CVMA® on the High Seas!

Wrote about this from a 'civilian' perspective earlier today >>  High Seas Rally 2024

Few years ago I remember seeing that the High Seas Rally folks invited the CVMA® and even offered up rooms for our National, Regional and State folks. I'm sure they weren't high end state rooms but got them on the cruise.. don't know about drink packages, etc, .... but how awesome is that?  Well, dozens of CVMA® folks rolled in that year... and last year .. and ... hell I don't know, but a shit load this year!

Interestingly, we were easily the biggest 'official' group.  I saw a few Legion riders... a few various MC folks ... don't recall any VFW riders.  Again, CVMA® was all over the ship ...   Still, 100 out of 1500 isn't 'huge' but ... was cool to see folks every day, on and off the ship.   The majority of folks were just Bike Riders looking to hang out with fellow Bikers and have a great time.  As they advertise, it's basically a "Rally" out at sea.  The Pool Parties with great Live Bands, and lots of various activates (ex Belly Flop Contest, Male topless contest, Beard Contests) were a hit.  Throw in around a dozen custom bikes parked around the ship in lobbies and bars, unlimited alcohol (assuming you got the drink package), the stage was set for a memorable time.

On the 31st, we had a CVMA® meet and greet.  I'd already met up with some other Texas and LA folks that I didn't realize were on the ship (ie 8UP and Ollie), but our National Chaplain (Preacherman) and his better half, VA State Rep (LowRide) ran the show and knocked it out.  Hell, they even pulled out the 'swiper' for folks that wanted to run their cards (no it was sanctioned... lol)  Most were donning their Cuts during that meet and greet as well as on the Patriotic theme night and ... sometimes. .... just because. Me, I was in soft colors most of the time.  Best part about this cruise was pretty much .. zero dress code.

Well, the tickets went on sale for 2025 yesterday and they are selling fast.  Inside rooms are taken for now (they may get another block assigned), but balcony rooms (my fav) and suites (okay ... what I did) are still available.

Next year, I'm flying into Tampa a day early and may stay an extra day to enjoy the downtown area and not feel rushed.  Spend all that money, you might as well milk it for all it's worth??

Note:  I said it in my last post.  This isn't a Vaca / Cruise for the cheap and/or frugal.  The cost is 2x what you'd normally pay.  BUT, there are numerous Bike giveaways, thousands of dollars raised for charities (ex Wounded Warriors) ... and LOTS of entertainment.  This isn't your 'normal' cruise!

Now ...   you know what to do.  See you there!