can we join captain's table for dinner?

[Alessandrina]

Have not seen 4 for Engineers on Princess ...

Red for engineers though. Not gold.

 

Yes they have four purple stripes with gold for the Chief Engineer.

[Colo Cruiser]

Yes they have four purple stripes with gold for the Chief Engineer.

 

 

Purple?

[Alessandrina]

Purple?

 

Burgundy! I meant.

[aaerobear]

If you really look at the stripes, you will notice that the Staff Captain has four stripes and the captain has four stripes PLUS an emblem at the top, just a subtle difference, but a difference none the less. The Captain is the ultimate "in charge" person on the ship and other four stripers answer to him. The other four stripers on the crew include the Staff Captain (who runs the day to day operation) The Hotel manager/director, the cruise director (yes, they are 4 stripers), and the Chief engineer. But they ALL answer to the Captain.

 

Now back to the OP's question. If you take the Ultimate bridge tour, you sometimes end up in the captains quarters for a short reception at the end of the tour. Most interesting as you also get to see the Captains quarters.

[Colo Cruiser]

If you really look at the stripes, you will notice that the Staff Captain has four stripes and the captain has four stripes PLUS an emblem at the top, just a subtle difference, but a difference none the less. The Captain is the ultimate "in charge" person on the ship and other four stripers answer to him. The other four stripers on the crew include the Staff Captain (who runs the day to day operation) The Hotel manager/director, the cruise director (yes, they are 4 stripers), and the Chief engineer. But they ALL answer to the Captain.

 

Now back to the OP's question. If you take the Ultimate bridge tour, you sometimes end up in the captains quarters for a short reception at the end of the tour. Most interesting as you also get to see the Captains quarters.

 

The PSD is a 3 striper.

[j!m]

we are usually invited to the captains table on X and Az but always decline

 

however Az has started to also arrange a dinner for about 4 couples in a room they set up as a private dining room with harpist and fabulous menu.

 

we did attend that on our recent cruise and it was wonderful.

 

we did eat at the captains table once but with 10 people there, the only people we could chat with were our fellow cruisers so once was enough

[aaerobear]

The PSD may well be a 3 striper, I did not mention them in my post. The passenger services director is what used to be known as the senior purser.

[Colo Cruiser]

The PSD may well be a 3 striper, I did not mention them in my post. The passenger services director is what used to be known as the senior purser.

 

 

In your post you said the hotel director who is the PSD.

 

I just looked at my Ultimate ship tour photos from the Golden last month with the Staff Capt/Capt/Chief Engineer who has 3 stripes plus 1/2. ;)

[Zobrina]

What is the "Chef's Table"?

[Colo Cruiser]

What is the "Chef's Table"?

 

News Article

 

3/27/2007

 

 

Intimate Chef's Table to Debut on Emerald Princess

Culinary Enthusiasts Can Savor a Private Gastronomic Gathering with Executive Chef

 

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (March 27, 2007) - When Emerald Princess sets sail for the first time this spring, she'll offer "foodies" a unique treat: a rare opportunity to be welcomed into the inner sanctum of the ship's galley by the executive chef for pre-dinner cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, followed by a specially prepared multi-course tasting dinner in the dining room.

While many passengers are able to enjoy a tour of the ship's galley during the quiet off-hours, the new Chef's Table offering will give a select group of gourmets the opportunity to visit the galley at its most busy time - during dinner - and treated to a full evening of memorable sights, tastes and conversation. After the Maitre d' personally escorts the passengers to the galley and introduces them to the executive chef, the group will enjoy French champagne with appetizers. The chef will preview the details of the menu he created for them that evening, and the group will be welcomed to their special table in the dining room.

The multi-course menu will be specially created at the chef's choice, and will not be offered anywhere else on the ship. The fare might include anything from a focus on regional cuisine to a showcase of indigenous ingredients from a recent port. Each course will be accompanied by a detailed explanation of special features, preparation methods, and tasting suggestions. Red and white wine, selected by the Maitre d' to complement the meal, is included in the evening.

During the dessert course, the chef will rejoin the group at their private table to participate in a lively discussion about the evening's meal, answer any questions the guests may have, and share culinary secrets that have been perfected through the chef's many years of experience at sea and on land. On average, Princess' chefs have been honing their culinary arts skills both shipside and shoreside for at least 25 years, and all chefs are also members of the prestigious international Cha?ne des R?tisseurs gastronomic society.

"Our chefs are continuously asked by passengers how they manage to create such an impressive culinary experience for thousands of passengers each voyage," said Rai Caluori, Princess' executive vice president of fleet operations. "This will give a select group of guests an incredible close-up view of how our dishes are created and served, as well as introduce them to our talented executive chefs. They're sure to come away with a memorable experience, and perhaps some cooking secrets as well!"

Additionally, each couple at the Chef's Table will receive a personalized autographed copy of Princess' best-selling cookbook, Courses, A Culinary Journey, which has sold more than 100,000 copies worldwide and is now available on amazon.com. Guests will also enjoy a complimentary photo taken at the private table with the chef. The Chef's Table experience can be reserved by up to 10 passengers on select nights during the sailing, at a cost of $75 per person. After its debut on Emerald Princess, Chef's Table will be gradually introduced on all Princess ships fleet wide.

