Wannaknow Posted June 13, 2011 #1 Share Posted June 13, 2011 We are cruising on Regatta to Alaska shortly. Is there some sort of Captains reception or is that not done on Oceania? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted June 13, 2011 #2 Share Posted June 13, 2011 We are cruising on Regatta to Alaska shortly. Is there some sort of Captains reception or is that not done on Oceania? Yes, there is a "Captains' Cocktail Party" which is normally held early in the evening of the first sea day. If you have no sea days, then they try to fit it in as best they can around port arrivals, while trying to keep it early in the cruise (check your daily program). Expect the Captains Cocktail Party to be held in the Main show lounge. Waiters walk about with trays of canapes and cocktails. The ships Orchestra will be playing for dancing. Enjoy your cruise- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredFL Posted June 13, 2011 #3 Share Posted June 13, 2011 However it is more "laid back" that on other lines. No ships photographer, no dressing up and most people have a drink and then go to dinner. If you chose not to go, it is a great time to enjoy Martinis or one of the other spaces as they are usually pretty much empty. Since repeat passengers have an Oceania Club reception on a different night, many of us skip the captains reception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbb Posted June 13, 2011 #4 Share Posted June 13, 2011 We cruised the Med in April-May on Insignia on a b2b and the Captain's Reception was held in 3 locations with the ship's officers circulating through the Lounge, Martinis, and Horizon. Less crowded for sure, and easier to have great conversations with officers and staff but we missed the opportunity to mingle with other passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannaknow Posted June 14, 2011 Author #5 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Thank you everyone - I appreciate the info. Very glad to hear it's just a casual affair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted June 14, 2011 #6 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Yes, there is a "Captains' Cocktail Party" which is normally held early in the evening of the first sea day. If you have no sea days, then they try to fit it in as best they can around port arrivals, while trying to keep it early in the cruise (check your daily program). Expect the Captains Cocktail Party to be held in the Main show lounge. Waiters walk about with trays of canapes and cocktails. The ships Orchestra will be playing for dancing. Enjoy your cruise- If you dont like wine or champagne that they pass around you can request the drink of your choice Jamcruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldinreno Posted June 14, 2011 #7 Share Posted June 14, 2011 We came off Regatta last week, they used this same format. In our opinion it is a disaster. The Captain did not make the normal welcome speech in Regatta Lounge & attendence was poor due to confusion. We were told by one of the singers that Miami had changed the way it is done & had been changed the cruise prior to ours. The Captain was around the entrance for a short spell but after we were seated. In the past we enjoyed this gathering but it has lost that nice welcome feeling. Someone fixed sometrhing that was not broken. We cruised the Med in April-May on Insignia on a b2b and the Captain's Reception was held in 3 locations with the ship's officers circulating through the Lounge, Martinis, and Horizon. Less crowded for sure, and easier to have great conversations with officers and staff but we missed the opportunity to mingle with other passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 14, 2011 #8 Share Posted June 14, 2011 . The Captain was around the entrance for a short spell but after we were seated. In the past we enjoyed this gathering but it has lost that nice welcome feeling. Someone fixed sometrhing that was not broken. I wonder if this from the new people in charge trying fix things this system my work on Marina but the small ships we like the cozy lounge ;) Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted June 14, 2011 #9 Share Posted June 14, 2011 On my Regatta cruise the reception was held simultaneously in Martini's, Horizons and the Regatta Lounge with the Captain supposedly visiting all three locations. Never saw him. Didn't care. But I did get one of their mini martinis (the kind they serve everywhere except Martini's where they cost more) before heading off to dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TERRIER1 Posted June 14, 2011 #10 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Just came from a 16 day cruise on the Marina. The Captain's Cocktail Party was announced in the daily Currents and we almost missed it. The party was held in three locations on the ship and the captain moved around. The cocktail party was not held in the Lounge which is a really badly designed venue even for entertainment. You sit in narrow seats with little pull up trays. Reminds me of taking a college 101 class with 200 other students in an auditorium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no fuss travel Posted June 14, 2011 #11 Share Posted June 14, 2011 We did miss it. Never thought anything about it. I guess next cruise we should read the daily currents a bit closer.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted June 15, 2011 #12 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Trust me, you didn't miss much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted June 15, 2011 #13 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Trust me, you didn't miss much. Haven't gone since our first cruise. If you go on Oceania to avoid crowds why go somewhere that attracts them; just for a free drink?;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonid Posted June 15, 2011 #14 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Haven't gone since our first cruise. If you go on Oceania to avoid crowds why go somewhere that attracts them; just for a free drink?;) Sound advice.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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