bender031177 Posted August 27, 2010 #1 Share Posted August 27, 2010 How is the past guest party on the Dream? We sailed on the Liberty last year and they held the past guest party in the big showroom theatre and it was a horrible venue. Hope the one on the Dream is back in the lounge :) Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scchasgal Posted August 28, 2010 #2 Share Posted August 28, 2010 How is the past guest party on the Dream? We sailed on the Liberty last year and they held the past guest party in the big showroom theatre and it was a horrible venue. Hope the one on the Dream is back in the lounge :) Thanks When are you sailing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bender031177 Posted August 28, 2010 Author #3 Share Posted August 28, 2010 We're on the Jan 22 2011 western caribbean cruise :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scchasgal Posted August 28, 2010 #4 Share Posted August 28, 2010 We're on the Jan 22 2011 western caribbean cruise :) If no one recently answers you question I will be on the Dream a week from tomorrow and let you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timh111 Posted August 28, 2010 #5 Share Posted August 28, 2010 We were on the Dream this past April and even though the cruise was great...the past guest party SUCKED!! We got there 10 minutes early and they only had 3 waiters bringing drinks around. Everytime they got near us, their tray was empty (drinks and appitizers). My brother who is a VIP member said that "Amenity" sucked too. We have been on 5 Carnival cruises (my brother on 18) and even though he is a VIP member, we were on board BEFORE him !! Carnival continues to lose it's personability!! Don't bother going...you'll get better service on the Lido deck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astropilot Posted August 28, 2010 #6 Share Posted August 28, 2010 How is the past guest party on the Dream? We sailed on the Liberty last year and they held the past guest party in the big showroom theatre and it was a horrible venue. Hope the one on the Dream is back in the lounge :) Thanks We were on the Dream in April of this year, and the Past Guest party was in the show lounge, unlike the previous poster we had no problems getting drinks :). The Fond Farewell party was in the rear lounge -- much better arrangement there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateCruizer Posted August 28, 2010 #7 Share Posted August 28, 2010 The past guest party on the Dream this past April was held in the main show theater. We had absolutely no issues with getting drinks. We enjoyed the party. Don't forget the Captain's Farewell party will be held the day before you debark. Some people have missed this in the capers since it's not a full blown announcement. Ours was around 4pm on the Dream and was held in the same lounge the comedy club was in. Enjoy your cruise :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcruiser417 Posted August 28, 2010 #8 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Are there free drinks & snacks at the Captain's farewell party??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scchasgal Posted August 28, 2010 #9 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Are there free drinks & snacks at the Captain's farewell party??? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateCruizer Posted August 28, 2010 #10 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Are there free drinks & snacks at the Captain's farewell party??? There are no free snacks at the Captain's Farewell Party. The drinks however are free. The past guest party still has both free drinks and free snacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunkie103 Posted August 28, 2010 #11 Share Posted August 28, 2010 They didn't publicize the farewell party on the Dream the week of 8/14. It was listed in the Fun Times, but that was it. If you didn't know about it you would miss it. There were about 300 people there....out of 4600~! Past guest party was ho-hum. Still waiting for those snacks that were "coming right back to us". Afterward I wonder "why did I bother?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted August 28, 2010 #12 Share Posted August 28, 2010 SIL and I did past guests in January. DW and BIL skipped Wasn't anything special...They showed a film of Carnival history and had everyone clap if they saw a prior ship they were on. All of us skipped the past guest party in May. Farewell party too. Just not special any more. Deck party was mostly "bead toss with too loud music over tinny speakers" Not worth getting jostled by tweeners trying to mimic NL outfielders. Certainly not worth enduring for an hour and a half before the Mexican buffet such as it was is served. You can get the left over chocolate desserts the next day on the Lido deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetickcoonhound Posted August 28, 2010 #13 Share Posted August 28, 2010 We were on Dream in July and past guest party was good. No problem getting drinks or food. As a matter of fact, our server kept bringing us beers and for most of the hour we had two in front of us at all times. He did a great job taking care of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summergal Posted August 28, 2010 #14 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Which party is the one where you get a % or $ off of drinks? I cannot remember what people have said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astropilot Posted August 28, 2010 #15 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Which party is the one where you get a % or $ off of drinks? I cannot remember what people have said. That would be the Captain's reception -- not the Fond Farewell, or Past Guest Party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astropilot Posted August 28, 2010 #16 Share Posted August 28, 2010 We were on Dream in July and past guest party was good. No problem getting drinks or food. As a matter of fact, our server kept bringing us beers and for most of the hour we had two in front of us at all times. He did a great job taking care of us. Same for us in April. Sure it will just the same in November ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybaby1113 Posted August 28, 2010 #17 Share Posted August 28, 2010 We enjoyed the past guest party on the Dream. They had free flowing drinks and snacks. Some times the waiters would give us two drinks at a time so we wouldn't have to wait so long. The drinks were good, but the appetizers sucked. Here's a couple pictures that we took at the party: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mittchelandsophie Posted August 29, 2010 #18 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I'm traveling with my daughter who will be on her first cruise. Can she join me at the past guest party as my guest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zstell Posted August 29, 2010 #19 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I enjoy the past guest parties, not too hard to get a drink. I've never loved the appetizers, so no biggie. I think a few extra tips upfront helped ensure we didn't get thirsty ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlendaleCruiser Posted August 29, 2010 #20 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I was on the first voyage of the Dream in the Med last September/October (how time flies) and it was held in the aft lounge (comedy club). Very crowded but we were able to get drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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