Kellie Poodle Posted December 24, 2012 #26 Share Posted December 24, 2012 ;) ah-ha i knew the head waiter had something to do with it, probably recommends the people who are to demanding...lol I guess that's why we've never been invited. We are just a couple of nice old retired folks who clean up well. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzinlady1947 Posted December 24, 2012 #27 Share Posted December 24, 2012 We just got off the Explorer today and we were asked to dine with the Staff Captain~Pehr Pehrsson. This was our first cruise as D+, but we have no where near 300+ points. Although, I think someone we met in the Concierge pulled some strings for us. It was our 47th wedding anniversary. But, don't think that was the reason. We also didn't eat in the dining room, so doubt if it could have been the Head Waiter. So, I guess it is anybody's guess as to why we were invited. It was an honor and a pleasure. Last month, we were invited to dine with Capt. Olav, but had to decline as we didn't pack our formal wear. I thought we would be black listed after that, but I guess not...... It was a very nice dinner and felt privileged to be asked. Gwen :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellie Poodle Posted December 24, 2012 #28 Share Posted December 24, 2012 We just got off the Explorer today and we were asked to dine with the Staff Captain~Pehr Pehrsson. This was our first cruise as D+, but we have no where near 300+ points. Although, I think someone we met in the Concierge pulled some strings for us. It was our 47th wedding anniversary. But, don't think that was the reason. We also didn't eat in the dining room, so doubt if it could have been the Head Waiter. So, I guess it is anybody's guess as to why we were invited. It was an honor and a pleasure. Last month, we were invited to dine with Capt. Olav, but had to decline as we didn't pack our formal wear. I thought we would be black listed after that, but I guess not...... It was a very nice dinner and felt privileged to be asked. Gwen :) How nice for you! What a lovely anniversary gift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie FF Posted December 24, 2012 #29 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Just got off Rhapsody. Had our first dinner with Captain Rick. He is very entertaining and interesting. So happy it was with him, we have sailed with him 5 times. Our Diamond Concierge, Karen, called us her Diamond Suites Guests! She nominated us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisnseas Posted December 24, 2012 #30 Share Posted December 24, 2012 lol I did the same thing.... "Three strippers!?" ohhhh...stripers. Count me in the group of people that Royal had made some serious changes to their staffing habits. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted December 24, 2012 #31 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Most of the officers would not make good strippers anyhow. Lol I have two words for you: Hernan Zini 'nuff said. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted December 24, 2012 #32 Share Posted December 24, 2012 For those of you (men) who have had an opportunity to dine with the captain or another high ranking officer, are you generally in a tux, dinner jacket or suit – can you tell me which one. We generally get an invitation for a dinner. My husband usually takes a tux, but is considering taking a white dinner jacket instead. Thanks, M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 24, 2012 #33 Share Posted December 24, 2012 For those of you (men) who have had an opportunity to dine with the captain or another high ranking officer, are you generally in a tux, dinner jacket or suit – can you tell me which one. We generally get an invitation for a dinner. My husband usually takes a tux, but is considering taking a white dinner jacket instead. Thanks, M Dark suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted December 24, 2012 #34 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Thanks Bob - Have a happy holiday. Marci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 24, 2012 #35 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Thanks Bob - Have a happy holiday.Marci Thanks, same to you and Fred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted December 25, 2012 #36 Share Posted December 25, 2012 For those of you (men) who have had an opportunity to dine with the captain or another high ranking officer, are you generally in a tux, dinner jacket or suit – can you tell me which one. We generally get an invitation for a dinner. My husband usually takes a tux, but is considering taking a white dinner jacket instead. Thanks, M A white dinner jacket, considered to be totally accepted in the old days, during the summer months, is now accepted any time of the year. So is a suit, perferably dark in color. Enjoy your dining experience. PS. We had a lady at the captains table in a pink t shirt. So, I guess anything goes today!!:) Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalon007 Posted December 25, 2012 #37 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Seems the majority of people asked to dine with the Captain etc are higher level C&A members in general? Has anyone who was not a C&A member or suite guest been asked? We are doing 3 cruises later in 2013 all on Radiance, the first is a week before the 2nd two which are B2B's. I wonder if spending over a month on the ship will warrant an invite? :D We will start out Gold C&A, move to Platinum after the first of the 3 cruises in the group, then be Emerald (15 days short of diamond) by the time we disembark. That's got to be worth something! ;):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkmw Posted December 25, 2012 #38 Share Posted December 25, 2012 do they have a Most Travelled Luncheon for the top 20 cruisers plus their partners during the cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARCruisinNana Posted December 25, 2012 #39 Share Posted December 25, 2012 do they have a Most Travelled Luncheon for the top 20 cruisers plus their partners during the cruise I have never heard of that. If there are a lot of D+ they sometimes have a brunch or luncheon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkmw Posted December 25, 2012 #40 Share Posted December 25, 2012 I have never heard of that. If there are a lot of D+ they sometimes have a brunch or luncheon. thats ok, just enquiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted December 25, 2012 #41 Share Posted December 25, 2012 do they have a Most Travelled Luncheon for the top 20 cruisers plus their partners during the cruise It's called a lunch with an officer for those that have over 340 cruise points. It can be the top 1000 cruisers.......if that many have 340 points or more. And, I picked that number, because there are about 1000 with that number. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Mike Posted January 20, 2013 #42 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Heck, my wife has had dinner and lunch and breakfast with a sea captain every day for the last 45 years. She says it is no big deal. Capt. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratus22 Posted January 20, 2013 #43 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Heck, my wife has had dinner and lunch and breakfast with a sea captain every day for the last 45 years. She says it is no big deal. Capt. Mike Nice!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted January 20, 2013 #44 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Heck, my wife has had dinner and lunch and breakfast with a sea captain every day for the last 45 years. She says it is no big deal. Capt. Mike Hahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reina del Mar Posted January 20, 2013 #45 Share Posted January 20, 2013 As previously mentioned....fancy paying all that money to eat with the crew !!!!!!!! In reality, spent several happy cruises dining with two different ' Chief Pursers'....(probably rebranded as hotel manager or similar these days) on P&O ships. Both became family friends. Service was exceptional in the restaurant and we were invited to many 'Pour Outs' or rather Pre dinner cocktail parties , in the officers' quarters. Gave a wonderful insight into Officers' lives aboard the ships. As the years have passed and we approach retirement, we now prefer a more sedate style of cruise, often choosing to dine in the buffet to avoid all the fuss !! Enjoy it if you are offered...try everything at least once. Bon Voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missus Makkem Posted January 20, 2013 #46 Share Posted January 20, 2013 On our recent Serenade cruise the Officers hosted 2 large tables for cruisers with the requisite d number of points. It was last sea day in the dining room with the ordinary lunch menu but lots of nice wine and was most enjoyable. Different ships do different things for their Dine with an Officer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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