TheresaS Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 It looks like my February 25, 2024 sailing on Wonder has been partially chartered by a Steelers fan group. From the information I have seen the group is typically over 1000 people. Has anyone cruised with this group or one this large? How did it go? Where many venues closed for private functions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexanTwoStep Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 I'm assuming this is Feb 2024.... Just pray they don't make the playoffs/super bowl. Steeler nation fans are *almost* as bad as Cowboy fans, and this is coming from a Cowboy fan RCIfan1912 and PPPJJ-GCVAB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blulady Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 Not with a team fan group, but we did sail with huge number of Monat reps (if you aren't familiar, think Avon or MaryKay type). Their group was about 90% young female, and because of that, the few single young men on the cruise were seriously outnumbered. No 'regular' cruisers could get near the pub for the entire sailing. We found it all incredibly annoying - each girl trying to be prettier than the others, many wearing ridiculously high shoes that they couldn't walk in, most too tipsy and constant hair flicking. LOL I now google our sail dates and pray I don't ever board with a large/charter group again. RafaellaCG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recogneyes Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 We were on a sailing a few years back with the Steelers partial charter. It was super fun - obviously lots of team jerseys and gear and there were some closed off spaces for them at times but we did not feel that it hindered our vacation in any way. CruiseGus and asquared17 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancity Cruiser Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 We were once on a sailing with a very large group of MLM 'entrepreneurs'. They were very loud and disruptive and took over a lot of spaces. Didn't let it ruin our vacation, we just found other places to be. asquared17 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 3 hours ago, TexanTwoStep said: I'm assuming this is Feb 2024.... Just pray they don't make the playoffs/super bowl. Steeler nation fans are *almost* as bad as Cowboy fans, and this is coming from a Cowboy fan At least they're not fans of the Iggles. THAT crowd... TexanTwoStep 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 16 minutes ago, HeWhoWaits said: At least they're not fans of the Iggles. THAT crowd... Ayyyy....Eagles fan here. We were on Oasis this past January and embarkation day was the NFC Championship game... the whole boardwalk\playmakers area and the aqua theater seating area was all full of Eagles fans (a few 49ers fans too) and it was a blast!! Nothing like starting the cruise with a trip to the super bowl! We had a boardwalk balcony room and our 11 yr old loved starting the EAGLES chant from up there down to the crowd! 1 hour ago, Blulady said: Not with a team fan group, but we did sail with huge number of Monat reps (if you aren't familiar, think Avon or MaryKay type). Their group was about 90% young female, and because of that, the few single young men on the cruise were seriously outnumbered. No 'regular' cruisers could get near the pub for the entire sailing. We found it all incredibly annoying - each girl trying to be prettier than the others, many wearing ridiculously high shoes that they couldn't walk in, most too tipsy and constant hair flicking. LOL I now google our sail dates and pray I don't ever board with a large/charter group again. Oh man...that sounds "terrible". When is this again, I just want to make sure I don't ummm accidently...yeah, accidently... book that week. (this is a joke, I can see it being an actual pain in the ass) MaryS, Xaa, Villageidiot and 2 others 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 How do you check? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantix2000 Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, Riley said: How do you check? For a charter? You google the name of the ship and the sailing date. FireFishII 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blulady Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 5 hours ago, ScottD said: Ayyyy....Eagles fan here. We were on Oasis this past January and embarkation day was the NFC Championship game... the whole boardwalk\playmakers area and the aqua theater seating area was all full of Eagles fans (a few 49ers fans too) and it was a blast!! Nothing like starting the cruise with a trip to the super bowl! We had a boardwalk balcony room and our 11 yr old loved starting the EAGLES chant from up there down to the crowd! Oh man...that sounds "terrible". When is this again, I just want to make sure I don't ummm accidently...yeah, accidently... book that week. (this is a joke, I can see it being an actual pain in the ass) LOL There were SO many venues that no one could get near. It felt like they took over everything. One of the worst things though was the elevators. Imagine being in that little box with about 6-8 young ladies all wearing too much perfume and all different scents. ScottD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 27 minutes ago, Blulady said: LOL There were SO many venues that no