Cruise critic meet & greet on other cruise lines

[love my grandkids]

You must have missed that Heald oraganizes a place to meet gives every Cruise Critic roll call meet and greet 4 prizes which I think are the ships on sticks and champagne. I guess you failed to mention that. No surprise - you are one of the chief Heald flamers.I amsurprised e even does what he does

 

They do that for sure but senior officers typically do not attend unless it is a huge group.

 

On the Pride relocation cruise JH was on the ship and we had a huge roll call. Both JH and the CD came and stayed for awhile and did provide some extra stuff including dinner at steak house.

 

However overall do believe that Carnival does not like CC and judging by the posts John Heald chooses to publish neither does he.

 

We met him for the first time on our recent cruise and did like the fellow and he kept coming over to us asking how we were doing.

[rjdcruises4fun]

Well, Carnival just removed the party for its own past passengers (gold). Why would they provide a nice party for some unknown members of a online message board?

 

I swear CC needs a "LIKE" button.

[FlaMommy75]

I think they can and do for a group type fee, which is fine.

 

It's not about the money. The food was nothing special. It was all food and beverages you could go get for free at the Lido deck. I am sure the free pens and lanyards is not what is raising cruise prices. :rolleyes:

What I appreciated was the time they took out of their morning to make us feel welcomed and appreciated. The majority of cruise critic members are people who truly love to cruise and spend a lot of time researching cruising and giving advice to others. I just thought it was nice that other cruise lines take a few moments to appreciate it.

[FlaMommy75]

I think they can and do for a group type fee, which is fine.

 

It's not about the money. The food was nothing special. It was all food and beverages you could go get for free at the Lido deck. I am sure the free pens and lanyards is not what is raising cruise prices. :rolleyes:

What I appreciated was the time they took out of their morning to make us feel welcomed. The majority of cruise critic members are people who truly love to cruise and spend a lot of time researching cruising and giving advice to others. I just thought it was nice that other cruise lines take a few moments to appreciate it.

[AguaMala]

I am quite happy that Carnival doesn't provide an array of "goodies" to meet and greets.....there is no reason for me to have to pay for a function that I would not attend.

 

On other lines, that's funded through their advertising budget. Whether you go or not is irrelevant.

[eponym]

You must have missed that Heald oraganizes a place to meet gives every Cruise Critic roll call meet and greet 4 prizes which I think are the ships on sticks and champagne. I guess you failed to mention that. No surprise - you are one of the chief Heald flamers.I amsurprised e even does what he does

 

No, I didn't miss anything. Carnival probably does for Facebook groups too. I think some are done for fees, if the group wants open booze (or something).

 

I am not a chief Heald flamer. He gets what he deserves, when he doesn't act professionally.

Edited May 8, 2015 by eponym

[eponym]

It's not about the money. The food was nothing special. It was all food and beverages you could go get for free at the Lido deck. I am sure the free pens and lanyards is not what is raising cruise prices. :rolleyes:

What I appreciated was the time they took out of their morning to make us feel welcomed. The majority of cruise critic members are people who truly love to cruise and spend a lot of time researching cruising and giving advice to others. I just thought it was nice that other cruise lines take a few moments to appreciate it.

 

I don't get your post. My post wasn't negative, and wasn't stipulating anything that your *double posted* rolling eyes suggest.

 

However, I have heard about Carnival fees for about $25 per person for some group gatherings when the group agrees to wanting to have booze and stuff served them. In fact, we were solicited one time for those fees by an organizer (usually a TA).

Edited May 8, 2015 by eponym

[cruising maniac]

On the Celebrity Reflection last November, we had a nice get together with snacks, juice and coffee. Some officers did attend and they were very personable. We played some games and there were some prizes awarded but I think those were provided by someone on our cruise. It was nice but I don't know if I will go again. My dh hates that kind of thing and I had to go alone. Then I left and went to the casino. :D

[eponym]

On the Celebrity Reflection last November, we had a nice get together with snacks, juice and coffee. Some officers did attend and they were very personable. We played some games and there were some prizes awarded but I think those were provided by someone on our cruise. It was nice but I don't know if I will go again. My dh hates that kind of thing and I had to go alone. Then I left and went to the casino. :D

 

That sounds like a pleasant experience for those who want to participate.

[taki183]

You must have missed that Heald oraganizes a place to meet gives every Cruise Critic roll call meet and greet 4 prizes which I think are the ships on sticks and champagne. I guess you failed to mention that. No surprise - you are one of the chief Heald flamers.I amsurprised e even does what he does

 

ATS JH does not like being called Heald you lost some brownie points :D :D

[Gold finger]

ATS JH does not like being called Heald you lost some brownie points :D :D

 

sorry, military retired, habitts

Edited May 8, 2015 by Gold finger

[eponym]

ATS JH does not like being called Heald you lost some brownie points :D :D

 

Oh gosh, the all important brownie points from the secret network.

[Wilgr]

On other lines, that's funded through their advertising budget. Whether you go or not is irrelevant.

 

 

LOL, does that money magically appear from somewhere? Please don't make me go step by step with you on how your cruise fare ends up paying for goodies given to a group.

[AguaMala]

LOL, does that money magically appear from somewhere? Please don't make me go step by step with you on how your cruise fare ends up paying for goodies given to a group.

 

Not familiar with a P&L sheet, eh? That's money that would have gone to their bottom line if not spent, not returned to the customer.

[Gold finger]

Oh gosh, the all important brownie points from the secret network.

 

or as some would call it, respect.

[Wilgr]

Not familiar with a P&L sheet, eh? That's money that would have gone to their bottom line if not spent, not returned to the customer.

 

 

Oh ok, if that's how it works they should just give away new cars to everyone if that money spent doesn't effect the cruise price.

[Avril]

Carnival doesnt like CC.

 

I wonder why? What has CC done to Carnival and/or John Heald to make them/him dislike it so much? :confused:

[AguaMala]

Oh ok, if that's how it works they should just give away new cars to everyone if that money spent doesn't effect the cruise price.

 

I guess you're unaware who the richest man in Florida is.

[eponym]

or as some would call it, respect.

 

Oh, sir yes sir, with honors. I think that's a Will Smith line.

[eponym]

I wonder why? What has CC done to Carnival and/or John Heald to make them/him dislike it so much? :confused:

 

Discuss and debate reality?

[Wilgr]

I guess you're unaware who the richest man in Florida is.

 

 

He gets all my spare cash, LOL

[Gold finger]

Discuss and debate reality?

 

 

why not ask him????

[eponym]

why not ask him????

 

Problem with your theory is, that I didn't pose the question. Avril did.

 

However, I submit that John HEALD and I will have a nice chat in the near future. I want to host some interactive, town hall's online with him and the worldwide online audiences. I have WebX already on board for the enablement. We will consider allowing your participation.

 

How many Carnival Platinumand Diamond regular CC board posters would like to attend?

Edited May 8, 2015 by eponym

[Gold finger]

Problem with your theory is, that I didn't pose the question. Avril did.

 

However, I submit that John HEALD and I will have a nice chat in the near future. I want to host some interactive, town hall's online with him and the worldwide online audiences. I have WebX already on board for the enablement. We will consider allowing your participation.

 

How many Carnival Platinumand Diamond regular CC board posters would like to attend?

 

why would he do that for you - he already does this every day on Facebook answering questions and helping people

[eponym]

why would he do that for you - he already does this every day on Facebook answering questions and helping people

 

It isn't for me. Facebook is only one medium, and is rather inefficient.

Edited May 8, 2015 by eponym