got Talent", so the scenario jon is talking about basically is never going to happen unless you initiate it yourself; basically everyone wants to know which onboard activities you've done and what you saw at the ports of call

I would love to go on cruises. Alaska would be my first choice, while there are still glaciers to look at.

A "musique actuelle" cruise would be cool -- buncha laptop jockeys and improvisors trying to play along with the drone of the engines.

Haha, I was just projecting based on my irl experiences with fellow day trip travellers during our honeymoon. Being trapped on a bus with some of those people for hours at a time was the only downside to an otherwise wonderful week in Costa Rica.

i have never taken a cruise but i have hung out in a timeshare and it was AWESOME

high five gettin oldsters!

we had a bad tour bus full of complainers in Aruba, but in fairness we didn't really need the tour guide to show us Aruba's new Home Depot so I understood where the frustration came from

other than that, we were too psyched to be in awesome places to let something as trivial and unimportant as other people ruin it

dan what onboard activities are there?

I'm not saying it ruined our experience at all! I'm just saying the experience would have been elevated from ridiculously awesome to super-extra ridiculously awesome if I'd have had like-minded people to bond with.

btw what is your idea of hell a cruise with people talking about americas got talent/cruise with bands/an ILXors cruise ?

If you are asking about those options I would rank as follows, from best to worst idea of a good time:

1) ILXors cruise
2) bands cruise
3) America's Got Talent cruise (personal hell)

I'm just a real loner, I guess. Traveling with a group at all makes me kinda queasy.
However, ILXor cruise sounds tolerable because of high concentration of loners and decent ppl.

oh god http://www.boyziimencruise.com/

It really is becoming a thing

There are all sorts of themed cruises out there on the high seas: right-wing cruises, left-wing cruises, alumni cruises, jazz cruises. This December there’s a Rock Legends Cruise, featuring George Thorogood and ZZ Top. Last month, Carnival hosted a Boyz II Men “love cruise.” Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Simple Man Cruise took place in January. Kid Rock does cruises through Carnival, too; the next one starts April 7.

imagine a cruise with right wing or left wing nutters?

dan what onboard activities are there?

It depends on the ship/cruise line afaik; we were on a Royal Caribbean boat with a movie theater and a stage, so every day they had several movie showings and after dinner every night there was some type of show (comedians, singers, bands... varied every night, with different levels of success). There was a bar practically around every corner as well as two adult pools, a kiddie pool, two sit-down restaurants, one eternal buffet, a video arcade, a nightclub, a half basketball court, a climbing wall, a library, a casino, a shopping mall and a pool hall. In addition to the amenities, they would have little mini shows/activities constantly, stuff like dancing lessons, karaoke sessions, newlywed game-type shows, informational sessions about the next port of call, random sporting competitions (the water polo tournament and the Caribbean dance competition were the two big winners in my book, esp since there were a ton of young adults from the Caribbean on the cruise who just owned the dancing).

I just had an insanely great time.

would a left wing cruise mean everyone has to make their own dinner and get their own drinks?

....and suddenly, just like that, an America's Got Talent cruise doesn't sound so bad

a shopping mall!?!?

well someone just mentioned the kid rock cruise so xxxxposts

dan that sounds fantastic

would a left wing cruise mean everyone has to make their own dinner and get their own drinks?
would vastly prefer this tbh!

the shopping mall was kind of a combination of gift store/convenience store/liquor store/high end jewelry store; it was kind of hilarious in that you could go buy some toothpaste and deodorant next to the counter selling Movados and Rolexes

and on the way you could grab a bottle of practically any type of booze that struck your fancy

all duty-free btw

oh there was also a paired set of running lanes around the upper deck that was... either a quarter or a third of a mile? long

warning for timeshare enthusiasts - the bars close really goddamn early because timeshares are for old old people i guess

pro-tip for cruise enthusiasts - the bars stay open until at least 1 because your ass isn't going anywhere, you're on a boat

also, depending on the boat, you can buy neverending soda packages and then smuggle booze into your room, thus allowing yrself afterparty fodder

imagine a cruise with right wing or left wing nutters?

