Ships and Dip VII [Archive] - Official BNL Forum

CruelLoyalty

02-13-2010, 06:16 AM

Since this was just announced by Sixthman for February 2011 some where in the Caribbean.

What are you guys hoping for an itinerary and line up of shows for the cruise?

I would like to see western Caribbean.
Cozumel, and Progreso.

As for a lineup

Great Big Sea, Gaelic Storm, Sarah McLachlan, and I would love to see Bedouin Soundclash.

Would you like to go back on NCL or Carnival?
If those are the choices then Carnival for me.
Ideally I would love to see them move to Royal Caribbean.

Time to start saving those pennies!

C :cool:

Mobitz

02-13-2010, 06:48 AM

I would love to be on a ship like S+D III where the lido deck was elevated (so even shorties like me could see anywhere!!) I don't care which cruise line.

I want Jason Plumb back!!!!

PSYCHED Guster will be returning!!!!!

sarah11918

02-13-2010, 08:08 AM

WeedMage

02-13-2010, 08:31 AM

-5 day on Carnival Destiny departing Miami, Grand Turk/Half Moon Cay (Bahamas)/Nassau (Bahamas) on Feb 7, 21 and Ocho Rios (Jamaica)/Grand Cayman Feb. 12, 26

Um, yes! (Sorry Sarah :))

For the Bahamas! As a place I've never been before.

Yanno, since it still isn't Alaska ...

Suebee42

02-13-2010, 01:57 PM

SO happy to see Guster back! :D

Hoping for Great Big Sea, Gaelic Storm, Carbon Leaf... AND JASON PLUMB... please??

As for ships, I'd love to do NCL again. I really liked them. But if it was Carnival, I would deal with it.

I agree, I can do without going to Jamaica again. I'd be peachy with Grand Cayman, because we bought snorkel equipment last year (that we never got to use), and we know where we can go and snorkel for free on GC. :D

I'd also wouldn't mind returning to Grand Turk, or trying something new on Cozumel... they were all lovely places. :D

DaWezl

02-13-2010, 02:08 PM

I loved Grand Cayman for the snorkeling too. I'd like to go back there now that I'm learning scuba! :D

caycay

02-13-2010, 02:21 PM

I don't think it is the Inspiration because of the pricing compared to the other 6-man cruises, and the limited availability of expensive balcony cabins on the Inspiration. My guess is NCL or another class of Carnival based on the initial pricing. I hope for NCL, but will be a happy camper either way!

And totally agree with Jason Plumb!!!

becky11

02-13-2010, 02:34 PM

I'm gonna throw in a Mike Evin & The Alternate Routes suggestion for other acts. :)

PolyesterAngel

02-13-2010, 02:49 PM

I'd love to go somewhere we haven't been before.

As for acts, I'd love to hear new Canadian acts, like Buck 65, Matt Track, Sed Sed, Joel Plaskett, Ben Lee...

As for which cruise line I'd prefer, I think it would be Carnival (there was ALWAYS food to be found at all hours of the day/night and the crew didn't shut down the last night jam session). The Legend was the perfect ship, size wise.

Mobitz

02-13-2010, 03:41 PM

I'm gonna throw in a Mike Evin & The Alternate Routes suggestion for other acts. :)

Yes...It would be nice to have Mike back!

Suebee42

02-13-2010, 04:03 PM

As for acts, I'd love to hear new Canadian acts, like Buck 65, Matt Track, Sed Sed, Joel Plaskett, Ben Lee...

Isn't Ben Lee Australian? :D I'd love to see him come along!

PolyesterAngel

02-13-2010, 04:07 PM

Isn't Ben Lee Australian? :D I'd love to see him come along!

You're right! I added the "Canadian" part after typing out most of them. My mistake. I'd still like to hear him, though :)

RockShrimp

02-13-2010, 04:53 PM

Yes please for Carbon Leaf! and Gaelic Storm, the New Odds and Mike Evin. And Boothby and Jason Plumb. While we're at it, let's just throw on every band I like, could you do that please (we can negotiate on Paul McCartney and Billy Joel)

Lacey

02-13-2010, 05:24 PM

I hope they go with an itinerary that we haven't done yet. The Bahamas or something, I s'pose. Otherwise, I loved Jamaica, though I know most of you agree with cruise critic on that one hahaha

And of course also going against popular opinion, I hope they go back to Carnival. I love the ships (especially Legend, though I'm not sure they'd go that small again), and for us the service, food, cabins, room service, everything was much much better on Carnival (well, besides the main venue). I'm sure we'll go if it's NCL again, but we'll be disappointed.

As for music...thank god Guster's back!!! Sarah is annoying haha Hoping for GS, and hoping they bring Griffin House back. It's nice to have someone a little bit more mellow to listen to sometimes who'll play the smaller venues.

Peter

02-13-2010, 05:56 PM

I'm another one hoping they bring back Mike Evin - I'd happily watch him and Andy play together every day of the cruise. Carbon Leaf coming back would be great too.

Mobitz

02-13-2010, 06:14 PM

I'm another one hoping they bring back Mike Evin - I'd happily watch him and Andy play together every day of the cruise. Carbon Leaf coming back would be great too.

And I'm quite certain the two of them would be happy to play together every day of the cruise too!! :)

PolyesterAngel

02-13-2010, 07:34 PM

Oh, how about Mike Plume?

orangey

02-13-2010, 09:32 PM

Mike Evin and Matt Nathanson would make my cruise.

kj415

02-13-2010, 10:26 PM

I would love to have a Lido deck setup like on S&DIII. That was the best venue I have ever been in, loved it!

As for destinations, I would prefer somewhere we haven't been yet, like the Bahamas or a private island where I could just lounge on the beach. I wouldn't mind going back to Mexico and exploring more off the beaten tourist track, plus I like being able to use my Spanish with native speakers :)

As for music, I PLEAD to bring back Carbon Leaf and Great Big Sea. I'd also like to see Mike Evin, Jason Plumb, and Boothby back.

For new acts, I would love to see The Alternate Routes and also Serena Ryder (who is Canadian, BTW).

Tester123

02-13-2010, 10:29 PM

I'm gonna throw in a Mike Evin & The Alternate Routes suggestion for other acts. :)

That works for me. I missed S&D V, but heard about the greatness that is Mike Evin. We saw The Alternate Routes opened for Carbon Leaf sometime last year and they were fantastic. Another CL opener/co-headliner would be on my wish list too (in addition to CL of course): Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers. Great song writing and terrific performers, having fun on stage, and they did Rock Boat and Cayamo this year, so they have an "in" with Sixthman.

I'm thrilled about Guster (with a new album out by then)! Would also love to see Jason Plumb, Boothby Graffoe, Mike Doughty and Ingrid Michaelson.

Box of Whine

02-13-2010, 11:35 PM

Greetings!

I was so excited to get the e-mail from Sixthman re: Ships & Dip VII!!!

For the returning acts, I'd love to see The Mountain Goats, The Weakerthans, Boothby, Mike Evin - oh, heck, bring back everyone who was on Ships & Dip V! :D I know Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland are on Cayamo this year - hopefully, the boys can poach them for Ships and Dip VII. I'd also love to see Harvey Danger again but, alas, they are no longer together so it's not meant to be.

For new acts, The Decemberists, The Long Winters, J.P Hoe and The Trews are on my wish list.

As for the boat, Carnival and NCL each have their charms but NCL really needs to get the food situation straightened out (i.e. late-night). My husband and I are are on the upcoming Cayamo, which is on NCL, so we'll see if they learned from last year.

bayouBNL

02-14-2010, 01:35 AM

I'd vote for NCL if only because I got addicted to the hot chocolate from the coffee bar last year. Crossing my fingers that next year won't be so chilly and I won't have to drink it. :D Although LeCrete and I did quite enjoy our cabin steward, Marco (gotta roll the r for the full effect) from Brazil, on S&D I. He was a hottie! :D

Gosh, as far as acts go - so many choices! GBS, Guster, Gaelic Storm, Mountain Goats, Sarah, New Odds, Boothby, Dave Foley and Kevin McDonald! I can't handle this much anticipation for a full year!! :eek:

Cynful1

02-14-2010, 02:46 AM

Well, here is what the websites have for 5-day Caribbean itineraries departing from a port in FL for Feb. 2011 (not that we're necessarily limited to what's showing publicly, of course):

NCL:
-5 day on Norwegian Dawn departing Miami, Cozumel and Grand Cayman departing Feb. 6 and Feb 20

Carnival:
-5 day on Carnival Inspiration departing Tampa, Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Feb 7, 12, 21, 26

-5 day on Carnival Destiny departing Miami, Grand Turk/Half Moon Cay (Bahamas)/Nassau (Bahamas) on Feb 7, 21 and Ocho Rios (Jamaica)/Grand Cayman Feb. 12, 26

Thanks Sarah! I was thinking about trying to find this info., but you're WAY ON IT! :)

I also loved the Lido deck of SNDIII, but the large indoor venues on SNDV were nice. But I haven't been a fan of NCL since cruising with them in '92. While Sixthman was GREAT at keeping the NCL sales pitches down, I still felt like NCL was over doing the up selling. I thought Sean Cullen taking over the morning announcements on Carnival was great, but can't remember if he was allowed to do that on NCL. And it seemed like there were more NCL "entertainers" trying to work their way into the SND5 performances, which was annoying. Yo! Fake Elvis who runs the Karaoke machine, you're harshing my final night jam session groove! MOVE OUT OF THE WAY!

