BSB Cruise 2016 - Itinerary
Day One: Tuesday May 10, 2015
12:00PM- 2:30PM Arrival Onboard Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas
4:15PM Mandatory Emergency Boat Drill
5:00PM Anchors Away Sail Away Party – Pool Deck 11 & 12
6:00PM Dinner Group A
6:00PM Doors Open Group B* Pacifica Theatre Deck 5 & 6
6:30PM BSB Game Night Group B Pacifica Theatre
8:15PM Dinner Group B
9:00PM Doors Open Group A* Pacifica Theatre Deck 5 & 6
9:30PM BSB Game Night Group A Pacifica Theatre
11:30PM IN A WORLD LIKE THIS deck party – Deck 11 & 12
Day Two: Wednesday May 11, 2016
CANNES FRANCE
Arrival at 9:00 AM
All guests must be back onboard by 5:30 PM
6:00PM Photo Session Group B – Colony Club Deck 5
6:00PM Dinner Group A
8:30PM Dinner Group B
9:00PM Doors Open Group A* Pacifica Theatre Deck 5&6
9:30PM Show Em What You’re Made Of Acoustic Hour Group A Pacifica Theatre
11:30PM A NIGHT AT THE CINEMA Deck Party – Deck 11 & 12
Day Three: Thursday May 12, 2016
LIVORNO ITALY
Arrival at 7:00 AM
All guests must be back onboard by 6:30 PM
6:00PM Dinner Group A
6:30PM Mix it up with Howie D – Pool Deck 11 & 12
7:00PM Doors Open Group A
7:30PM Dead 7 Screening and Q+A Group A
8:30PM Dinner Group B
10:00PM Doors Open Group B* Pacifica Theatre Deck 5&6
10:15PM Show Em What You’re Made Of Acoustic Hour Group B Pacifica Theatre
12:00AM CASINO ROYALE DECK PARTY – DECK 11&12
Day Four: Friday May 13, 2016
DAY AT SEA
10:00AM – 2:00PM Blackjack Tournaments – Casino
11:00AM Photo Session Group A – Colony Club Deck 5
2:00PM Feed the Body & Soul with the Littrell’s-Pool Deck
2:45PM One on One with Kevy Kev - Pool Deck
3:30PM The Friday Tease with AJ McLean - Pool Deck
4:00PM BSB: Behind the Scenes– Pool Deck
5:00PM Just to be Close to You: A Guinness World Record Attempt – Pool Deck
6:00PM BSB Trivia with Rose Tours
6:00PM Preferred Event – Colony Club – Only those who booked Suites, D1, DP or DAS cabins can attend
6:00PM Dinner Group A
7:00PM Doors Open Group B Pacifica Theatre Deck 5&6
7:30PM Dead 7 Screening and Q+A Group B Pacifica Theatre
8:30PM Dinner Group B
8:30PM Blackjack Tournament Final Table– Casino
11:00PM 50 Shades of BSB Leather & Lace Deck Party – Deck 11 & 12
Other Royal Caribbean activities are available to all guests, please check the dailies for times and locations.
*all events subject to change*
Day Five: Saturday May 14, 2016
Day of Debarkation
8:00 AM Arrive at Port of Barcelona Cruise Terminal
Additional Information
* Guests with Early Dining are in Group A.
* Guests with Late Dining are in Group B.
* You will receive your dining room assignment at check in. Seating in the dining rooms is open.
Please arrive at assigned dining room with your party, the Maitre D’ will seat you. Reservations can be made to any of the specialty restaurants.
Merchandise Store Hours:
The merchandise store is located in the Gift shop on Deck 5.
Day One: Tuesday May 10, 2016
5:30PM – 11:00PM
Day Two: Wednesday May 11, 2016
6:30PM – 11:00PM
Day Three: Thursday May 12, 2016
7:30PM – 11:00PM
Day Four Friday May 13, 2016
10:00AM – 11:00PM
Hospitality Desk Hours:
The Hospitality Desk is located near the Royal Caribbean guest services desk on Deck 4.