National Review Cruise

Boredoms/Gang Gang Dance cruise through the South Pacific during 2009 eclipse:
http://www.sunmoonfes.net/lucy/top.html

dan was it http://www.boyziimencruise.com/ you were on?

omg lol no

It was a regular Royal Caribbean cruise, on this boat:

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/ships/class/ship/home.do?br=R&shipClassCode=RD&shipCode=SR

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You made that url up didn't you? to hide the fact the wife made you go on a boyz II Men cruise

ahhh you and john went to this cruise!!!

lol

go to the Royal Caribbean site and look for the ship Serenade of the Seas; that's the one we were on

Which one was it? http://www.gothcruise.com/ or http://www.gothiccruise.com/ ?

oh my god

a boat full of goths in St Thomas would be the funniest fucking thing

Capybaraoke sounds like the logical next step here.

haha

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okay waht

The Theme: The Music Boat

The Dates: November 7 - 11, 2011

Details: A slew of Christian musical artists are setting sail aboard Carnival Imagination this fall, for a five-night Western Caribbean cruise. This cruise, which sails roundtrip from Miami, will feature performances by some of the most popular Christian musicians, including Newsboys, Chris Tomlin, MercyMe, Jaci Velasquez and more. Onboard events will include daily concerts, autograph sessions and more. This cruise is a full charter, so you'll be able to enjoy all of the festivities with other Christians. There will be inspirational speakers, a singles ministry, exclusive events for kids and teens and more. Rates start at $814 per person.

The Theme: Jewish Music Festival at Sea

The Dates: January 22 - 29, 2012

Details: This January, Kosherica is hosting a seven-night kosher cruise aboard Norwegian Pearl. This sailing will feature performances by renowned cantors and singers, including Dudu Fisher, Avraham Fried, Daniel Gildar, Yitzchak Meir Helfgot and more. Between stops in the Western Caribbean, passengers will also have access to special lectures, daf yomi, minyanim and gourmet Glatt kosher cuisine. Rates start at $1,810 per person.

I really hope they do the dollar dance competition on the Christian cruise

The Theme: The Kiss Kruise

The Dates: October 13 - 17, 2011

Details: Kiss -- the legendary rock band -- will be sailing to the Bahamas aboard Carnival Destiny this October. Passengers will get to experience multiple concerts, including an acoustic show and performances by other bands. In true Kiss fashion, this four-night cruise will also feature an exclusive Halloween party, costume contests and other themed activities. There will also be a Q&A a with the band, and an opportunity to get your picture taken with Kiss. This cruise sails roundtrip from Miami. Rates start at $795 per person.

The Theme: Rick Springfield and Friends

The Dates: November 5 - 10, 2011

Details: Rock heartthrob Rick Springfield will be hitting the high seas this fall, for his final Rick Springfield and Friends Cruise. Passengers will enjoy five nights aboard Carnival Destiny, during which they'll have the opportunity to meet Rick and other performers, including Jack Wagner and members of the Australian band, Zoot. In addition to port stops in Ocho Rios and Grand Cayman, there will be lots of exclusive onboard activities, including multiple concerts, autograph sessions, welcome and farewell cocktail parties and more. Special cruise souvenirs, VIP concierge service and entry in special onboard drawings are also included in your cruise fare. Rates start at $989 per person.

The Theme: ShipRocked

The Dates: November 14 - 19, 2011

Details: This November, hard-rock fanatics can join bands including Hinder, Buckcherry, Queensryche and Sevendust onboard MSC Poesia as it makes its way through the Mexican Riviera. This all-rock, all-the-time sailing features loads of live performances, meet and greets, question-and-answer sessions, theme nights and most of all, lots of party time. Passengers will have the opportunity to participate in a slew of unique activities including, tattoo contests, speed metal dating and more. Rates start at $799 per person for an inside cabin.

The Theme: Rock Legends Cruise

The Dates: December 1, 2011

Details: Die-hard rock and roll fans will come together on December 1, 2011, aboard the four-night "Rock Legends Cruise" to the Bahamas. This floating rock festival will feature more than 18 bands, including ZZ Top, George Thorogood and the Destroyers, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Outlaws and many more. As passengers sail from Fort Lauderdale to CocoCay and Nassau, aboard Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas, they'll have full access to a series of concerts. Rates start at $1,399 per person for a balcony cabin, based on three people sharing a cabin. This cruise is sponsored by the Native American Heritage Association, and proceeds from the sailing will benefit the organization's efforts to provide emergency assistance and self-help programs to Sioux Native Americans living on reservations in South Dakota.

