cruiseidaho Posted November 28, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 28, 2013 On our just completed three-day coastal cruise on the Golden Princess, we received a letter informing us that due to the length of this cruise, a most traveled luncheon would not be held. Instead, we were offered the choice of complimentary dining in the Crown Grill, Sabatini's, or the Crab Shack. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner in Sabatini's with our two grandkids (half-price) and appreciated the gesture from Princess very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted November 28, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 28, 2013 That is awesome! I would much rather have those choices than the luncheon. Not that I've earned enough days for a MTL or anything, but I'll be there one day! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted November 28, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Glad to hear they took such good care of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted November 28, 2013 #4 Share Posted November 28, 2013 That is awesome! I would much rather have those choices than the luncheon. Not that I've earned enough days for a MTL or anything, but I'll be there one day! ;) You may hit it in Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted November 28, 2013 #5 Share Posted November 28, 2013 (edited) That is awesome! I would much rather have those choices than the luncheon. Not that I've earned enough days for a MTL or anything, but I'll be there one day! ;) You may hit it in Alaska. Alaska is the only place we've made the cut for the MTP event which was only cocktail parties. With so many booking the 100% FCC promotion for short cruises the cutoff may be as high as on our Royal Med/TA which as I recall was over 700 days! :eek: Maybe we'll get lucky & get a free specialty restaurant meal if we make the MTP cutoff in January. ;) Edited November 28, 2013 by Astro Flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted November 28, 2013 #6 Share Posted November 28, 2013 On our just completed three-day coastal cruise on the Golden Princess, we received a letter informing us that due to the length of this cruise, a most traveled luncheon would not be held. Instead, we were offered the choice of complimentary dining in the Crown Grill, Sabatini's, or the Crab Shack. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner in Sabatini's with our two grandkids (half-price) and appreciated the gesture from Princess very much. Would love to see this since my next 3 cruises consist of a four day and a five day. And I know I always qualify for the luncheon. Something to look forward to if in fact they do it on the Ruby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorisis Posted November 29, 2013 #7 Share Posted November 29, 2013 The luncheon has always been a highlight but a speciality restaurant would be a nice change. We have 2 Princess cruisess booked. If we are MTP I would still prefer the luncheon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Eye Posted November 29, 2013 #8 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Is this typical for the short cruises, or do they normally not do anything for most traveled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted November 29, 2013 #9 Share Posted November 29, 2013 The luncheon has always been a highlight but a speciality restaurant would be a nice change. We have 2 Princess cruisess booked. If we are MTP I would still prefer the luncheon. There's always a luncheon or a cocktail party for the most traveled on all cruises of 7 days or more. If they are offering a specialty dinner on the short cruises, that's something new we can look forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted November 29, 2013 #10 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Never have been on a 3 nighter ... but seems what was offered to the most traveled was fair. Honestly, we would not have expected anything. LuLu ~~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseidaho Posted November 29, 2013 Author #11 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Never have been on a 3 nighter ... but seems what was offered to the most traveled was fair. Honestly, we would not have expected anything. LuLu ~~~~ I certainly didn't expect anything either, but it was much appreciated and enjoyed. The three and four day cruises offer a nice break if one lives within driving distance of a port such as LA. Now, if Princess would come up with a foreign port stop other than Ensenada on every cruise, it would be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted November 29, 2013 #12 Share Posted November 29, 2013 That was very nice. Glad you enjoyed the dinner. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R**T Posted November 29, 2013 #13 Share Posted November 29, 2013 What is this? We were on the Golden last February and never saw a Crab Shack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseidaho Posted November 29, 2013 Author #14 Share Posted November 29, 2013 What is this? We were on the Golden last February and never saw a Crab Shack. •Crab Shack – Seafood lovers will have a full crab shack experience, complete with mallets, bibs and buckets. Diners can enjoy crawfish in a Bayou-style “Mud Bug” boil, spiced peel and eat shrimp, or a mixed steamer pot filled with snow crab, jumbo shrimp, clams, and mussels. Cover charge: $20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted November 30, 2013 #15 Share Posted November 30, 2013 On our just completed three-day coastal cruise on the Golden Princess, we received a letter informing us that due to the length of this cruise, a most traveled luncheon would not be held. Instead, we were offered the choice of complimentary dining in the Crown Grill, Sabatini's, or the Crab Shack. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner in Sabatini's with our two grandkids (half-price) and appreciated the gesture from Princess very much. And just so you know, Barbara went to the mat for you. I was in her office while she was arranging the dinner and she was initially told no by the Dine Line. So she went and arranged it herself.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted November 30, 2013 #16 Share Posted November 30, 2013 That is a lovely gift! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted November 30, 2013 #17 Share Posted November 30, 2013 On our just completed three-day coastal cruise on the Golden Princess, we received a letter informing us that due to the length of this cruise, a most traveled luncheon would not be held. Instead, we were offered the choice of complimentary dining in the Crown Grill, Sabatini's, or the Crab Shack. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner in Sabatini's with our two grandkids (half-price) and appreciated the gesture from Princess very much. A very nice offer indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseidaho Posted November 30, 2013 Author #18 Share Posted November 30, 2013 And just so you know, Barbara went to the mat for you. I was in her office while she was arranging the dinner and she was initially told no by the Dine Line. So she went and arranged it herself.:) Just who is Barbara? I would like to thank her personally and encourage her to continue "going to the mat" for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted December 2, 2013 #19 Share Posted December 2, 2013 (edited) Just who is Barbara? I would like to thank her personally and encourage her to continue "going to the mat" for us. Maybe it wasn't you that I saw or I got her name wrong, lol. She is the Captains's Circle hostess. I was sitting with her while she made the arrangements for a party of 4 for that evening, and she did say that they were most travelled, so it had to happen, Edited December 2, 2013 by critterchick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted December 2, 2013 #20 Share Posted December 2, 2013 On our just completed three-day coastal cruise on the Golden Princess, we received a letter informing us that due to the length of this cruise, a most traveled luncheon would not be held. Instead, we were offered the choice of complimentary dining in the Crown Grill, Sabatini's, or the Crab Shack. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner in Sabatini's with our two grandkids (half-price) and appreciated the gesture from Princess very much. Sounds nice, but... There is so much whining here about officers not showing up at some meet and greet... If you give up the cocktail party / lunch, you give up the time to schmooze with the captain at your table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseidaho Posted December 2, 2013 Author #21 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Sounds nice, but... There is so much whining here about officers not showing up at some meet and greet... If you give up the cocktail party / lunch, you give up the time to schmooze with the captain at your table. It is nice to "schmooze" with the officers, although we have never been at the captain's table. However, one luncheon with another officer led to a private visit to the bridge, which was very enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted December 3, 2013 #22 Share Posted December 3, 2013 It is nice to "schmooze" with the officers, although we have never been at the captain's table. However, one luncheon with another officer led to a private visit to the bridge, which was very enjoyable. A few weeks ago I was on Coral, and I was the second most traveled guest. I guess all the heavy hitters were at home posting on cruise critic... Anyway, I come in, get my picture taken with the captain, and sit at the table with my name tag. There is an empty chair, and no host at the table. For a few minutes, I was wondering who the host would be. Then, of course, it dawned on me, the top three would be seated with the captain. I had a good laugh at myself for not figuring that out in advance. Some of the lunches are nice, but often one of more of the heavy hitters are self-important boors. As was the case this time. Unfortunately, I (male) was alone, and boor (female) were alone, and people assumed we were together. Oy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted December 3, 2013 #23 Share Posted December 3, 2013 A few weeks ago I was on Coral, and I was the second mosttraveled guest. I guess all the heavy hitters were at home posting on cruise critic... Anyway, I come in, get my picture taken with the captain, and sit at the table with my name tag. There is an empty chair, and no host at the table. For a few minutes, I was wondering who the host would be. Then, of course, it dawned on me, the top three would be seated with the captain. I had a good laugh at myself for not figuring that out in advance. Some of the lunches are nice, but often one of more of the heavy hitters are self-important boors. As was the case this time. Unfortunately, I (male) was alone, and boor (female) were alone, and people assumed we were together. Oy. Hopefully your captain carried the ball. Some are very chatty so the boors don't have the time to talk about themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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