one could get near. It felt like they took over everything. One of the worst things though was the elevators. Imagine being in that little box with about 6-8 young ladies all wearing too much perfume and all different scents. Another reason to take the stairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruin Steve Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 A few years back, I was on a cruise with a New England Patriots Fan group. The activities for the group--autograph/photo sessions, speakers, etc. never really affected me in any way. I'd meet various people who were in the group and they all seemed like many other "ordinary" cruisers for the most part--except they always seemed to be wearing team jerseys and such. But, the best part was that, early in the cruise, I found myself at one of the bars late night sitting next to one of the retired Patriot players...and we started talking...and found out we had a few friends in common (I'm a big college football fan/UCLA alum and we've had players and former coaches move on to the NFL...and I know a few of them...and some had played with this guy or coached him). We ended up hitting that bar together most of the late nights. Heck of a nice guy, BTW. He told me he had obligations to the group, but, when those were done, he just wanted to kick back and relax and enjoy himself like every other cruiser. The fan group, BTW, was far less of a problem than some other groups I've found on cruises...because, other than the group activities, they had no great connection to one another. We've been on cruises with other large groups where everyone in the group knew each other or had some strong connection (employee groups, religious groups, LGBTQ+ groups) and those sorts of groups would often "take over" large sections of the ship or specific activities--like a pool/jacuzzi area or karaoke--to the exclusion of those not in the group, whether intended or not it was the de facto result of a large connected group. The Team Fan group was NOT like that at all. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus527 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Funny you mention this: I just read an article over on TPG about something similar. Perhaps this would help you? https://thepointsguy.com/guide/nfl-cruise-charter/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 6 hours ago, Cactus527 said: Funny you mention this: I just read an article over on TPG about something similar. Perhaps this would help you? https://thepointsguy.com/guide/nfl-cruise-charter/ Nice...see, she would have loved being on the cruise with me last month! Cactus527 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanBrian Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Steeler fans are good people. I've never met one that I didn't get along with. They don't have a lot to celebrate these days, but they do have a great history. Just don't get caught wearing a Ravens jersey around them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanBrian Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 13 hours ago, Bruin Steve said: A few years back, I was on a cruise with a New England Patriots Fan group. The activities for the group--autograph/photo sessions, speakers, etc. never really affected me in any way. I'd meet various people who were in the group and they all seemed like many other "ordinary" cruisers for the most part--except they always seemed to be wearing team jerseys and such. But, the best part was that, early in the cruise, I found myself at one of the bars late night sitting next to one of the retired Patriot players...and we started talking...and found out we had a few friends in common (I'm a big college football fan/UCLA alum and we've had players and former coaches move on to the NFL...and I know a few of them...and some had played with this guy or coached him). We ended up hitting that bar together most of the late nights. Heck of a nice guy, BTW. He told me he had obligations to the group, but, when those were done, he just wanted to kick back and relax and enjoy himself like every other cruiser. The fan group, BTW, was far less of a problem than some other groups I've found on cruises...because, other than the group activities, they had no great connection to one another. We've been on cruises with other large groups where everyone in the group knew each other or had some strong connection (employee groups, religious groups, LGBTQ+ groups) and those sorts of groups would often "take over" large sections of the ship or specific activities--like a pool/jacuzzi area or karaoke--to the exclusion of those not in the group, whether intended or not it was the de facto result of a large connected group. The Team Fan group was NOT like that at all. We New England sports fans are pretty hard core when it comes to our pro teams. As long as your not wearing Yankees, Jets, Canadiens or Lakers gear, we'll be happy to chat you up. Like any fan base, there will be idiots, but we're mostly proud of our teams accomplishments this century (12 Championships, many more finals/Super Bowl appearances). Those trophies came after years of sports misery, so we savor all the success that has come since (we'll hopefully be adding a Stanley Cup to the trophy case this year). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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