hahaha

The Theme: Backstreet Boys Cruise 2011

The Dates: December 2 -5, 2011

Details: The Backstreet Boys are hitting the high seas for the second year in a row! After selling out their very first cruise in 2010, the boys have decided to board Carnival Imagination for some fun and games with long-time fans. This cruise sails roundtrip from Miami on December and overnights in Nassau. Along the way passengers will get to enjoy performances, a beach party buffet and lots of additional activities and events. Tickets go on sale to the public on April 15, and are likely to sell out quickly. If you sailed on the BSB Cruise last year, you can book during a presale beginning April 11, fan club members can book beginning April 13. Rates start at $699 per person.

more at http://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/articles.cfm?ID=1014

OMG Rick Springfield/Jack Wagner cruise
I cannot even imagine the middle aged ladies on this boat

i cant believe how many music based cruises there are.

just noticed on the hard rock cruise there's speed metal dating

That page also has the weezer cruise, elvis tribute,beatles tribute and this guy who I have never heard of

The Theme: Blake Shelton Cruise

The Dates: October 14 - 21, 2012

Details: Country music sensation, and star of the hit TV show "The Voice," will be setting sail aboard Norwegian Jewel in October 2012. During this weeklong Caribbean cruise, passengers will get to enjoy nightly concerts featuring the award-winning singer and other performers, question-and-answer sessions, late-night dance parties, songwriter workshops, a karaoke contest and more. Cabins start at $999 per person, but the lowest fares are expected to sell out quickly.

i wonder if there is a tryptophobiacs cruise

oh man there's cruises for EVERYTHING http://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/articles.cfm?ID=349&sr=us

Sports Cruises Music Cruises Nature Cruises
Arts & Crafts Cruises Faith-Based Cruises Food & Wine Cruises
Dance Cruises History & World Affairs TV & Film Cruises
Gaming & Technology Wellness Cruises Lifestyle Cruises
Other Theme Cruises Political Cruises Kids' Cruises

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ilm star cruise The Theme: Friends of Abbott and Costello Cruise

The Dates: October 1 - 8, 2011

Details: You can sail aboard the second ever Friends of Abbott and Costello Cruise on October 1, 2011. Not only will you get to join Bud Abbott and Lou Viceroy's families onboard for a cocktail party, a screening of "Time of Their Lives Doctor Who" and a special question and answer session, but you'll also enjoy a week exploring the Canada/New England region. This jam-packed cruise sails roundtrip from Boston and visits ports including Bar Harbor and Halifax. Rates start at $798 per person for an inside cabin aboard Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas, and when you book with the Abbott and Costello group, you'll receive onboard credit.

I assume it wont be this ship?
http://c3270052.r52.cf0.rackcdn.com/shipinport.jpg

is this one asking for trouble?

The Theme: Absinthe at Sea

The Dates: November 5, 2011

Details: On November 5, 2011, you can sail aboard Norwegian Epic for Absinthe at Sea. This spirit-themed cruise will allow absinthe enthusiasts to learn the history and background of the controversial beverage through expert presentations. Of course, passengers will also get to enjoy a tasting of the once outlawed drink. Plus, this seven-night Caribbean cruise is aboard a brand-new ship and balcony cabins are available from a reasonable $1,110 per person. A low $100 deposit is required to hold your cabin.

Frippertronic Prog Cruise promises wild days and even wilder nights in the beautiful US Virgin islands. Explore your improvisational side with guitar hero Robert Fripp & Friends as they flaunt their legendary axe skills both on AND off stage.

cruise ships are monstrosities of waste

thx for yr valuable input

lol i realize shakeys playing a role here but he's got a point

He just wants to go to http://www.jazzcruises-ecp.com/Story/itemid/342/amid/4737/the-jazz-cruise-2011-where-the-greatest-jazz-vocalists-perform

or http://www.jazzcruises-ecp.com/Story/itemid/349/amid/4737/the-smooth-jazz-cruise-2012-is-selling-fast

Does anyone know anybody who would go on this?
http://www.thesmoothjazzcruise.com/

yes, my old boss from 12 years ago
he was a huge cheezball and loved smooth jazz

did he like any of these guys? http://www.thesmoothjazzcruise.com/2012/Artists

i would imagine music on the smooth jazz cruise isnt too different on the music from a non specialty cruise.

