Costa Concordia SINKING

[Milaandra]

ooops those darn russian have beaten me to the best table..:(

 

rofl!!!!

[H82seaUgo]

Thanks for posting the message. As this message was sent to you as an email, it most likely means that you are/were a Celebrity customer. It appears that their 1st order of business is to communicate and regain confidence with existing customers. I also think this particular message was very well written. Better than the ones from other cruise lines.

 

i see i have one in my spam folder too. never sailed celebrity.

[EVALUATOR]

If This forum was a cruise ship and I was the Mitre'd trying to assign all you posters in a common dining room to make for an enjoyable cruise I would encounter some problems.

I thought Daveyjonesrugrat and charles would be a problem at a table for two. Daveyjonesrugrat thought last night that it would be alright with a liberal amount of drink. It would appear that at breakfast both he and Charlie are at it again.

Deckofficer is trying to find a nice table but it appears that he can put his table mates offside pretty quick. I thought he and IRL Joanie would do ok together at a table for two, but Charles was moved fro Daveyjones's table to join them , this upset IRL Joanie. I moved Deckoffice to join Evil Jeremy's table but that created all sorts of problems time and time again.

Uniall is a bit difficult to assign to a table with any woman wearing black and he easily offends some of but not all of them, but loves a drink and likes Aussies.

Milaandra makes for a nice table companion but loves reading every newspaper and asks for Sarnialo to help her with the translations.

 

I didnt realize how important the Maitre'd was to make for an enjoyable cruise... I must make sure I tip him well on my next cruise....ooops those darn Russian have beaten me to the best table..:(

 

It's an even harder job if you decide to spend some of your time on the bridge watching island fly bys.

[HelloHelloHola]

i see i have one in my spam folder too. never sailed celebrity.

 

Interesting, I didn't get an email from Celebrity. Anyway, I am too tired to speculate how they got the email addresses.

[H82seaUgo]

Interesting, I didn't get an email from Celebrity. Anyway, I am too tired to speculate how they got the email addresses.

 

More scary is they addressed it to my name.

[Uniall]

If This forum was a cruise ship and I was the Mitre'd trying to assign all you posters in a common dining room to make for an enjoyable cruise I would encounter some problems.

I thought Daveyjonesrugrat and charles would be a problem at a table for two. Daveyjonesrugrat thought last night that it would be alright with a liberal amount of drink. It would appear that at breakfast both he and Charlie are at it again.

Deckofficer is trying to find a nice table but it appears that he can put his table mates offside pretty quick. I thought he and IRL Joanie would do ok together at a table for two, but Charles was moved fro Daveyjones's table to join them , this upset IRL Joanie. I moved Deckoffice to join Evil Jeremy's table but that created all sorts of problems time and time again.

Uniall is a bit difficult to assign to a table with any woman wearing black and he easily offends some of but not all of them, but loves a drink and likes Aussies.

Milaandra makes for a nice table companion but loves reading every newspaper and asks for Sarnialo to help her with the translations.

 

I didnt realize how important the Maitre'd was to make for an enjoyable cruise... I must make sure I tip him well on my next cruise....ooops those darn Russian have beaten me to the best table..:(

 

Beat those pesky Russkies at their own game and drop an extra double "C" note...................LOL

[victoriasmommy]

got a similar msg from Norwegian Cruise Line.

I think theirs boasted an average 30 years per captain of sailing experience, made me smile. one ship with an 60 year old captain doesnt cancel out the new guy.

[Hebersgyll]

But why her?

 

Ask Schettino, not me!

Ask why, in the short period of time between leaving Cittavachio and going aground on Giglio, he seems rarely to have been seen not in her presence, even on the bridge? Is that usual?

[Milaandra]

Also because of the fact that while we may come across at times as overbearing bores and or loud, and or obnoxious, 99.99% of the time face to face we can SEE that what we say in an online forum, and is read by the same, is totally different than what we are trying to say.

