Static events Posted June 18, 2013 #1 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I am going on the Spanish med cruise which departs Southampton on 29th June and arrives Ibiza 8th July. I am wondering if its worth calling RCCL to see if they will allow some friends on board for lunch. I don't mind paying I would just like them to see the ship. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retird Posted June 18, 2013 #2 Share Posted June 18, 2013 For Security and other reasons, I was told that it was not permitted. But, hey no harm for you to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Gramps Posted June 19, 2013 #3 Share Posted June 19, 2013 You can ask but expect the answer to be, NO. Gramps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted June 19, 2013 #4 Share Posted June 19, 2013 If RC already said no why the duplicate thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare S.A.M.J.R. Posted June 19, 2013 #5 Share Posted June 19, 2013 So if RCI doesn't allow it, who were the "day visitors" I saw during our Oasis cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 19, 2013 #6 Share Posted June 19, 2013 So if RCI doesn't allow it, who were the "day visitors" I saw during our Oasis cruise? Could have been travel agents, wedding party guests, local port authorities, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty9 Posted June 19, 2013 #7 Share Posted June 19, 2013 So if RCI doesn't allow it, who were the "day visitors" I saw during our Oasis cruise? All cruise lines bring on local travel agents to tour the ship so those agents will sell their product. I've seen this happen many times, most recently on our Navigator cruise. They brought on local travel agents in every port stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north29 Posted June 19, 2013 #8 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Guests or family of the crew are sometimes allowed to come on board for lunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted June 19, 2013 #9 Share Posted June 19, 2013 If RC already said no why the duplicate thread? This thread was posted twice by OP yesterday during the board "glitch"; posts went through as "posted" but when they didn't show up immediately, members re-posted. There were several repeated threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted June 19, 2013 #10 Share Posted June 19, 2013 It's not going to happen...last year on my Brilliance cruise in the Canadian maritimes, the ship made a port call in the town where my friend lives. She knew a RCI captain and she asked if he could get her permission to board BR to meet us. He made the request to Miami and the answer was no. So if one of RCI's own masters can't get permission, I doubt OP can. Of course the OP can tell Miami the friends are travel agents...:O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Static events Posted June 20, 2013 Author #11 Share Posted June 20, 2013 If RC already said no why the duplicate thread? I tried to make the post but the site wasn't working as it should and it resulted in the subject being posted twice. I suggest you don't make flippant comments in future until you know the facts. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted June 20, 2013 #12 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I tried to make the post but the site wasn't working as it should and it resulted in the subject being posted twice. I suggest you don't make flippant comments in future until you know the facts. I got your back - already explained it above in post 9. :);) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzkzoh Posted June 20, 2013 #13 Share Posted June 20, 2013 This thread was posted twice by OP yesterday during the board "glitch"; posts went through as "posted" but when they didn't show up immediately, members re-posted. There were several repeated threads. NO!! There couldn't have been a repeat thread. Thats terrible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfm18 Posted June 20, 2013 #14 Share Posted June 20, 2013 The only known exception is wedding guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixDawgCruising Posted June 20, 2013 #15 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I remember being a little kid and having lunches and brunches on very grand cruise ships out of San Pedro, CA at Bon Voyage Parties hosted by my grandparents. We got very dressed up, it was a huge deal. Back then, you could bring whole parties of people on for a few hours before sailings. And I'm not THAT OLD, by the way, I'm talking the 1970's.:D:eek: Those good ol' days are long gone now, thanks to security issues.:mad: I wouldn't get my hopes up, I've heard it's nearly impossible.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted June 20, 2013 #16 Share Posted June 20, 2013 The only known exception is wedding guests. That isn't true has already been stated in this thread. Local travel agents are often invited tour visiting ships. We also saw a group of local school children on a field trip to visit the ship. Forget which port but remember it was when we were on a western caribbean itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng23 Posted June 20, 2013 #17 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I am going on the Spanish med cruise which departs Southampton on 29th June and arrives Ibiza 8th July. I am wondering if its worth calling RCCL to see if they will allow some friends on board for lunch. I don't mind paying I would just like them to see the ship. :D I'm guessing no. No guests allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Static events Posted June 21, 2013 Author #18 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I got your back - already explained it above in post 9. :);) Thanks. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted June 21, 2013 #19 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I remember being a little kid and having lunches and brunches on very grand cruise ships out of San Pedro, CA at Bon Voyage Parties hosted by my grandparents. We got very dressed up, it was a huge deal. Back then, you could bring whole parties of people on for a few hours before sailings. And I'm not THAT OLD, by the way, I'm talking the 1970's.:D:eek: Remember back when they used to toss streamers and confetti at sailaway, too? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxphil Posted June 21, 2013 #20 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Remember back when they used to toss streamers and confetti at sailaway, too? :) I remember seeing my grandparents sail away from Southampton on the Canberra {THAT LONG AGO} My Mum had seen them to their stateroom also My Grandad was lobing packets of streamers to us kids and the Band of the Royal Marines played on the keyside Great Memories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted June 21, 2013 #21 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Remember back when they used to toss streamers and confetti at sailaway, too? :) Yes, I loved it. Too bad traditions become a thing of the past. Memories--Ahhhh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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