In the long run, it doesn't matter, we're going, and we'll have an AWESOME time.

I'm THRILLED Guster is back! I'd be happy with Butterfly Boucher, Mike Evan, GBS, Gaelic Storm, Jeremy Fisher, The Duhks, Garrison Starr, Botheby, Ruby Friedman Orchestra, Melissa and Luke, The Proclaimers, Mike Doughty, Sean Cullen, The Orb, The Odds (& Acid Wish), Harland Williams, Griffin House, Katy Herzig, k.s. Rhodes, Paul Heaton (pleeeease!!!!!), and Storm Large, who I think would be a great match, but may take up the entire Barenaked Photo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5U-YT-mRmI

We'll bring Jedward with us, so no need to book them separately. Or thank us. Your welcome.;)

Oh to dream of another cruise....(sigh).

Mobitz

02-14-2010, 03:10 AM

If we are talking some of the Ten Out of Tenn folks can we bring Andy Davis too?? He's awesome.

djmcconnell

02-14-2010, 03:50 AM

So excited the cruise is back. We'll be there!

Guster is great! Really enjoyed Sarah McLachlan, GBS, and I'll give a shout to Mike Evin, Jason Plumb, Kurt Swinghammer, and all of the Ladies' side projects. Totally enjoyed the songwriting panel as well.

For new acts to consider: Dan Wilson, The Twilight Hours, Tegan and Sarah, The Weepies.

See you on the ship!

djmcconnell

02-14-2010, 04:00 AM

Mike Evin and Matt Nathanson would make my cruise.

Good call on Matt Nathanson! I second that.

Kate17

02-14-2010, 06:12 AM

Music: Gaelic Storm, Guster, Sarah McLachlan, Butterfly Boucher, Boothby, Harvery Danger

Ships: No to NCL! The food was bad. Rooms are too small. No Towel animals on your bed at night. Didn't like to stage set up on the "Pool" Deck. Carnival all the way!! Ships & Dip III was by far the best cruise! Good stage set up, good food, rooms were just the right size, they left towel animals on your bed at night, they were very nice as for helping you with any problems. I vote for Carnival!

Ports: Somewhere we haven't been to yet. We've done Turks & Caicos, Grand Cayman, Ocho Rios, Cozumel, Key West. Let's go somewhere new! How about the Bahamas since we never went to due to weather.

Weather: Sunny & Nice in the 80's would work for me! Not like the last cruise.

Cynful1

02-14-2010, 06:52 AM

You just reminded me that I was annoyed we had to pay additional money for some of the restaurants. We don't each much on cruises, but having french fries in the middle of the NCL ship at 1am because it was the only thing I could stomach got a little old. If we're back on NCL, I'll bring a separate tote of snacks. Maybe even some marshmallows for Liam. The soft serve on Carnival was much better, too.

Anaria

02-14-2010, 09:05 AM

sarah11918

02-14-2010, 09:32 AM

Weather: Sunny & Nice in the 80's would work for me! Not like the last cruise.

Maybe it's because I'm F-challenged (and memory challenged, because I don't remember much about the weather), but what didn't you like about the weather on the last cruise? Was it too hot or too cold for you?

cynical

02-14-2010, 09:35 AM

it was windy rainy and cold and that is why we could not have the late night Jam on the deck -and some shows had to be moved round
and one port was changed...

sarah11918

02-14-2010, 09:39 AM

Gotcha. Sorry, I still can't think in F, and 80 sounds friggin' hot to me! :)

DaWezl

02-14-2010, 01:05 PM

80 would be hot in F. The last cruise actually had temps down in 30's at one point. 32F = 0C, so if you weren't on that cruise, you can imagine that it wasn't particularly pleasant at times. But It's not like that's the typical weather. It's like when we get a warm spell up here in CT--it can happen, but it's considered out of the ordinary.

Suebee42

02-14-2010, 01:28 PM

80F is actually pretty nice. To me, anyway. Particularly in February. :D

I use this site all the time to convert temp when I'm chatting with Canadians and Brits... http://www.onlineconversion.com/temperature.htm

80F = 26.6C

CyndieGrams

02-14-2010, 01:35 PM

After the winter we are having here in the DC area, the temps on the last cruise sounds warm, ha ha! I really don't care what the ports are, I'm just so glad there will be another cruise. The music and the friends are the reason I go, and the fact that we are all there for the same reason!

I'd love to see Jason Plumb come back, and Gaelic Storm, Boothby and Butterfly Boucher.

Mobitz

02-14-2010, 02:11 PM

I don't where we go, but I'd like it to be warm weather for anything that happens on the pool deck.

I'm happy to see other people mentioned Harvey Danger, I would think it would be awesome if they would get back together again for a small encore on SNDVII. I would also want the Creeggan Brothers there.

I didn't notice anyone mention Steve. I think it would be pretty awesome to have him invited along also and he could join in to play for one or two songs with the guys. Much like having Andy there and him coming on stage for just a bit.

It's probably too early to have Steve back. The wounds have not healed.

Harvy Danger....as much as I loved them...and would like them back... I thought that sean tried to sing over everyone and tried to be louder than everyone at the final jam... he just didn't play nicely. (sang different songs than the rest of the guys at the same time)....so I think he could be brought back with some rules...lol!! Actually, I doubt they will come back because not only are they broken up, but they were more of a 'steve' influence on the boat. Same with The Mountain Goats.

OrdinaryOne

02-14-2010, 08:36 PM

Soooooooooo excited :D

Liked Carnival better than NCL but I'll take whatever :p

Port stops? Again - it would be cool to see something new but Grand Cayman and Cozumel were two favorites of the past.

But really - as my conversation with my Aunt went yesterday:

Aunt: Anything new?
Me: Going on a cruise next year again!
Aunt (who knows all about the S&D trips): Cool where too?
Me: Don't know. Don't know the ship, the ports or even really the dates - but I don't care. There's a cruise :D

Maybe it's because I'm F-challenged (and memory challenged, because I don't remember much about the weather), but what didn't you like about the weather on the last cruise? Was it too hot or too cold for you?

Wow you don't remember the weather last year? Brrrrrrr. I do but then I can look at my souvenir Key West *sweatshirt* and remember too.

~jen

sarah11918

02-14-2010, 09:03 PM

Anaria

02-14-2010, 09:20 PM

swiss lady

02-14-2010, 09:50 PM

No, I don't know why I don't remember it being cold. Maybe because I love the cold. The only weather-related recollection I have is nearly killing myself by lying out in the sun for almost an hour on the pool deck. So, I guess I only remember the heat of the cruise.

I was glad I had all my winter clothes from Switzerland with me, when listening to Luke Doucet on the Lido Deck while it was freezing cold.

Lou

02-14-2010, 09:50 PM

We'll bring Jedward with us, so no need to book them separately. Or thank us. Your welcome.;)

This made me laugh waaaaay tooo much.. ;-) Can we leave them somewhere deserted??

Personallly I'd vote for Carnival over NCL (atrocious interior quads and crap lido deck where only people of silly heights could see) but I'll be there no matter what..

Please please please bring back Boothby (I've been watching the Bob and Elise clip on you tube tonight and laughing til I cried YET AGAIN), Mike Evin (quite simply the discovery of the last two cruises for me, the joy in music personified), Jason Plumb (cos I missed him on S+DIII), I'd love The Decemberists, but as long as all the side projects are there I'll just enjoy discovering old favourites and new favourites equally..

Regarding shore days, I don't really mind, they tend to be the days I catch up with myself and enjoy some sleepbut maybe I can be arm-twisted into an excursion this year..

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited..

swiss lady

02-14-2010, 10:03 PM

Like I have said before, I really don't care about ship, destination and even bands.
Because I know it will be awesome anyway and I know there will be great bands & musicians on the boat besides BNL anyway.

Having said that, here are my preferences:

- sailing out of Los Angeles (I know that won't happen)
- sailing on Carnival
- Jason Plumb
- Jeremy Fisher
- Danny Michel
- Luke Doucet
- Mike Evin
- Hawksley Workman
- Brandi Carlile
- Harland Williams
- Boothby Graffoe
- Reverb
- Stella, Sam Adams

I am very happy that Guster will be back!!!

caycay

02-14-2010, 10:03 PM

My perfect line up in addition to BNL and Guster (squee!)

Carbon Leaf
Gaelic Storm
GBS
Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers
Cowboy Mouth
Screaming Orphans
Seven Nations
Jason Plumb
Mike Evin
Sarah
Luke and Melissa
Matt Nathanson
Green River Ordinance
Alternate Routes
Scythian
Steel Drivers
Albannoch
Harland
Kathleen Edwards

And dozen or so new artists I have never heard for good measure.

This is a very well rounded group of artists. I don't think I'm asking too much.
k. thanks.:p

katezilla

02-15-2010, 12:29 AM

Let the S&D Obsessing begin !!! It's going to be hard to focus on my job of being a mom when I have the interweb to read, all about the cruise!

Mike Evin, Bros. Creeggan.... Sloan. The Odds. Gaelic Storm. It wouldn't be a cruise without GS!