 

I'm afraid I'm just the same IRL. I'd read the menu in 30 seconds, paraphrase it for everyone at the table, then correct them when they order. ("It actually says "creme fraiche" not "fresh cream." That isn't quite the same thing...") :D

[SomeBeach]

If This forum was a cruise ship and I was the Mitre'd trying to assign all you posters in a common dining room to make for an enjoyable cruise I would encounter some problems.

I thought Daveyjonesrugrat and charles would be a problem at a table for two. Daveyjonesrugrat thought last night that it would be alright with a liberal amount of drink. It would appear that at breakfast both he and Charlie are at it again.

Deckofficer is trying to find a nice table but it appears that he can put his table mates offside pretty quick. I thought he and IRL Joanie would do ok together at a table for two, but Charles was moved fro Daveyjones's table to join them , this upset IRL Joanie. I moved Deckoffice to join Evil Jeremy's table but that created all sorts of problems time and time again.

Uniall is a bit difficult to assign to a table with any woman wearing black and he easily offends some of but not all of them, but loves a drink and likes Aussies.

Milaandra makes for a nice table companion but loves reading every newspaper and asks for Sarnialo to help her with the translations.

 

I didnt realize how important the Maitre'd was to make for an enjoyable cruise... I must make sure I tip him well on my next cruise....ooops those darn Russian have beaten me to the best table..:(

 

If I promise to wear a red dress instead of a black one can I be seated with Unaill? :D

[reallyitsmema]

Its a shame that due to the current table arrangements there is no seating for Ozcruiser1, therefore he has been put in the brig with the 'All Black' rugby team. It was further reported that he was seen as a 'bubbling wreck' when advised of the new arrangements.

 

Bon appetit

 

:):D

That is because they did a haka in the main dining room!:D

[jopocop]

More scary is they addressed it to my name.

 

Even before this Concordia Incident, I have been on the email list of every cruise line and cruise online ticket service imaginable, where practically everyday I have solicitation and related emails to buy another cruise.

 

Now with this disaster, I suppose I will be sent double the emails to try to get my business this year.

 

Sure, if they give me a great deal, I will go on the best deal on a boat that

has the best life boats in the business.

[deckofficer]

If This forum was a cruise ship and I was the Mitre'd trying to assign all you posters in a common dining room to make for an enjoyable cruise I would encounter some problems.

I thought Daveyjonesrugrat and charles would be a problem at a table for two. Daveyjonesrugrat thought last night that it would be alright with a liberal amount of drink. It would appear that at breakfast both he and Charlie are at it again.

Deckofficer is trying to find a nice table but it appears that he can put his table mates offside pretty quick. I thought he and IRL Joanie would do ok together at a table for two, but Charles was moved fro Daveyjones's table to join them , this upset IRL Joanie. I moved Deckoffice to join Evil Jeremy's table but that created all sorts of problems time and time again.

Uniall is a bit difficult to assign to a table with any woman wearing black and he easily offends some of but not all of them, but loves a drink and likes Aussies.

Milaandra makes for a nice table companion but loves reading every newspaper and asks for Sarnialo to help her with the translations.

 

I didnt realize how important the Maitre'd was to make for an enjoyable cruise... I must make sure I tip him well on my next cruise....ooops those darn Russian have beaten me to the best table..:(

 

I didn't mind being seated at Evil Jeremy's table, but when he told me to check out the lady in the black dress, when I turned around and did, he snatched my drink.

[bigwalt0176]

Beat those pesky Russkies at their own game and drop an extra double "C" note...................LOL

 

I guess this puts the final end to all the tipping threads on all the boards. A few Euros in the palm go a very long way. I'm sure the Aussies will love this :)

[stardust]

From Princess President Alan Buckelew Regarding the Costa Concordia Tradgedy.

 

All of us at Princess Cruises continue to be deeply saddened by the grounding of the Costa Concordia and the tragic aftermath. We are stunned that this incident occurred, and our hearts go out to all those affected, especially the families of the deceased, and to everyone at our sister company Costa Cruises as they cope with this difficult situation.

