PREGAME

The Superbowl was scheduled for an 11:30 am kickoff in local time.  On a typical World Cruise we are well past the International Date Line, so the game is usually early on Monday.  Today’s midday kickoff was a nice treat.

The game would be broadcast on the World Stage, the Gallery Bar, and in staterooms on channel 101.  The World Stage opened at 10:30.

Entertainment Host Tomas kicked off the local pregame with a round of Trivia – no teams – everyone shouted the answers.

Tomas hosted pre-game trivia.

The Zuiderdam Singers and Dancers followed with an energetic medley performance of Poison’s “Nothin’ But a Good Time” and Rock and Roll All Nite by Kiss with lyrics adapted for the Superbowl.

SUPER SNACKS

Popcorn, Cotton Candy, and beer buckets were available outside the World Stage on Deck 2.  Inside the theatre Chef Neil set up an excellent buffet with Nachos, Popcorn Shrimp, Chicken Wings, Hotdogs, Corn on the Cob, Pulled Pork Sliders, French Fries and Sliced Brisket.  After Half time, Beef Ribs were added.  Two sheet cakes, one decorated for the Forty Niners and the other for the Chiefs, were available at either entrance to the theatre.

This was the best Superbowl Buffet in my experience on any HAL ship.  HAL always does an excellent job with the Super Bowl, but today was extra special.

SUPER GAME

Of course, the game was great – the score was close  up to the end and fun to watch – at least until the end if you were a Forty Niner Fan. The commercials you would see in the USA aren’t shown, but we did see the Half Time show. We can catch up on the best commercials on YouTube later.

The theatre had a nice crowd, but there were always plenty of seats. The balcony was almost empty

The Captain is a big USA football fan and arrived in the second half and cheered the finish with Alexandra.

Waiters circulated throughout the game, taking drink orders and removing trash.

SPORTS NIGHT

This evening was billed as Sports Night – Some sports-themed party games replaced Bill Board on Board entertainment.