In my dream world:

Ingrid Michaelson
Mike Doughty (And if we're dreaming: Soul Coughing can reunite....please.)
Speaking of reuniting.... Moxy Fruvous.
Buffalo Tom
CAKE
They Might Be Giants

Ellen from Saint Louis

02-15-2010, 04:56 AM

Loved the cold. It got me front row for the Weakerthans concert.

Kate17

02-15-2010, 07:55 AM

Maybe it's because I'm F-challenged (and memory challenged, because I don't remember much about the weather), but what didn't you like about the weather on the last cruise? Was it too hot or too cold for you?

The wind was a little to cold for me. I'm from Wisconsin so I can deal with cold weather. But when your on a cruise like that you would hope to have nice warm weather.

Kestrel

02-15-2010, 08:32 AM

A little warmer than last time would be nice. And could we maybe have calmer seas? Those 15-18 ft swells were a bit a much, thanks! *LOL*

Would love to see Great Big Sea, Carbon Leaf, Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers, Boothby Graffoe, Alternate Routes... Whomever, really!
IF I can manage to go. I've been employed for a while now and that's a rough prospect at the moment. But I'm marking it in my calendar!

Mobitz

02-15-2010, 12:52 PM

IrishHubby

02-15-2010, 04:56 PM

just blame craig

02-15-2010, 06:22 PM

On the next S&D I would love to see all the friends I made on the last cruise. Sappy I know, but true.

(and maybe my old friends Bacardi, Smirnoff and Buddy Wiser.)

katezilla

02-15-2010, 07:04 PM

I gave you some rep for that post Craig. FYI :)

JennWade

02-15-2010, 07:17 PM

JONATHAN COULTON!!! :)

I'm partial to Carnival, too. I really liked the lido deck and venues on the Legend, even though they did get cramped at time.

At this point, I'll just be happy being on a boat in the middle of the ocean with you guys again!

Mobitz

02-15-2010, 08:20 PM

JennWade

02-15-2010, 08:42 PM

I would totally use the big font for Jason Plumb, too :D

Suebee42

02-15-2010, 09:54 PM

OMG Jonathan Coulton would be a RIOT... Of course, I would only really need to hear "Ikea" and "Re: Your Brain" to be happy. :D

Mobitz

02-15-2010, 11:05 PM

I would totally use the big font for Jason Plumb, too :D

Right? right!!!

;)

barenaked annie

02-16-2010, 01:57 AM

I also liked Carnival for the great lido deck layout
I would choose any Caribbean destination except Bahamas...it's too far north and you can't count on the heat that I love!

For me- Carbon Leaf, Stephen Kellogg and Sixers, Alternate Routes, GBS

kj415

02-16-2010, 01:59 AM

In my dream world: ........

Speaking of reuniting.... Moxy Fruvous.

......

One word: YES!!!! :D

WeedMage

02-16-2010, 03:57 AM

One word: YES!!!! :D

Well, they could kill two birds if GBS made it - Murray Foster could play bass for both - his old band and his new band :D

NiceyDoodle

02-16-2010, 03:10 PM

At this point where this speculation IF there is a cruise for sure. This is what I want.

SHIPS AND DIP VII please!!!

Any boat, anywhere, with anyone.

Amicustoall

02-16-2010, 03:21 PM

While I preferred the amenities last year, I don't think they are worth the lack of a cool outdoor venue. S&DIII had the best lido deck for concerts,and I would like to see us back on that class of ship.
As far as music...........other than BNL and Guster, GBS, Thinbuckle, New Odds, Boothby, Sean Cullen, Creegan Brothers and GS for sure, Jason Plumb, Mike Evin, Griffin House, and Carbon Leaf would be great returners.
Does not really matter to me where or if the ship docks.

maia

02-17-2010, 06:01 PM

I agree with NiceyDoodle! Except I would caveat that "anywhere" to "anywhere WARM!!!"

Jessica

02-17-2010, 07:33 PM

JaneInANutshell

02-17-2010, 07:56 PM

The cruise sounds like a mad crazy amount of fun....sadly, I don't think I could afford it. If I had the means though, I'd so be there!

Amicustoall

02-17-2010, 08:00 PM

Jane, get a second job at night for a couple of months...........it is well worth it!

TheHYPO

02-17-2010, 10:20 PM

My favourite experience from a cruise line point of view was the first cruise for a few reasons.

First of all, I felt that the food on NCL, and even the 2nd Carnival cruise was inferior to the first cruise. I honestly believe that NCL's business practice is to weaken their [free] dining room menu and buffets in order to coax you to book at one of the dozenish "freestyle" [read: style comes free, but the food costs money] restaurants onboard. I think the 2nd cruise was comprable to the first, but the buffets and lido stations were slightly less impressive, I think.

I also far preferred the layout of the Legend to the subsequent ships. The biggest reason for this is because the last two ships were designed such that one of the two dining rooms was in the middle of the boat; so on one or two decks, you actually had to go up or down to get from the front of the boat to the rear on those decks. That wasn't fun to do on a regular basis. I didn't enjoy the service on NCL as much as on carnival, and I definately felt that the ports ended up being far worse last time than any other time (not entirely NCL's fault, as weather was a factor - but I hear the NCL private island we were SUPPOSED to go to actually also is quite boring and useless). Some of the venues on the last ship were pretty good, but the first boat was the best all around cruise experience for me (ignoring the actually bnl/sixthman factors)

Amicustoall

02-17-2010, 10:32 PM

While I agree that the food on the first cruise was way better than the food on the second cruise, I do not agree with the comparison on the third cruise. The food was great. I think the service over all was better last cruise, at least I could get a waiter to bring me a bottled water in a venue before the show was over. As far as ports, I never got off the ship the last two years, so you can tell they are not important to me. I do not cruise for food, the ports and to a large extent I do not cruise for service............I cruise for four reasons: 1) MUSIC, 2) friends, 3) Music and 4) friends. The rest is just icing. To me the venues, especially the killer lido deck, on S&D III were the best by far and I will gladly walk up a flight of stairs to get from one end of the ship to the other.

marebo

02-18-2010, 04:52 AM

i loved the legend and the food...the ncl cruise food in the free dining rooms...actually made me physically ill ... it was awfull...and i really hated the concept...well if you want better food pay more...wasnt i paying enough...i loved that carnival would seat anyone together at a table...ncl didnt do that...i didnt meet any new people dining with them...there are pros and cons of both...like carnival for food and outside venues...ncl for inside venue...and maybe the legend will always stand out with me because it was the first cruise and nobody knew what to expect and the ride we were going to be on and continue...:)

caycay

02-18-2010, 05:30 PM

Although I prefer NCL overall, I have to agree with some of you that the Legend was the best because we had NO IDEA how awesome it would be.

My favorite non BNL Moment: Sitting on the Lido deck to catch the first 30 minutes of Guster and then go to a massage. It was my first Guster show - needless to say I couldn't leave and the cancellation cost me $90. Best money I ever spent on a concert. :)

orangey

02-18-2010, 05:40 PM

i loved that carnival would seat anyone together at a table...ncl didnt do that...

That was one of the things I didn't like about Carnival. If I go to dinner or breakfast with my friends, I'd rather sit with them and not some random people. It only happened twice on the first cruise- I think because every other time we went to the dining room we had enough people to fill the table.

sarah11918

02-18-2010, 11:06 PM

Yeah, we ate once in the main dining room at Carnival (first night, and just 2 of us) and while every now and then it's OK to eat with strangers, that's not the most relaxing thing for me.

On NCL, we ate in the regular dining room 3 times, maybe? They had tables for 2 and lower lighting and it was actually kind of (or could be construed as) romantic. Of course, by the 3rd cruise you'd see people you knew at nearby tables and could stop and say hello. But, I felt a lot more comfortable at a table meant for 2 in something that felt like a real restaurant than the huge open dining at Carnival.

I'm really sorry for the people who had issues with the food, but I found the NCL food to be far superior (if admittedly less available) than Carnival. I don't remember much about the first year's food other than "meh, buffet" (because as I said, the first year and not knowing anyone, it was really uncomfortable in the dining room). The second year, I would almost have said it was downright bad. But the third year, we were always pleasantly surprised. It's probably a difference in attending as a couple than as a group of friends.

the_other_sally

02-19-2010, 04:51 AM

Jake calls me Lizard-People. I live in the desert for a reason and it's cause I love it warm. 80F is really really nice to me. I actually prefer it to be about 82F. I get made fun of because I would wear layers of sweaters to work. It would be 98 outside but people freak out about it and make it 60 inside. I can't stand it; makes my bones ache.

So yeah, the last cruise was friggin freezing! I spent all of 2 hours in Key West, 1 1/2 of those were in a museum.

Right there with you, sister! I don't get those "snow" people.

So, no one would like to see Oakhurst back? I loved having them everywhere and just bursting into song at any moment. I want to see ALL the KITH, Boothby, and the Odds for sure.

I still believe they will make Steve an offer he can't refuse and he will come back as a "special guest." I haven't been wrong yet.

the_other_sally

02-19-2010, 04:56 AM

I gave you some rep for that post Craig. FYI :)

Me dos!(has to be 10 characters?!?! What the H-E_Double Hockey sticks is that about?!? CRAIG!!!!)

