Bway on the High Seas

[Liza's Headband]

Posted: 7/29/13 at 5:15pm

I searched and couldn't find anything.

Are there any posters out there who can tell me if Broadway on the High Seas is a good experience? We have been considering it for the last couple of years and they're now advertising for the March 2014 cruise.

Thanks.

[theaternut]

Posted: 7/30/13 at 1:19pm

I was told it is a old crowd.

[suestorm]

Posted: 7/30/13 at 2:04pm

try yelp, or google

[MarkBearSF]

Posted: 7/30/13 at 3:14pm

Can't comment from direct experience on the Broadway groups, but the shipboard experience is probably a factor. I forget which cruise has that name. I recall cruises on Regent Cruises and also another Broadway cruise on NCL.
- Regent is a VERY upscale line in the luxury niche of the market. Small ships, high service levels and all-inclusive pricing in a refined environment is to be expected. With prices to match. And the demographic able to afford it (older) is to be expected.
- NCL is on the exact opposite end of the spectrum. (Unless you book the exclusive garden suite area on some ships or eat at the extra-charge restaurants) Very low prices, with huge crowds, dubious food and unavoidable extra-fee "opportunities." (Can you guess that our last NCL cruise was the only one of 25 that I couldn't wait to end?)


Updated On: 7/30/13 at 03:14 PM

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 7/30/13 at 4:38pm

That makes sense it would be old crowd. Older people tend to have more money. I am 27 and would love to meet the amazing stars of Broadway on that cruise. I looked into the prices though and DAG. It ranges from $7,000 - 19,000! That's insane to me. I would love to hear about it from someone who actually experienced it. It sounds like it would be so special.

Update:

I'm GOING IN MARCH!!! :)

Updated On: 2/17/14 at 04:38 PM

[jlinamen12292]

Posted: 8/19/13 at 7:09am

My partner and I just got back from the Broadway on the High Seas 3 cruise and had a wonderful time. Yes, it was expensive but everything on Regent Seven Seas is upscale and all inclusive-- including most all of the excursions offered at the different ports. The crew was the best I've experienced (compared to Carnival-ick and NCL)and I'm not sure how they could be topped! The cruise director on Voyager is Willie Aames (yes THAT Willie A.!) and he not only is a wonderful CD but a super friendly guy!The food was also wonderful.

Patti LuPone, Howard McGillin and Norm Lewis gave brilliant performances in their concerts and also sang a song or two in their informal interviews, "Chatterbox" with the wonderful Seth Rudetsky. There were Bway events (sometimes multiple) every day, usually late evening, except for the first two days we were in St. Petersburg, Russia but there were also night excursions those nights including the Ballet and a Russian Folk Song performance. Playbill made sure you could attend all the events without missing any of the excursion opportunities.I believe there were eight Bway events plus the usually ship entertainment.

Accessibility to the performers varies from person to person but there were multiple opportunities to see or possibly speak with all of the them. Plus there was an autograph session if you wanted to have the limited edition lithograph signed that we were each given. So yes, you can talk to them and maybe even end up on an excursion with them. (Howard went on excursions every day.) I just recommend remembering that they are entitled to some privacy and that there is a time and a place. (We talked to Howard in line at passport control... I chatted with Norm in the spa and after his concert and said 'hi' to Patti when we ran in to her on deck with her husband.)

The overall cruise demographic was older (I just turned 50) but there were some younger as well. Everyone was so nice and friendly and we had a great time and made friends and exchanged info to keep in touch with new friends.

BOTHS4 is on a different cruise line, I believe privately chartered by Playbill and I understand the excursions are not included in the initial price. (5 and 6 are already in the works!) We aren't going to Tahiti but plan to go on 5 and/or 6... so much fun!

If you have questions, don't hesitate to call travel agent Judy Perl, (the exclusive travel agent for playbillcruises.com) her team does an incredible job tailoring to your needs.

This week I'll be blogging about our experiences (www.howdoyoumeasure525600minutes.com) so feel free to check it out if you are interested in more of 'the scoop'.









www.howdoyoumeasure525600minutes.com Updated On: 8/19/13 at 07:09 AM

[Mark-o]

Posted: 8/19/13 at 4:14pm

Cruises? Ick!

[MarkBearSF]

Posted: 8/19/13 at 8:33pm

Regarding any reticence to book because the next cruise is on a different line. The MS Paul Gaugin was purpose-built for the Tahiti itinerary and consistently delivers what is considered to be one of the great vacation experiences. She HAD been part of the Regent Seven Seas line. Very likely, as Regent expanded with look-alike ships and solidified their product definition and standards, the very singular nature of the ship made them decide to sell her. I recall that most of the original staff and crew remained and there was a decision to keep the same luxury service level. I believe that's still the case.

Updated On: 8/19/13 at 08:33 PM