BlackJack2 Posted March 30, 2011 #1 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Just Curious!! I’ve noticed that on some formal nights a member of the cruise staff or a ship’s officer has joined a table for dinner in the dining room. Are the tables randomly picked? Can someone shed more information on this topic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted March 30, 2011 #2 Share Posted March 30, 2011 they are randomly seleccted we have noticed on some ships a lot of officers, doctor, nurse, etc. will host tables while on other ships hardly anyone hosts a table Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Mtn Posted March 30, 2011 #3 Share Posted March 30, 2011 The only time an officer graced our table on formal nights was when I, and other guests at the table, were in suites. It was, however, also a large table - which might have made a difference in the decision. He was very delightful company. And quite a coincidence because the officer was the Security Officer that cruise. We found we had a lot in common since he had been a Police Officer in Anchorage, AK many years ago. It was the same time period I had spent visiting my parents in Anchorage - quite a few years prior. Quite enjoyable catching up on the City and the numerous changes over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtheW0rld Posted March 30, 2011 #4 Share Posted March 30, 2011 i had a chief engineer once at the table. were were almost all solos. i was not in a suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsdj1097 Posted March 30, 2011 #5 Share Posted March 30, 2011 While on the Zuiderdam last year on an Inside Passage cruise, the manager of the Mirabella shop was our table host. We had no advance notice, nor were we advised as to how we were selected. There were 5 of us at a 6-top table. He ordered wine for the table and was very chatty. Of course, at some point, the conversation got around to the Mirabella shop and he invited us to come by for a private showing.....which we declined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted March 30, 2011 #6 Share Posted March 30, 2011 It has absolutely nothing to do with being in a suite from a pax standpoint. As an officer, you inform the dining room manager that you are interested in hosting a table on formal night(s). The DRM will select the table (usually a six or eight person table) and will ensure that there is an extra chair and place setting. The officer will then host the table and provide wine for those who wish to partake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironin Posted March 30, 2011 #7 Share Posted March 30, 2011 It has absolutely nothing to do with being in a suite from a pax standpoint. As an officer, you inform the dining room manager that you are interested in hosting a table on formal night(s). The DRM will select the table (usually a six or eight person table) and will ensure that there is an extra chair and place setting. The officer will then host the table and provide wine for those who wish to partake. Have you ever considered creating macros for easy access to some of your more popular answers? ;) That reminds me, I wasn't planning to ask in advance (Ed. note: Sure you weren't:rolleyes:), but as long as everyone else does, and you don't seem to mind (:confused:): Any idea who will be captaining the Zuiderdam for her repositioning cruise departing April 22? Or any of the other officers? Inquiring minds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted March 30, 2011 #8 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Have you ever considered creating macros for easy access to some of your more popular answers? ;) That reminds me, I wasn't planning to ask in advance (Ed. note: Sure you weren't:rolleyes:), but as long as everyone else does, and you don't seem to mind (:confused:): Any idea who will be captaining the Zuiderdam for her repositioning cruise departing April 22? Or any of the other officers? Inquiring minds... For that particular cruise, scheduled are (always subject to change): Capt. Chris Turner HM Harald Brunink DRM Andre Taufik GRM Robin Schepers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironin Posted March 30, 2011 #9 Share Posted March 30, 2011 For that particular cruise, scheduled are (always subject to change): Capt. Chris Turner HM Harald Brunink DRM Andre Taufik GRM Robin Schepers Thank you, kind sir! I owe you one. (Good luck collecting, though!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted March 30, 2011 #10 Share Posted March 30, 2011 i agree -- you do not have to be in a suite to have someone host your table we are always at a table for 2 and have seen hosts go to tables that i know the the people there were not in a suite also i have some seen some hosts not buy any wine for the table and -- we have seen tables hosted in the open seating -- especially tables for 8 where the same people requested the same time and table each night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted March 30, 2011 #11 Share Posted March 30, 2011 i agree -- you do not have to be in a suite to have someone host your table we are always at a table for 2 and have seen hosts go to tables that i know the the people there were not in a suite also i have some seen some hosts not buy any wine for the table and -- we have seen tables hosted in the open seating -- especially tables for 8 where the same people requested the same time and table each night That is the first time I've heard of Officer/Staff Host not treating the table to wine. Never have seen or heard that and the only possible explanation IMO is those at the table declined the offer. Perhaps none of them drank wine. I'd really question which Officer/Host would not follow that protocol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ybarber Posted March 30, 2011 #12 Share Posted March 30, 2011 You can talk to the Diining Room Manager and request an officer. We had the HR Officer on week one of our very recent B2B. The other guests at our table requested an officer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare photomikey Posted March 30, 2011 #13 Share Posted March 30, 2011 That is the first time I've heard of Officer/Staff Host not treating the table to wine. Never have seen or heard that and the only possible explanation IMO is those at the table declined the offer. Perhaps none of them drank wine. I'd really question which Officer/Host would not follow that protocol. Perhaps an officer/host who does not drink. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted March 31, 2011 #14 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Perhaps an officer/host who does not drink. :-) Wine is always provided when an officer hosts a table on formal night, regardless whether or not that officer drinks wine;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted March 31, 2011 #15 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Perhaps an officer/host who does not drink. :-) We have dined with Officers who chose to not drink on that given evening though we had drinks with them other times. They always offered/ordered wine for all at the table. There is a particular Chief Officer who comes to mind who does not drink but he always graciously offers wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted March 31, 2011 #16 Share Posted March 31, 2011 i have seen it several times on different ships have no idea why no wine was offered to the guests at the table Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackJack2 Posted March 31, 2011 Author #17 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Thanks so much for your replies - I always learn so much from your posts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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