SpringBreakMom Posted April 13, 2014 #1 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Our roll call is doing an informal get together on embarkation day. If everyone who has replied shows up we will have close to 60 people :eek: While we expect nothing from NCL, should I contact them just as a courtesy as we may be a large group? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW 2 CRUISIN Posted April 13, 2014 #2 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Yes! While under no obligation to do anything, in the past NCL has been great about helping plan Meet-n-Greets. With 60 people, it's hard to just "show up" somewhere and not disturb other passengers. Most Roll Call groups contact Group Events for their sailing. The NCL Team can set up a meeting location for you, and may even provide light drinks and snacks, along with providing members of the crew to welcome your group aboard. Don't hesitate to let the Group Events folks help make your meeting a success! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonyte Posted April 13, 2014 #3 Share Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) Yes! While under no obligation to do anything, in the past NCL has been great about helping plan Meet-n-Greets. With 60 people, it's hard to just "show up" somewhere and not disturb other passengers. Most Roll Call groups contact Group Events for their sailing. The NCL Team can set up a meeting location for you, and may even provide light drinks and snacks, along with providing members of the crew to welcome your group aboard. Don't hesitate to let the Group Events folks help make your meeting a success! OP wasn't asking about arranging M&G but an "informal get together" like many groups do at sailaway at one of the outdoor bars - for that there is no benefit of contacting NCL in advance (IMO), the bars are staffed anyway and most passengers will be there so it will be crowded, arranged group there or not. Edited April 13, 2014 by Demonyte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpecorari Posted April 13, 2014 #4 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Yes! While under no obligation to do anything, in the past NCL has been great about helping plan Meet-n-Greets. With 60 people, it's hard to just "show up" somewhere and not disturb other passengers. Most Roll Call groups contact Group Events for their sailing. The NCL Team can set up a meeting location for you, and may even provide light drinks and snacks, along with providing members of the crew to welcome your group aboard. Don't hesitate to let the Group Events folks help make your meeting a success! OP already has a Meet and Greet, probably on the first sea day. OP, I think, is talking about during sailaway, people just getting together before the official Meet and Greet. However, I don't have an answer! Harriet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valen9 Posted April 13, 2014 #5 Share Posted April 13, 2014 It probably won't do any harm to contact them and let them know. Who knows, they might arrange something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted April 13, 2014 #6 Share Posted April 13, 2014 From what I have gathered, intentions and reality for the sail away are mixed. Folks get tied up with dinner, drinks, unpacking, dealing with stuff.. and, well..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringBreakMom Posted April 13, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Yes! While under no obligation to do anything, in the past NCL has been great about helping plan Meet-n-Greets. With 60 people, it's hard to just "show up" somewhere and not disturb other passengers. Most Roll Call groups contact Group Events for their sailing. The NCL Team can set up a meeting location for you, and may even provide light drinks and snacks, along with providing members of the crew to welcome your group aboard. Don't hesitate to let the Group Events folks help make your meeting a success! Sent from my iPad using Forums They are great about the Meet & Greets :) Unfortunately, they are usually the first sea day. As for us that would be day 5, we wanted a chance to get together prior to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringBreakMom Posted April 13, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted April 13, 2014 From what I have gathered, intentions and reality for the sail away are mixed. Folks get tied up with dinner, drinks, unpacking, dealing with stuff.. and, well..... That's why I said "if" everyone shows up ;) Stuff happens :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B6ConMe Posted April 13, 2014 #9 Share Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) From what I have gathered, intentions and reality for the sail away are mixed. Folks get tied up with dinner, drinks, unpacking, dealing with stuff.. and, well..... I agree with Gary on this, we were in our first suite and although we had every intention of going to the sail away party, we just got involved with others things and the Mardi Gras beads just stayed in the bag. The other thing is too, the ship is already in party mode so a few more pax who want to celebrate sail away is just more positive vibes........... Party ON :D Edited April 13, 2014 by B6ConMe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylenyc Posted April 13, 2014 #10 Share Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) I agree with Gary on this, we were in our first suite and although we had every intention of going to the sail away party, we just got involved with others things and the Mardi Gras beads just stayed in the bag. This often happens and is to be expected. I always suggest a first day informal sailaway meet-up. and expecting people to be excited with new ship, finding their way around, getting something to eat, exploring the ship and taking pictures. Which is why it's informal. This is also why it's better to have a Meet & Greet on Day 2 instead of Day 1. Have fun with who ever remembers to show up. :D Edited April 13, 2014 by kylenyc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B6ConMe Posted April 14, 2014 #11 Share Posted April 14, 2014 This often happens and is to be expected. I always suggest a first day informal sailaway meet-up. and expecting people to be excited with new ship, finding their way around, getting something to eat, exploring the ship and taking pictures. Which is why it's informal. This is also why it's better to have a Meet & Greet on Day 2 instead of Day 1. Have fun with who ever remembers to show up. :D So true :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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