- Overall I thought this cruise was phenomenal and ranked right up
there as one of the best. I think they really tried to make up for the
last one and they knocked it out of the park.
- Highlight for me was Millennium Night. And funny enough the Fast
Times at Backstreet High was also one of the best deck parties but it
ended up being completely overshadowed by Millennium Night. I know they
didn't end up doing as many selfies but I absolutely loved that about
both nights because they sang BSB songs. I felt like we got 2 extra
concerts and not just any concert, but freakin the entire Millennium
album.
I would best describe Millennium night as...okay you know when you're hanging out with your friends and you just put your iPod on a Backstreet shuffle playlist and then sing along and tell funny stories in between the songs? Well imagine you're doing that but WITH the Backstreet Boys performing those songs and goofing around with you. And then Nick and AJ decide to spontaneously jump in the pool with you while Kevin is off serving drinks to you. Definitely a deck party for the record books and I hope the boys take note that we want more of this!!
Millennium Night (Not sure who put this together to give credit to, but I loved it! and think it sums up the cruise) - Another highlight for me was the concert. I feel like I leave every
cruise and say 'that was the best concert ever' and this was no
different. I loved the funny interludes and untold stories that we've
never heard before. And I loved the setlist. My fave was Climbing the
Walls <3
- Sneak Peak with AJ and Kevin. AH-MAY-ZING! It makes me feel good
that they acknowledge the fans who go on the cruise are superfans and
that they trusted us to play new music. This is an example where it
seems like fans behaved and didn't try to sneak in cameras (at least i
haven't heard about it yet) and I hope that it pays off and they'll
trust us to do more of this in the future.
As for the music - it was almost too much to process at one time but I loved hearing a lot of the new songs. I do hope there is more uptempo songs on the new album because based on what Kevin shared it seemed there were definitely more slower songs. AJ's new music also sounded great and I hope that he can actually follow through and actually release them! - I'm not sure who this Nick Carter we got on this cruise was, but I
was super glad to have this version of him. Historically he is notorious
for being the least accessible but this cruise he stepped up in the
best of ways and we noticed! I loved his little game the first day on
trying to find him for a selfie and the fact that he did a random selfie
line on the third day for hours on end - LOVED IT!
I thought Kevin and AJ both were also both rockstars in terms of taking pics with fans. They've always been great in the past so I wouldn't expect anything different this time around. Both Kev and AJ were super accessible and stayed out super late on multiple occasions taking pics with the fans with their massive selfie lines. And I find whether you're first in line or 500th in line they are still as nice and engaging.
Meanwhile I thought Howie and Brian weren't as great about pictures as they normally are or the other 3 boys. I heard that AJ even tried to encourage Howie to start a line and his response was that he'd rather be drinking on stage. Not gonna lie, a little disappointed. And not to say that he didn't do any pictures, because he certainly did. I think Brian made it up to the top deck on the 2nd night for pictures and did pictures side-stage or randomly around the ship for a bit. So I certainly give him credit, but I suppose when he's always the first to peel away from the deck parties it's easy to see that he's missing from picture time. - I think this may have been the only cruise that we had all deck
parties outside. And I loved it!! It makes a huge difference and I hope
our bad weather curse is over.
- I can't stop picturing Nick dressed up as baby spice and it makes me laugh without fail. The Spiceboys costumes were epic!
- Overall I thought the vibe of this cruise was laid back,
appreciative, and nostalgic. As far as the fans I didn't personally
experience any pushing or excessive amounts of rude, aggressive fans.
Now granted I wasn't up front except for 1 event so maybe that was it.
But coming off the European cruise, I could definitely feel the
difference.
I thought the boys overall seemed to have their guard down and were just loose and having fun - sharing stories and just reflective of their 25 year journey of how they've gotten to where they are today. I loved it! - For me the only negative of this cruise actually came from the fans.
I could not believe my eyes that people were stealing the decorations
on the 2nd day of the cruise! Shame on you for ruining this for others. I
agree with the announcement that "this is why we can't have nice
things." I wouldn't be surprised if they don't do those next cruise as a
result, and that would make me really sad.
Similarly I heard that fans were stealing door decorations and Kevin's signatures from the doors. Again, just so disgusting and selfish and I hope Backstreet karma bites you in the ass. - And I'll end with... 3 words...
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Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Post-Cruise Recap
Welcome back cruisers. I'm in the throws of post-cruise depression.
Not to mention I'm still exhausted and busy digesting everything that
happened the past 5 days or so. But here's some of my quick down and
dirty thoughts about this cruise while I catch back up on life and write
a proper review.
