cruisincha Posted October 17, 2012 #1 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I just read a review of the Splendour, and they said you now pay to sit at the Captain's Table???? It is such an honor to be invited, I can't believe they cheapened it into another for fee destination......... Trish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slk230red Posted October 17, 2012 #2 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I just read a review of the Splendour, and they said you now pay to sit at the Captain's Table???? It is such an honor to be invited, I can't believe they cheapened it into another for fee destination......... Trish Maybe they meant the Chef's Table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebrookfarm Posted October 17, 2012 #3 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Seems like they meant to say "Chef's Table" since that is now available on this ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted October 17, 2012 #4 Share Posted October 17, 2012 But now that bad idea is out of the bag :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted October 17, 2012 #5 Share Posted October 17, 2012 But now that bad idea is out of the bag :) Shhhhhh.......don't want RCI to hear you. And they must mean "Chef's Table" as indicated - Captains Table has always been by inivite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomperaugrr Posted October 17, 2012 #6 Share Posted October 17, 2012 But now that bad idea is out of the bag :) Options include: $100 per person to sit at the Captain's Table. $150 per person to sit at Captain's Table during dinner service hours. $200 per person to actually be served dinner at the Captain's Table. $300 to sit at the Captain's Table when the Captain is there. $400 to eat dinner at the Captain's Table when the Captain is present. ***Special D+ and Pinnacle Coupon Offer: Present this coupon for 3 minutes of uninterrupted time to tell the Captain how many times you have cruised and how special you are, with the Captain actually feigning interest! :p I've been invited to dine with the Captain once. It was an honor and a memory I will not soon forget. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisincha Posted October 17, 2012 Author #7 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Here is the last paragraph of the review by parakalo: Enjoyed the formal nights (2). The Captain's "cocktail party" was just so-so but likely the only way to introduce him to 1700 passengers! It is a shame that seating at the Captain's table is now a "pay" activity rather than by invitation or request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcoy Posted October 17, 2012 #8 Share Posted October 17, 2012 If you pay to sit at the captains table, how much to you tip the captain? :D Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted October 17, 2012 #9 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Here is the last paragraph of the review by parakalo: Enjoyed the formal nights (2). The Captain's "cocktail party" was just so-so but likely the only way to introduce him to 1700 passengers! It is a shame that seating at the Captain's table is now a "pay" activity rather than by invitation or request. That is new to my experience and very surprising. Wonder if the reviewer actually said they sat at the Captains table for dinner to assure this is first hand info or just possibly what they thought and therefore misreported the info? (I have not read - nor do I want to search - the review). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurelius180 Posted October 17, 2012 #10 Share Posted October 17, 2012 If you pay to sit at the captains table, how much to you tip the captain? :D Don 15% gratuity is automatically added but there is a line to add additional money if the conversation was particularly interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurelius180 Posted October 17, 2012 #11 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Review: http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=110045 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted October 17, 2012 #12 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I've been invited to dine with the Captain once. It was an honor and a memory I will not soon forget. Eric I've sat beside the Captain at the Compass Deli on Majesty :D We don't take formal wear any more so that is as close as I'll get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted October 17, 2012 #13 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Review: http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=110045 Doesn't clarify if it is from direct experience or not. It would be a shame if that were now the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted October 17, 2012 #14 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Considering that invitations generally come to those in the largest suite, or those with the highest number of cruises, then YES – you do pay!:D:D M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted October 17, 2012 #15 Share Posted October 17, 2012 That is not really true. We were invited to the Captain's table on our second RCI cruise and were in a balcony cabin. We were invited again a couple of years later, long before we became D+ or had ever stayed in a suite. And BTW, I sincerely doubt that this is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted October 17, 2012 #16 Share Posted October 17, 2012 That is not really true. We were invited to the Captain's table on our second RCI cruise and were in a balcony cabin. We were invited again a couple of years later, long before we became D+ or had ever stayed in a suite. And BTW, I sincerely doubt that this is correct. I would tend to agree. Until something is published from someone with direct "at the table" experience, I would suspect the report may not be accurate. In our experience, it also typically occurs once a week at each seating - usually on a formal night. Our table was next to the Captains table on Oasis in May and his table was empty all week at our seating except for formal night when he was there with guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickiw0318 Posted October 17, 2012 #17 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I have been invited to dine with the Captain when I was in an E2 and was no where near the one with the most C&A points. On the other hand, I was not invited to dine with the Captain when I was upgraded to the Royal Suite on my Med. cruise because I happened to have the most C&A points. (Not a lot of members cruising abroad in the middle of October.) You know though, it might make a good fundraiser for Wishes At Sea. A minimum of $100(or whatever) pp donation to dine with the Captain. P.S. to BillOh, we no longer bring formal clothes either. We'll see you at Johnny Rockets on the first formal night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted October 17, 2012 #18 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Maybe they meant to say that they paid a bribe to someone in order to sit at the captain's table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticktoneer Posted October 17, 2012 #19 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I just read a review of the Splendour, and they said you now pay to sit at the Captain's Table???? It is such an honor to be invited, I can't believe they cheapened it into another for fee destination......... Trish I sat at the Captains Table on FOS in September and there was no cost. I'm sure they must have meant chef's table Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lori450 Posted October 18, 2012 #20 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Options include: $100 per person to sit at the Captain's Table. $150 per person to sit at Captain's Table during dinner service hours. $200 per person to actually be served dinner at the Captain's Table. $300 to sit at the Captain's Table when the Captain is there. $400 to eat dinner at the Captain's Table when the Captain is present. ***Special D+ and Pinnacle Coupon Offer: Present this coupon for 3 minutes of uninterrupted time to tell the Captain how many times you have cruised and how special you are, with the Captain actually feigning interest! :p I've been invited to dine with the Captain once. It was an honor and a memory I will not soon forget. Eric That is too funny! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASMUNK Posted October 18, 2012 #21 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Lady Astor, when invited to dine with the Captain, replied..... "Why would I want to eat with the help?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted October 18, 2012 #22 Share Posted October 18, 2012 DW and I received invitations to have dinner with the captain on our August Radiance of the Seas cruise. It was a great experience! It was especially exciting for my wife who sat on the captain's right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted October 18, 2012 #23 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Lady Astor, when invited to dine with the Captain, replied..... "Why would I want to eat with the help?" Then Lady Astor missed out on an amazing experience. Dining at the Captain's table was one of my favorite dinners I have had cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted October 18, 2012 #24 Share Posted October 18, 2012 The reviewer (parakalo) is not a member of Cruise Critic. This person either misunderstood whatever was going on during the cruise, misheard something, or didn't express him/herself clearly in the review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lori450 Posted October 18, 2012 #25 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I hope it's not so. I find the idea very distasteful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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