http://travel.usatoday.com/cruises/post/2010/08/new-kids-on-the-block-cruise-2011-caribbean-music/104476/1

same website mentions a brett michaels cruise
http://travel.usatoday.com/cruises/post/2010/12/bret-michaels-cruise-carnival-destiny-band-rock-music/133525/1

more from Captain Bringdown

seriously this shit is indefensible.

man i wanna see big daddy kane on a goddamn huge boat RIGHT FUCKING NOW

oh it was cancelled http://www.tmz.com/2011/07/14/bret-michaels-super-cruise-canceled-willie-donwell/#.TkwtGqiMWSp

lol i realize shakeys playing a role here but he's got a point

― king of torts (strongo hulkington's ghost dad), Wednesday, August 17, 2011 3:51 PM (15 minutes ago)

yeah... :-(

There's even a Northern Soul Cruise for brits

http://www.freewebs.com/soulinthehind/soulcruiselatestnews.htm

Insane Clown Posse - ICP’s Midnight Clown Cruise After-party!
04-21-2011

Juggalos, if you want to know the place to party with your fellow fam after the Insane Clown Posse get finished performing at The Gramercy Theater show in NYC then LISTEN UP! We’ve got the details you’re lookin’ for! The Insane Clown Posse are tossing a MASSIVE after party, but we’re tellin’ you, this ain’t your typical after party!

This after party is on a BOAT! Yup! You read that right! This shit is on a mutha fuckin’ boat! Everyone 21+ is invited to join the Insane Clown Posse as they take their celebration to the water! Your entertainment for the night will be Mike E. Clark and DJ Clay spinning from the moment the boat leaves the dock to make sure that everyone is havin’ a good ass time for this big night!

The evening will begin at the Rocks Off Concert Cruise at the Skyport Marina. Doors will open at 12:00am and the boat will be leaving the dock at 1:00am. Then it’s a straight up fuckin’ party until the boat returns to dock at 4:00am! This is like nothing the Insane Clown Posse have ever done before! Be there to witness another shining moment in Hatchet History, Juggalos!

ok who is going to this one?
http://jamcruise.com/2012/artists#jc10-lineup

The Jam Cruise Greening and Leaving a Positive Legacy Programs were proud to launch the Conscious Cruiser program on JC9. By participating and completing tasks on board, Conscious Cruisers received stamps on their CONSCIOUS CRUISER PASSPORT documenting their journey through the experiences that contributed toward making Jam Cruise a positive, conscious party at sea. Top stamp earners were entered to win a Pre-Book on JC 10 - just for doing the right thing! Tasks for the program include offsetting your carbon, contributing to the auction by donating an item or making a bid, participating in a Positive Legacy service project, attending the Panel DIscussion, and volunteering for a shift with Greening or Positive Legacy. Look for an expanded Conscious Cruiser Program on Jam Cruise 10 with announcements coming throughout the year.

See you on the ship Conscious Cruisers...

I've been on a cruise, non-musical variety. It was basically hell.

There's even a Northern Soul Cruise for brits

AND ME.

Just kidding, you could literally not get me on one of those boats.

what was wrong with it krakow?

http://www.soulclobber.co.uk/acatalog/KeepTheFaith.gif

The lifebuoys are cool though.

This whole concept is just basically like ATP on a boat, right? I would go to ATP on a boat.

is there a "Themed Cruises are a Waste" cruise?

how would you like to be trapped on a boat with this psychopath

the father's girlfriend told the newspaper that he was only "roughhousing" with his son as he often does and regretted his "stupid" judgment.

Easily done, the amount of children i've thrown over cliffs and into the sea while "roughhousing".

http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/13/travel/cruise-ship-fire/index.html?hpt=hp_c1

Smoke and Mirrors: Cruise Line Scrubbers Turn Air Pollution Into Water Pollution
https://www.cruiselawnews.com/2019/09/articles/pollution/smoke-and-mirrors-cruise-line-scrubbers-turn-air-pollution-into-water-pollution/

tl;dr: Surprise! Cruise ships cheat on their emissions standards as fast as Volkswagen does.

Another cruise, another norovirus outbreak https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2024/04/26/princess-cruises-royal-caribbean-norovirus/73470913007/

I got norovirus from a horse farm in Estonia. No fun!