JimandStan Posted February 14, 2012 #1 Share Posted February 14, 2012 A new date for the Christening of the Riviera has been announced. The ceremony will now be on Friday, May 11 in Barcelona. No word yet on who the Godmother will be.... -but I've heard rumors ranging from Betty White to Sandra Bullock Who would you pick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condocat Posted February 14, 2012 #2 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I vote for Betty....and she should come cruise with us! Just think, you could have her to your Meet & Greet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Cmore Posted February 15, 2012 #3 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Whoever can break the bottle of Champagne at the Christening...so all who travels on Oceania's Riviera will have a safe and wonderful journey. Betty has my vote. Thank you for the update JimandaStan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondorner Posted February 15, 2012 #4 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Another vote for Betty White -- I think she won the popularity poll for Marina, too, so it she isn't picked this time, "O" may have to build another ship! The scheduling of the Christening is yet another step towards lessening anxiety about further delays... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare What A Market Posted February 15, 2012 #5 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Too bad we have to choose. Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester8 Posted February 15, 2012 #6 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Too bad we have to choose. Ha! I thought your blog on the Marina was great last year.Will you be doing another one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Time 2008 Posted February 15, 2012 #7 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Just curious... What happens between the christening on 5/11 in Barcelona and the maiden voyage from Venice on 5/16? Okay, I know the obvious answer, the ship repositions from Barcelona to Venice. But beyond that. Are there guests on board? If so, who are they? TAs? I presume their are putting the ship through some tests and training the crew. But really, how do you train unless you have guests on board? Or are they cooking 10000 meals to train the kitchen staff, and throwing the food overboard? Does anybody here know what happens in the days pre-maiden voyage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 15, 2012 #8 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Just curious... What happens between the christening on 5/11 in Barcelona and the maiden voyage from Venice on 5/16? Okay, I know the obvious answer, the ship repositions from Barcelona to Venice. But beyond that. Are there guests on board? If so, who are they? TAs? I presume their are putting the ship through some tests and training the crew. But really, how do you train unless you have guests on board? Or are they cooking 10000 meals to train the kitchen staff, and throwing the food overboard? Does anybody here know what happens in the days pre-maiden voyage? With the Marina the crew were onboard before the ship took on guests They were cooking for the workers & the big brass who were living aboard while they put the finishing touches on the ship so I suspect they will do the same As for the cruise to Venice I am guessing they will have select passengers,(by invitation only) friends & family as well as TA's Just my guess, I am sure "those in the know" will comment ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted February 15, 2012 #9 Share Posted February 15, 2012 With the Marina the crew were onboard before the ship took on guests They were cooking for the workers & the big brass who were living aboard while they put the finishing touches on the ship so I suspect they will do the same As for the cruise to Venice I am guessing they will have select passengers,(by invitation only) friends & family as well as TA's Just my guess, I am sure "those in the know" will comment ;) You are correct LHT Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondorner Posted February 15, 2012 #10 Share Posted February 15, 2012 There's an article on SeaTrade Insider that says that the christening in Barcelona will take place during a christening cruise from Monte Carlo on May 6 to Venice by May 15. The christening cruise will most likely be a promotional cruise for industry professionals like travel agents and travel writers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted February 15, 2012 #11 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Why wouldn't they do the christening during the first cruise with PAYING passengers? Those who will be sailing for free from Barcelona will be getting enough perks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Citizen Posted February 15, 2012 #12 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Why wouldn't they do the christening during the first cruise with PAYING passengers? Those who will be sailing for free from Barcelona will be getting enough perks. +1, AND +1 Betty White This will be our second Oceania maiden voyage and we have yet to see a christening!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondorner Posted February 15, 2012 #13 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Why wouldn't they do the christening during the first cruise with PAYING passengers? Those who will be sailing for free from Barcelona will be getting enough perks. I suppose because there's too much chance of negative comments from paying guests? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmr Posted February 16, 2012 #14 Share Posted February 16, 2012 There's an article on SeaTrade Insider that says that the christening in Barcelona will take place during a christening cruise from Monte Carlo on May 6 to Venice by May 15. The christening cruise will most likely be a promotional cruise for industry professionals like travel agents and travel writers. Too bad those of us who were booked on the May 6th cruise couldn't go along . . . here's another vote for Betty White. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted February 16, 2012 Author #15 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Too bad those of us who were booked on the May 6th cruise couldn't go along . . . here's another vote for Betty White. I vote for Ms, White for the simple reason that her compensation could be brilliantly conceived.... Something like on demand Owners Suites for her lifetime........ Betty White is represented by the William Morris Agency, Beverly Hills, CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddmel Posted February 16, 2012 #16 Share Posted February 16, 2012 SeatradeInsider reports a labor setttlement where the Riveria is being finally outfitted ... good news. http://www.cruise-community.com/News/News-Headlines/Fincantieri-agrees-deal-on-Sestris-future-workforce-to-be-reduced.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKS Posted February 16, 2012 #17 Share Posted February 16, 2012 SeatradeInsider reports a labor setttlement where the Riveria is being finally outfitted ... good news. http://www.cruise-community.com/News/News-Headlines/Fincantieri-agrees-deal-on-Sestris-future-workforce-to-be-reduced.html Very good news, indeed! One more Betty White vote. What a lovely lady she is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted February 16, 2012 Author #18 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Let's see....... First husband..........dead Second husband.......dead Life with Elizabeth costars......dead Golden Girls costars................dead No wonder we cant find anybody who doesn't like Betty White :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredFL Posted February 16, 2012 #19 Share Posted February 16, 2012 To heck with godmother, can we vote her in as cruise director on our next cruise, however only if she stays in her Rose character. Would make the morning announcements much more fun with St. Olav stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted February 16, 2012 #20 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I was on the maiden voyage of the Seabourn Odyssey and the christening was on the first evening of the cruise. I never heard one paying passenger complain about a thing. As for Betty White I agree completely. She is currently working with a very good friend of mine and there is not one person on the set who does not adore her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Cmore Posted February 16, 2012 #21 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Sandra Bullock has one vote....From DH! I won't let him know the Godmother won't be on his cruise :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condocat Posted February 17, 2012 #22 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Tell him she's next door to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Cmore Posted February 17, 2012 #23 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Tell him she's next door to you! :D:D:D:D Wicked;) ..He just ran off to pack:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeping Cat Posted February 17, 2012 #24 Share Posted February 17, 2012 SeatradeInsider reports a labor setttlement where the Riveria is being finally outfitted ... good news. http://www.cruise-community.com/News/News-Headlines/Fincantieri-agrees-deal-on-Sestris-future-workforce-to-be-reduced.html Thanks for posting... I liked this excerpt from the article: "...Sestri was unlikely to secure cruise ship orders for the forseeable future. Oceania Cruises' Riviera, nearing completion at the yard, will therefore be its last for some time... It would also work on ‘alternative’ marine projects, such as building small refuse ships or floating prisons..." Hmmm, sounds like they might still be building cruise ships but just for another cruise line I know...:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_uk Posted February 18, 2012 #25 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I think they should find someone called BETTY BULLOCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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