Amicustoall

02-19-2010, 03:42 PM

Oakhurst is always welcome in my book. They are really great guys, and play some awesome music as well.

becky11

02-19-2010, 05:06 PM

I still believe they will make Steve an offer he can't refuse and he will come back as a "special guest." I haven't been wrong yet.

You will be this time. Sorry.

ohiobnlchick

02-19-2010, 05:31 PM

I would like see Oakhurst back and also Gaelic Storm!

Eccentra

02-19-2010, 05:33 PM

You will be this time. Sorry.

Agreed. I don't think it would be a great move to invite Steve along, anyway.

Also, I can take or leave Oakhurst. Good on them for getting on in the first place, then getting invited back, but I didn't find them all that interesting after the first dozen times I heard them all over the ship. Not saying they weren't talented, because they were, but meh.

bearnaked

02-19-2010, 06:45 PM

Fresh out of the mailbox:

Thanks for sharing your thoughts about Ships & Dip VII. Your feedback has been overwhelming and we are excited to keep the planning moving forward. We would also appreciate your insight on what you are looking from the cruise line we select & which one should host Ships & Dip VII.
How important is the ship and cruise line when making your decision?
° Very Important
° Somewhat Important
° Not Important

Which cruise line do you prefer? (Assume prices, size of ship & dates of sailing will be the same)
°Norwegian Cruise Lines on the Dawn from Miami, Fl to Caribbean
Get more information about the Dawn. Main Differences are: Higher percentage of Balcony Cabins (50% of all cabins), seated theatre & unique dining options, layout similar to SND V.
° Carnival Cruise Lines on the Fascination from Jacksonville, Fl to Bahamas
Get more information about the Fascination. Main Differences are: Lower percentage of Balcony Cabins (15% of all cabins), better show setup on the Lido deck, layout similar to SND III

Which type of cabin would you plan on reserving for your vacation? All prices are estimates and are subject to change.
° $1699pp - Suite
° $1099pp - Balcony
° $999pp - Ocean View
° $799pp - Interior

If a Balcony was not available would an Ocean View cabin meet your needs?
° Yes
° No

Anything else you would like to share?

NOTE: Microsoft email applications like Entourage and Outlook may block this form. If you receive an error message, the form above is disabled or you do not receive a confirmation page after clicking submit, please click here to complete the survey in a webpage.

Thank you for your feedback!

-Your Friends at Sixthman

Lacey

02-19-2010, 06:49 PM

They want more feedback!!!! YAY!!

Vote for Fascination, everyone! haha

Here's info on the two ships. Fascination: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival_Fascination
Looks like Fascination goes to Nassau and either Key West of Half Moon Cay....so, at least partly new itinerary! It was dry-docked and upgraded throughout in 2006.

Dawn: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norwegian_Dawn

I know this means nothing, but according to wiki Dawn has had some damn bad luck haha Rogue wave, passenger overboard, power outage....crazy weird lol

garyrulez

02-19-2010, 07:06 PM

Peter

02-19-2010, 07:10 PM

I've no real preference cruise line-wise - both S&D III and V were great experiences so I'd be happy going with either style boat. I'd much rather sail out of Miami than Jacksonville but if that's where we end up sailing from I'll be there without any complaints.

Lacey

02-19-2010, 07:23 PM

Hey, Lacey! How the hell are you???

The Norwegian Dawn gets my vote for the simple fact that its original name was "SuperStar Scorpio" which is the most awful name for anything I have ever heard ever.

Hiya Gares :) I'm good, just busy at work this week because a new guy started.

The stupid name kinda goes along with my "Dawn is Cursed" theory...

Plus, damn, better lido deck!

Kellylight

02-19-2010, 08:05 PM

Just off a Disney cruise yesterday- spoiled rotten by the beauty of the design of everything on board - I don't want Carnival. I want Norwegian. Carnival made my eyes bleed.

But I'm gonna go even if.....

Janie

02-19-2010, 08:26 PM

Definitely choosing Dawn as my preference - there is absolutely no space on the Fascination for a Sail Away performance (at least that is shown in the virtual tour).

Helene

02-19-2010, 09:57 PM

We were very excited with the email from Sixthman, my husband and I are double dippers. I cant wait for them to announce the dates so we can look for flights and start a countdown. Wasnt looking forward to this cold winter in Canada but now have something to look forward to ( and save for) in 2011!:)

Stephanie

02-19-2010, 10:31 PM

The Norwegian Dawn gets my vote for the simple fact that its original name was "SuperStar Scorpio" which is the most awful name for anything I have ever heard ever.

SuperStar Scorpio? Really?! That's awesome.

I voted for Norwegian. I had a great time on the Jewel last year, and the departure from Miami and trip to the Caribbean outweighed the possibly lousy Lido deck. That said, I'll do my darndest to be there no matter what they choose to do!

caycay

02-19-2010, 11:41 PM

The pool on the Lido deck on the Fascination is huge, so that will not make a better venue than the Dawn when you look at the layout. And the main stage seating is far superior on NCL - stadium vs the tables and chairs on Carnival. Jacksonville and the Bahamas - meh.

I thought the food on NCL was much better - I ate in the steakhouse one night and the buffet the rest of the time. The late night offerings not good, but I hear they are changing that for Cayamo so we will see if that turns out to be true.

Last 50% balconys - big deal for me. WANT BALCONY and not pay $1700 for it.

So crossing fingers for NCL but lets face it, I'll book if it is the SS Minnow.:)

Amicustoall

02-19-2010, 11:44 PM

cay if they book it on the Minnow just be sure to pack things that might come in handy for the Professor to make a microwave or curling iron out of!! :)

Amicustoall

02-19-2010, 11:57 PM

These are my thoughts. The NCL Dawn's capacity is 2,224, the Carnival Fascination is 2,052....................now to me the Carnival Victory is the best ship of any we have sailed, and looks way better than the Dawn or Fascination................it is the largest ship with a capacity of 2,758..............do you suppose that is why they don't go back to that ship? They would have to sell another 250 cabins roughly.

bayouBNL

02-19-2010, 11:57 PM

The Norwegian Dawn gets my vote for the simple fact that its original name was "SuperStar Scorpio" which is the most awful name for anything I have ever heard ever.

That's simply amazing! :D

I put my vote in for NCL. Of course, I also included a note that, when it comes right down to it, I'm just happy to be going again and I'll book a cabin on whatever ship is sailing.

RockShrimp

02-20-2010, 01:04 AM

I feel like our service on Carnival was *way* better than on NCL - we didn't even get a single towel animal last year. Plus I want to go find the black & white bread pudding I got this year on TRB that was pretty much the most orgasmic thing I've ever eaten.

On the other hand, on TRB this year, my friends found a "palmetto bug" in their cabin climbing on their beds, and because the ship was totally sold out they wouldn't move them. But 6thman did get them a bottle of Dom. :P

Liam

02-20-2010, 01:20 AM

I haven't received the email so can't vote for anything! I got the first one straight away. Nothing this time around... weird. :confused:

Suebee42

02-20-2010, 02:16 AM

On the other hand, on TRB this year, my friends found a "palmetto bug" in their cabin climbing on their beds, and because the ship was totally sold out they wouldn't move them. But 6thman did get them a bottle of Dom. :P

*homer scream*

Did he have a big 'ol "Welcome to Florida" sign? (sorry, old skool Paula Poundstone joke... LOL)

Mobitz

02-20-2010, 02:42 AM

DUUUUUDE NCL DAWN IS LAYERED!!!

http://www.fotothing.com/photos/6e9/6e91d9810e6dbd6ba0cab90e91150927_f60.jpg

Suebee42

02-20-2010, 02:47 AM

Well now, that sure is a leg up on the Jewel. Still no Victory, as the stage is still crappily tiny, and the layers are wicked far away... but better than the Jewel, by far. LOL!

Glad I voted NCL. :D

ktrslp

02-20-2010, 06:51 PM

I was not able to go on S&D V, so I did not experience NCL, but I did vote for that option because the Carnival boat is smaller than what we had for S&D III. I'm going to try to make it this time regardless of what cruise line we have. I missed being on the last cruise.

WeedMage

02-20-2010, 08:52 PM

It was a hard decision for me - six of one, half dozen of the other for both but I ended up with NCL mainly for the main stage set up. Tho, now seeing how the pool deck is set up, I'm glad I went with NCL.

We did mostly buffet and I thought the food was better on NCL, even if it was less available. I never went hungry :P They also have more balcony cabins and while I might have to be extra budget conscious this year, I might have to splurge on the cabin - especially if I'm by myself - I'll want that balcony. (Tho it would be better for me, by myself, to resist the urge to cocoon in a dark room!)

I may be out of money by the time we're cruising but I'll have it when we book. I can worry about saving money when it's time for all the extras.

gwak

02-21-2010, 12:02 AM

Philip

02-21-2010, 12:09 AM

I went on III and V, and I thought the NCL ship was cleaner, that the food was better, and that the main venue was much nicer. Yes, on III the lido deck was better for the Sail-Aways, but I thought the wandering drink staff were intrusive and annoying. So, I voted for NCL.

Suebee42

02-21-2010, 02:05 AM

NCL got my vote.