Sunday, April 29, 2018
Cruise Itineraries 2018
Rose Tours made us sweat it out this year, but, better late than never!
My Take
Phew, lots to digest here!
Let's start with the new events. 'AJ Goes Country & Sneak Peak with Kevy Kev'. Given how strict they are with the whole 'no cameras or phones' I assume we'll be getting a taste of new music. Given that I have 2 phones and a camera, part of me wanted to sneak in a device, but they seem to mean business if they're making us go through a metal detector. Yikes! But the other part of me will feel a sense of relief not having to worry about taking pictures and filming the events. Just enjoy some new music from 2 of my faves :) And historically I've loved the solo events where the guys sing. They can do some more unreleased stuff and things we don't normally get to hear.
Next up is Cinco De Howie. Sounds generic enough but it also sounds a bit like his 'Rum DMC' event. I imagine it'll involve Howie and alcohol and more Howie and more alcohol. I wasn't the biggest fan of his Rum DMC event, so hopefully this event will have a bit more to it than watching him play beer pong. Granted whatever he does, I'll be there!
BSB HQ with Nick. So best that I can infer is that this will be based on the popular trivia game/app - HQ trivia. The good news is that I do play that app/game and the bad news is I have yet to win. Grrr. But with Nick hosting and the questions being BSB related, I maybe just maybe will be pull this off.
For those of you who don't know what HQ trivia is all about - its a game show where they ask 12 multiple choice questions where everyone gets to play until they guess a wrong answer. Last ones standing will split a pot of money. If that's what they intend to do here, I love that it gives everyone a chance to play. Of course you never know, so we shall see!
Last but not least is Game Night with Mr. & Mrs. Littrell & Guests. Of course that last word is the most intriguing here. "& Guests," huh? How does one get to be a guest? Hopefully this means fan involvement in some way. This sounds like it'll be a fun time. Anytime you give Brian a mic you know you'll have some good laughs.
Seems like we're getting lots of game shows this year... Double Trouble Game Show being the main game show with all the boys. I honestly don't have any guesses on this one but I'm sure it'll involve some good laughs as well.
Last but not least is BSB: Storytellers. It appears that this will be our concert. From my understanding the New Kids did a concert similar to this where they take about some of their songs with stories and anecdotes, then sing them. I'm honestly thrilled they're not copping out and doing the Vegas set because I was a bit worried they would. I'm glad that they realize they are on a ship with all of their super fans and we don't need to see all their singles we've seen performed hundreds of time. Im happy we're getting something unique.
Of course I don't want to focus on what's not here, but I still can't help but be a bit upset we aren't getting a Q&A event nor a beach party. Those are 2 of my faves and the Q&A seems like such an easy event to put together....but that's okay. Hopefully they'll more than make it up to us with these other events.
Oh boy, cruisers. It's getting real!! See you on board in just 4 days!
BACKSTREET BOYS Cruise 2018 Itinerary
Day One: Thursday, May 3th, 2018
12:00PM – 3:30PM Arrival Onboard the Carnival Cruise Ship Sensation
3:30PM – 4:30PM Mandatory Emergency Boat Drill
4:45PM
BACKSTREET BOYS Cruise 2018 Itinerary
Day One: Thursday, May 3th, 2018
12:00PM – 3:30PM Arrival Onboard the Carnival Cruise Ship Sensation
3:30PM – 4:30PM Mandatory Emergency Boat Drill
4:45PM
6:00PM
6:00PM
6:30PM
8:15PM
9:00PM
9:30 PM
11:00PM
1 Hour Cocktail Party Open Bar from 12:00AM – 1:00 AM
Tonight’s Theme is “Fast times at Backstreet High”
Other Activities will be added, please check Carnival’s Fun Times for times and locations.
THE FANTASIA LOUNGE IS AT FULL CAPACITY. NO SEATING CHANGE REQUESTS CAN BE ACCOMMODATED
Day Two: Friday, May 4th, 2018 – Day at Sea
11:00AM
4:15 PM
4:45PM
6:00PM
8:15PM
8:30PM
9:00PM
11:00PM
Tonight’s Theme is “We Got it Going Con”
Other Activities will be added, please check Carnival’s Fun Times for times and locations.
THE FANTASIA LOUNGE IS AT FULL CAPACITY. NO SEATING CHANGE REQUESTS CAN BE ACCOMODATED
Day Three: Saturday, May 5th, 2018 –Grand Turk
ENJOY YOUR FREE DAY IN GRAND TURK. BE BACK ON BOARD THE SHIP BY 5:30 PM
5:30PM
6:00PM
8:15PM
9:30PM
9:45PM BSB: Storytellers Group B
11:30PM
Tonight’s Theme is “Millennium Night”
Other Activities will be added, please check Carnival’s Fun Times for times and locations.
