princevaliantus Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 Virgin Voyages announced that they will have a Tattoo Studio on their ship. If RCCL had this, would you get one done onboard? See article below: https://cruisefever.net/new-cruise-line-will-have-a-tattoo-studio-on-their-first-ship/?fbclid=IwAR3HJeOLi_KNEsPD1nO_a7N3hfoNWlGT5TI_QKPKijHdFqxylaogd0_wBAQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mworkman Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 56 minutes ago, princevaliantus said: Virgin Voyages announced that they will have a Tattoo Studio on their ship. If RCCL had this, would you get one done onboard? See article below: https://cruisefever.net/new-cruise-line-will-have-a-tattoo-studio-on-their-first-ship/?fbclid=IwAR3HJeOLi_KNEsPD1nO_a7N3hfoNWlGT5TI_QKPKijHdFqxylaogd0_wBAQ No thanks...i'll pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose City Cruiser Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 After a few too many drinks, I think it will be very busy! Steph215 and princevaliantus 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floski Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 What happens when you end up with this, though? hooked-on-cruising, rjac and CruisinUngs 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baked Alaska Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Floski said: What happens when you end up with this, though? Go on another cruze! rjac and hooked-on-cruising 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 Wonder if it will be open at 2am on the final night after the Casino bar closes... #TeamDrinkPackage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 Bad enough getting them on dry land never mind a ship that could be getting tossed about in strong waves. Interested to know what will happen if the ship visits ports where getting tattoo's is illegal, will studio have to close while in port? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 Interesting. After getting a tattoo you can't go in water for several weeks due to the risk of infection. For that reason I've always considered a new tattoo and cruising to be incompatible. I suppose you don't have to go swimming or use a hot tub on a cruise, but that's no fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VACruiser Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 No amount of frozen sweet drinks would get me to do that to my body; but, tequila, there is no telling what I would do. Ray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 13 minutes ago, twangster said: Interesting. After getting a tattoo you can't go in water for several weeks due to the risk of infection. For that reason I've always considered a new tattoo and cruising to be incompatible. I suppose you don't have to go swimming or use a hot tub on a cruise, but that's no fun. Also meant to keep in covered up and out of the sun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 I personally hate tattoos but I heard that 40% of all people between 20 and 40 have them now so Virgin is obviously done their research and there is a market for it. On my last cruise in July out of Miami on Mariner, I saw tattoos all over the place. It’s just what people do now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pima1988 Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 The thing is what twangster stated you can't go into salt water for days after getting it, unless it is Bamboo (I believe), thus it is not compatible with cruising. They are going after the millennials, and I wonder how long this model will last. I think he should name the ships Frat Party of the Seas. Bachelorette's Aboard of the Seas, etc. Oh, can you imagine the medical dept with those that did not heed the warnings of no salt water, no sun, etc.? PS I did see this on tv a few months ago with Sir Richard being interviewed, I was shocked that he really believes he can do this, but let's admit back in the late 80's Virgin Air was thought to be a silly idea too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monorailmedic Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 4 hours ago, twangster said: Interesting. After getting a tattoo you can't go in water for several weeks due to the risk of infection. For that reason I've always considered a new tattoo and cruising to be incompatible. I suppose you don't have to go swimming or use a hot tub on a cruise, but that's no fun. I actually wrote about this on my site the other day and pointed out the same thing. I suspect they'd be busier at the end of the cruise once people are done going in the water. On the flip side of that: sunburn. I reminded myself of two things though: 1) Tattoo shops on the beach in S FL seem to do well with tourists. 2) Many folks (myself included) often go an entire Caribbean cruise without going in the water. FWIW, I'd def avoid the hot tubs and pools as well. Between bacteria, chlorine, and the heat (of hot tubs) it'd be unpleasant. Know how your skin is really sensitive after a sunburn? Same deal after a tattoo - no way I'd get near a hot tub within a couple days of getting another tattoo, even if it was fresh/totally clean water. All of this in mind, I'll be tempted to add it to the "tried that" list when I sail VV. KWofPerth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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