I much preferred the freestyle dining of NCL to the 2 set dinner times of Carnival. I am short and not at all crowd assertive, so the main show venue of NCL with individual seating was a far superior concert experience for me. I found the staff friendlier and more relaxed than on Carnival where I had a couple of negative interactions. Food quality was comparable. I hated the Lido deck on the Jewel, but that was my only negative!

Ditto on all counts. I also think the weather really, really tainted our collective memory of the Jewel's lido deck. I was all the way in the back on the upper level for sail away, and I had a blast... it was just when the weather was cold and s***ty that is sucked. ;)

CruelLoyalty

02-21-2010, 02:29 AM

I voted Carnival.
I was on S&D III. Loved the Victory. I have been on Carinival twice and havent been disappointed yet.
I know the Facination is smaller, but I am willing to try it. It looks like from the deck plans thre is room to build a Lido Stage again.
The Dawn can't do a outdoor stage because the pools are all over there. they would have to shut down most of them to build the stage.
I would be happy with either. I dont care to much about Balcony rooms because I cant afford it.
If they do go NCL again I would try it.

Ellen from Saint Louis

02-21-2010, 04:54 AM

I remember how when we compared I and III many of us complained the second boat (Victory?) was so much bigger that the first boat (Legend?) (???). I loved the rocking of the small boat.

Stephanie

02-22-2010, 08:42 PM

I thought my friend and I were the only ones who enjoyed the rocking of the boat! Those days on V when the seas were high were the best!

That layering thing looks pretty awesome. I wonder if they would leave the pool open and let us swim for the outdoor concerts? Everyone would have a great view! ;)

WeedMage

02-22-2010, 09:53 PM

I also like the rougher seas. It was great to really feel like I was on the water :)

Amicustoall

02-22-2010, 09:59 PM

Weed like the first year?

sarah11918

02-22-2010, 10:50 PM

I also like the rougher seas. It was great to really feel like I was on the water :)

Me too, and loved to sleep to it.

Just saw on the Carnival message boards that the Fascination has broken pipe/sewer smell issues right now, so in case you were voting Carnival just because of the Dawn's bad luck, consider that!

Suebee42

02-23-2010, 01:05 AM

Just saw BNL at Studio D in Rochester this evening, and got to talk to them after the show (well, Ed, Jim and Kevin... Ty's still in Vancouver), and they had NO idea that word was going out about a cruise. Jim appeared genuinely surprised! Kevin knew they were sending out feelers, but he said nothing is signed yet.

Lacey

02-23-2010, 01:09 AM

oh well THAT'S reassuring!!!!!!!

ugh.

westielover

02-23-2010, 02:01 AM

Wow, that really is reassuring!:confused:

WeedMage

02-23-2010, 04:11 AM

Interesting. Ya gotta wonder if they're just playing dumb or what? Would Sixthman REALLY release that news without the ink being dry?

Ellen from Saint Louis

02-23-2010, 04:25 AM

If I were sixthman, I'd take a number to the table. "Here are X hundred people ... times a grand per head ... let's do business?"

sarah11918

02-23-2010, 11:09 AM

Great news! Barenaked Ladies and Sixthman are ready and excited to embark on another milestone adventure with Ships and Dip VII next February.

Is it just me, or did the wording in the initial email make it sound like there is a cruise in Feb, they're just in the early stages of planning it (not deciding whether to do one or not). I didn't get tentative or "we're thinking about" from this. To find out the band isn't even on board yet (pardon the pun)... ugh!

Suebee42

02-23-2010, 02:04 PM

Yep, Kevin asked what they sent out, and we told him it was worded as if it was a go. We also told them they might want to clue Guster in. LOL!

Ellen from Saint Louis

02-23-2010, 02:27 PM

Hey - maybe it's a form email the computer at sixthman always sends out. They're sitting around in Atlanta right now deleting our emails.

garyrulez

02-23-2010, 02:34 PM

Simpleton question here, but has anyone asked Sixthman if they, maybe, didn't word the first email very well?

Lacey

02-23-2010, 03:09 PM

I just assume that's the case Gary, because frankly, 6thman isn't always that bright. haha

bratcw

02-23-2010, 08:59 PM

Maybe the band is just playing dumb to not have to answer questions they don't have answers to? Didn't somebody ask them about it right before the first e-mail, and they were talking about a summer camp? I have an idea they might not just want to be put in a position where they're being asked for details.

But I could be wrong. I believe that's happened once or twice before.

Also, I refuse to believe I won't be cruising next year. Because if I get word that it's not happening, people in my daily life are going to be very, very unhappy for quite a while.

Suebee42

02-23-2010, 11:45 PM

This could be the case. I talked to both Jim and Kevin, and while Jim acted like he knew nothing at all about it, Kevin admitted that he knew Sixthman was sending out feelers... so, probably just preventing questions they can't answer yet. Good point. ;)

CyndieGrams

02-24-2010, 02:42 AM

There's going to be a cruise....I refuse to let any negative thoughts about it change my mood! Sixthman would not have sent out that email if they hadn't talked to BNL first. Quit worrying everyone...it will happen...it will......:)

OrdinaryOne

02-24-2010, 03:01 AM

Also, I refuse to believe I won't be cruising next year. Because if I get word that it's not happening, people in my daily life are going to be very, very unhappy for quite a while.

Exactly. :o

But yeah they should have worded that FAR differently than they did -- if Sixthman thinks we are crazy fans now.... pull this away and then just watch out :cool:

~jen

Ellen from Saint Louis

02-24-2010, 03:10 AM

Or if BNL is the loss leader, and then they say, "We're all out of BNL, but here's Guster!" Oh, the sock puppets and appliances will come out then.

sarah11918

02-24-2010, 11:39 AM

Well, at least I can take solace in the Lewis Black cruise if there's another year with no Ships and Dip. Of course, that's in November, so by February I'll probably be less forgiving.

sarah11918

02-24-2010, 03:31 PM

Lest we all forget, given the latest Celebrity Cruise:

http://www.virusafe.co.uk/userfiles/Uploads/images/norovirus.jpg

Liam

02-24-2010, 07:43 PM

Peter

02-24-2010, 08:51 PM

Hopefully fan interest was found to be sufficiently strong *fingers crossed*

bayouBNL

02-25-2010, 05:36 AM

Ty just tweeted this at me:

@liammckinnon It was actually just a strangely worded survey that Sixthman sent out. Trying to gauge fan interest. Sorry for the confusion.

So I expect it will be cleared up relatively soon.

You can't hear me, but I'm sputtering right now. Two e-mails from Sixthman - one with potential ships and pricing - and it might not be a sure thing?

:confused:

Philip

02-25-2010, 07:53 AM

Ty just tweeted this at me:

@liammckinnon It was actually just a strangely worded survey that Sixthman sent out. Trying to gauge fan interest. Sorry for the confusion.

But I packed already.

MichelleUK

02-25-2010, 12:16 PM

swiss lady

02-26-2010, 12:55 AM

Cool! Thanks for the links!

I think that's actually much better.
:)

That would make the late night lido shows much more enjoyable than the official stage setup.
:)

ETA: not perfect but MUCH better.
;)

Lou

02-28-2010, 01:47 PM

I was just reading a review of this years Cayamo (still at sea at the mo!) and I noticed that they have done something quite different with the lido deck this year. They are on the Dawn again but are using the layered decks as a stage rather then the official one. Not sure if it looks better or not :

http://media.blurt-online.com/4qHsm5I5ovP9_m.jpg

The review can be found here if you are interested:

http://www.blurt-online.com/blogs/view/3410/

wow, is there anyone actually ON Cayamo?? Dippers would be jammed in like sardines, and hanging off the railings.. ;)

On a slightly more sensible note, it would at least mean everyone could see.. :)

Lou

02-28-2010, 01:48 PM

But I packed already.

me too...

Thanks for posting Ty's reply Liam, even if it doesn't reassure me much right now.. Right back to denial-land for me..

MicheleSobo

03-01-2010, 03:48 PM

Official Sixthman conversation: "Right now everything is still up in the air. The bands have interest but we don't have any confirmation. So the answer is still a "wait and see" But both Sixthman and the bands wanted to make sure that before we kept pursuing anything, the fans still had interest in sailing. Sounds like they do!"

WeedMage

03-01-2010, 05:10 PM

I finally found the first email we received and knowing what I now know, I guess it could be just a "wait and see" kind of message, but damn, it sure sounds like the decision had been made. I think Sixthman jumped the gun on this one. I'd like to be a fly on the wall for the conversation between the band and them after the email came out. I guess "initial stages of planning" means they haven't actually signed with the host band ...

Great news! Barenaked Ladies and Sixthman are ready and excited to embark on another milestone adventure with Ships and Dip VII next February.

We are in the initial stages of planning a 5-day cruise from Florida to the Caribbean and will be inviting our friends Guster, some other great bands and most importantly YOU to join us. Prices will begin at $799.00 per person for Interior cabins, $999.00 for Ocean View and $1,099.00 for Balcony Cabins.

Before getting too ahead of ourselves, we want to know... should we hold a cabin for you?

If we can get your responses by Wednesday, February 17th, that will help us finalize our plans.

Den of Antiquity

03-01-2010, 05:15 PM

garyrulez

03-01-2010, 05:23 PM

Well said, DOA.

