ZoneHPH Posted December 6, 2012 #26 Share Posted December 6, 2012 On the recent Jewel... it was cruise casual -though I dressed up a bit..as I felt it was appropriate to do so... Certainly not judging anyone and how they choose to dress. But, personally, I feel like I have to at least dress according to the number of stripes on their jacket! :D In reality, I wear dress slacks and a shirt. I wouldn't want the officer to feel overdressed...HAHAHAHHA...J/K! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swmichigan cruiser Posted December 6, 2012 #27 Share Posted December 6, 2012 (edited) We also had dinner on the recent TA on the Epic with an officer and it was in Taste. It was with the hotel director and I was glad he also invited his secretary. There was supposed to be four couples but one didn't make it. I think at the last minute they cancelled because the wife was not feeling well. We didn't put in for it but we still got the invitation. It was a nice evening. Edited December 6, 2012 by swmichigan cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quercus alba Posted December 6, 2012 #28 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Anyone ever get to dine with a ship's medical officer? I'm a doc, and think it might be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdoxies Posted December 6, 2012 #29 Share Posted December 6, 2012 My DW dines with an officer every night ( I'm an Army officer). She would probably tell you it's not all that special (lol)... lol. my dad was a Navy pilot = 25 yrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCP Posted December 6, 2012 #30 Share Posted December 6, 2012 We were chosen to have dinner with an Officer on the Spirit last year, and it was a really nice evening. We dined with the Provisions officer, and it was interesting hearing about his responsibilities on the ship....will put our name in again this time and hope for another one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcwiak Posted December 6, 2012 #31 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Although my DH is not that interested, I am so I think I will put our name in for next week. I think my 8 year old son would think it very interesting. My 7 year old daughter will just be there. :) Do any of the following things help or hinder selection: Suite Kids When you put in name Thanks for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja Posted December 6, 2012 #32 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Although my DH is not that interested, I am so I think I will put our name in for next week. I think my 8 year old son would think it very interesting. My 7 year old daughter will just be there. :) Do any of the following things help or hinder selection: Suite Kids When you put in name Thanks for your help! Suite or not...does not seem to make a difference. Putting name in at M&G helps a lot! Kids--don't know...have never seen any at two I was at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bean24 Posted December 6, 2012 #33 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Although my DH is not that interested, I am so I think I will put our name in for next week. I think my 8 year old son would think it very interesting. My 7 year old daughter will just be there. :) Do any of the following things help or hinder selection: Suite Kids When you put in name Thanks for your help! We had my 2 year old with us on the Jewel, no problem. There was another family with an 8 year old celebrating his birthday at the table with the captain. If you are in a suite I would let the concierge know you are interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted December 7, 2012 #34 Share Posted December 7, 2012 We had my 2 year old with us on the Jewel, no problem. There was another family with an 8 year old celebrating his birthday at the table with the captain. If you are in a suite I would let the concierge know you are interested Good to know! Our only time dining with officers was on Celebrity and our kids were definitely not included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggerfan616 Posted December 9, 2012 #35 Share Posted December 9, 2012 We have been very lucky and had a few opportunities to dine with the officers on our sailing. We met one of the AHD's on our first cruise and again on our second and third, he has gone out of his way to include us in dinner with him. On our last Pearl cruise we had dinner with the Captain in LeBistro then 2 nights later was invited to dinner with the AHD in LaCucina. I was alittle embarrased when the Captain showed up to dine with us in LaCucina and said wow 2 dinners in 2 nights who do you know, thank god that was followed by a big chuckle and he said I'm just kidding. By the way we had sailed with him twice previously as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcwiak Posted December 9, 2012 #36 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Getting on the Jewel today. It is our daughter's birthday and we are renewing our vows after 12 yrs so maybe we will be chosen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coka Posted December 9, 2012 #37 Share Posted December 9, 2012 (edited) Getting on the Jewel today. It is our daughter's birthday and we are renewing our vows after 12 yrs so maybe we will be chosen! My sister and my niece are getting onboard Jewel today too! If you are still reading this, the Freestyle Daily today or tomorrow will have an announcement to dine with an officer. You let reception desk know you are interested and they put your name/room number on a list. You find out a few days later if you won! Good luck and have a great cruise! Oh...sometimes they sign people up at the meet and greet too (Dec 10... Star Bar...11 am). I read your