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dwg1953 | my profile
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Atlantis or RSVP?
PhxCruiser | my profile
Partner and I have never been on an all-gay cruise and are debating between Atlantis or RSVP? Has anybody been on both and can give their impression of the difference? We both still enjoy a good party but also love our down-time to relax. The marketing makes it appear that RSVP might have a slightly older crowd and not quite as party oriented. I’m leaning towards RSVP.
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darrell6t
My partner & I have been on both. They are both good. RSVP does seem to have a slightly older demographic and a bit fewer of the “party all night” crowd. But both give you space and time to relax if that is what you want to do. If you do everything, you will be very busy and will have to make some choices. But you don’t have to do anything if you don’t want to. We are in our 60’s and don’t dance more than a few minutes, but enjoy seeing all the costumes and hearing the music. We make sure we get a cabin where the music won’t bother us and are usually asleep by 1 AM or so, no matter what the party is that night. Everyone is so nice and so friendly, it is a pleasure. We choose whichever company has the ship we want to go on. Last year it was the Eurodam with RSVP. This year it is the Solstice with Atlantis. And next year it will probably be Allure of the Seas with Atlantis. We love them all.
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rontom | my profile
Well everyone, looks like I am outta here tomorrow at 6:45am to catch my flight at 10:00am to Ft Lauderdale to board the Westerdam on Sunday, Jan 31. 2010. Darn snow alerts, going down two day early in stead of just Saturday. Oh well, can enjoy the warm weather and doesn’t look like much sun for the next couple of days. Oh well, cant’ win them all
Bye for now.
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Bob
Have a great trip. Enjoy the experience and don’t let the weather ruin your fun.
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Tim-n-Rick
Enjoy your trip! Think about all of us snowed in at home while you are sailing the tropics!
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Peter
I’ve never been on a cruise. I’m very jealous. When this economy picks up….it’s one of the first things on my ‘to-do’ list.
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Another death on board Atlantis
PhxCruiser | my profile
I just read about another death on board the Atlantis cruise. This happened in Grand Cayman which we know isn’t the most gay friendly island in the Caribbean. You can read about it in the most recent Advocate Magazine.
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Steve
I just heard about this too. My good friends where on the Atlantis October cruise to Mexico where someone also died. I personally believe it’s just coincidence. I’m sure someone died on most of the cruises that I have taken although one never hears about it.
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Tim-n-Rick
Very tragic. I’m inclined to agree with Steve that it happens more than we ever hear about. My Grandmother just passed away after months in a nursing home and I can honestly say that given the choice I’d much rather leave this world enjoying myself on a cruise.
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Steve
Very good point. When my ‘time’ comes, I hope it’s quick and on the seas.
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slp332 | my profile
Hi, anyone heading out on Carnival Spirit Feb 15,2010?
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markdale
Have a great time on your cruise. Dale and I were on the Spirit this past Halloween and would do it again in a heartbeat. Here’s the link to our review.
http://www.meetmeonboard.com/muster_station/2009/11/being-gay-on-carnival-spirit/
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Door decorations from our last cruise
Tim-n-Rick | my profile
Hi Guys, Found the picture of our last door decorations and thought I’d share. Since this is a Halloween cruise maybe we’ll go a little different.
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Randall Shirley, MMOB Editor
I love door decor! Love it so much I wrote blog piece with photos. Check it out here and get some new ideas. http://meetmeonboard.com/blog/?p=167
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Tim
Hi Randall, I read your post a while ago and it prompted me to post the picture! I love decorated doors also. It adds character to an already fun trip.
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Too early for costume ideas?
Tim-n-Rick | my profile
Is it too early for costume ideas? I wonder if people decorate their doors like they do on the all gay charters?
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Steve
I would highly recommend that you decorate your door! We did a Holland America cruise last year and decorated the door and everyone loved it. Here are 2 things you must attach to your door:
1. Magnetized business card holder (your names & contact info)
2. Magnetized small white board with markers (other members can leave notes)You can buy both at the dollar store. The white board is great since friends and strangers can write you notes. Just keep the notes clean
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markdale
Did you see this article that our editor Randall posted a while back? Take a peek.
