caribill Posted May 20, 2012 #26 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Last year for our Emerald cruise, I contacted Princess to set up M & G. We were given a time and place (and bartender). Although we had a fairly large roll call with people interested, the time conflicted with MANY one-time activities on the ship so only about a third of our group made it. The conflict with other activities is always a problem because Princess has many activities scheduled all day long. And since the daily activity schedule is not made by the Cruise Director until the day before the M&G, the person at HQ who sets up the M&G time has no way of know what possible conflicts would occur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Times Prince Posted May 20, 2012 #27 Share Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) Where in the world do folks come up with stuff like that. We have set up many M&G directly with the Princess coordinator for the ship and every single cruise we have made on Princess has been booked through a TA. The ship coordinator is not interested in where you booked your cruise and the TA has absolutely nothing to do with setting up a M&G. P&J It came from a direct email response from the Princess coordinator for the ship informing me I could not make the M&G arrangements directly as I had booked through a TA. That would seem worthy of sharing. I can only assume they have changed their policy since that email, and I stand corrected. Edited May 20, 2012 by Times Prince clarification for details in originally quoted message Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted May 20, 2012 #28 Share Posted May 20, 2012 It came from a direct email response from the Princess coordinator for the ship informing me I could not make the M&G arrangements directly as I had booked through a TA. That would seem worthy of sharing. Must have been someone new in the job and unaware that it did not matter how you booked the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted May 20, 2012 #29 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Last year for our Emerald cruise, I contacted Princess to set up M & G. We were given a time and place (and bartender). Although we had a fairly large roll call with people interested, the time conflicted with MANY one-time activities on the ship so only about a third of our group made it. Also, the only crew member to show up was the Cruise Director, but he didn't get there until 5 minutes before our time ended and missed most of the group. This was quite a different experience from our Azamara sailing where the Captain, CD and many other staff attended for most of the time. They knew our CC names and asked us about ourselves and what we wanted to know about the cruise/line. Additionally, they provided lovely hors d'oeurves and a glass of sparkling wine. A very different experience from Princess (although it hasn't stopped us from sailing Princess again). On Princess, you are almost guarenteed to have the M&G conflict with other activities. Unless it is held on a port day or very early in the morning, there are things going on all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Hat Cruise Cat Posted May 20, 2012 #30 Share Posted May 20, 2012 One addition - the person contacting Princess to arrange this must be the one who booked the cruise with Princess Cruises. That is, if you booked directly then you can contact them directly. If you booked through a TA then the TA must be the person to contact them. They will want to know how many people will be attending - arrange this through your Roll Call. I've never had to arrange the M&G through my TA, always arranged it directly with Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roses2 Posted May 20, 2012 #31 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Many of us have been setting up M&Gs by dealing directly with the official ship's coordinator for several years and have never been asked to deal with our TAs. The policy is not new. However, if when requesting setting up a M&G someone contacted another Princess representative who was not the official ship's coordinator, it is easy to see that they might be asked to contact their TA. The ship's coordinators are the sole representatives who have the authority to deal with the ship on these matters and who know the proper method to accomplish the task. Each of the coordinators can be contacted by phone or email and over the years we have always found them to know their job and to be very helpful and responsive. P&J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimisandy45 Posted May 20, 2012 #32 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I have a silly (?) question. On most other cruise lines, the ship sets up water, tea and/or lemonade and provides cookies or other snacks at no charge. Does Princess do this? Do you have to pay for that service. I understand about the cash bar, but what services do they provide? Can you request these services? Thanks, Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted May 20, 2012 #33 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I have a silly (?) question. On most other cruise lines, the ship sets up water, tea and/or lemonade and provides cookies or other snacks at no charge. Does Princess do this? Do you have to pay for that service. I understand about the cash bar, but what services do they provide? Can you request these services? Usually just provide the venue with a sign saying it is for a private group. No refreshments are usually provided although now and then there have been exceptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roses2 Posted May 20, 2012 #34 Share Posted May 20, 2012 The standard M&G on Princess is a no host, open bar. There usually is a spiced peanut/pretzel mix on the tables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glmpearce Posted May 21, 2012 #35 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Hello, If I would like to set up an M&G on my sailing, and deliver invitations to the upper crew members - how do I know where to deliver them to? Thank you for your information. Sincerely, Lori Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted May 21, 2012 #36 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Hello, If I would like to set up an M&G on my sailing, and deliver invitations to the upper crew members - how do I know where to deliver them to? The names of the major officers and staff will be listed in the embarkation day Patter which will be in your cabin. You can bring your invitations (addressed to the proper people) to the Purser's desk personnel who will put them in the proper mailboxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glmpearce Posted May 21, 2012 #37 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Thank you! We have a small but enthusiastic roll call and I would like to put together a positive experience for all if possible. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafter188 Posted May 21, 2012 #38 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Hi there. I'm trying to determine a good place for our group's meet and greet, but can't figure out how to contact the ship coordinator for Crown Princess. I've searched high and low here, but can't find any information specific to the Crown. Can anyone help please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted May 21, 2012 #39 Share Posted May 21, 2012 The contact for the Crown is: Coleen Reyes creyes@princesscruises.com (661) 284-4447 She will help determine the best location after contacting the ship about available places and time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafter188 Posted May 21, 2012 #40 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Wow, that's service!! Thank you so much for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurieCM Posted May 21, 2012 #41 Share Posted May 21, 2012 The coordinator will also send you the list- names and positions of the staff that you can invite- mine were made out and taken to the purser's desk on the 1st day- a dozen invitations - on our cruise the Captain's Circle lady came and the cruise director, Frank showed up for a couple minutes. On other lines we had had better luck with more staff and better M & Gs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted May 21, 2012 #42 Share Posted May 21, 2012 The list I have gotten has been the current staff, not the staff for my cruise. So, I write out the invites, but wait to address them until I am on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurieCM Posted May 21, 2012 #43 Share Posted May 21, 2012 The lady e-mailed the list just a couple days before we left town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harleysmama Posted May 28, 2012 #44 Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) Ok how do I find out who the coordinator of the Island is? I would like to set up a meet & greet for our cruise in July. I have never done this before and a lot of our fellow cruisers are 1st timers. And what information do I need for the coordinator? Edited May 28, 2012 by harleysmama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted May 28, 2012 #45 Share Posted May 28, 2012 For the Island - Stacey Anderson - sanderson@princesscruises.com (661) 284-4446 She will need to know the approximate number of people attending and when you would like to have it. Most are scheduled on the first sea day either late morning or early/mid afternoon. She will contact the ship and arrange to reserve a room (usually one of the bars that opens after your get together. Make sure you specify that there will be a No Host Bar. That means that everyone pays for their own drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harleysmama Posted May 28, 2012 #46 Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) For the Island - Stacey Anderson - sanderson@princesscruises.com (661) 284-4446 She will need to know the approximate number of people attending and when you would like to have it. Most are scheduled on the first sea day either late morning or early/mid afternoon. She will contact the ship and arrange to reserve a room (usually one of the bars that opens after your get together. Make sure you specify that there will be a No Host Bar. That means that everyone pays for their own drinks. Thank you Paul I knew you would come through. And so fast... Edited May 28, 2012 by harleysmama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurieCM Posted May 29, 2012 #47 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Stacy was the contact for the Coral as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted May 29, 2012 #48 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Stacy was the contact for the Coral as well. Yes, that is what I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matcodixon Posted May 29, 2012 #49 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Paul, since you seem to be a great source if information on this subject, would you happen to know the coordinator for the Ruby? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted May 29, 2012 #50 Share Posted May 29, 2012 For the Ruby, I have: Renee Wittwer - rwittwer@princesscruises.com (661) 284-4443 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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