noah53 Posted December 7, 2011 #1 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I hear comments about Farewell Party and many say they never heard of one being offered. How is it advertised or isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K&P Luv2Cruise Posted December 7, 2011 #2 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I hear comments about Farewell Party and many say they never heard of one being offered. How is it advertised or isn't it? We just got back from the Miracle on 12-04, and the Farewell party was held in the Phantom Lounge on the last sea day @ 5pm (until 6pm). No, it is not widely publicised, but is mentioned in the Funtimes on Sail-away day, or the first full day of your cruise. Lots of drinks to go around, no appetizers, and only the main floor of the lounge (Deck 2) has the servers. They have all kinds of prepared drinks, but if you want something you don't see, just ask ! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted December 7, 2011 #3 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Generally there is a small blurb about it in the first day Fun Times and it is listed the events tear off strip the day of and often that is all. Usually 5pm last full day of the cruise and almost always under attended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted December 7, 2011 #4 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Its mentioned but not the free drinks in the blurb, so maybe thats why many dont go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted December 7, 2011 #5 Share Posted December 7, 2011 They keep it as much a secret as possible. Very often you seeless than 100 guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted December 7, 2011 #6 Share Posted December 7, 2011 If they did advertise it heavily, I wonder how many people would have to do self-disembarkation for failing to pack the night before? :p Typical "advertising" Day 1 Fun Times - at the bottom Day of event Fun Times - at 5pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcuchio24 Posted December 7, 2011 #7 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Just show up at the large, rear lounge on whatever ship you are on on the last day around 5pm :):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted December 7, 2011 #8 Share Posted December 7, 2011 If they did advertise it heavily, I wonder how many people would have to do self-disembarkation for failing to pack the night before? :p Typical "advertising" Day 1 Fun Times - at the bottom Day of event Fun Times - at 5pm They know nobody pays attention to what happens the end of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBumb Posted December 7, 2011 #9 Share Posted December 7, 2011 comedy club last day on freedom. great time. waiter at pool told us about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted December 7, 2011 #10 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Would be willing to bet that 50% of the people there know about it thru CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcuchio24 Posted December 7, 2011 #11 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Would be willing to bet that 50% of the people there know about it thru CC. We had maybe 40-60 people at our on Liberty in OCT. I'll bet at least 20 of those where tipped off during the week by myself or (mostly) DW!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebeljohn Posted December 8, 2011 #12 Share Posted December 8, 2011 On the Valor last week, the lounge it was held in wasn't even full.......Waiters were walking around trying to find someone to take the drinks............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
going2cruz Posted December 8, 2011 #13 Share Posted December 8, 2011 wow..........13 or 14 carnival cruises now and I dont think we have attened one of these..............thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfb4cruzing Posted December 8, 2011 #14 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Don't really go to the casino much. The 5:30 listing had me stumped for awhile. Some things are better spelt out.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi John Posted December 8, 2011 #15 Share Posted December 8, 2011 On the Triumph out of NOLA in January of this year, and on the Elation over Thanksgiving, I found it was well attended. Both times they had a great band and the CD was at the door welcoming people. No it was not well advertised, but I was shocked to see the number of people. I guess word gets around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOLDIEDA1 Posted December 8, 2011 #16 Share Posted December 8, 2011 On the Sensation three day cruise last month the farewell party was actually held on the second day and not the last day. A lot of people missed it because they were expecting it to be the last day which was the sea day. It was held at the same time as the captain's party. At least that's what I was told by guest services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted December 8, 2011 #17 Share Posted December 8, 2011 On the Sensation three day cruise last month the farewell party was actually held on the second day and not the last day. A lot of people missed it because they were expecting it to be the last day which was the sea day. It was held at the same time as the captain's party. At least that's what I was told by guest services. That's sort of how it works on 3 day cruises. The Captain's Party has free drinks and the Farewell Party has the buck off drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingoftheicedragons Posted December 8, 2011 #18 Share Posted December 8, 2011 The Fun Farewell isn't widely advertised...the first time we saw it in the Fun Times (at the end of the cruise, not at the beginning), we went because we didn't know what it was, and I'm glad that we did. That was actually held in the main lounge, but yes, it really did make the lounge look big as there were so few people there. After that, it was held at the aft club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted December 8, 2011 #19 Share Posted December 8, 2011 That's sort of how it works on 3 day cruises. The Captain's Party has free drinks and the Farewell Party has the buck off drinks. Would much prefer the old style Capt party to the silly thing they have now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noah53 Posted December 8, 2011 Author #20 Share Posted December 8, 2011 thanks for the information to a first time cruiser. I have been gleaning all kinds of info from reading Cruise Critic. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristinaN Posted December 8, 2011 #21 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Question: Is it suitable to bring children to the Farewell Party or is it in a bar where children aren't permitted? Camp Carnival is closed at 5PM if I'm not mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbohbbneedacruise Posted December 8, 2011 #22 Share Posted December 8, 2011 “Captain’s Celebration” / “Fun Farewell” https://www.goccl.com/irman/bookccl/shipboard_knowledge/CaptainsCelebration.htm Fleetwide (excluding 3-day cruises) The 1st event, “Captain’s Celebration”, will take place on the 1st cruise elegant night on the cruise and held along the Promenade Deck from 5:00pm-6:00pm and 7:00pm-8:00pm. This format will offer an inclusive cocktail party like atmosphere, not only in one lounge but along the entire Promenade and lounges along the Promenade with live music, dancing and cocktails available at $1.00 off. The Captain and his Senior Officers will be introduced in the Atrium at 8:00pm. The 2nd event, “Fun Farewell”, will take place at the end of the cruise as an appreciation to all of our guests. Complimentary cocktails will be offered from 5:00pm-6:00pm. 3-day Cruises The 1st event, “Captain’s Celebration” will be in the format of the original Captain’s Welcome Aboard Reception. Guests will enjoy free drinks from 7:00pm-8:00pm in the Main Show Lounge on the Cruise Elegant evening. The Captain and his Senior Officers will be introduced on stage. The 2nd event, “Fun Farewell” will be a Happy Hour with $1 off all drinks from 5:00pm-8:00pm on the last day of the cruise. This will be offered in all bars on Promenade Deck and any lounges open at that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLookGood Posted December 8, 2011 #23 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Question: Is it suitable to bring children to the Farewell Party or is it in a bar where children aren't permitted? Camp Carnival is closed at 5PM if I'm not mistaken. Yes, you can bring your kids and the waiters will offer them virgin drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froufie Posted December 8, 2011 #24 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Would much prefer the old style Capt party to the silly thing they have now. I agree - I wish they would reinstate the Captain's welcome aboard cocktail party with free drinks and forget this 'secret' fun farewell that no one is really told about! Shame on Carnival for doing this! I may have to print up my own ADS - and post them around the ship on the last day telling everyone about the party and free drinks - hoping hundreds show up! Take that Carnival :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Geegitz Posted December 8, 2011 #25 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I wish they had a happy hour every day with 1 dollar off drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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