Day Four: Sunday, May 6th, 2018 – Day at Sea
10:00AM – 3:00PM Blackjack Tournaments
11:00AM Photo Session Group A Plaza Aft Lounge
2:30PM
3:30PM
4:00PM
6:00PM Dinner Group A
6:00PM
6:30PM
7:30PM BSB Casino Night – Final Tournament Tables Casino
8:00PM
8:15PM
8:30PM
10:00PM
Tonight’s Theme is “Party like it’s 1993”
Other Activities will be added, please check Carnival’s Fun Times for times and locations.
THE FANTASIA LOUNGE IS AT FULL CAPACITY. NO SEATING CHANGE REQUESTS CAN BE ACCOMMODATED
Day Five: Monday, May 7th, 2018
Day of Debarkation
8:00AM
Merchandise Store Hours:
The Merchandise store is in the Library on Atlantic Deck 8
Day One: Friday May 3, 2018
5:30PM – 11:30PM
Day Two: Friday May 4, 2018
9:00AM – 11:30PM
Day Three: Saturday May 5, 2018
5:30PM – 11:30PM
Day Four: Sunday May 6, 2018
9:00AM – 10:00PM
Hospitality Desk Hours:
The Hospitality Desk is Midship on Promenade Deck 9
Day One: Friday May 3, 2018
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
5:00PM – 8:00PM
Day Two: Friday May 4, 2018
4:00PM – 7:00PM
Day Three: Saturday May 5, 2018
6:00PM – 8:00PM
Day Four: Sunday May 6, 2018
6:00PM – 8:00PM
In Your cabin tune into your exclusive BSB Channel 21
My Take
Phew, lots to digest here!
Let's start with the new events. 'AJ Goes Country & Sneak Peak with Kevy Kev'. Given how strict they are with the whole 'no cameras or phones' I assume we'll be getting a taste of new music. Given that I have 2 phones and a camera, part of me wanted to sneak in a device, but they seem to mean business if they're making us go through a metal detector. Yikes! But the other part of me will feel a sense of relief not having to worry about taking pictures and filming the events. Just enjoy some new music from 2 of my faves :) And historically I've loved the solo events where the guys sing. They can do some more unreleased stuff and things we don't normally get to hear.
Next up is Cinco De Howie. Sounds generic enough but it also sounds a bit like his 'Rum DMC' event. I imagine it'll involve Howie and alcohol and more Howie and more alcohol. I wasn't the biggest fan of his Rum DMC event, so hopefully this event will have a bit more to it than watching him play beer pong. Granted whatever he does, I'll be there!
BSB HQ with Nick. So best that I can infer is that this will be based on the popular trivia game/app - HQ trivia. The good news is that I do play that app/game and the bad news is I have yet to win. Grrr. But with Nick hosting and the questions being BSB related, I maybe just maybe will be pull this off.
For those of you who don't know what HQ trivia is all about - its a game show where they ask 12 multiple choice questions where everyone gets to play until they guess a wrong answer. Last ones standing will split a pot of money. If that's what they intend to do here, I love that it gives everyone a chance to play. Of course you never know, so we shall see!
Last but not least is Game Night with Mr. & Mrs. Littrell & Guests. Of course that last word is the most intriguing here. "& Guests," huh? How does one get to be a guest? Hopefully this means fan involvement in some way. This sounds like it'll be a fun time. Anytime you give Brian a mic you know you'll have some good laughs.
Seems like we're getting lots of game shows this year... Double Trouble Game Show being the main game show with all the boys. I honestly don't have any guesses on this one but I'm sure it'll involve some good laughs as well.
Last but not least is BSB: Storytellers. It appears that this will be our concert. From my understanding the New Kids did a concert similar to this where they take about some of their songs with stories and anecdotes, then sing them. I'm honestly thrilled they're not copping out and doing the Vegas set because I was a bit worried they would. I'm glad that they realize they are on a ship with all of their super fans and we don't need to see all their singles we've seen performed hundreds of time. Im happy we're getting something unique.
Of course I don't want to focus on what's not here, but I still can't help but be a bit upset we aren't getting a Q&A event nor a beach party. Those are 2 of my faves and the Q&A seems like such an easy event to put together....but that's okay. Hopefully they'll more than make it up to us with these other events.
Oh boy, cruisers. It's getting real!! See you on board in just 4 days!
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