Steviewonder1 Posted September 21, 2014 #26 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Have seen many Celebrations on Princess and they do it up Right! We had both a Birthday and Wedding Celebration on one of our cruises. Her birthday is 1 week before our Wedding anniversary, yes I married her a week after she turned 18! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutumnSky Posted September 21, 2014 Author #27 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Could someone tell me where I find the option to put in a birthday in the personalize section, I can't seem to find it. Can it be added after booking. Thanks In the Cruise Personalizer click on Guest Check-in and scroll to the bottom. Yes, you can add it anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted September 21, 2014 #28 Share Posted September 21, 2014 it's about the size of a small soup can. It's rich chocolate and my wife can't eat chocolate so it was all I could manage myself.:)Get the waiters to sing Happy Birthday, don't be shy. It's just a lot of fun. Our waiters sang Happy Anniversary. This post has a picture of the 'cake': http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=29902519&postcount=46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted September 21, 2014 #29 Share Posted September 21, 2014 This post has a picture of the 'cake': That's big enough for me to let DH have a bite. ;) It's very cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenb Posted September 21, 2014 #30 Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) Usually we also get a 'note' from the Captain congratulating us on our birthday/anniversary/celebration. When we were on our honeymoon 15 years ago on the Grand Princess, it was actually signed by the Captain, but over the last few years we have noticed that it is now just a laser-printed signature. ETA For children in the kids' programs, sometimes they get a bit of a production from the kids' staff.... depends on the staff though. Edited September 21, 2014 by helenb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpcanuck Posted September 21, 2014 #31 Share Posted September 21, 2014 they really don't care when your birthday was. It could have occurred 6 months ago or could be coming up in 6 months time. You're the one selecting the occasion & the date. You could celebrate your cat having kittens if you wanted. :d:rolleyes: lol!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruiseprincess Posted September 21, 2014 #32 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I forgot to mention.....they put a sign on you cabin door "Happy Birthday" or "Happy Anniversary" and it's stuck there with double sided tape. They're printed on heavy plastic stock and if you have any intentions of saving it, take it down before the last day or the cabin steward will remove it to reuse on the next cruise. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azure Moon Posted September 21, 2014 #33 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I forgot to mention.....they put a sign on you cabin door "Happy Birthday" or "Happy Anniversary" and it's stuck there with double sided tape. They're printed on heavy plastic stock and if you have any intentions of saving it, take it down before the last day or the cabin steward will remove it to reuse on the next cruise. ;) I was curious about this during our trip. As the cruise went on some of the "Happy Birthday" or "Happy Anniversary" signs were no longer on the doors, yet the balloons remained. Occasionally I would see a cabin steward with one of the signs in their hand. I imagine some of the stewards were probably going to put some of the signs up or had removed some. I wondered if some of the stewards were removing signs after the event date went by or if the people celebrating were taking the signs down themselves. I wondered if they were for the celebrant to keep or if they were to be left to be reused on following cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted September 21, 2014 #34 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Thank you all! Just curious to know before I commit to giving them the information. Hate to break it to you, but Princess already knows your birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruiseprincess Posted September 21, 2014 #35 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I was curious about this during our trip. As the cruise went on some of the "Happy Birthday" or "Happy Anniversary" signs were no longer on the doors, yet the balloons remained. Occasionally I would see a cabin steward with one of the signs in their hand. I imagine some of the stewards were probably going to put some of the signs up or had removed some. I wondered if some of the stewards were removing signs after the event date went by or if the people celebrating were taking the signs down themselves. I wondered if they were for the celebrant to keep or if they were to be left to be reused on following cruises. There yours to keep if you take it down or they remove them on the last day to reuse. Most people wouldn't think to ask the steward for them back. They reuse everything- even the birthday candle on your cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutumnSky Posted September 21, 2014 Author #36 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Hate to break it to you, but Princess already knows your birthday. Lol! Very true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutumnSky Posted September 21, 2014 Author #37 Share Posted September 21, 2014 #1Nanna and pablo222, thanks for the pictures of the cake and door decoratiions! I just remembered this little tidbit from last