We want to assure our passengers that the safety of all those aboard our ships is always our constant focus and top priority, and that Princess operates to the highest safety standards. Princess has a multitude of measures in place to ensure a safe and secure shipboard environment including advanced navigation technology, extensive training of all officers and crew, and regular safety drills. We meet or exceed all international safety requirements, and our safety record during our 45 years of cruising is excellent. Incidents such as the recent tragedy are a rare occurrence, and cruising continues to be a safe vacation choice.

We expect that some important lessons will be learned from this recent incident, and we will use these to further refine our own safety practices so we can continue to provide our passengers and crew a safe and secure environment.

[Milaandra]

On second thought, maybe Micki, Joanie and I should sit by ourselves. We wouldn't want to give anyone the wrong impression!

 

*****! A table for 3 in the Seraglio dining room, please!

[gentlemancruiser]

If This forum was a cruise ship and I was the Mitre'd trying to assign all you posters in a common dining room to make for an enjoyable cruise I would encounter some problems.

I thought Daveyjonesrugrat and charles would be a problem at a table for two. Daveyjonesrugrat thought last night that it would be alright with a liberal amount of drink. It would appear that at breakfast both he and Charlie are at it again.

Deckofficer is trying to find a nice table but it appears that he can put his table mates offside pretty quick. I thought he and IRL Joanie would do ok together at a table for two, but Charles was moved fro Daveyjones's table to join them , this upset IRL Joanie. I moved Deckoffice to join Evil Jeremy's table but that created all sorts of problems time and time again.

Uniall is a bit difficult to assign to a table with any woman wearing black and he easily offends some of but not all of them, but loves a drink and likes Aussies.

Milaandra makes for a nice table companion but loves reading every newspaper and asks for Sarnialo to help her with the translations.

 

I didnt realize how important the Maitre'd was to make for an enjoyable cruise... I must make sure I tip him well on my next cruise....ooops those darn Russian have beaten me to the best table..:(

 

Ozcruiser1 So sorry I am late for dinner, where do you want me to sit! I promise I'll be nice. I would have been here sooner except the Captain asked me to visit the bridge and on our way here he tripped and fell into a life boat. I tied to help him out but then the lifeboat kept falling

[IRL_Joanie]

On second thought, maybe Micki, Joanie and I should sit by ourselves. We wouldn't want to give anyone the wrong impression!

 

*****! A table for 3 in the Seraglio dining room, please!

 

No, I have to ask for the entire dining room to be set up as a round table please dear Maitre' De as I am not intelligent enough to carry on a conversation for long. I need to have people like 99.99% on this thread who will set me straight as I (In hubby's words "Roll my eyes) while trying to formulate an entire sentence:D

 

Seriously though folks, it is good to see that we are able to smile once again and begin to relax in this face of tragedy. I know there have been many times over the last 8 days where we have been ready to rip each others heads off. But that is human nature, as is laughter to relieve the pressure of what we are feeling.

 

Joanie

[deckofficer]

Since the topic has veered in this direction, I have always been curious what kind of "perk package" for the cruisers that have cruised with one cruise line, say 20 times? Deck officers that have sailed on a cruise ship tell me that the captain is notified which passengers are loyal, long time, with (X) amount of cruises under their belt.

 

I wonder what the amount of (X) is in the number of cruises before the perks start rolling in?

 

And on another note after the above post, I think Joanie must have been a crisis councilor or other noble profession, with that response. Thanks Joanie

[bigwalt0176]

Since the topic has veered in this direction, I have always been curious what kind of "perk package" for the cruisers that have cruised with one cruise line, say 20 times? Deck officers that have sailed on a cruise ship tell me that the captain is notified which passengers are loyal, long time, with (X) amount of cruises under their belt.

 

I wonder what the amount of (X) is in the number of cruises before the perks start rolling in?

 

... than you think

 

http://blogs.wsj.com/wealth/2012/01/23/did-rich-russians-buy-their-way-to-safety-on-costa-concordia/

[Feelin' Nauti']

I knew "tipping" was getting out of hand.

How many do you think filled out the comment card?