[Shogun]

Hi All

 

OK Captain has rising sun

 

Staff Captain does not

 

So what does the Commodore have apart from a bigger pay packet.

 

yours shogun

[jennifers490]

The PSD may well be a 3 striper, I did not mention them in my post. The passenger services director is what used to be known as the senior purser.

 

PSD has 4 stripes i think...there is still a senior perser under him/her

[aaerobear]

Perser???

 

Colo,

I was incorrect on the Princess pecking order, the PSD is the equivalent of the Hotel Director on other lines. They are assisted by the Staff Purser and the First Purser. My apologies.

 

Hotel Department

 

You'll recognize members of the Hotel Department by the white and gold epaulet on their uniforms. The Passenger Services Director is in charge, along with the Staff Purser and First Purser. The Purser's staff handles all of the hotel responsibilities for the entire ship — from stateroom, public room and dining room services to providing all food and supplies for passengers and crew.

 

Shogun,

 

The Staff Captain is only in charge of the Deck Department of the ship, where as the Captain (or in some cases Commodore) is in charge of the whole enchilada.

 

Deck Department

 

The Deck Department, headed by the staff Captain, is responsible for all the duties performed by the officers manning the bridge. These seasoned professionals are distinguished by their black and gold epaulet. Safety and security fall under the jurisdiction of the Deck Department as does the maintenance of the ship's appearance. Members of the Deck Department paint the ship and keep the decks and swimming pools clean. In short, the Staff Captain and his crew are the people in charge of keeping your vessel shipshape throughout your cruise.

[Devil Dog]

rcacace, what is an after dinner affair that you went to with the Capt.?

[jennifers490]

Perser???

 

.

 

I'm so sorry to confuse you with my missspelling--i hope you still understood what i meant

[Shogun]

Hi aaerobear,

 

I was asking about uniform, having met staff Captain, ships Captain and

 

Commodore.

 

So question is what is different on Commodore uniform

 

yours Shogun

[aaerobear]

Shogun,

 

I really do not know the difference with the uniform (but I am sure there is a subtle one somewhere)

 

I will have to ask next time i see a captain (which will be Thursday)

 

Jennifer,

 

I knew, I was being not to graceful, sorry :-)

[Colo Cruiser]

PSD has 4 stripes i think...there is still a senior perser under him/her

 

No the PSD has 3 stripes, we have dined and spoke with many of them.

[jennifers490]

i've checked my photos of my friend who is a PSD on princess, and it's definitely 4 stripes. The first officer food & beverage and many of my engineer friends have three stripes, i doubt they would have the same...are you sure you mean princess? maybe it's different on other lines...i know the head engineer also has 4 stripes...

 

i can post a photo but not sure i feel comfortable...

 

aaerobear--apology accepted, i'm blonde and it was early in the am ;)

[Shogun]

Hi Folks,

 

Got the photos out both PSD and staff Captain have four stripes,

 

as to Commodore can not tell just to much gold.

 

yours Shogun

[Devil Dog]

The Senior engineer and the staff Capt. also have four stripes. You can have four Officers onboard that have 4 stripes at the same time. The Capt. Staff Capt., PSD, Engineer.

[Colo Cruiser]

i've checked my photos of my friend who is a PSD on princess, and it's definitely 4 stripes. The first officer food & beverage and many of my engineer friends have three stripes, i doubt they would have the same...are you sure you mean princess? maybe it's different on other lines...i know the head engineer also has 4 stripes...

 

i can post a photo but not sure i feel comfortable...

 

aaerobear--apology accepted, i'm blonde and it was early in the am ;)

 

 

Think what you wish I have photos too.

However I am done arguing about it.

[Devil Dog]

The PSD runs everything on the ship except the navigation of the ship. He/She has 4 stripes and under their responsibilities the divide the hotel into administration and operations. The administration is the Pursers Office and the Senior Officer is the Sernior 1st Purser who has 3 stripes. They then have Officers under them that have 2 stripes, one stripe and a horizontal bar for begining rank. The Operations is considered Food and beverage and the sr.1st purser has 3 srtipes. They then have junior Officers with 2 and one stripe.

[jennifers490]

Think what you wish I have photos too.

However I am done arguing about it.

 

ouch...I'm sorry I thought it was just a fun discussion not an argument...we're just talking about cruises here-it's all positive :)

 

when i said i didn't feel comfortable posting a photo it's only because he's a very close friend and it is a privacy issue...the good news is we all have cruises to look forward to and it will be a fun thing to verify :)

[jennifers490]

The PSD runs everything on the ship except the navigation of the ship. He/She has 4 stripes and under their responsibilities the divide the hotel into administration and operations. The administration is the Pursers Office and the Senior Officer is the Sernior 1st Purser who has 3 stripes. They then have Officers under them that have 2 stripes, one stripe and a horizontal bar for begining rank. The Operations is considered Food and beverage and the sr.1st purser has 3 srtipes. They then have junior Officers with 2 and one stripe.

 

you're good! :)