roll call. Have Fun! coka Edited December 9, 2012 by coka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja Posted December 9, 2012 #38 Share Posted December 9, 2012 getting on the jewel today. It is our daughter's birthday and we are renewing our vows after 12 yrs so maybe we will be chosen! have a great cruise!!!!! The jewel staff is the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coka Posted December 10, 2012 #39 Share Posted December 10, 2012 (edited) Bummer for the Jewel passengers this week. No publicized dine with an officer for them, verified by reception. I talked to my sister at sail away yesterday. Having been onboard ships myself, sometimes they do it, sometimes they do not. I wonder if it is a numbers crunching thing...meaning if a sailing is not totally booked or if the prices that week were lower than usual...anyone know the rhyme or reason? Did we write too much about it here and Miami office read it and said, "hey, cut that out!" Hahaha, I still love you Miami office. Happy holidays to all, coka:D Edited December 10, 2012 by coka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquamarineBreeze Posted December 11, 2012 #40 Share Posted December 11, 2012 So even if I'm booked in a little inside cabin do I still have a chance of being chosen? I'm booked for a cruise on the Jade in March and am thinking of puting my name in. Since I'd be doing this alone, any more good tips besides letting the HD know at the m&g? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregor4500 Posted December 11, 2012 Author #41 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Your cabin won't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja Posted December 11, 2012 #42 Share Posted December 11, 2012 So even if I'm booked in a little inside cabin do I still have a chance of being chosen? I'm booked for a cruise on the Jade in March and am thinking of puting my name in. Since I'd be doing this alone, any more good tips besides letting the HD know at the m&g? No difference if in an inside or solo...good luck:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rettie Posted July 21, 2017 #43 Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) We were on Norwegian Spiritnin 2013 and applied for Dine With An Offcer and we were successful, however we were in middle of a storm, I was copying ok until sweet, had to leave the table and ended up being treated for Sea Sickness. 2015 we were successful again and at least this time enjoyed the whole experience, this one was held in the place where they have the Cirque de Soliel. This year we are back on the Spirit for my husband's 65th which occurs on our second day out, a sea day, hoping this is the day of the officers dinner and we are again successful as NCL are presenting him with a cake and would love it to be done with company not just us. By the Eay, sailed with P&O and Celebrity and never seen the opportunity to "Dine With An Officer" advertised. Edited July 21, 2017 by rettie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heronymous Posted July 21, 2017 #44 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I never realized you could sign up for this, that's pretty neat! I'd want to do it, but I have no idea what I'd even talk about. If you're traveling with family (3 others, total of 5), can you request to sign up with the entire family? Or is it just per cabin? -Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker@sea Posted July 21, 2017 #45 Share Posted July 21, 2017 :') 2O12 Thread :* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea777 Posted July 21, 2017 #46 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I never realized you could sign up for this, that's pretty neat! I'd want to do it, but I have no idea what I'd even talk about. If you're traveling with family (3 others, total of 5), can you request to sign up with the entire family? Or is it just per cabin?-Keith Afraid not anymore as it's now one Platinum Plus perk to dine with officer. I will sign ourselves up for one this coming October as we board the Getaway for the TA. P.S. WOW! An almost 5 year old thread has been reopened! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mocrimlaw Posted July 22, 2017 #47 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Afraid not anymore as it's now one Platinum Plus perk to dine with officer. I will sign ourselves up for one this coming October as we board the Getaway for the TA. P.S. WOW! An almost 5 year old thread has been reopened! What does that mean - one Platinum Plus perk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love my butler Posted July 22, 2017 #48 Share Posted July 22, 2017 What does that mean - one Platinum Plus perk? It means as a platinum plus or ambassador level latitudes member you get to have dinner with an officer. It's one of the perks for that level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnrich Posted July 22, 2017 #49 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Although it is a perk for plat plus, I believe they do still have the drawing for all guests to participate in, at least based on the dailies from Escape a couple weeks ago. I definitely plan on entering for my Escape cruise in September. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanna0627 Posted July 23, 2017 #50 Share Posted July 23, 2017 We've done this twice on the Breakaway this year, once with my daughter, and the Hotel Director. The other time was with my husband and we eat with the Engineer. Both time were wonderful. It's one of the best things I think NCL has added. You really get a chance to get to know about the Ship and Its Crew. I'll keep signing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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