Day One: Tuesday May 10, 2016
4:00PM – 8:00PM
Day Two: Wednesday May 11, 2016
9:00PM – 10:00PM
Day Three: Thursday May 12, 2016
8:00PM – 10:00PM
Day Four: Friday May 13, 2016
8:00PM – 10:00PM
My Thoughts/Pre-Cruise Analysis
I am THRILLED with the itinerary. Seems like Rose Tours and the staff have really listened to feedback and are trying some new things and bringing back some fan favorites.
Solo Events
I love that they brought back solo events for each of the guys, which is very exciting! It really helps fill up the day and give us cruisers a ton more activity, while still giving the guys not as much work. You figure while any given Backstreet Boy is doing his event, the other 4 can rest. Win/Win in my mind!
We already have details on Kevin and Brain's solo events. Mix it Up with Howie D....not sure what to fully expect here. But I'd be willing to bet a hefty sum that alcohol will be involved in some capacity. I really loved his last solo event, so that will be tough to top, but I'm loving where it's headed.
'The Friday Tease with AJ McLean' is super intriguing! I literally have no guesses here, but if its at the pool deck, I'm sure we'll have a great time no matter what he's doing. Any guesses??
Nick's Dead 7 Screening....as a Nick girl I'm slightly disappointed. I think there's a good number of fans who've already seen the movie, myself included. Thus I'm personally not anticipating this event as much as the others. But hopefully the fans who haven't gotten a chance to see it yet will enjoy. And I'm optimistic that the Q&A portion will be a lot of fun!
Game Show
I always love the game shows, so glad they're keeping a cruise classic. I do find it very interesting that they don't have details on the game show announced yet. Generally for past cruises, they've told us in the itinerary what the game would be. Maybe they're still trying to figure it out ;)
BSB Behind the Scenes
This sounds super exciting!! Obviously not sure what to expect here, but based on the description, it sounds like an event I've always wanted. I think it may be my business/marketing background, but I'm just fascinated by the business of the Backstreet Boys and what goes into their brand - the marketing, the legal, the finances, all of it! Heck, Howie always says that being a Backstreet Boys and being in show business is just as much about the show, as it is the business. I hope we get a glimpse into this.
Concert
We already knew we were getting an acoustic concert. I suppose the new piece of information here is they're clearly calling it "Acoustic Hour". Thus I suppose we should psyche ourselves for an hour-long event. I was hoping for a little longer, but then again, can we ever have a Backstreet Boy concert that's long enough? I'd always want more!
Blackjack Tournaments
Seems like they're bring back blackjack, which is good. Hopefully my luck from last year will continue. I do wonder which Backstreet Boy will be hosting though, as the itinerary didn't state. In years past its been Howie and AJ. So we'll see if they keep taking turns, or perhaps Howie & AJ are the resident card sharks.
Also - keep your eyes peeled for another email from Rose Tours on this. They've generally done sign-ups in advance.
Just to be Close to You: A Guinness World Record Attempt
The Backstreet Boys do seem to like to take after the New Kids, and on the last New Kids cruise they tried to break the record for the most number of selfies in a given time. If I was a betting woman, I'd say the guys will try to do this. Plus with the event name 'Just to be Close to You'...I think it adds up. It'd be great if all the Backstreet Boys participate, but I for some reason I bet AJ would be the host of this event. He does like his selfies!
BSB Trivia with Rose Tours
I have mixed emotions. I am really happy they've finally added in bonus events like this that don't involve the guys, but still are Backstreet related. It sounds like sooo much fun! The reason I have mixed emotions is because they scheduled the 'Preferred Event' at the same time so I won't be able to go #SpoiledBSBFanProblems
Preferred Event
I'm glad they didn't forget about this one! No further clues as to what the event will be, except the fact that its held in the Colony Club. See picture below. If nothing else, the room size tells us about how many fans to expect at this event. I'm really excited though!
Overall
I am sad that there's no beach party. Even though we already knew that, I suppose I still had some hope they might change their mind. It's definitely a bit different that we have 2 entire days with no events during the day. Depending if you're in Group A or B....one of those days at port will be pretty light on BSB.
