Bridge tours???

[PDsandman01]

I've heard a rumor and seen some pictures of guests being allowed to view the bridge. I was curious to know if anyone knows if there is any truth to it. I know there is a galley tour, but I wonder about the Bridge. Seems fishy. Where would one find information?:confused:

[Krissyann]

Not sure about other ships, but we were on the Costa Atlantica in January, and since 9/11, most ships do not let you near the bridge anymore.....:(

[rburns44]

we were on the Inspiration at Christmas and had a bridge tour. I wrote a short note to the Captain and ask if my son could have one as he is an EE and would enjoy it. They contacted me scheduled a time that they would take us. He loved it! All it took was a note to the Captain!

 

Becky

[lisaluvscruising2004]

we were on the Inspiration at Christmas and had a bridge tour. I wrote a short note to the Captain and ask if my son could have one as he is an EE and would enjoy it. They contacted me scheduled a time that they would take us. He loved it! All it took was a note to the Captain!

 

Becky

 

Quick question Becky. What is an EE??:confused: Thanks.

[llanning]

Bridge tours are by Captain permission only. My husband and I were on the bridge as we left Grand Cayman on the Triumph last fall. The kid's next assignement will be the Valor.

[karessamom]

I wonder if EE means Electrical Engineer???

I'm also wondering if there was a way we could get a tour of the plumbing, water systems etc. of the ship and how to go about it?? My DH is a licensed Civil PE (professional Engineer) and would really love to see how all that stuff works. I know since 911 they have to be sooo careful about tours anymore.

[JrMafia90]

I believe they stopped bridge tours after 9/11.

[Coolcruise02]

Yes they do give bridge tours since 9-11. We sent a letter to the Captain asking permission and later in the week we received an invitation. We were joined by about 20 people. The invitation asked that we not tell others.

[serene56]

We didnt even get a galley tour on the Miracle in February. Now i better check the capers tofind out if it was done and I just missed it.

[Agatha255]

Hello,

 

Hopefully you are the Krissyann I have been trying to locate. Were you on the Panama 18 day cruise last october? Larry and I have moved and I misplaced my contact list. My email is annettehastie@gmail.com. It would be great to get in touch again.

[jessemon]

They do "Bridge" tours in the card room evey day......:D

[keene state mom]

My sister did a bridge tour on RC this past summer she was with a group of Autistic children, and they allowed about 20 kids to go in for a tour and photos with the captain , but they had to sign up in advance, so they could do a background check on everyone first.

[nolaAlive]

We didnt even get a galley tour on the Miracle in February. Now i better check the capers tofind out if it was done and I just missed it.

 

The don't usually publish it in the Capers, but Platinum members are notified of the time/date.

 

Usually the last sea day about 10:30am.

 

Bridge tours are available, but are obviously limited and you need permission and an appointment, as mentioned.

[wrf2e]

I wrote a short note to the Captain and ask if my son could have one Becky

 

 

How do you get a note to the Captain? The only time I ever see him is at the Captain's Party and the debarkation talk where they introduce the employees.

[slkmbz]

Yes they do give bridge tours since 9-11. We sent a letter to the Captain asking permission and later in the week we received an invitation. We were joined by about 20 people. The invitation asked that we not tell others.

 

Did you send the letter on the cruise or before the cruise?

[gumbolady]

Yes please tell us how to get a letter to the captain!

 

And if anyone has any tips on how to get a tour of the plumbing, etc areas, I would surely appreciate them. My DH is a building inspector & would love to see all the inner workings.

 

Thanks!

[serene56]

In the past few cruises I wrote notes to the hotel manager and gave it to the pursers desk who delivered it for me.

 

I guess a note to the captain would be handled the same way

[wasiii]

Yes they do give bridge tours since 9-11. We sent a letter to the Captain asking permission and later in the week we received an invitation. We were joined by about 20 people. The invitation asked that we not tell others.

 

.....inquiring minds want to know?

 

:confused:

 

wasiii