soloadventurer Posted August 12, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just wondering to RC ships hold a minutes silence during Remembrance Sunday or 11hr of 11th day of 11th month ? to remember those who fought in WW2 I will be in the middle of the Pacific on the 11th Nov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisingthesuitelife Posted August 12, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I don't recall one on the 2 cruises I have been on over 11th November but each ship is different. Sent from my SM-T580 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinnamon Posted August 12, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I was appalled on a TA cruise on Liberty in 2011. The loud commentary of an event around the pool area continued with no silence mentioned. Many people were wearing poppies during the day and were equally annoyed. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted August 12, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just wondering to RC ships hold a minutes silence during Remembrance Sunday or 11hr of 11th day of 11th month ? to remember those who fought in WW2 I will be in the middle of the Pacific on the 11th Nov British itineraries maybe, but not others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted August 12, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Probably depends wherein the works they are sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 12, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I don't recall one on the 2 cruises I have been on over 11th November but each ship is different. I agree, we've had several transatlantic cruises during that time and never had it observed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATC cruiser Posted August 12, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I'm not trying to be disrespectful but Remembrance Day has been observed since the end of WWI. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purescottish Posted August 12, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 12, 2017 We done a 14 night on Explorer 2014, On remembrance day, the Captain made an announcement before early seating, he gave a speech, called a minutes silence, and a bugler played the last post in the centrium, it was quite a moving speech and everyone observed the minutes silence, wendy x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Dazzles Posted August 12, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I think it can depend on the ship, the captain, cruise director's staff, itinerary, etc. It is definitely more of a British tradition. In the US it's referred to as Vererans Day. It is a celebration/time to remember all veterans. I don't often see the "11th day, hour, minute" moment as when I lived in England. The US has so many time zones perhaps that makes a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted August 12, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 12, 2017 We done a 14 night on Explorer 2014, On remembrance day, the Captain made an announcement before early seating, he gave a speech, called a minutes silence, and a bugler played the last post in the centrium, it was quite a moving speech and everyone observed the minutes silence, wendy x We were on that repo cruise and I remember something like that. Never seen it observed anywhere (in the US) before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann2 Posted August 12, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 12, 2017 (edited) I have sailed on many Transatlantics during November and the 2 minute silence was only observed once, on a Carnival ship and British cruise Director. The problem I find is the different cultures. The Veteran's Day in the US is celebrated as a big party RA RA RA ( I had to walk out once). The Remembrance Day for Canadians /British is a more sombre time. I do wear my poppy with pride and am always amazed that so many Americans don't know what it symbols. Actually in Canada it is Remembrance Day on the 11th November (not the Sunday) and it is a Public Holiday. Edited August 12, 2017 by maryann2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Dazzles Posted August 12, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I have sailed on many Transatlantics during November and the 2 minute silence was only observed once, on a Carnival ship and British cruise Director.The problem I find is the different cultures. The Veteran's Day in the US is celebrated as a big party RA RA RA ( I had to walk out once). The Remembrance Day for Canadians /British is a more sombre time. I do wear my poppy with pride and am always amazed that so many Americans don't know what it symbols. Actually in Canada it is Remembrance Day on the 11th November (not the Sunday) and it is a Public Holiday. I am well aware of the difference between Rememberance Day and Veterans Day - see my post above and wanted to respond. I have never thought of Veterans Day as "RA RA RA." Here there might be a short parade to honor the veterans, the flag, etc., but it always respectful. Local stores and restaurants often have a "free dinner or drink for all veterans," many veterans speak at schools, and local American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars have special events. I think in the United States Memorial Day, which is celebrated in May, is more like Rememberance Day. Memorial Day honors those who have fallen and Veterans Day honors those who served. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted August 13, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I have sailed on many Transatlantics during November and the 2 minute silence was only observed once, on a Carnival ship and British cruise Director.The problem I find is the different cultures. The Veteran's Day in the US is celebrated as a big party RA RA RA ( I had to walk out once). The Remembrance Day for Canadians /British is a more sombre time. I do wear my poppy with pride and am always amazed that so many Americans don't know what it symbols. Actually in Canada it is Remembrance Day on the 11th November (not the Sunday) and it is a Public Holiday. The RA RA part was a bit uncalled for. Americans may or may not know much about your observances but we have respect enough to not walk out of any trumpet ceremonies and honorings. We are proud of our veterans and very respectful of yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmy Posted August 13, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I was appalled on a TA cruise on Liberty in 2011. The loud commentary of an event around the pool area continued with no silence mentioned. Many people were wearing poppies during the day and were equally annoyed. Sent from my iPad using Forums I was on that sailing. If I recall our CC group did observe