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Tim-n-Rick
We have decorated before but it was on an all gay charter. We didn’t know if it was done on group cruises. We bough a magnetic hook and attached a rainbow feather wreath to our door. I’ll see if I can find a picture.
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markdale
You can do whatever you wish! I think more and more people are doing it even on mainstream cruises. Once again, we gays start all the trends.
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Virginiaman | my profile
Holland America MS Eurodam – the best bar!
Anyone travelling on the Eurodam should check out the Silk Den bar on Deck 11 accessible from the glass midship elevators. It is a quiet elegant place to meet friends for a great cocktail or for LGBT on board meet-and-greet events. I couldn’t recommend it more highly, and no one on board realizes it is there until the end of a cruise as it is off the Promenade decks where most of the passenger activity takes place. Check it out!
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Bob & John
Thanks for letting us know this. I love the secluded places on a ship.
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rontom
Yes, by all means, if you have access to a computer log on to HollandAmericia.com
Click on “ONBOARD OUR SHIPS”
Click on “EURODAM”
Click on “PUBLIC ROOMS”
Click on “SILK DEN LOUNGE” (The listing is in alpha order so its near the bottom)
View the “Virtual Tour”
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Virginiaman
Just an additional sidenote. The speciality restaurant – The Tamarind – did not impress me. It is located across the hall from the Silk Den. All my courses were overcooked, and the taste seemed to rely on the idea that each one should be hotter (spicier) than the previous one. Others in my party thought it was fine. That said, i found that others on my sailing on 1/9/10 had the same opinion as mine. So to each their own. I would highly recommend the other alternative restaurant on board – The Pinacle. The food was fresh and flavorable. be sure to ask for a table away from the atrium for a more personal experience. Pinacle is a nice romantic place to dine, or to have a celebration with friends and family.
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Aquafest Halloween 2010 - NCL Dawn
Tim-n-Rick | my profile
Hi All, My partner and I have booked the Aquafest Halloween 2010 cruise onboard the NCL Dawn. This will be our first cruise with Aquafest and we would love to hear your reviews / suggestions. They get glowing reviews on all of the boards and we are very excited. We have traveled in the past with RSVP and had a wonderful time but we purchased a home this year and the Aquafest pricing was very budget friendly compaired to RSVP / Atlantis. We look forward to meeting new friends at sea! Tim
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Steve
I’m actually thinking about going on this cruise. I was on a Halloween cruise a few years ago and had the time of my life! Like you, I have heard only positive things about Aquafest. I have been on one Atlantis cruise and really enjoyed it but with this nasty recession, I’ve learned to budget. It looks like Aquafest will give you all the fun plus will put extra money in your pocket for the cocktails!
Have a great cruise and can’t wait to see the costumes.
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Tim-n-Rick
Steve, Come on! Join us! I completely understand about the budget. Tom at Aquafest made it attractive with reduced deposit and last payment in July. That gives me plenty of time to save up and sell some junk on ebay. I’d love to know where all the disposable income gay people are supposed to have is.
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Steve
I’m going to seriously think about it. Here’s the problem, you haven’t seen my bar bill after 7 days at sea. I don’t think the TARP funds will cover that.
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Tim-n-Rick
Last cruise our tab was $400 in just booze. We were a little too free in buying rounds one night. We havent touched Jagermeister since! I don’t see a Gay Cruise Stimulus Package on the horizion so we’ll just book and TRY to control the drinking.
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Steve
On our last cruise, we visited Costco and bought a few bottles of Rum. We put them in an extra suitcase and gave the porter $10.00 and a wink. OK…he was cute too. Magically, it was the first luggage to appear at our cabin door and everything was in good shape. I don’t do that often but hey, there’s a recession going on.
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Tim-n-Rick
We did the old standby of filling empty mouthwash bottles with vodka. Then like kids sneaking booze into the prom we bought mini bottles at one of the ports and hid them in our underwear when we got back onboard! What we won’t do to save a buck.
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Steve 11:47 am on February 7, 2010 Permalink |
Have a great cruise on The Pearl. I’ve been on her once and really liked the ship. I also love the casual atmosphere of NCL.
Donald 12:08 pm on February 7, 2010 Permalink |
Thanks. I too like the casual atmosphere.