If you use the word "will" AND quote prices, it's fair to assume whatever it is is a done deal.

WeedMage

03-01-2010, 05:25 PM

The more I think of this, the more frustrated I get. (Obviously, I have too much time on my hands this morning - waiting on time to leave to go see Shutter Island.)

That email could have been written MUCH better - still be exciting - but flat out told us they wanted our preferences as they began judging interest in a fourth cruise.

Seriously. How could ALL of us have jumped to the same conclusion?

Suebee42

03-01-2010, 05:30 PM

Seriously. How could ALL of us have jumped to the same conclusion?

Exactly. My husband's a pretty low-key guy, and he WOKE ME UP with a ginormous "WOO HOOOOOO!!!!!" when he got the e-mail.

Lacey

03-01-2010, 05:32 PM

The more I think of this, the more frustrated I get. (Obviously, I have too much time on my hands this morning - waiting on time to leave to go see Shutter Island.)

That email could have been MUCH written MUCH better - still be exciting - but flat out told us they wanted our preferences as they began judging interest in a fourth cruise.

Seriously. How could ALL of us have jumped to the same conclusion?

Because yet again, 6thman shows their complete lack of tact and professionalism.

Liam

03-01-2010, 05:34 PM

Well I pretty much shat myself when I first read the email, but now it definitely doesn't seem certain. Hopefully it won't be long until we know for sure one way or the other.

Peter

03-01-2010, 07:10 PM

I think we should just go straight to S&D VIII in February - S&D VII has too many bad memories attached to it already :rolleyes:

bayouBNL

03-02-2010, 03:31 AM

I gotta agree. I think it's generous to call those e-mails "poorly worded." I certainly hope another cruise happens, and I'd be REALLY happy if it's in February. But I've dampened down that excitement I felt after the e-mails, just in case ...

garyrulez

03-02-2010, 12:29 PM

I actually feel sort of bad for the guys- because they definitely didn't want to end up looking like the bad guys in all of this.

just blame craig

03-02-2010, 06:34 PM

I think we should just go straight to S&D VIII in February - S&D VII has too many bad memories attached to it already :rolleyes:

I still think it should be S&D IV as a celebration of the remaining four members.

garyrulez

03-09-2010, 08:24 PM

All credit where it's due, but someone just pointed this out on bn.net, from the main website:

Ships and Dip... VII
posted by Barenaked Ladies on February 26, 2010
We wanted to clear up any confusion popping up about the Ships and Dip cruise. People who'd previously gone on the cruise recently got an email alerting them of one we'd like to do next year. We're doing the cruise and we're just trying to gain some feedback on it right now. It's coming back in 2011!

Liam

03-09-2010, 09:40 PM

Good spot, didn't see that!

It's ON, then...

Liam

03-09-2010, 09:56 PM

Just spoke to Joy from Sixthman on the live chat feature of their site

----------------

Liam:
Hi there, I notice that Barenaked Ladies have just changed an announcement on their official website to say: "We're doing the cruise and we're just trying to gain some feedback on it right now. It's coming back in 2011!" - I just wondered if Sixthman could confirm that the event IS happening please?

Call accepted by operator Joy. Currently in room: Joy, Liam.

Joy:
Hi Liam!

Joy:
No official announcements have been made yet and we don't have any details, but if BNL put something out there already, then I can confirm that it is in the works for Feb-Mar 2011.

Liam:
Awesome! Sixthman did send an email out a couple of weeks back with prices of cabins - is this a definite itinerary or should fans be taking this with a pinch of salt until something more concrete is announced?

Joy:
No, we have not sent out anything other than a general interest survey to get feedback.

Joy:
I don't even know the itinerary or pricing yet.

Liam:
I see. Well I hope to hear something more about Ships and Dip VII soon!

Joy:
We will be sending out a save the date in the next few weeks. It sounds like the guys are just really excited to share the news. The deal was just finalized.

Liam:
Oh cool, it's nice to have a definite "yes" because I know there has been a little confusion about it. Thanks for clearing that up!

Joy:
We just haven't been able to put out anything definite yet as it was just confirmed yesterday. We'll get a save the date out soon.

Liam:
and I guess currently there's no news on the ship it will take place on?

Joy:
Not announced, no. We will let everyone know as soon as we know that it will not change.

Liam:
OK, thank you

Joy:
Take care Liam! Talk to you soon!

Liam:
Thank you Joy

----------------

So the main points from this:

The deal was just finalized.

as it was just confirmed yesterday

So there we have it!

Lacey

03-09-2010, 10:07 PM

thank god!

:):):):)

I like how there's 35 people viewing this forum now hehe

katezilla

03-09-2010, 10:29 PM

Most users ever online: Today, 5:18pm

Lacey

03-09-2010, 10:31 PM

Most users ever online: Today, 5:18pm

ha! That seems kinda weird, actually. It's not like there was a 6thman email or anything.

And those people sure are being quiet too :confused:

Liam

03-09-2010, 10:35 PM

I would assume they'll be sending out an email soon seeing as it was only confirmed yesterday.

caycay

03-09-2010, 10:37 PM

It's officals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Sorry, couldn't resist)

Philip

03-09-2010, 11:03 PM

Nicely done Liam!

I feel like someone just pressed my awesome button. Is that wrong?

PolyesterAngel

03-09-2010, 11:12 PM

I feel like someone just pressed my awesome button. Is that wrong?

Wrong, no. Awkward, a little :P

While I'm very happy and excited for you all, I've decided that a cruise isn't in my future for 2011.

Curlgirl

03-09-2010, 11:14 PM

WoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOo ! :cool:

Curlgirl

03-09-2010, 11:15 PM

I am sad about PA's decision though.

Philip

03-09-2010, 11:22 PM

While I'm very happy and excited for you all, I've decided that a cruise isn't in my future for 2011.

Who will take my Refreshers now. :(

PolyesterAngel

03-09-2010, 11:23 PM

Who will take my Refreshers now. :(

I'm sure if other people taste them, you won't have to worry about taking them home ;)

OrdinaryOne

03-09-2010, 11:48 PM

Woooooooo! :) Good job Liam trying to get more information out of her :D

Going cruising in 2011! sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

~jen

Super Dave

03-10-2010, 01:52 AM

No more excitement here until I get the official dates, prices, etc. I won't let my emotions be manipulated again. ;)

Dave

CyndieGrams

03-10-2010, 03:35 AM

Hooray....there will definitely be a cruise in 2011......I'm so happy:)

bratcw

03-10-2010, 03:39 AM

I will take your Refreshers! My roommate LOOOVES them! I will trade Twinkies or whatnot.

Den of Antiquity

03-10-2010, 10:11 PM

Hooray....there will definitely be a cruise in 2011......I'm so happy:)

Shit. I already UN-packed... Now I have to pack again...

WeedMage

03-11-2010, 02:38 AM

Well - I'm glad I spent too much money on something I really needed to do, but would likely have passed on if I'd read this news before. Now ... Can my budget take another big hit like that before I know when I'll be back in the working world?

I might have to start looking at something outside my professional field ...

bayouBNL

03-12-2010, 04:10 AM

I take a few sick days and I miss THIS. Happy, but won't be bouncing off the walls until I get something with dates, cabin prices and info on when to book. Then all bets are off.

Philip

03-12-2010, 08:34 AM

I will take your Refreshers! My roommate LOOOVES them! I will trade Twinkies or whatnot.

I'll take the whatnot. Twinkies, ew!

saratonin22

03-25-2010, 02:22 AM

BNL, Guster + Great Big Sea = the happiest girl on the planet!! Make it happen people! Gotta have another occasion to dress and act like an obnoxious fool for a few - hmmmm.... I need a theme so my creative juices can get flowin' it'll be hard to top a turquoise mermaid sequin dress and my hubby's frosted 'super mullet' for the 80's prom :p
So excited.... More details please.... it's been crickets for a month now!

http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?pid=79201&op=3&o=global&view=global&subj=636380463&id=100000737886996

garyrulez

03-25-2010, 12:54 PM

I'm not getting overly excited...yet. I really don't want to be the wet blanket, but we certainly appear to be driving this effort much more than Sixthman or any of the bands yet. It seems to go something like this:

Us: The cruise is on!
Sixthman: Uh...how did you know that?

Us: So, the cruise is finalized, are you guys in?
GBS: The cruise is finalized?

Us: So, it's you, BNL, AND Great Big Sea next year???
Guster: <crickets>

sarah11918

03-31-2010, 08:49 PM

<crickets>

That's kind of how this is feeling to me. I've already got a package for the Lewis Black cruise, so I'm focusing on (distracting myself with) that right now.

bayouBNL

04-01-2010, 12:18 AM

Ah, there's a Lewis Black cruise? May have to check that out.

Amicustoall

04-01-2010, 12:23 AM

bayou there is a link in the misc forum under comedy cruise, and they just reduced their prices.

sarah11918

04-01-2010, 06:11 AM

Ah, there's a Lewis Black cruise? May have to check that out.

Nov. 7 - 14. If you end up going, be sure to send me a note! We've already got our cabin selected. lewisblackcomedycruise.com

Tryaches

04-01-2010, 07:43 PM

FYI, Lewis Black's favorite Girl Scout cookies are the peanut butter sandwich ones. I found that out after forcing him to accept a box of them in Manhattan, once.

