kiberkid Posted October 7, 2007 #1 Share Posted October 7, 2007 What does the TP do for the cross the equator ceremony. DH has crossed before but can't find his certificate...soooo.. I told him he has to partake again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dessertcruiser Posted December 16, 2007 #2 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Don't know what the TP does, but this October we crossed the equator on the Pacific Princess. The ceremony was up on the top deck, next to the pool. The cruise staff were dressed up, one being King Neptune, anohter his wife, and the rest his assistants. About half a dozen cruises had volunteered to participate. The assistant CD had warned us in advance that the ceremony would be very messy. Anyway, The premise was that the cruisers, called polywogs as they had not yet crossed the equator, were accused of a number of sins. Don't remember them all, but glutonny was certianly one of them. They were one by one accused and judged by the assembled masses. Each was convicted, as you might expect, and immediatly slimed by the cruise staff. What a mess, but very collorful. Fortuneately, all were warned in advance to wear bathing suits, or clothing that they would not be too concerned about. After the sliming they were taken for a dip in the pool. Everyone had a good time at the event, even the two crew members who were slimed in their white uniforms. The stage area and pool were such a mess afterwards that the deck was closed for the rest of the afternoon for cleanup. So if DH is a good sport and doesn't mind being the focus of attention then he should have a ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n204 Posted July 23, 2008 #3 Share Posted July 23, 2008 All slimy polly wogs have sinned against king neptune and shall pay:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorgeminiano Posted November 3, 2008 #4 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Don't know what the TP does, but this October we crossed the equator on the Pacific Princess. The ceremony was up on the top deck, next to the pool. The cruise staff were dressed up, one being King Neptune, anohter his wife, and the rest his assistants. About half a dozen cruises had volunteered to participate. The assistant CD had warned us in advance that the ceremony would be very messy. Anyway, The premise was that the cruisers, called polywogs as they had not yet crossed the equator, were accused of a number of sins. Don't remember them all, but glutonny was certianly one of them. They were one by one accused and judged by the assembled masses. Each was convicted, as you might expect, and immediatly slimed by the cruise staff. What a mess, but very collorful. Fortuneately, all were warned in advance to wear bathing suits, or clothing that they would not be too concerned about. After the sliming they were taken for a dip in the pool. Everyone had a good time at the event, even the two crew members who were slimed in their white uniforms. The stage area and pool were such a mess afterwards that the deck was closed for the rest of the afternoon for cleanup. So if DH is a good sport and doesn't mind being the focus of attention then he should have a ball. Oh my God! I'll cross the equator for the first time in March!! :( Can I lie?? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorgeminiano Posted March 6, 2009 #5 Share Posted March 6, 2009 What does the TP do for the cross the equator ceremony. DH has crossed before but can't find his certificate...soooo.. I told him he has to partake again... I'm going on a transatlantic cruise in two weeks (March, 20 - MSC Armonia, from Rio to Venice). My first time crossing the equator. Will I have a certificate because of that??? Or it is just a joke? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiberkid Posted March 6, 2009 Author #6 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I'm going on a transatlantic cruise in two weeks (March, 20 - MSC Armonia, from Rio to Venice). My first time crossing the equator. Will I have a certificate because of that??? Or it is just a joke? :confused: The crew & some passengers partake in a "cross the equator ceremony" that is quite cute & fun & then you will find your official certificate in your cabin/mailbox etc. that night stating that you have officially crossed the equator. It is all in fun. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxax Posted March 8, 2009 #7 Share Posted March 8, 2009 That is funny...I did not know that....looks like we need to book a "crossing the equator" cruise! Sounds Great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorgeminiano Posted March 8, 2009 #8 Share Posted March 8, 2009 That is funny...I did not know that....looks like we need to book a "crossing the equator" cruise! Sounds Great! Yes indeed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted March 17, 2009 #9 Share Posted March 17, 2009 What is TP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiberkid Posted March 17, 2009 Author #10 Share Posted March 17, 2009 What is TP? TP = Tahitian Princess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
California Native Posted March 17, 2009 #11 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hi Everyone I crossed the equator on the Pacific Princess... If you would like to view some (not all) of my photos from the secret ceremony and see my certificate.. I have them on our personal travel website... Just go into the link below and then into Karen's Cruise Corner, scroll down until you see Crossing the Line! You can click on each photo to make it bigger and read the caption. Enjoy! http://ourpassportstamps.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorgeminiano Posted April 21, 2009 #12 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Hi all... now I'm a brave son of Neptune too and I have my "cross ecuator certificate"!! Soon, I will post the photos in my Flickr website. Take a look! The ceremony was funny, great, unforgetable!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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