I'm also sad there's no Q&A. That's always a favorite event of mine. But I most certainly not going to dwell on that. I realize they can't do everything, even though I wish they could.
The other thing I noticed about the itinerary is that for Group A, a couple of events conflict with dinner: the Preferred Event as well as Howie's solo event. Fortunately I'm in group B so it doesn't impact me. But even if I was, hands down, I'd choose the BSB events and skip dinner. Just part of the sacrifice of a BSB cruise.
Also - I'm already anticipating how tired I'm going to be on that last sea day! Its going to be so busy but so much fun! Its really starting to feel real!
Can I say AMEN to your posting?
ReplyDeleteI almost have the same thoughts/feelings!
I am happy with the itinerary too.
Solo Events:
I was really hoping for solo events for each guy - and there they are :)
I am so happy about the Kevin event because he usually never sings that much (solo I mean), so hearing him sing different songs/duets is great!
As for the Brian events: I bet this one will be so funny :)
Not sure what Howie will do at his event, but it is simular to the one he did before it will be fun (and I am saying that although I don´t drink any alcohol lol).
Also not sure what the AJ event could be. My only guess would be him singing/playing some stuff of his new solo record.The Dead 7 screening: Guess they are playing the movie because quite a few people from Europe haven´t seen it before. Plus: He is promotion it a lot at the moment.
I am not into Science Fiction movies....but I am willing to watch it because it is Nick hahaha
I am also curious what fans will ask him about the movie. For me I know I don´t have a (good) question about the movie lol
Game Show:
I always LOVED the game shows. They are one of my favorites. And I so wish we would already know which one / what kind of it will be!!
BSB Behind the Scenes:
I agree with you on that one totally! I am also interested in knowing about the business site! I had business and marketing as a major in college so it would be fun for me!
But not sure if they are really doing it that way...maybe they mean some backstage stuff or whatever.
No matter what: I already know I will love that event!
Concert
Same here: I was hoping for more than one hour ;)
Blackjack Tournaments
I never played Blackjack and I am also terrible at all the other casino games lol
Think AJ will be the (or one of the) host(s). Maybe because we could already see it in that little teaser from Casino Royale...
Just to be close to you: A Guiness World Record Attempt
That´s what I thought too: Maybe they are trying to break the NKOTB selfie record.
If they do I am sure we can do it lol
Maybe you are right and AJ is hosting it. Or maybe AJ is hosting it and Kevin will take the selfies (he is great at doing that).
BSB Trivia with Rose Tours:
That is the only event I would be brave enough to participate lol
I can´t do the preferred event so I guess I will definitely will see what that one is all about.
Overall
I would have loved to have a beach party!! Will definitly miss all those "crazy"/funny (or however you want to call it) games a lot
About the conflicting with dinner: I am in group A. But I will definitely choose Howie´s event I guess. I mean I can eat every day - but there won´t be an Howie event every day!
haha...i think we have all the exact same thoughts!! I really like your theory about AJ demoing stuff from his new album. I didn't even think of that but it makes so much sense!
DeleteAnd I totally LOLed at your last comment - your right, you can eat every day but there won't be a Howie event every day ;)
Oh, and one more thing:
ReplyDeleteThe photo session for group B is on day 2. The one for group A on day 4.
I think it´s not fair that the people from group B will look way fresher on their pics loooool
Haha...yeah. The timing of those events are interesting too. I like that they're splitting it up this year. I think the boys will be more refreshed rather than having to take pictures with everyone on board for a couple of hours straight.
DeleteThe boys will be more refreshed for sure.
ReplyDeleteOnly the girls in group A won´t be (me included lol).
I remember going to an ASP after their concert. I could take my VIP pic with them after the show.
It was around 3 a.m. They´ve had a concert done, they´ve partied, drinked ....and what happened?
They looked like they came fresh out of the shower after 12 hours of sleep :O
Do I have to mention I didn´t look half that good (to put it nice)? hahahahaha
Hahaha - very true!!
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