pema Posted April 7, 2015 #1 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I just called RCCL to confirm that we will be having a Catholic priest on board our Transatlantic sailing on Allure of the Seas ..regarding Sunday mass 4/19/15 I was told that yes RCCL does provide a Catholic priest on such a sailing but they are not positive we would have one on our sailing so we must check it out once we board .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted April 7, 2015 #2 Share Posted April 7, 2015 (edited) I just called RCCL to confirm that we will be having a Catholic priest on board our Transatlantic sailing on Allure of the Seas ..regarding Sunday mass 4/19/15I was told that yes RCCL does provide a Catholic priest on such a sailing but they are not positive we would have one on our sailing so we must check it out once we board .... Don't those two statements contradict each other? Maybe they should have said yes and no. Take your pick and see what you find when you get aboard the ship. Edited April 7, 2015 by Ocean Boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3CatsInMA Posted April 7, 2015 #3 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Sounds to me like a definite maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 7, 2015 #4 Share Posted April 7, 2015 The only thing that we can be sure about is that the statement came from Royal. Somehow, I can tell.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted April 7, 2015 #5 Share Posted April 7, 2015 (edited) I just called RCCL to confirm that we will be having a Catholic priest on board our Transatlantic sailing on Allure of the Seas ..regarding Sunday mass 4/19/15I was told that yes RCCL does provide a Catholic priest on such a sailing but they are not positive we would have one on our sailing so we must check it out once we board .... Possible translation - If there happens to be a Catholic priest on board for your sailing, then YES, there will be a Catholic priest on board for your sailing . :) You know those statements like "You've been cruising too long when......" Well you've been cruising too long when you can understand RCI's twisted response to a simple question. (Sort of like - I knew I had been working for the government too long when I started to understand the printed regs. Good luck M Edited April 7, 2015 by cruisegirl1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazz Posted April 7, 2015 #6 Share Posted April 7, 2015 My interpretation would be that IF there is a priest onboard during the sailing, the would be happy to provide space for a Mass for those who would like to attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles2 Posted April 7, 2015 #7 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Having done quite a few transatlantics, I cannot remember one where there was not a priest on board. I think you can expect to have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted April 7, 2015 #8 Share Posted April 7, 2015 the only time you can assume more than zero percent chance is during High Holy Days. and even then, it will be non denominational for the christian religions. you could have a RC Priest, or a Baptist Minister or a Methodist Preacher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles2 Posted April 7, 2015 #9 Share Posted April 7, 2015 the only time you can assume more than zero percent chance is during High Holy Days. and even then, it will be non denominational for the christian religions. you could have a RC Priest, or a Baptist Minister or a Methodist Preacher. I don't believe that statement is true for a transatlantic cruise--which is what the OP was asking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiJohn Posted April 7, 2015 #10 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I just called RCCL to confirm that we will be having a Catholic priest on board our Transatlantic sailing on Allure of the Seas ..regarding Sunday mass 4/19/15I was told that yes RCCL does provide a Catholic priest on such a sailing but they are not positive we would have one on our sailing so we must check it out once we board .... On our repositioning cruise on the Mariner in 2013, there was a Catholic priest on board. He told us that on RCI, Apostle of the Seas provides a priest on repositioning, Easter and Christmas cruises. I believe Transatlantic cruises are considered repositioning. You might want to contact Apostle of the Seas: http://www.aos-usa.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samplergal Posted April 7, 2015 #11 Share Posted April 7, 2015 We had a Catholic priest on our November transatlanic on the Serenade of the Seas. He had been provided by the Apostle of the Seas who paid for his trip. One of the passengers on our cruise had made the request to the Apostle of the Seas. It was the first time we had heard of such an organization. We now donate to it to help keep it going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pema Posted April 7, 2015 Author #12 Share Posted April 7, 2015 The only thing that we can be sure about is that the statement came from Royal. Somehow, I can tell.:rolleyes: yes that's for sure...RCCL ...when I called this morning the gal from RCCL said your reservation is a group # ...I had to ask what does that have to do with " will there be RC priest on board for Sunday mass the day of disembarkation " ? will wait and see...not going to lose sleep over it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted April 7, 2015 #13 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Generally, a passenger has to volunteer to do a service. RCI doesn't provide one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted April 7, 2015 #14 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Generally, a passenger has to volunteer to do a service. RCI doesn't provide one. Right, any old, or young, passenger will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2Mich Posted April 7, 2015 #15 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Right, any old, or young, passenger will do. Considering the source. Did you really expect the CORRECT answer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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