Tami

bayouBNL

04-02-2010, 03:05 AM

Love Lewis Black, but the cruise is less than a month after another big trip. So I won't be doing this one. Oh well.

Lacey

04-15-2010, 03:11 PM

RUMOR from Jody from her good friend Judith who talked to Ty last night:
Feb 2011 (as usual), cruising to Riviera Maya and Belize

I'm just throwing that out there because that would be an awesome itinerary :)

katezilla

04-15-2010, 06:27 PM

I want that rumor to be confirmed, b/c that is friggin badass.

sarah11918

04-15-2010, 08:27 PM

Sweet rumour! I suppose I'll now have to use my detective skills to figure out whether that means Carnival or NCL.

caycay

04-15-2010, 08:31 PM

I'm disappointed. Been to both (spent a week in Riviera Maya). I wanted BVI but it's still all good.

I am happy for those of you who are happy - I'll just have fantastic positions for the sail aways! :p And I can sleep!

Lacey

04-15-2010, 08:39 PM

Sweet rumour! I suppose I'll now have to use my detective skills to figure out whether that means Carnival or NCL.

I looked them both up already...Neither match up. Soooo....like I said, it's just a rumor, I guess? Who knows! I have a feeling it will either be Maya/Belize (though those seem to be longer cruises...) or BVI.

sarah11918

04-15-2010, 08:51 PM

Could it possibly be Royal? I'm looking in the Cruise Critic forum for Belize, and a lot of the posts seem to be regarding either Carnival or Royal cruises. I have crappy internet right now, so everything's super slow, but I'm looking around to see what I can find.

Um, what is BVI? Why do I not know what that stands for? British Virgin Islands?

Lacey

04-15-2010, 08:59 PM

sarah11918

04-15-2010, 09:10 PM

Is Riviera Maya an actual cruise destination, or just a general location? When I try to look up info about RM, I get info about Cozumel. So, could the cruise destination actually be Cozumel or maybe Costa Maya? RCI does have a 5 night cruise to Cozumel and Belize.

gwak

04-15-2010, 09:22 PM

Riviera Maya pretty much runs the length of the Yucatan pennisula from Cancun to about Tulum. Costa Maya is a cruise port in the Riviera Maya.

There is a Norwegian itinerary of 7 days that includes Belize and Costa Maya. Maybe a 5 day cruise would include just these 2 ports?

sarah11918

04-15-2010, 09:26 PM

There is a Norwegian itinerary of 7 days that includes Belize and Costa Maya. Maybe a 5 day cruise would include just these 2 ports?

I'd be down with that. :)

I know our 7 night comedy cruise in November (on RCI) is hitting both those ports (as well as Cozumel and Grand Cayman), so that's why I thought to check out Royal.

gwak

04-15-2010, 09:29 PM

I really don't care which cruise line or ports (although I did prefer NCL to Carnival).

I will cruise on whatever to wherever but I need to know WHEN! :)

sarah11918

04-15-2010, 09:34 PM

Yes, I would think most would want a date pretty soon. I just care about date and ship, so I can choose a cabin, and then stress out about not getting it.

gwak

04-15-2010, 09:48 PM

And after I stress about getting the cabin I want, I will stress about a hotel in Miami. Then I will stress about booking a flight. Then I will stress about shore excursions... ;)

sarah11918

04-15-2010, 09:53 PM

Heh, at least I spend most of my time in hotels and traveling, so I can't book any of that stuff anyway. (No idea where we'll be flying in from or out to.) All I do is stress out about hotels, flights and travel, so the cruise dates known really just means one more piece of the puzzle filled in.

Cynful1

04-16-2010, 12:09 AM

gwak

04-16-2010, 01:04 AM

Please do! It's no fun obsessing without details to obsess over!

Dear Sixthman: People in the real world often have to have vacation requests in by now.

Lacey

04-16-2010, 01:09 AM

Oh a date would be soooo lovely. I'm going to e-mail and call Sixthman - maybe a little polite pressure will get a date out of 'em. We have to use a timeshare in FLA and we'd like it to be prior to the cruise. But we have to secure a date before April 30th or we lose the timeshare. Talk about some sucky balls! Not that anyone was...I just...er...nevermind....:o

I did a live chat on Tuesday or something....got the usual runaround. And when I politely mentioned that in the future, they should think about sending out "save the dates", I never even got a response :rolleyes:

Cynful1

04-16-2010, 01:17 AM

I did a live chat on Tuesday or something....got the usual runaround. And when I politely mentioned that in the future, they should think about sending out "save the dates", I never even got a response :rolleyes:

Oooooh no they - I shall use the same "save the date" suggestion when I call them. I may or may NOT be as polite, but I WILL be sure and mention that you, my very good friend, Lassy, had the idea - credit where credit is due, you know. ;)

Maybe I can make it two for two this week with demands from third party vendors! I shall post the results tomorrow.

Lacey

04-16-2010, 01:38 AM

haha Sounds good! Good luck. I wanted to be less than polite but then I figured I was using my real name. heh.

bayouBNL

04-16-2010, 04:18 AM

Yeah, some info would be great. I'm fortunate that I can be pretty flexible when putting in my vacation dates. My problem (and it's a burden, I tell ya. ;)) is that I get four weeks of vacation each year. I'd really like some solid dates so nothing conflicts with other time off, and I can figure out my creative budgets to afford it.

I only work this job for the vacation time, trust me. :D

I had a glimmer of hope when listening to them talk on Sirius/XM about bringing back S&D. The word was that it was coming back next year, but nothing else.

katezilla

04-16-2010, 01:42 PM

Well, we know it won't be Feb 13-20 since that is Cayamo..... cross those date out, sleuths!

Lacey

04-16-2010, 02:06 PM

Well, we know it won't be Feb 13-20 since that is Cayamo..... cross those date out, sleuths!

And I'd say we're 90% sure it'll be February since it has come from Ty, Ed and Kevin now. So, 1st, 2nd, or 4th week? :)

sarah11918

04-16-2010, 03:47 PM

Maybe the only thing more fun than a BNL cruise is figuring out the details of a BNL cruise.

therealshell

04-16-2010, 04:00 PM

And I'd say we're 90% sure it'll be February since it has come from Ty, Ed and Kevin now. So, 1st, 2nd, or 4th week? :)

I'd prefer the 4th week. Just because.

Cynful1

04-16-2010, 04:27 PM

I'd prefer the 4th week. Just because.

2nd week, please - BIRTHDAY! And it's consistent with my last 2 birthdays.

sarah11918

04-16-2010, 04:58 PM

And I'd say we're 90% sure it'll be February since it has come from Ty, Ed and Kevin now. So, 1st, 2nd, or 4th week? :)

Well, since Cayamo was immediately after SnD in both 2008 and 2009, history would favour the 2nd week.

sarah11918

04-16-2010, 05:00 PM

2nd week, please - BIRTHDAY! And it's consistent with my last 2 birthdays.

Maybe we should just go ahead and inform Sixthman that we've decided/concluded it's the 2nd week. We have a few years of precedent behind our ruling.

Lacey

04-16-2010, 06:00 PM

haha good detective work Sarah! Now I'm thinking it'll be 2nd week in Feb too....that would be fine with me :)

Cynful1

04-16-2010, 09:31 PM

Maybe we should just go ahead and inform Sixthman that we've decided/concluded it's the 2nd week. We have a few years of precedent behind our ruling.

You're GREAT, Sarah! Okay, so here's my plan, I'll go call Sixthman now, tell them my name is Sirah, and that I'm demanding the date of SnD VII be the second week of February, and that my very best friend, Lassy, wants a "save the date" e-mail sent out ASAP. I'm sure this will work. I'll report back shortly.

Cynful1

04-16-2010, 10:00 PM

My call to Barbara at Sixthman today:

B: Thanks for calling Sixthman, this is Barbara.
C: Hey, Barbara! Greetings from sunny So. Cal.! How's everything blessed thing in Atlanta? Is Andy treating you guys well?
B: Well, actually Andy is out on a boat, but I'm IMing him right now.
C: Great! Then could you let him know that the Barenaked Ladies Fan Club members have taken it upon themselves to officially release a date for Ships and Dip VII and that the consensus is it will be the 2nd week of February 2011 and that "save the date" announcements should be sent out immediately.
B: Okay. Let me just tell him that right now. You said the 4th week of February?
C: No, the 2nd week.
B: Right, the 2nd week - oh! He just went offline. Drat!
C: Darn! Well barring getting that info. to him, what are the odds that there will be an official announcement before the end of this month?
B: Hmmmm....well the gal in charge - spearheading that effort - is also currently at sea, but I would say an announcement should be coming soon.
C: That's fantastic! And when you say "soon", what definition are you using to describe that word?
B: Well, I would define "soon" as before the end of the month, but I'm weird.
C: No, no, no, Barbara, you're NOT weird! We LIKE you. You're practically one of us, and that's why we feel confident in telling you our cruise date, because we know you can make it happen!
B: Well I know it's getting close, but that's all I know, and now you know as much as I do.
C: Okay, well, thanks for helping and passing the message along. We'll look forward to hearing from Sixthman "soon".
B: Okay, thanks for calling. Have a great day.

