OK to Dress Like an Officer?

[crusinpsychRN]

This would be as bad as impersonating a military member to get a discount somewhere.

[loubetti]

I did it once, but in my pilot uniform and without jacket, but with 4 stripes and my wings. Let me also add that I was (still am) close friends with the captain. I just wanted to remind him that we're different types of captains, along with giving him a jovial "hard time". He's a fun guy. No issue at all, no problem.

 

Otherwise, unless you meet my qualifications and are friends with the captain, I would definitely suggest NOT doing it, especially trying to impersonate a ship's officer. Remember, I went as a pilot. However, the 4 bars do attract attention!!

[ObstructedView2]

 

Is your sailing during Halloween??

 

If it isn't, do not attempt to do what you have described.

 

 

 

 

 

 

:rolleyes:

[Tapi]

Remember, I went as a pilot. However, the 4 bars do attract attention!!

 

 

I don't think that the average passenger can tell uniforms apart. I can be in full pilot uniform at the gate. Hat, wings, black jacket with gold stripes, and overnight bag in tow. And almost every single time a passenger will approach me asking if I can give them their seat assignment or check to see where they are in the upgrade list (which unfortunately I'm not even taught or authorized to do). When I tell them that "the gate agent will be here shortly and they'll be happy to assist you", some will get annoyed and quizzically ask: "You're not the gate agent? Who are you then???" [emoji53]

 

I am not faulting the average passenger for not knowing the difference between uniforms (I know that I can't tell the ranking of all officers on a ship just by looking at their uniform), but I'm just pointing out how easy it would be for a passenger to be fooled by someone in a fake uniform, hopefully not one with bad intentions.

Edited October 6, 2015 by Tapi

[DocF]

If you are not a Naval officer, or, for that matter, some other type of military officer and it is not Cruise Elegant night, then you would qualify for being a very big jerk in my opinion. We cruised with a gentleman who was a Captain in the U.S. Navy. He wore his dress uniform for Cruise Elegant night. He was dressed properly and looked great.

 

Doc

[firemanbobswife]

I don't think that the average passenger can tell uniforms apart. I can be in full pilot uniform at the gate. Hat, wings, black jacket with gold stripes, and overnight bag in tow. And almost every single time a passenger will approach me asking if I can give them their seat assignment or check to see where they are in the upgrade list (which unfortunately I'm not even taught or authorized to do). When I tell them that "the gate agent will be here shortly and they'll be happy to assist you", some will get annoyed and quizzically ask: "You're not the gate agent? Who are you then???" [emoji53]

 

I am not faulting the average passenger for not knowing the difference between uniforms (I know that I can't tell the ranking of all officers on a ship just by looking at their uniform), but I'm just pointing out how easy it would be for a passenger to be fooled by someone in a fake uniform, hopefully not one with bad intentions.

 

I didn't know you were a pilot! Do you introduce yourself as "Captain Tapi" over the intercom on the plane? I would love to know if you were the pilot of the plane I was on. That would be totally cool!

[AZ Ocean Lover]

Why not dress up as a yacht owner - navy double breasted blazer, white pants, ascot, sailors cap, etc. We saw two guys dressed like this on a cruise and it was funny and there was no doubt they were having fun and not trying to impersonate an officer. Think Thurston Howell III.

[EdmundXXIII]

A uniform symbolizes the role and authority of the person wearing it. Those who wear a uniform earn the privilege, especially when officer's rank comes into play.

 

It is also important to be able to identify ship officers in a wide variety of situations.

 

Therefore, I think it would be in incredibly poor taste to dress as an officer on a cruise ship. And in an emergency, it could pose a danger to yourself and others.

[Tapi]

I didn't know you were a pilot! Do you introduce yourself as "Captain Tapi" over the intercom on the plane? I would love to know if you were the pilot of the plane I was on. That would be totally cool!

 

 

Haha, no. I kinda keep my "cruise addiction" to myself when I'm at work, but I did use to wear a black "Carnival - Got Fun?" lanyard for years, and my overnight bag still has a Holland America "dam luggage" handle cover.

 

I do see tons of cruise passengers onboard any time that I'm flying to an embarkation city (easy to spot because many of them already have their luggage tags attached to their carry ons), and I always make a point to wish them a great cruise as they are deplaning (and drool a bit with envy). Just last week I flew some friends down to Miami who were sailing on the Breeze!

 

I have often wondered if I've had any fellow Cruise Critic members on my flights!

[kelkel2]

A uniform symbolizes the role and authority of the person wearing it. Those who wear a uniform earn the privilege, especially when officer's rank comes into play.

 

It is also important to be able to identify ship officers in a wide variety of situations.

 

Therefore, I think it would be in incredibly poor taste to dress as an officer on a cruise ship. And in an emergency, it could pose a danger to yourself and others.

 

This is also what I was thinking. First off, I just think the answer is NO. Just don't do it.

But again, ships' officers wear uniforms that can be recognized in case of a situation and emergency situations are included in this. What would happen if the OP was wearing his "uniform" and something happened (god forbid) and people looked to him because in the panic of everything they thought he was a real officer. It's just a bad idea...

[kat2009]

I don't think it is a good idea and you could possibly get into trouble for it. You would not want the staff or passengers mislead, especially children. I vote "no".

