BTwurddle Posted December 13, 2015 #1 Share Posted December 13, 2015 We will be guests in the RS on a 7 night sailing aboard a vision class ship and I was wondering if anyone knows how invitations to the "captains" table on formal nights are determined? Im aware in most cases the captain doesnt actually use the dining room on these nights any longer and the table is usually hosted by a senior officer but it would be a real treat, especially for my better half to snag one of those coveted invitations. Does the concierge have any pull? Just curious. Happy cruising everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 13, 2015 #2 Share Posted December 13, 2015 The method of choosing guests at the Captain's table is different on each ship. It's an honor to be asked, but I would be uncomfortable fishing for an invitation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSU Posted December 13, 2015 #3 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I thought that Pinnacles with the most points were some of the people chosen. At least, that has been my experience. (I am not a Pinnacle, but I have observed this on many of my cruises). Bob is right though. Sometimes there is no reason for someone being chosen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted December 13, 2015 #4 Share Posted December 13, 2015 (edited) We will be guests in the RS on a 7 night sailing aboard a vision class ship and I was wondering if anyone knows how invitations to the "captains" table on formal nights are determined? Im aware in most cases the captain doesnt actually use the dining room on these nights any longer and the table is usually hosted by a senior officer but it would be a real treat, especially for my better half to snag one of those coveted invitations. Does the concierge have any pull? Just curious. Happy cruising everyone! Our experience on the ships that we have cruised on is that the Captain will host at least one if not both tables on Formal Nights in the MDR. He might do second seating seating on the first formal night (since that is usually the Captain's Reception) and first seating on the second formal night. The Staff Captain, Hotel Director and Guest Services Manager have also hosted tables on Formal Nights. I thought that Pinnacles with the most points were some of the people chosen. At least, that has been my experience. (I am not a Pinnacle, but I have observed this on many of my cruises).Bob is right though. Sometimes there is no reason for someone being chosen. PC Members are invited no matter their point level, but it does vary by ship and Captain. Being invited to the Captain's Table does not necessarily always happen on a Formal Night. It could be any night during the cruise. Edited December 13, 2015 by cruisenfever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted December 13, 2015 #5 Share Posted December 13, 2015 We have never been invited when staying in the RS or RLS. By no means did we expect to be invited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garavar Posted December 13, 2015 #6 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I asked this same question a while back http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2285254 It seems the general consensus is you have same chance in an interior than a RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted December 13, 2015 #7 Share Posted December 13, 2015 We were invited on our 1st cruise in a GS last year. We meet a very nice couple on this years cruise and they were in a RS and had us stop there for a drink and gave us a tour and they were invited to Captains table. I would think you have a good chance to be invited. I5t was a great meal with excellent wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkerbink Posted December 13, 2015 #8 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Can't understand why anyone would want to sit at the Captain's table...I'd have to behave!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired LEO Posted December 13, 2015 #9 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Can't understand why anyone would want to sit at the Captain's table...I'd have to behave!:D After a few glasses of wine all bets are off. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobnJac Posted December 13, 2015 #10 Share Posted December 13, 2015 If I wanted to have dinner with a Scandanavian / Norwegian sea captain, I'm sure I could find a cafe in some baltic port and have a meal with a "captain" there. Albeit a trawler, the conversation would be as stimulating and enlightening.[emoji33] By guest in the RS do you mean you haven't paid for it? Neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinDawn Posted December 13, 2015 #11 Share Posted December 13, 2015 We were invited to sit with the Captain on our Enchantment cruise which was only our 8th with Royal and there were much more expensive cabins then our Junior Suite. It was an honor but not sure where they come up with who gets invited. BonVoyage Dawna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fas64 Posted December 13, 2015 #12 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I have sailed twice in a RS and both times I have been invited to dine with the captain, On both occasions the other guests were in OS and none of them were PC members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted December 13, 2015 #13 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I have had the opportunity to dine with the Captain on several different ships and have really enjoyed the experience. I did ask on the Adventure a few years ago how the guests are chosen to sit at the table ( we got to know the Captain and spent a bit of time with him throughout the cruise) the answer was that he was presented with a list of suite guests, and those with high C&A points - he made his choice from that list and also from the recommendation of the Concierge. We had a good chuckle when he said he saw our last name and knew we were from the same country as he was, so that made his choice easy! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted December 13, 2015 #14 Share Posted December 13, 2015 (edited) I think they try to match the personality of those invited with the Captain (or whoever you might dine with)...so it pays to be friendly and somewhat chatty! i doubt they want "Silent Sams" or "Gloomy Gus'" at the table....or those who can't use proper English, etc.... Edited December 13, 2015 by cb at sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealNorwegianCruiser Posted December 13, 2015 #15 Share Posted December 13, 2015 If I wanted to have dinner with a Scandanavian / Norwegian sea captain, I'm sure I could find a cafe in some baltic port and have a meal with a "captain" there. [emoji33] . I can fix you a Norwegian captain if you really want that.. most likely a Baltic (Latvian, Lithuanian, Estonian) captain as well. Let me know:=) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curcurt Posted December 13, 2015 #16 Share Posted December 13, 2015 (edited) We were invited to the Captain's table, along with our table mates. We were all 1st time RCCL cruisers. On this cruise it was just luck of the draw. None of us were in suites. Edited December 13, 2015 by curcurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted December 13, 2015 #17 Share Posted December 13, 2015 (edited) Can't understand why anyone would want to sit at the Captain's table...I'd have to behave!:D Do they have Captain's Mast on a cruise ship Edited December 13, 2015 by John&LaLa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkerbink Posted December 14, 2015 #18 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Do they have Captain's Mast on a cruise ship I assume so...they DO have a brig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted December 14, 2015 #19 Share Posted December 14, 2015 I assume so...they DO have a brig! And a morgue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted December 14, 2015 #20 Share Posted December 14, 2015 ....or those who can't use proper English, etc.... Most of the Captain's do not use proper English as it is not their first language. I don't think they would eliminate someone from the table for not using proper English :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted December 14, 2015 #21 Share Posted December 14, 2015 On our first Freedom sailing which was our second RCI cruise, we met a family from Pittsburgh as our dinner table mates that spoke Greek. The captain was Greek. . At the suite cocktail event our table mate asked if we could all sit at the captains table in Greek of course. The captain was impressed that he spoke Greek. The captain agreed. So our family of three and their family of 5 sat at the captains table the next night. Oh it was great had our pictures taken and all around wondered how we got to sit there. To bad it was only us.............. No captain. No officers. We got what we asked for. Safe travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobnJac Posted December 14, 2015 #22 Share Posted December 14, 2015 I can fix you a Norwegian captain if you really want that.. most likely a Baltic (Latvian, Lithuanian, Estonian) captain as well. Let me know:=) I'll brush up on my nordic languages wouldnt want to make a faux pas whilst greeting the captain. How does one say "Hello sailor."[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealNorwegianCruiser Posted December 14, 2015 #23 Share Posted December 14, 2015 I'll brush up on my nordic languages wouldnt want to make a faux pas whilst greeting the captain. How does one say "Hello sailor."[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] "Hello sailor!" would be "Hei sjømann!" or more correct "God dag sjømann!" (on daytime), "God ettermiddag sjømann!", (afternoon), "God kveld sjømann! (during evening). Most Scandinavians are very unformal, and unless it is the King/Queen or a Minister or equal, it is not the norm to use title. If he/she present him/herself as Captain XXX, then of course you respond with title unless he/she ask you not to. And since proper English is required by some here at CC, I guess I will be disqualified.. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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