moment's silence on our own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann2 Posted August 13, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I am well aware of the difference between Rememberance Day and Veterans Day - see my post above and wanted to respond. I have never thought of Veterans Day as "RA RA RA." Here there might be a short parade to honor the veterans, the flag, etc., but it always respectful. Local stores and restaurants often have a "free dinner or drink for all veterans," many veterans speak at schools, and local American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars have special events. I think in the United States Memorial Day, which is celebrated in May, is more like Rememberance Day. Memorial Day honors those who have fallen and Veterans Day honors those who served. The RA RA part was a bit uncalled for. Americans may or may not know much about your observances but we have respect enough to not walk out of any trumpet ceremonies and honorings. We are proud of our veterans and very respectful of yours. I do deeply apologise for the RA comment. I did not mean to upset anyone and of course I also honour all veterans. I should have said it felt like a party atmosphere to me.. My father was killed in action in 1945 and Remembrance Day to me is remembering all those who have died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Recruit Posted August 13, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Every RC cruise that we have taken in November has done a service. The larger ships, Independence and Navigator, had the ceremony in the theatre. Very well attended, passengers dressed appropriately, and was conducted by some of the officers onboard who served in their respective countries military. Afterward they all stood at the exit thanking everyone for their attendance. It gave you the opportunity to thank *them* for their service. Another one was out by the pool on a Radiance class ship. Veterans onboard were asked to gather around, there were prayers and a moment of silence. If I were you, go ask at guest services as soon as you board. If the ship hasn't thought of it ahead of time this will give them an opportunity to arrange something, even if it is just a moment of silence throughout the entire ship. Teri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kernow Posted August 13, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 13, 2017 We were on a TA on Adventure a few years ago and they did have a minutes silence. The cruise director and many of the passengers were British, so maybe that is why they did it. We've been on other ships since and no mention of it. Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerpeaches Posted August 13, 2017 #18 Share Posted August 13, 2017 If I were you, go ask at guest services as soon as you board. If the ship hasn't thought of it ahead of time this will give them an opportunity to arrange something, even if it is just a moment of silence throughout the entire ship. Teri This is a really good suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crosby99 Posted August 13, 2017 #19 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Whilst it seems entirely appropriate and correct to do. The was an issue over poppies and the English football team recently. Whilst I don't understand it Royal Caribbean(as an international company) might have a similar opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorben-Hendrik Posted August 13, 2017 #20 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Not sure if such a thing is necessary any-more - put it to rest! I think having a ceremony somewhere on the ship is fine - but having everybody to be subjected to such an act is not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 13, 2017 #21 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Not sure if such a thing is necessary any-more - put it to rest!I think having a ceremony somewhere on the ship is fine - but having everybody to be subjected to such an act is not! I thought it was called Armistice Day. Commemorates the end of WW1. Very popular with French welders. [emoji6] Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorben-Hendrik Posted August 13, 2017 #22 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Very popular with French welders. [emoji6] Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app That is exactly the problem - today all kind of weird groups take advantage of these out-of-date ceremony's - using them for their own purpose! They should not be celebrated publicly any more - I am with the FIFA on this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misplaced Texan Posted August 14, 2017 #23 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Just wondering to RC ships hold a minutes silence during Remembrance Sunday or 11hr of 11th day of 11th month ? to remember those who fought in WW2 I will be in the middle of the Pacific on the 11th Nov As others have noted, I would not expect a British/Canadian/elsewhere in the Commonwealth style Remembrance Day commemoration other than on itineraries that depart the UK or Commonwealth countries. In the U.S. November 11th is Veteran's Day (formerly Armistice Day in the U.S.) and is traditionally a celebration of of all veterans, living and dead, rather than the somber event it is the UK. Our equivalent of Remembrance Day is Memorial Day, which began in the 19th Century following our Civil War. So if your cruise departs the U.S. or is predominately occupied by Americans, I wouldn't expect much in the way of a commemoration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucymorgan Posted August 14, 2017 #24 Share Posted August 14, 2017 If you will be in the middle of the pacific (not atlantic) I would not be surprised, especially if people ask at guest services early. Probably depends on the demographics of people on board. We were on an April cruise from Sydney to Hawaii (Rhapsody) and someone organised a dawn service for ANZAC day on the pool deck, complete with a lone Saxophonist playing the Last Post. It was noted in the cruise compasses and was very well attended, including many US service people and families. It was amazing watching the sun come up with the 360 degree view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flymia Posted August 14, 2017 #25 Share Posted August 14, 2017 It's going to depend on the cruise line, CD and Captain honestly. As an American I wasn't even sure what you were speaking of. As for Veterans Day and Remembrance Sunday. In the U.S. Venterans say is to thank those who served and do serve. Memorial Day, which is in May, is to remember those who died. I was actually at the American cemetery, very special day that was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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