Nezmo Posted March 27, 2009 #1 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I know they're as rare as an up day on Wall Street now but I also know they are still granted from time to time. Anyone have anything to report? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stircrzy Posted March 27, 2009 #2 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Had one on the Conquest earlier this month. Have had tours twice on the Ecstasy last year. It was cool to be invited up there...best view on the ship. :D My family loved the hole in the floor: http://gallery.me.com/greeneacres#100081/IMG_2093 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine515 Posted March 27, 2009 #3 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Stircrazy, did they approach you, did you approach them? how did it come to be? leaving sunday on the valor and would love a tour of the bridge... thnx... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckycruzer Posted March 27, 2009 #4 Share Posted March 27, 2009 asked me at dinner one evening, what I missed from cruzing..I said "continental table service, and Bridge tour"..but that I understood.. He arranged one for me the next day..I sent a nice thank you note Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted March 27, 2009 #5 Share Posted March 27, 2009 i guess it comes down to what you consider 'recent', but we did the bridge tour on destiny back in october. we asked to speak with the captain at the captain's reception, and he sent over an officer a few minutes later. we requested a bridge tour and were called to set up the time, etc. i think the next morning. they also said that you can request a tour from the purser's office. here's a pic from the bridge: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHP Posted March 27, 2009 #6 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Our family has had a bridge tour in the past year. I did not go because our youngest son with Autism was not having a good day...but hubby and oldest son thoroughly enjoyed it. It lasted about 30 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine515 Posted March 27, 2009 #7 Share Posted March 27, 2009 i guess it comes down to what you consider 'recent', but we did the bridge tour on destiny back in october. we asked to speak with the captain at the captain's reception, and he sent over an officer a few minutes later. we requested a bridge tour and were called to set up the time, etc. i think the next morning. they also said that you can request a tour from the purser's office. here's a pic from the bridge: OH MY GOSH!!! I love that picture.. Wish me luck all... I'm going to try it next week... First Officer I see I'm going to ask!!! And then the 2nd and the 3rd...!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted March 27, 2009 #8 Share Posted March 27, 2009 OH MY GOSH!!! I love that picture.. Wish me luck all... I'm going to try it next week... First Officer I see I'm going to ask!!! And then the 2nd and the 3rd...!!! good luck :D here's one of the side of the ship from one of the 'wings' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nezmo Posted March 27, 2009 Author #9 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullDogChief Posted March 27, 2009 #10 Share Posted March 27, 2009 ...our youngest son with Autism was not having a good day... poor thing, how old is he if you don't mind my asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted March 27, 2009 #11 Share Posted March 27, 2009 here's one of the side of the ship from one of the 'wings' Yes those boys get good views down the sides, from the flying bridges on either side. When I did the bridge tour on Ocean Village Two I was taken with the decking on their flying bridge! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nezmo Posted March 27, 2009 Author #12 Share Posted March 27, 2009 good luck :D here's one of the side of the ship from one of the 'wings' I'll have that view from my balcony in two weeks :D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BND Posted March 27, 2009 #14 Share Posted March 27, 2009 This is the one thing my husband who is a US Navy Captain (reserve) has always wanted to do. We understood they didn't do them at all anymore. He sees it as more than just a tour with a view. He loves to see the equipment and talk to the officers standing watch. I'll try to approach the purser on Miracle and ask because that would be the highlight of the trip for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted March 27, 2009 #15 Share Posted March 27, 2009 This is the one thing my husband who is a US Navy Captain (reserve) has always wanted to do. We understood they didn't do them at all anymore. ===> They make exceptions. ;) I'll try to approach the purser on Miracle and ask If you can show them a USNavy ID card of some sort, they'll probably accommodate him. ;) Pull rank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted March 27, 2009 #16 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Of course he has ID and I have a dependent's card. I'm going to pursue this once we get aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted March 27, 2009 #17 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I'll have that view from my balcony in two weeks :D. haaa, that's right! that's one heck of a suite you got there... i look forward to seeing what you think of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgato2 Posted March 27, 2009 #18 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Had one on the Glory a few years ago..arranged it as a surprise for DH.. I think the ONLY reason it was granted was DH is a fishing boat charter captain and the ship's captain was a BIG fisherman...Had to keep it such a secret we couldn't tell the other couple we were cruising with. It was a private tour. Ship's captain brought out his tackle box and spent more time askiing DH about 'this lure' and 'that hook'....than he did showing us anything... but his 1st Officer gave us a good tour after Captain was 'done with him'. It was VERY COOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted March 27, 2009 #19 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Had one on the Glory a few years ago..arranged it as a surprise for DH..I think the ONLY reason it was granted was DH is a fishing boat charter captain and the ship's captain was a BIG fisherman... Had to keep it such a secret we couldn't tell the other couple we were cruising with. It was a private tour. Ship's captain brought out his tackle box and spent more time askiing DH about 'this lure' and 'that hook' ....than he did showing us anything... but his 1st Officer gave us a good tour after Captain was 'done with him'. It was VERY COOL! It's never What you know, is it...It's Who you know! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHP Posted March 27, 2009 #20 Share Posted March 27, 2009 poor thing, how old is he if you don't mind my asking? He is now 17. Btw, we used to live in Brandon. (Crossgates on Cherry Drive) Small world. He does really well most of the time. (He just completed his 30th Carnival cruise last month.) But some things that would really be exciting to most people (like seeing the bridge) makes him uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGP1111 Posted March 27, 2009 #21 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Carnival Cruise Lines is apparently in the "thinking stages" of considering making bridge tours available (after a lengthy absence), to passengers in the future . . . most likely with a tour fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nezmo Posted March 27, 2009 Author #22 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Carnival Cruise Lines is apparently in the "thinking stages" of considering making bridge tours available (after a lengthy absence), to passengers in the future . . . most likely with a tour fee.A fee would be disappointing but if it means they can bring back the fruit punch. Doh! Sorry! Can't believe I just hijacked my own thread and with that sorry, old subject too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted March 28, 2009 #23 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I know they're as rare as an up day on Wall Street now but I also know they are still granted from time to time. Anyone have anything to report? Spent over 30 minutes on the bridge on a cruise earlier this month, unfortunately it was not on Carnival but on another line. Really neat to watch the procedure as we entered port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted March 28, 2009 #24 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Spent over 30 minutes on the bridge on a cruise earlier this month, unfortunately it was not on Carnival but on another line. Really neat to watch the procedure as we entered port. I'm surprised they'd allow bystanders on the bridgeat an 'intensive' time like entering port. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted March 28, 2009 #25 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I'm surprised they'd allow bystanders on the bridgeat an 'intensive' time like entering port. . Why? As long as the guests are quiet and stand out of the way, it's not a big deal. It would just be fun to watch. I don't think the bridge crew sees it as "intensive", just as part of their job. A well trained bridge crew won't be "intense". They will be concentrating on their job, but they also have lots of experience and the pilot will be there too. The bridge crew is also not running around. Everyone has their station to work at and observers who are on the bridge are not in the way as long as they stay where they've been asked to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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