summer on our cruise to the British Isles. Our son's birthday came while we were on the cruise, and this would be the first time we'd ever missed being with him--he's a grown man with a wife and baby, but still. . . Anyway, I took a sign with us that said "Happy Birthday Adam!" and had a table mate at dinner take a picture of my husband and me holding the sign. My plan was to email the picture to him. Shortly after that, one of the waitstaff brought us a cake with a candle. I said, "Oh, it's not my birthday!". He said "I know, it's Adam's birthday." Then he asked for my phone and took a picture of us with the sign and the cake! Very sweet and considerate! So, apparently, you don't even have to be on the ship to get a birthday cake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKman2495 Posted September 22, 2014 #38 Share Posted September 22, 2014 This post has a picture of the 'cake': http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=29902519&postcount=46 The cask I got was bigger. I took a piece and they took the rest (no one else wanted any) and brought it to my cabin. I had a small piece each day for the next week.. I stored it in the refrigerator on its plate and plastic cover and it kept well. Good cake. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holomoku Posted September 22, 2014 #39 Share Posted September 22, 2014 We have not told them on board ship of B-Days or Anniversary, but the info in the computer is all they have ever needed. The balloons, door plate, cake, etc. all show up on the scheduled day as if by magic.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradUT Posted September 22, 2014 #40 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I've always found it's not a good as the other desserts offered that evening. But on a cruise, you can have your cake and eat another dessert too! BTW, I am SO entering my kids' birthdays on our upcoming cruise as they both have birthdays shortly before or during the cruise. They are in their 20's and will kill me when the waiters sing "Happy Birthday" to them. BWA-HA-HA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruiseprincess Posted September 22, 2014 #41 Share Posted September 22, 2014 [quote name='GradUT']But on a cruise, you can have your cake and eat another dessert too! [/quote] [FONT=Comic Sans MS]I'm not that fond of Princess's birthday cakes. Maybe it's just because there are other desserts that are so much better or just the way they make them. Everybody else seems to like them though. [/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted September 22, 2014 #42 Share Posted September 22, 2014 [quote name='GradUT']But on a cruise, you can have your cake and eat another dessert too! BTW, I am SO entering my kids' birthdays on our upcoming cruise as they both have birthdays shortly before or during the cruise. They are in their 20's and will kill me when the waiters sing "Happy Birthday" to them. BWA-HA-HA![/QUOTE] I think you should pack party hats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradUT Posted September 22, 2014 #43 Share Posted September 22, 2014 [quote name='pablo222']I think you should pack party hats![/QUOTE] Oh Pablo, you are evil! I like the way you think!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofun Posted September 22, 2014 #44 Share Posted September 22, 2014 If you're on a good table the Princess cake is part of the fun. Two cakes on our Diamond cruise table last July, both shared with the table and afterwards led to much celebratory alcohol consumption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowflakesb Posted September 23, 2014 #45 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Thanks for the info but I think I left it too late, my cruise is in 25 days and the occasions option is not there now. Oh well I guess I can tell them on board, it will be my 65th birthday less than 2 weeks after and this will be my present to myself and I am going solo.... Can't wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted September 23, 2014 #46 Share Posted September 23, 2014 [SIZE="3"]The day after our last day of our January cruises I will turn 70....but I really don't want a bunch of waiters gathered around the table singing Happy Birthday...but that is just me[/SIZE]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruiseprincess Posted September 23, 2014 #47 Share Posted September 23, 2014 [quote name='snowflakesb']Thanks for the info but I think I left it too late, my cruise is in 25 days and the occasions option is not there now. Oh well I guess I can tell them on board, it will be my 65th birthday less than 2 weeks after and this will be my present to myself and I am going solo.... Can't wait[/quote] [FONT=Comic Sans MS]Let the Captains Circle host know once you on board & I'm sure they'll make arrangements. It only involves notifying you cabin steward as ti which day it is & giving you a card to present at the door when entering the DR. [/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted September 23, 2014 #48 Share Posted September 23, 2014 [quote name='GradUT']Oh Pablo, you are evil! I like the way you think!:)[/QUOTE] These should embarrass just about anyone: [url]http://www.amazon.com/Beistle-Super-Tube-Noiseless-Blowouts-Assorted/dp/B000R4KUH2/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1411471983&sr=1-2&keywords=blow+outs[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose30 Posted September 23, 2014 #49 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Princess gives the cakes away because they are are so baaaaaaaaaaaaaaad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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