[HelloHelloHola]

No, I have to ask for the entire dining room to be set up as a round table please dear Maitre' De as I am not intelligent enough to carry on a conversation for long. I need to have people like 99.99% on this thread who will set me straight as I (In hubby's words "Roll my eyes) while trying to formulate an entire sentence:D

 

Seriously though folks, it is good to see that we are able to smile once again and begin to relax in this face of tragedy. I know there have been many times over the last 8 days where we have been ready to rip each others heads off. But that is human nature, as is laughter to relieve the pressure of what we are feeling.

 

Joanie

 

 

I would tip the Maitre d 10 Euros for the honor to sit on your table.

[jules1121]

Its a good thing we have the media to tell us the "real" story (insert sarcasm font). The captain (who is blackened by his own actions with no need of the media's help) is drinking, show boating, womanizing, taxi driven sock shopping etc, while the diabolical blonde is getting a free ride on the ship and distracting the captain, the passengers are asking for meals on the life boats and just out for themselves, the crew are incompetent, and then we have those darn palm-greasing Russians cutting in line at the life boats.

 

Are all the good heroic actions so boring they have to almost always be overshadowed by the drama above in the media headlines?? :(

[wemissthesmallships]

We haven't been on Costa in a number of years, but received the following email a couple days ago:

 

A message from Pier Luigi Foschi, Chairman and CEO of Costa Cruises

Dear XXXX,

 

I feel I must to write to you at such a delicate time, since you have placed your trust and confidence in us as a member of our CostaClub.

 

The terrible Costa Concordia accident has affected us all very deeply, involving our Guests, our employees and one of our splendid ships.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by this tragic incident and to their families. Around 1.100 Costa Cruises staff members worldwide have been working tirelessly since Friday night to deal with this emergency: providing support for the ongoing search and rescue operations, assisting Guests and crew, and making the necessary arrangements so they can return home safely.

 

This dramatic and exceptional event, which appears to have been caused by a human error, should never have occurred and no such incident must ever happen again.

 

At this time we are aware of acts of heroism on the part of crew members who saved other people's lives regardless of the risk to their own safety.

The crew of the Costa Concordia acted bravely and swiftly in an extremely difficult situation and succeeded - despite the terribly demanding conditions - in evacuating more than 4.000 people in the shortest possible time: we are proud of our commitment and dedication to your safety.

 

Anyone who knows us is aware that Costa Cruises operates in full compliance with all safety regulations and that our internal procedures are in line with - and in some cases even stricter than - those laid down in international standards.

 

All our crew members under go specific training on dealing with an emergency and assisting Guests in the event of an order to abandon ship. Each member of our crews holds a BST (Basic Safety Training) certificate and all perform fortnightly ship evacuation drills. Roles, responsibilities and duties are clearly defined and assigned to handle any such emergency. The level of preparedness of Costa Cruises' crews is also periodically verified by Coast Guard authorities and independent classification societies to ensure that it is in line with the requirements specified in the SMS (Safety Management System).

 

All our cruise Guests take part in a muster/lifeboat drill within 24 hours of sailing, as required by international law. Costa Cruises has a computerized system enabling us to check that all Guests participate in the safety drill.

 

Also, in order to guarantee maximum safety, the number of lifejackets, lifeboats and life rafts on each Costa ship is determined based on the maximum number of persons that can be carried on board plus an additional percentage as a safety margin. Lifeboats carry survival kits with food and water, first aid supplies and signaling and communication devices. Lifeboats are regularly inspected both by Costa personnel and by certification bodies. All Costa Cruises ships are certified by RINA (Italian Shipping Register), built to the highest standards and equipped with state-of-the-art technology. We are fully aware of our responsibility to those who place their trust in us; the many expressions of appreciation that we have received over the last few days from Guests who have sailed on our ships and know our people are a great encouragement to us at this time.

 

This demonstration of your trust and confidence in us, and the pleasure of seeing you on board our ships again, will be the greatest reward for all our efforts.

 

 

Yours most sincerely and gratefully,

 

Pier Luigi Foschi

Chairman & CEO Costa Cruises

[degarr]

So If I have this correct, Dominica Cemortan was on the bridge broadcasting in Russian who to tip and how much in order to get to the front of the line