Edited October 6, 2015 by kat2009

[sparks1093]

Haha, no. I kinda keep my "cruise addiction" to myself when I'm at work, but I did use to wear a black "Carnival - Got Fun?" lanyard for years, and my overnight bag still has a Holland America "dam luggage" handle cover.

 

I do see tons of cruise passengers onboard any time that I'm flying to an embarkation city (easy to spot because many of them already have their luggage tags attached to their carry ons), and I always make a point to wish them a great cruise as they are deplaning (and drool a bit with envy). Just last week I flew some friends down to Miami who were sailing on the Breeze!

 

I have often wondered if I've had any fellow Cruise Critic members on my flights!

 

Your airline would probably frown on your holding meet and greets on your flights:). (Maybe we should develop a secret handshake.)

Edited October 6, 2015 by sparks1093

[ryanpatricksmom]

Only if you wear the short pants version like on the The Love Boat.

[firemanbobswife]

Haha, no. I kinda keep my "cruise addiction" to myself when I'm at work, but I did use to wear a black "Carnival - Got Fun?" lanyard for years, and my overnight bag still has a Holland America "dam luggage" handle cover.

 

I do see tons of cruise passengers onboard any time that I'm flying to an embarkation city (easy to spot because many of them already have their luggage tags attached to their carry ons), and I always make a point to wish them a great cruise as they are deplaning (and drool a bit with envy). Just last week I flew some friends down to Miami who were sailing on the Breeze!

 

I have often wondered if I've had any fellow Cruise Critic members on my flights!

 

Well I think you need to make yourself known so that I don't have to ask every Pilot I see if he's a member of CC now - especially on the flight that I'm on. They might think I'm crazy and boot me off :eek:. Either that or I'm going to have to walk around the airport with a "firemanbobswife" name tag on :p

 

I'm guessing you fly for the big D out of ATL? If so, that's good because that is one of the airlines that I use most frequently. Ever make it out to ORF or MSP? OK now I have to book a cruise so I have to fly to MIA and maybe have you as my Pilot :D

[kindatravelsavy19]

Maybe loose the bars. Or wash your dress whites with a new red sweater. Then in your pink uniform promote your self the captain of the "Love Boat." Then of course you could be that creepy guy everyone looks at the rest of the cruise.

If you want to be a captain maybe after the real one pulls you aside. Perhaps he can arrange for the cruise ship to pull you along in tow in a dingy.

[islandercruiser]

As a spouse of an injured Vet who now only earned his stripes, he paid for it by becoming permanently disabled.

 

Shame on you for even thinking that it would be "cool" to wear a fake unearned uniform.

[Surffish2285]

As a spouse of an injured Vet who now only earned his stripes, he paid for it by becoming permanently disabled.

 

 

 

Shame on you for even thinking that it would be "cool" to wear a fake unearned uniform.

 

 

I'm very sorry to hear about you spouse, please let them know that I thank them for their service! And you are 100% correct!

[SMSACE6]

OP, I do NOT recommend you do this! If it is a Halloween cruise, then there are a multitude of outfits and costumes that you could wear, but your idea does not sit well with me. Security is a big issue these days in the transportation industry, as it should be. I can just see your "fun" turning into a not so fun experience. Have fun, but please find another costume:)

[Haoie]

Only if it's immediately obvious that your outfit isn't the real deal - eg exaggerated, over the top.

[Drazil65]

As a spouse of an injured Vet who now only earned his stripes, he paid for it by becoming permanently disabled.

 

 

I do not think that the costume is a good idea for other reasons than what is stated above and has more to do with safety etc., its just not a great idea period...

 

As to the statement above, its nice that your spouse enjoy his job long enough to earn his stripes etc., but it was the job he chose just like the police and fire fighters and other people that are in similar careers, they all choose their jobs and take the risk....I don't think the OP was purposely being disrespectful to your spouse by suggesting the costume, they probably never even gave it a thought truthfully....

[travler27]

And to make even more fun you should dress as an airline pilot on the flight to the port. Oh, and you could dress as a cab driver from the airport to the terminal too.

 

Is the OP for real or is this some kind of joke?

Edited October 6, 2015 by travler27

[cb at sea]

Why?

[Keith1010]

Seems a bit strange to do this.

 

Keith

[Tapi]

 

Ever make it out to ORF or MSP? OK now I have to book a cruise so I have to fly to MIA and maybe have you as my Pilot :D

 

 

For now, just look for the guy walking around the airport with the blue Holland America handle cover on his overnight bag. I may get new cruise related identifiers on my next cruise though. This one is looking a little worn [emoji1].

 

I do make it to ORF and MSP once in a while (in fact I was MSP based for a while) but most of the times I bid schedules going south or out of the country.

[papaflamingo]

Jumping in only to add that I, too, am an airline pilot. After 9/11 everything changed. Technically to buy a pilot uniform you are now required to show airline ID. After 9/11 there was reportedly some attempts by fraudulent pilots to gain access to the cockpit jumpseats. Don't know if it happened or not, but there were reports.

Anyway, IMHO, if someone impersonated a ships officer, security might not "take it well." On Royal Caribbean we get Bridge Tours due to our Crown and Anchor status. We must show up and have sufficient ID and cannot give our place to anyone else. Once we are "cleared," we cannot leave the watchful eye of our security escort. So you can imagine if security got wind of you impersonating an officer. Simply not a good idea.