Suite/Elite Evening Event

[cruise4kicks]

On my upcoming Crown sailing the event is nightly from 4:30-6:30.

[jamesnnb]

That's interesting cruise4kicks.  Thanks for posting.

[KeepCalmBearOn]

What is the dress code (ducking)?

[neverbeenhere]

10 minutes ago, scottca075 said:

What is the dress code (ducking)?

 

Clothing. 

[rkacruiser]

21 hours ago, jagoffee said:

I am glad to hear that you had a invitation in your cabin with the information for this private event.  

You will know for next time.  

I have seen the signs both ways, but I would “guess” that is more common to see signs that just say private event or even invitation only.  I think it is an attempt not to offend those not invited.  For me a written invitation makes it clear to me that I am invited.

 

But I can certainly understand how it might initially be confusing.

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I want to thank you for your kind post.  Royal Princess was the largest vessel on which I have sailed with the most guests.  Even with my cruise/travel experience, I felt overwhelmed.  My Royal Princess cruise was a "learning experience" for this Senior Citizen.

[Thrak]

28 minutes ago, scottca075 said:

What is the dress code (ducking)?

 

Stirring the pot a bit?  A serious answer: It's usually in the late afternoon which means "Casual" and in the evening which normally means "Smart Casual". Most folks I see there have already changed for the evening.

[rkacruiser]

21 hours ago, Thrak said:

 

Stirring the pot a bit?  A serious answer: It's usually in the late afternoon which means "Casual" and in the evening which normally means "Smart Casual". Most folks I see there have already changed for the evening.

 

I agree that dressing for "Smart Casual" would be the appropriate attire.  On those evenings when "Formal" where is suggested, because I am a second sitting diner, I went to the Elite Lounge for awhile prior to returning to my stateroom and dressing appropriately for the evening.

[2theship]

On 9/22/2019 at 6:03 PM, neverbeenhere said:

you can order a cheaper imitation Chairman of the board by ordering the mojito drink without mint. 

Doesn't a mojito involve rum? Doesn't sound much like a Chairman of the Board.

[KeepCalmBearOn]

On 9/22/2019 at 3:03 PM, neverbeenhere said:

but you can order a cheaper imitation Chairman of the board by ordering the mojito drink without mint. 

 

2 hours ago, 2theship said:

Doesn't a mojito involve rum? Doesn't sound much like a Chairman of the Board.

 

Chairman of the Board

 

3 parts Grey Goose Vodka

3 parts Bombay Sapphire Gin

1 part Cointreau

Chilled over ice and strained

Garnished with 3 plump olives (or a twist)

 

Mojito

 

1 1/2 oz White rum

6 leaves of Mint

Soda Water

1 oz Fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons Sugar

[neverbeenhere]

2 hours ago, 2theship said:

Doesn't a mojito involve rum? Doesn't sound much like a Chairman of the Board.

 

Sorry, Tito’s Mint Martini. 

[KeepCalmBearOn]

1 hour ago, neverbeenhere said:

Sorry, Tito’s Mint Martini. 

 

Still not a CoB or close to it, that I can see. It is a mojito with vodka

 

MoTito

 

1 1/2 oz Tito's Handmade Vodka    

6-10 Mint Leaves    

3/4 oz Simple Syrup or 2 tsp of Sugar    

3/4 oz Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice    

1 1/2 oz Soda Water

 

CoB is vodka, gin and Cointreau, no sugar, no simple syrup and no soda water.

[cmerun]

On 9/22/2019 at 5:14 PM, voljeep said:

and even us lowly members the next level down from the top level ...

 

 

 

 

On 9/22/2019 at 8:13 PM, jagoffee said:

It is strange that you did not have a card in your cabin.  

The first time we are platinum we did not get the card- 

I saw the private party sign in front of Club Fusion if I remember correctly- I was clueless!

Glad I figured it out!

We enjoy going- ESP when they hold it in Skywalkers!

 

Edited September 26, 2019 by cmerun
Quote was repeated

[neverbeenhere]

Tito’s mint martini 

 

Tito’s vodka

cointreau

mint

 

[cmerun]

On 9/22/2019 at 5:06 PM, rkacruiser said:

 

This is what I experienced on Coral Princess in August as well.  Along with the featured items for the evening, there was a nice selection of cheeses, crackers. and crudities with one, maybe two, dips.  None of the "specially priced drinks" appealed, but the Steward(ess) willingly took my order and brought me my preferred beverage from the nearest Bar which was Crooner's.  A very pleasant amenity for Captain's Circle's Elite Members, I think.

Where was it held on Coral?

 

[Thrak]

10 minutes ago, neverbeenhere said:

Tito’s mint martini 

 

Tito’s vodka

cointreau

mint

 

 

Leaving out the mint and ordering it with a twist might be acceptable. Obviously not a CoB but probably a decent drink. I've been ordering the Mayan Mule - essentially a Moscow Mule but made with tequila. Again, not the same but a reasonably decent drink. I may give your suggestion a try. We sail on October 19.

 

It's unfortunate they changed the offerings for the PES nosh. For those who may be unaware of the current offerings here is the list with descriptions of the drinks:

 

 

Edited September 26, 2019 by Thrak

[KeepCalmBearOn]

21 minutes ago, neverbeenhere said:

Tito’s mint martini , Tito’s vodka, Cointreau & mint

 

Good to know, but I am old school. Martini's are supposed to taste like paint remover so you don't drink six of them 🙂

[neverbeenhere]

I’ve drank six or seven and thought I was Van Gogh! 

[Thrak]

1 hour ago, neverbeenhere said:

I’ve drank six or seven and thought I was Van Gogh! 

 

The stars may look funny after six or seven martinis but you can always count your ears to be sure...

[rkacruiser]

6 hours ago, cmerun said:

Where was it held on Coral?

 

 

In the Library

[Thrak]

7 hours ago, cmerun said:

Where was it held on Coral?

 

 

1 hour ago, rkacruiser said:

 

In the Library

 

It was held in Explorers on our last Coral cruise. 19 days. November 2018.

[Colo Cruiser]

12 hours ago, 2theship said:

Doesn't a mojito involve rum? Doesn't sound much like a Chairman of the Board.

I agree. Not sure where that come from.  🙄

[kootz]

If you have a drink package, are these specialty drinks still free?

[memoak]

51 minutes ago, kootz said:

If you have a drink package, are these specialty drinks still free?

The premier drink package can be used on any drink under $12

[geoherb]

Here's the current menu from the Crown's transatlantic cruise. We have so many Platinum and Elite passengers that they've moved it to Club Fusion. We've only made it once, and there weren't too many people there. I'm going again in a few minutes for the sushi. I didn't take a photo of the back of the menu. It repeats starting with the goat's cheese, then smoked salmon, then steak tartare, and finally shrimp fountain. 

 

The drink specials are listed by day, but we can order any of them any day.

[franktown]

1 hour ago, kootz said:

If you have a drink package, are these specialty drinks still free?

You do not only have to order the specialty drink.  The bartender will make you almost anything.  Free with the drink package.  Full price without.