I tried. :(

My fall back plan is that we all start talking about it being February 6 - 11, 2011 and then it will be out in the universe and the universe will make it so. Sarah, what ship and itinerary do you have for the 2nd week of February 2011? Visual imagery is very handy when sending messages out into the universe. OH OH OH!!! I know! I'm going to make a positive declaration poster!!!!! Screw my clients and work schedule - I'm CRAFTING today! Woo Hoo!:D

sarah11918

04-16-2010, 10:49 PM

Sarah, what ship and itinerary do you have for the 2nd week of February 2011? Visual imagery is very handy when sending messages out into the universe.

Well, it seems like we've established:
Feb 6. (Which is the week before Cayamo, which sails on Feb. 13)
Sailing to Costa Maya (or perhaps Cozumel, if Riviera Maya is interpreted liberally) and Belize
NCL (Dawn or Pearl) or Carnival (Glory or Inspiration)

I'm not sure how best to compensate for the fact that there's no current itinerary that matches perfectly:

The Pearl sails a 7 day itinerary that includes the stops we've heard. So, if best guess is a longer cruise is chartered and made shorter for us, that's reasonable. The Pearl only has scheduled sailings on Jan. 30th, Feb 13th (Cayamo) and Feb 27th, though. Plus, last time SnD and Cayamo were both on NCL, they were not on the same ship.

But, the Dawn sails on the 6th as a 5 day cruise, just to different stops (Cozumel and Grand Cayman), so if best guess is that we co-opt a ship sailing for 5 days and change its stops, then that's reasonable.

Carnival Inspiration has that same 5 day itinerary out of Tampa on the 7th. (So again, right dates, wrong stops). This is the only suggestion I have that leaves out of Tampa, but we know Cayamo will sail out of Miami, so it just depends whether Sixthman wants the hassle of zipping from one location to another for a quick turn around.

Carnival Glory has a 7 day Western Caribb. out of Miami on Feb. 6th going to Cozumel, Belize, Roatan, Grand Cayman. (So again, potentially right stops, but we'd have to abbreviate the itinerary)

The Glory, Valor and Legend all have this general itinerary, but departing on the 20th (in case they decide to shake things up and do SnD after Cayamo). BUT, since Cayamo is a 7 day cruise, this gives no turn around time between cruises, so I think that's why it makes sense that our 5 day cruise goes first, giving Sixthman the weekend on shore before Cayamo.

DaveRef

04-16-2010, 11:35 PM

2nd week, please - BIRTHDAY! And it's consistent with my last 2 birthdays.

Awesome...My wife's and my birthday too! What day? We're both on the 9th.

We'll be first time Dippers.

gwak

04-17-2010, 12:06 AM

Awesome research as usual, Sarah !:)

TonyM

04-17-2010, 12:39 AM

I agree. Sarah did awesome research. Does anyone think Barbara may have tipped her hand when she first asked 4th week of Feb?? Just wondering. We're such an impatient bunch.

Amicustoall

04-17-2010, 12:43 AM

Tony I am hoping so. I would like it late as possible if we have to do February.

sarah11918

04-17-2010, 12:45 AM

Tony's back! Just in time for the cruise announcement. That's kind of suspicious. . . ;)

TonyM

04-17-2010, 12:50 AM

I've been on the BNL website sooo many times but never thought to click on "forum" When I finally did, it brought a smile to my face to see so many familiar names.

sarah11918

04-17-2010, 01:04 AM

Does anyone think Barbara may have tipped her hand when she first asked 4th week of Feb??

I've been thinking about this, and I think we need a report back from the source to better judge. if I were trying to give something away without giving something away, I probably would have said, "You said the 4th week? Oh the second. Are you SURE you didn't say the 4th week?"

Then again, I can't picture myself saying the "4th" week of a month as opposed to the "last" week of a month. So, I can't tell whether there's any significance in using what (to me) is a less common phrase. I can't see the conversation going "2nd week." "You said LAST week?" That just doesn't make any sense. There's no logical reason to confuse second with last, unless the line cut out or something. 4th at least is a number, like 2nd, and people confuse numbers all the time, even when it seems ridiculous to do so.

So, I really don't know whether to make anything of saying the 4th. I just know that if we get the last week, then Sixthman has to jump off Cayamo that morning (after a late night, presumably) and get ready to board us immediately thereafter. And since we have clearly proven to be the higher maintenance group (and a little more obsessive, given a main headlining act vs. a collection of artists), does it make sense for them to be on a ship and unavailable the entire week and weekend before we board? I just don't know who would choose to put themselves through that. :)

CyndieGrams

04-17-2010, 02:24 AM

This has been quite informative...getting caught up on this thread! I'm betting it's the 4th week of February on NCL.

WeedMage

04-17-2010, 02:47 AM

I'm penciling it in on my calendar right now!

sarah11918

04-17-2010, 03:34 AM

This has been quite informative...getting caught up on this thread! I'm betting it's the 4th week of February on NCL.

So, does that mean we're taking bets now?

What do people think is more likely, taking a 5 day cruise off-itinerary or shortening a 7-day itinerary that already goes to the ports anyway? I have no idea what's "easier" for a cruise line.

eddysgirl

04-17-2010, 03:58 AM

Does anyone have any idea when we will be able to get tickets etc for the next cruise??

Lacey

04-17-2010, 03:59 AM

Does anyone have any idea when we will be able to get tickets etc for the next cruise??

It's not even been announced yet, if you couldn't tell by anything in this thread???????? So uh, who knows?

sarah11918

04-17-2010, 04:00 AM

Last cruise (Feb 2009) I believe the presale (for past cruisers) started May 21st 2008, and the public sale started June 4, 2008.

Edited to add: Of course, we knew about the cruise much earlier that time.... or so I thought. Just checked email records and we received our "Save the Date" on April 1.

Cynful1

04-17-2010, 04:01 AM

Awesome...My wife's and my birthday too! What day? We're both on the 9th.

We'll be first time Dippers.

I'm the 7th! Woot!

Cynful1

04-17-2010, 04:08 AM

Sarah you did another AMAZING job with all that info! You SO rock! :D

I took a break from my positive reinforcement poster to come back and check the chatter.

I sshoould switcch ttto a gluue gun.. Thee Elmer'ss' is getttinga;;; al;; overrrrr my keyy boRDS\\=

shakes1327

04-17-2010, 08:38 PM

Hm, 2nd week's a no-go for me. Can we move our positive thoughts to the 4th week? I'd be willing to rearrange my entire academic schedule for the 4th week. C'mon, let's make a first-time dipper out of me! ;)

Cynful1

04-18-2010, 12:15 AM

So, does that mean we're taking bets now?

What do people think is more likely, taking a 5 day cruise off-itinerary or shortening a 7-day itinerary that already goes to the ports anyway? I have no idea what's "easier" for a cruise line.

I'm thinking shortening a 7-day itinerary that already goes to the ports would be more profitable for a chartered ship. I don't think SnD5 was at full capacity, so if a cruise company thinks it will take as much fuel and food for a full ship vs. an unfilled ship, they'd prefer a shortened itinerary to places they already go.

Of course, I've been asking for a 7-day cruise from the beginning, so that would work for me! With the extra time we could take TWO barenaked photos! The standard one, and then one where are backs are to the camera, waving good-bye to where we've been - but we'd be TAN (or red) in the second photo! AND the "floaters" could be face down! LOL! We could probably get more floaters that way!

sarah11918

04-18-2010, 03:10 AM

I can always go for a 7 day cruise, but I think we're in the minority on that.

dam474

04-18-2010, 07:18 PM

we would love a 7 day.
We are very excited and cant wait to know everything official, you guys keep my excitment level very high with all your guessing. Its awesome.

Sarah are you in Winnipeg, just checking to see if your the same sarah i remember from the ships and dip boards. Thanks for all your detective work.

sarah11918

04-18-2010, 09:29 PM

Hey dam, yup it's me! Not in Winnipeg any more, though. We've now moved to PEI. I'm glad my random musings and speculation are entertaining for at least some of you. Joe, for some reason, only likes to deal in known facts. Pffft... where's the fun in that! :)

TonyM

04-19-2010, 12:01 AM

Joe isn't still talking about moving to Iceland, is he??

sarah11918

04-19-2010, 12:06 AM

Joe isn't still talking about moving to Iceland, is he??

More seriously now that we've been there. We LOVED our trip to Iceland. (And ironically enough Reykjavik airport is one of the few not closed because of the volcanic ash.) If anyone gets the chance to go while their currency is still half-off, take it. It's one of our favourite places.

Of course, we talk about a lot of things. I was looking at Mazatlan real estate yesterday, and this past winter we were on a big Mauritius kick. I'd like to enjoy our new home at some point, though.

shakes1327

04-19-2010, 04:00 AM

More seriously now that we've been there. We LOVED our trip to Iceland. (And ironically enough Reykjavik airport is one of the few not closed because of the volcanic ash.) If anyone gets the chance to go while their currency is still half-off, take it. It's one of our favourite places.

Of course, we talk about a lot of things. I was looking at Mazatlan real estate yesterday, and this past winter we were on a big Mauritius kick. I'd like to enjoy our new home at some point, though.

Damn, want to trade lives for a bit? :eek: