margsbolton Posted March 6, 2023 #26 Share Posted March 6, 2023 I was on Arcadia last August when it was my birthday. I did get a card from the Captain and a towel animal. No singing of Happy Birthday in the Dining room - thank goodness but I was presented with a small cake.x 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionboard Posted March 7, 2023 #27 Share Posted March 7, 2023 22 hours ago, jh1809 said: At least you didn't have to share the fizz! Trouble is, I don't like it! Usually give my half bottle to my steward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaefell Posted March 8, 2023 #28 Share Posted March 8, 2023 It has happened to both of us at a number of hotels in the past & in 2018 on Britannia an route to Southampton from the Caribbean,on my Birthday we woke to find the cabin door decorated & a card under the door,we sail on Arcadia on May 14th,my Wife's Birthday,it will be interesting to see what happens!😮 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denarius Posted March 8, 2023 #29 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Bring back Manny's Mexicans! 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted March 8, 2023 #30 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Hubby had a birthday when we were onboard one year and he had a card in the cabin signed by Captain Camby. I hadn’t told anyone but like others the steward probably noticed the birthday cards I’d put up. Mercifully he didn’t get happy birthday sang to him at dinner- he would have hated it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted March 8, 2023 #31 Share Posted March 8, 2023 A good few years back we were sailing on Black Watch and it was my mother's birthday while on board and although we hadn't said anything she was given a cake and the waiters sang happy birthday. We were told that they knew as it shows up on the booking details (e.g. passport). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlaMarie Posted May 2, 2023 #32 Share Posted May 2, 2023 I've been trying to organise a surprise celebration cake (from the gift brochure) for a cruise (parents sail on Friday). I've been able to do this in previous years relatively quickly, but this time I have had no luck in getting through to anyone at customer services on several occasions (over 3 hours spent trying). I also noticed that if you haven't booked direct, P&O are trying to direct you through your TA for booking "celebration packages" which is the first time I have heard of this. I've unfortunately now run out of time as it is now 3 days before sailing (which is the minimum you can book a gift from the brochure). I just wondered if anyone else has had any success lately in booking these extras before sailing and if there is an easier way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulatsea Posted May 2, 2023 #33 Share Posted May 2, 2023 On 3/5/2023 at 10:18 PM, Josy1953 said: I don't know about P&O but I have had a birthday on Princess since they restarted cruising and the waiters didn't sing but I was given a small cake at dinner on the evening of my birthday even though neither my husband or I told them that it was my birthday, they also displayed an announcement on the interactive screens by the lifts. Class - that’s a nice touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TigerB Posted May 2, 2023 #34 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Last week in the Epicurean on Arvia, one of the waiters serenaded a birthday girl with his flute. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted May 2, 2023 #35 Share Posted May 2, 2023 1 hour ago, TigerB said: Last week in the Epicurean on Arvia, one of the waiters serenaded a birthday girl with his flute. Lovely, that is special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TigerB Posted May 2, 2023 #36 Share Posted May 2, 2023 13 minutes ago, Josy1953 said: Lovely, that is special. Afterwards, he went to the other end of the restaurant to play to another table; I couldn't make out what though; it wasn't 'Happy Birthday' or 'We Wish You A Merry Christmas'. He got a resounding round of applause after each, and had a tear in his eye. He was a lovely lad, too. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdey16 Posted May 3, 2023 #37 Share Posted May 3, 2023 I’ve just come back from a MSC cruise and they sing happy birthday at the dinner table and aload of other songs if you want with a waiter and his guitar. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Megabear2 Posted May 3, 2023 #38 Share Posted May 3, 2023 I can confirm a rendition of Happy Birthday just made for my this evenings table companion on Queen Mary 2. It was really nicely done with a group of around 10 singing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsmt47471015 Posted May 4, 2023 #39 Share Posted May 4, 2023 It was my birthday while on Azamara ,I never let anyone know when it is as i don't want the fuss, came back to the cabin around lunchtime and the whole cabin was decorated with banners ,balloons, a card from the captain and senior officers, happy birthday signs and a lovely cake (just what you need on a cruise!!!). My good lady had her birthday while on Aurora and got, A card ( preprinted with the captains signature) , we don't expect anything but I would have preferred things the other way around as my birthday to me is just another day and I like to make it special for Mrs gsmt. It also highlights the difference between different cruise lines 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Anarchy Posted May 4, 2023 #40 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Whilst on Arvia last month we booked 2 weeks on Azura in the new 2025 releases to celebrate a 0 birthday for me. Even if they bring back the singing etc. won't be doing it. I'm sure The Ole Lady will make me wear a badge saying I am ?0 though...😲 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted May 4, 2023 #41 Share Posted May 4, 2023 2 hours ago, gsmt47471015 said: It was my birthday while on Azamara ,I never let anyone know when it is as i don't want the fuss, came back to the cabin around lunchtime and the whole cabin was decorated with banners ,balloons, a card from the captain and senior officers, happy birthday signs and a lovely cake (just what you need on a cruise!!!). My good lady had her birthday while on Aurora and got, A card ( preprinted with the captains signature) , we don't expect anything but I would have preferred things the other way around as my birthday to me is just another day and I like to make it special for Mrs gsmt. It also highlights the difference between different cruise lines She was lucky to get a card from the Captain on P&O it was my birthday in March on Iona and I got zilch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted May 4, 2023 #42 Share Posted May 4, 2023 7 hours ago, gsmt47471015 said: It was my birthday while on Azamara ,I never let anyone know when it is as i don't want the fuss, came back to the cabin around lunchtime and the whole cabin was decorated with banners ,balloons, a card from the captain and senior officers, happy birthday signs and a lovely cake (just what you need on a cruise!!!). My good lady had her birthday while on Aurora and got, A card ( preprinted with the captains signature) , we don't expect anything but I would have preferred things the other way around as my birthday to me is just another day and I like to make it special for Mrs gsmt. It also highlights the difference between different cruise lines Same for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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