FABULOUS cruise to Alaska ! As new cruisers, we want to thank these crew members:

[EastBay Cruisers]

was on your cruise and anna was hilarious during the trivia definitely had the most fun on her days.

 

Did you go to Anna's Bingo game in Club Fusion last Saturday about 11:15 A.M.? We had never been to Bingo, so we thought we would give it a try. Anna announced that the Bingo game would be to get Bingo numbers any 6 together. Now, experienced, Bingo players knew that any 6 together, meant any 6 numbers in a rectangle, either horizontal or vertical. But, we were brand new, and we didn't know that !

 

 

So, we got 6 numbers together in a diagonal line that kind of bent around the card, then happily called out "Bingo" !

 

Anna came over, looked at our card, and said, "No. You guys got a "bongo". That's a non-bingo. Now, come with me out on the dance floor, because we have to officially check the computer."

 

 

LOL !! NEVER go out on the dance floor w/ Anna or any member of the entertainment staff. We were completely fooled, because we thought Anna was going to check the computer as she said.

 

 

WRONG !! She put on this silly song "Chicken Dance" because we goofed up and got "Bongo" and we had to do the "Chicken Dance" with her, while all the other Bingo passengers group laughed their heads off at us. AAARGH !!! That was totally embarrassing.. :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

 

 

She's hilarious, and I know she's paid to be entertaining, but as a warning, NEVER go out on the dance floor with Anna, even if she takes your hand and says, "Now.......just come along with me, I have a surprise for you." :rolleyes:.

 

I suppose we could be excused for goofing up the Bingo because we are brand-new rookies to Princess Bingo......but still. -- EBC

[Eggfrmr]

We are going on this cruise tomorrow. Can I ask what time you boarded? We've been told that boarding wont start until 1 but all the TR's I read, people say they boarded early.

 

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[EastBay Cruisers]

We arrived at the cruise terminal about 10:45 A.M., went through all the procedures and paperwork, dropped off our luggage, etc. We were assigned to boarding group 7, which was called to board about 11:30 A.M.

 

There was about a 15 minute wait in line to walk up the gangway. I think we actually stepped onto the ship at about 11:45 A.M.

 

Have a WONDERFUL cruise, and please come back and tell us all about it !!!:p:p:p EBC

[ams cruiser]

Did you go to Anna's Bingo game in Club Fusion last Saturday about 11:15 A.M.? We had never been to Bingo, so we thought we would give it a try. Anna announced that the Bingo game would be to get Bingo numbers any 6 together. Now, experienced, Bingo players knew that any 6 together, meant any 6 numbers in a rectangle, either horizontal or vertical. But, we were brand new, and we didn't know that !

 

 

So, we got 6 numbers together in a diagonal line that kind of bent around the card, then happily called out "Bingo" !

 

Anna came over, looked at our card, and said, "No. You guys got a "bongo". That's a non-bingo. Now, come with me out on the dance floor, because we have to officially check the computer."

 

 

LOL !! NEVER go out on the dance floor w/ Anna or any member of the entertainment staff. We were completely fooled, because we thought Anna was going to check the computer as she said.

 

 

WRONG !! She put on this silly song "Chicken Dance" because we goofed up and got "Bongo" and we had to do the "Chicken Dance" with her, while all the other Bingo passengers group laughed their heads off at us. AAARGH !!! That was totally embarrassing.. :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

 

 

She's hilarious, and I know she's paid to be entertaining, but as a warning, NEVER go out on the dance floor with Anna, even if she takes your hand and says, "Now.......just come along with me, I have a surprise for you." :rolleyes:.

 

I suppose we could be excused for goofing up the Bingo because we are brand-new rookies to Princess Bingo......but still. -- EBC

 

I wouldn't have known that about the 6 in a rectangle either! Sounds like you were really good sports about the chicken dance. (I learned the chicken dance many years ago during Oktober Fest in Munich, but there in that instance everyone was dancing and there was beer involved!) ;)

[EastBay Cruisers]

I wouldn't have known that about the 6 in a rectangle either! Sounds like you were really good sports about the chicken dance. (I learned the chicken dance many years ago during Oktober Fest in Munich, but there in that instance everyone was dancing and there was beer involved!)

 

Yes -- very same Chicken Dance as in Munich.;p We should have asked for clarification on 6 in a row, before they started that Bingo round. We are not gamblers, never spent a moment in the casino, and I guess our naivete got the best of us. Oh, well, live and learn. :)

[Colo Cruiser]

We are going on this cruise tomorrow. Can I ask what time you boarded? We've been told that boarding wont start until 1 but all the TR's I read, people say they boarded early.

 

 

It's a suggestion. ;)

[EastBay Cruisers]

Thank you everyone, for the kind comments ! I'm going to finish this thread with one final suggestion to the newbies: Avail yourselves of all the wonderful educational opportunities Princess provides to learn about the geography, culture, and history of the lands that you are visiting. It will really enrich your cruise experience.

 

 

Take time to watch the entertaining travel videos about the upcoming ports that play on your cabin t.v., take time to listen to the guest speakers and naturalists that come on board, and take time to do at least a couple shore excursions.

 

 

Here's a photo of our walking tour guide in Ketchikan, who gave a fascinating presentation on totem poles, history, geography, salmon fishing, and the cultures of southeast Alaska. He's a Native American, a member of the Tlingit tribe; and he taught the group some phrases in Tlingkit and explained about Tlingit family life ( among all the other interesting topics).

 

 

His name is Joe Williams, he wears a hat with an eagle feather in it; and his Facebook page is titled, "Where the Eagle Walks". Here's a photo of him explaining the eagle totem pole in downtown Ketchikan.

 

 

We felt the walking tour was absolutely worth every cent. We hope you get to meet Joe and many other outstanding tour guides on your travels.

 

 

Keep sailing with Princess everyone ! You truly will have a wonderful voyage.:p:p:p- EBC

 

[sf49erfreak]

Did you go to Anna's Bingo game in Club Fusion last Saturday about 11:15 A.M.? We had never been to Bingo, so we thought we would give it a try. Anna announced that the Bingo game would be to get Bingo numbers any 6 together. Now, experienced, Bingo players knew that any 6 together, meant any 6 numbers in a rectangle, either horizontal or vertical. But, we were brand new, and we didn't know that !

 

 

So, we got 6 numbers together in a diagonal line that kind of bent around the card, then happily called out "Bingo" !

 

Anna came over, looked at our card, and said, "No. You guys got a "bongo". That's a non-bingo. Now, come with me out on the dance floor, because we have to officially check the computer."

 

 

LOL !! NEVER go out on the dance floor w/ Anna or any member of the entertainment staff. We were completely fooled, because we thought Anna was going to check the computer as she said.

 

 

WRONG !! She put on this silly song "Chicken Dance" because we goofed up and got "Bongo" and we had to do the "Chicken Dance" with her, while all the other Bingo passengers group laughed their heads off at us. AAARGH !!! That was totally embarrassing.. :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

 

 

She's hilarious, and I know she's paid to be entertaining, but as a warning, NEVER go out on the dance floor with Anna, even if she takes your hand and says, "Now.......just come along with me, I have a surprise for you." :rolleyes:.

 

I suppose we could be excused for goofing up the Bingo because we are brand-new rookies to Princess Bingo......but still. -- EBC

Didn't go to that one but did check out musical bingo on on either the first night or the first at sea day. They announced the bongo thing and I think 4 people ended up having to bongo during that event.

[sf49erfreak]

It's a suggestion. ;)

we got to the pier by 1145 id say and we were number 16 and id say we were on the ship before 1230

[Eggfrmr]

It's a suggestion. ;)

I wasnt talking about the staggered boarding. Our info states that boarding doesnt even commence until 1. Thats why I was asking.

 

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[ams cruiser]

I wasnt talking about the staggered boarding. Our info states that boarding doesnt even commence until 1. Thats why I was asking.

 

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Our information said the same thing for our 7/29 Ruby sailing. We decided to take a chance and arrived a little before 11, prepared to wait. There were no lines for any of the checkpoints, and we were in the dining room by noon! There was a postcard in our room saying that they were doing early check-in.