Tralynn222 Posted January 11, 2023 #1 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Do they do this anymore? I ordered a birthday cake for my husband in the Gifts section of the website but it says it'll be delivered to our stateroom when we arrive. I had really hoped to have them bring the cake to our table at dinner and sing for him but not sure if they do it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted January 11, 2023 #2 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Yes, we've seen it done on all of our cruises since restart (2 b2b's and one single). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleJoefromKokomo Posted January 11, 2023 #3 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Yes they do if you ask the waiter. If my 18 year old son hadn't been as big as I am and in better physical shape than I am he would be in for a spanking later that night for telling the waiters behind my back that it was my birthday... 😂 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver2014 Posted January 11, 2023 #4 Share Posted January 11, 2023 There were several birthday celebrations on our last cruise in the MDR. Maybe 4 waiters/assistants brought a cake and sang to the person. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJSailors Posted January 11, 2023 #5 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Just goes to show the difference in people. If I am celebrating my birthday in a restaurant, we keep it among ourselves. IMHO- Cake,absolutely yes ! Candles- okay . Singing by waiters- no thank you ! MJ🙋🏻 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loman Posted January 11, 2023 #6 Share Posted January 11, 2023 I dont tell anybody and dont want the cake. I dont need perfect strangers singing happy birthday to me. But thats just me .🙂 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonStern Posted January 11, 2023 #7 Share Posted January 11, 2023 I heard it at least twice on my sailing last week. (Not for my birthday, but for others in the room.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted January 11, 2023 #8 Share Posted January 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Tralynn222 said: Do they do this anymore? I ordered a birthday cake for my husband in the Gifts section of the website but it says it'll be delivered to our stateroom when we arrive. I had really hoped to have them bring the cake to our table at dinner and sing for him but not sure if they do it anymore. Talk to the Maitre D' of the restaurant where you plan to have dinner on his birthday when you board the ship and I am pretty sure arrangements can be made to have a cake, possibly a different one, delivered along with the song. I am sure if you let them know you pre-purchased the cake arrangements can be made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted January 11, 2023 #9 Share Posted January 11, 2023 I'm not a big fan of public displays of affection or any public display of myself, at all. I'd prefer to blend in, in public. However, I feel that the public display of birthday wishes (singing happy birthday) is more for others that want to show you their affection. So, for about 2 or 3 minutes a year, and pictures that last a few lifetimes (legacy), I'm willing to participate. When my wife and I are celebrating something (anniversary or birthday) while cruising, we generally have a cake delivered to the cabin and we enjoy it amongst our inner circle. But, there is always been a public display (singing of happy birthday or announcement of anniversary) in Chops or whatever venue we happen to be in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted January 11, 2023 #10 Share Posted January 11, 2023 The staff attempting to sing Happy Birthday Is one of the most painful experiences in the dining room for everyone. The servers hate doing it and they sing completely out of key. The diners around have to listen to it. They actually sound like the waiters at the end of the movie "Christmas Story" trying to sing Jingle Bells. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralynn222 Posted January 11, 2023 Author #11 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Ordinarily I would agree with you all, however, it's my husband's 60th. The entire family is cruising, I just thought it would be nice to surprise him with a birthday cake and song. He'll probably kill me afterwards, lol, jk. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted January 11, 2023 #12 Share Posted January 11, 2023 54 minutes ago, Tralynn222 said: Ordinarily I would agree with you all, however, it's my husband's 60th. The entire family is cruising, I just thought it would be nice to surprise him with a birthday cake and song. He'll probably kill me afterwards, lol, jk. As the Nike commercial says -- "Just Do It!" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starry Eyes Posted January 11, 2023 #13 Share Posted January 11, 2023 54 minutes ago, Tralynn222 said: Ordinarily I would agree with you all, however, it's my husband's 60th. The entire family is cruising, I just thought it would be nice to surprise him with a birthday cake and song. He'll probably kill me afterwards, lol, jk. Plenty of people seem to enjoy it, so go for it. Just have a private chat with your waiter or head waiter a couple days in advance. I’m sure they will make you DH’s 60th memorable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted January 11, 2023 #14 Share Posted January 11, 2023 LOL. OP asked IF they do it, not for opinions about doing it. Some people, particularly extroverts love the attention. I'm an introvert and don't love it but I don't care if someone else wants to be sung to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegascruiser1 Posted January 11, 2023 #15 Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, Tralynn222 said: Ordinarily I would agree with you all, however, it's my husband's 60th. The entire family is cruising, I just thought it would be nice to surprise him with a birthday cake and song. He'll probably kill me afterwards, lol, jk. You might want to make sure they don’t bring the cake to your cabin the first day. When you first get on the ship go to the dining room and talk to the dining room manager or whoever is at the podium and let them know. They should be able to work with you. Normally when they do the birthday in the dining room they only bring the person celebrating their birthday a piece of cake. Edited January 11, 2023 by vegascruiser1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinmommy08 Posted January 12, 2023 #16 Share Posted January 12, 2023 I think it depends on the ship. I’ve had success with this on Adventure but denied on Ovation. The Ovation situation was more than no we won’t sing- they kept forgetting to bring us the cake I bought. After the 4th dinner without it, room service brought it up in the middle of they day the following day. Gee thanks- his BDay was embarkation day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted January 12, 2023 #17 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Just make sure that they have the name right. On my 70th birthday cruise one of my son in laws mistakenly gave his name and the Wait staff sang Happy Birthday Eric ,his name. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oceansaway17 Posted January 12, 2023 #18 Share Posted January 12, 2023 11 hours ago, MJSailors said: Just goes to show the difference in people. If I am celebrating my birthday in a restaurant, we keep it among ourselves. IMHO- Cake,absolutely yes ! Candles- okay . Singing by waiters- no thank you ! MJ🙋🏻 yes I kind of again. and as for the cake, it ain't really anything special either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akcruz Posted January 12, 2023 #19 Share Posted January 12, 2023 No need to buy a cake, just let the wait staff know about the birthday and they will put a candle in whatever dessert is brought to the table for the individual. It may also have Happy Birthday written on the plate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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