Captain's Party

[cellgirl99]

Hi all,

 

Quick question. I have read several reviews of the captain holding a party or sorts. Does this occur every night & do they just pick people at random to attend? Thanks for any info provided.

 

Megan

[tef43]

It is the "Welcome Aboard" party, held immediately prior to the first Formal Dinner.

 

Captain introduces officers and senior staff.

 

Photo ops galore for ship's photographers.

 

Free drinks and appetizers.

 

Great fun, do *not* pass it up.

[cruznlobo]

I have to add.....You do not have to drink only the drinks they offer.

Just ask for what you want and they will get it for you.

Try to order a couple though....It may take them awhile to get your drink of choice.

[DreadPirateRobert]

cruznlobo

You mean I've been drinking those awful whiskey sours and margaritas when I could have been downing some scotch or maybe a rum and coke. I never even thought to ask. Thanks for the great information. This is just one reason Cruise Critic people are the best!!!

[cruznlobo]

I drank that crap they offered too for a couple of years.

Then I saw someone with a beer and asked how he got it.

VIOLA!!!!!

[CB&T]

What time is the Captains Party? We have 2nd seating at 6:15.

[Flip2cruise]

Its usually 7-8:30 so that both early and late diners have a chance to attend.

[GoinCruisin]

What time is the Captains Party? We have 2nd seating at 6:15.

The ones I have been too, there is generally one before the early seatings and one before the late seatings....

[Nicole721]

We didn't go to our last one, but we're definitely going this time. Who can say no to free drinks? ;)

[tef43]

Its usually 7-8:30 so that both early and late diners have a chance to attend.

Not correct.

 

There are two receptions, one before each dinner seating.

[bahia puller]

How do they know which seating you have at the reception? Could you attend an early reception even tho you had a late dinner seating?

[tef43]

How do they know which seating you have at the reception?

They don't.

Could you attend an early reception even tho you had a late dinner seating?

If you were so inclined, but why would you want to? :confused: An oft-cited popular reason for selecting late seating in the first place is because the passenger wants to delay changing into their formal wear as long as possible.

[Flip2cruise]

Not correct.

 

There are two receptions, one before each dinner seating.

Hmm I guess every ship doesnt do it the same way.

[tef43]

Hmm I guess every ship doesnt do it the same way.

Agreed. Certain lines, in an effort to control costs (think of all that free booze and nibbles :eek: ) or perhaps they are just downright cheap, only have one party. The same lines only have one show in the evening as well, as opposed to what Carnival does.

[Morning glory]

Just an FYI: I have a copy of Carnival Capers from April 2004 for the Destiny, which say it is from 7 pm - 8:30 pm. :p

[tef43]

Just an FYI: I have a copy of Carnival Capers from April 2004 for the Destiny, which say it is from 7 pm - 8:30 pm. :p

That actually *would* make sense, considering the Destiny's itinerary. Formal night being Monday, is also a port day in St Thomas. If they did it the way the other ships do (and I'm not saying that they don't), the Cocktail Party would be at the same time as sailaway from Charlotte Amalie.

[Cotton]

Glory, if you read further, I bet it also says that party is for late diners. The early diners Welcome party is usually around 5pm.

[SouthernCaribbean]

Glory, if you read further, I bet it also says that party is for late diners. The early diners Welcome party is usually around 5pm.

 

No, here is the link.This is unique to Destiny.

 

http://community.webshots.com/photo/159037652/159037652EurKTy

[ergator]

Since DH and I do not plan on going formal could you just wear dressier casual? Since I have started my crusade to have a drink in every possible spot on board offered I hate to pass up free ones. Will I be shamed and dog talked forever if I don't show up formal?

[birdie16]

Since DH and I do not plan on going formal could you just wear dressier casual? Since I have started my crusade to have a drink in every possible spot on board offered I hate to pass up free ones. Will I be shamed and dog talked forever if I don't show up formal?

 

I actually have seen people turned away from the Captain's Party for not being dressed in formal attire.

[GoinCruisin]

I have seen people dressed casually, so I don't think you will be a shamed dog.... but it is an "affair" of sorts. As long as you don't show up in jeans and you wear something you might wear on a normal dining night, you should be okay...

[sls]

No the Destiny only had one Captains party when we were aboard in December. We had early seating and chose to go to the casino after dinner and skip the party.

 

sls