Past guest parties?

[dbogusch]

The funny thing is people get riled up about the free food and liquor. Well I don't drink so if my fiancee does then he'll just be drinking what I wouldn't be. lol

[Sandgnat]

Not worth it

[dbogusch]

The "POLICY" is that if they wanted to invite your fiance than they would send her an invitation. Yes you can ask the "host" if she can go, and they will say "Yes", but if they really wanted her there she would of gotten her own invitation prior to you asking.

 

This debate always goes on here on the boards. The ones that think it is OK and proper to bring or ask if an "UNINVITED" guest can go, always point fingers at those of us who don't. Why come on here and ask a question that you have already decided an answer too? I believe it is to calm the feelings that you know it is wrong to go to a party that you are not invited too. Have a great cruise and if getting your fiance a few free drinks means that much to you, have fun. It is not that important to me to go to the party, if it fits into my plans I go, if not who cares.

 

For the record, my fiancee is a he. I am a she. I asked because this will be my first party and I truly didn't know the answer. I also didn't realize what a debate it was going to be. Now that I know the answer from Carnival, I will be taking him. That's kind of the end of the debate for me. Have a great day.

[tkportersat]

Yeah, I am sorry but I really don't get it either.........My kids and I are past guests many times over and I WILL bring my boyfriend who isn't if I decide to go. I haven't attended the Captains Party or past guest party very often, so if I choose to go I should be able to bring my guest. I don't see how it is any different than any other party or wedding I am invited to that says "bring a guest". Besides that my kids won't be going so I will still have one less than what was "invited". People really need to relax. :mad:

 

Haha wow people are getting really riled up about this. I'm bringing my Fiance to the past guest party with me. If they let him in great, if not then we won't go.

[dbogusch]

Yeah, I am sorry but I really don't get it either.........My kids and I are past guests many times over and I WILL bring my boyfriend who isn't if I decide to go. I haven't attended the Captains Party or past guest party very often, so if I choose to go I should be able to bring my guest. I don't see how it is any different than any other party or wedding I am invited to that says "bring a guest". Besides that my kids won't be going so I will still have one less than what was "invited". People really need to relax. :mad:

 

I agree. Take care and have a good day. :)

[Cotton]

..... I don't see how it is any different than any other party or wedding I am invited to that says "bring a guest". :mad:

 

Well, IF your invitation says "bring a guest", by all means do so.

 

Happy cruisin' all!:)

[tkportersat]

I have definitely earned the right to bring a guest - either way. I don't feel bad about it. Out of 7 Carnival cruises I have attended the past guest party once and the Captains party twice. I might not go this time either but if I do I am bringing my man.

 

Well, IF your invitation says "bring a guest", by all means do so.

 

Happy cruisin' all!:)

[bike1964]

LOL, it's crazy how the littlest things make people angry. It's a VACATION. I'm going to be happy no matter what.

 

If you get a wedding invitation that has your name on it, and it doesn't say "your name and "guest", would you bring a guest to the wedding?

This invitation will say for "Past guest", not "Past guest and their guests".

 

Trust me, if you really want to go, then go for it, but after 8 Carnival cruises, it's not worth a glass of warm champagne, or a rum and punch and to sit and watch a lame video about all of the Carnival ships.;)

[wcurry66]

We skip it as well. The pin finds its way to our room; thats the only part of the event I care about

[buzz2400]

So is this a good time to ask if you can wear jeans or shorts on formal nights. Please don't respond to this. It is just a joke. Some of you are really getting a little too upset over this. If you are a past cruiser and you are with someone who has not cruised before, I don't see any problem with the non cruiser going to the party. It is less than an hour long. Are they really going to ruin your entire cruise if they show up. I don't see why it would bother so many people. I don't regularly go on this forum because some people get too bent out of shape over stupid things. Get a life.

[Tangocherie]

Amen!

[dbogusch]

I have definitely earned the right to bring a guest - either way. I don't feel bad about it. Out of 7 Carnival cruises I have attended the past guest party once and the Captains party twice. I might not go this time either but if I do I am bringing my man.

 

Yes, I pretty much agree. That's why I refused to debate the issue anymore. The debate was closed for me when I talked to Carnival. It doesn't bother them (the people throwing the party and paying for the party) so why would I care if it bothers the people who are complaining in this thread? It doesn't make alot of sense to me.

[tkportersat]

Well I am glad that you called :) I hope you have a great cruise with your man...I know I will with mine!! :)

 

Yes, I pretty much agree. That's why I refused to debate the issue anymore. The debate was closed for me when I talked to Carnival. It doesn't bother them (the people throwing the party and paying for the party) so why would I care if it bothers the people who are complaining in this thread? It doesn't make alot of sense to me.

[tkportersat]

I have never once been invited to a wedding that didn't say Kerry and guest.......who does that? Either way I will have three past guests and only two of us will be going. I am still under my quota for the evening. ;)

 

If you get a wedding invitation that has your name on it, and it doesn't say "your name and "guest", would you bring a guest to the wedding?

This invitation will say for "Past guest", not "Past guest and their guests".

 

Trust me, if you really want to go, then go for it, but after 8 Carnival cruises, it's not worth a glass of warm champagne, or a rum and punch and to sit and watch a lame video about all of the Carnival ships.;)

[dbogusch]

Well I am glad that you called :) I hope you have a great cruise with your man...I know I will with mine!! :)

 

I most definitely will :) You too!

[bike1964]

I have never once been invited to a wedding that didn't say Kerry and guest.......who does that? Either way I will have three past guests and only two of us will be going. I am still under my quota for the evening. ;)

 

I have been invited to several weddings that had my wife and my names on the invitation, but not our children. Would I bring my children to the wedding? No, they weren't invited. I was making a point. So, you will be under your quota so what's the problem then?:confused:

[G'ma]

You can opt to skip the party, or he could spend that few minutes in the casino or somewhere else.

 

It's just that, when they start allowing NON past guests in, the real past cruisers don't enjoy the party so much due to overcrowding.

 

Just think - You can plan another cruise together, and both will be invited, if it's a five night or longer cruise.:)

 

Couldn't agree more, Cotton. The Parties seem to have become completely out of control.

 

On Liberty this month (Jan 3), they announced at the party that there were 760 past guests on the cruise....but almost every seat was filled in the lounge..... The CD even joked about how many have crashed the party. Same thing happened on the Triumph in December.

 

What used to be a very nice reception for past guests has turned into a eating and drinking frenzy for anyone who can get past the doors...and a lot of them do, especially if they wait about 15-20 minutes when the door isn't manned by someone collecting invites. I didn't stay at either reception....both were full of kids, nobody paid any attention to the presentation... Both were noisy and crowded.

 

As much as I've enjoyed these in the past, I've decided to forego them in the future.

 

Maybe someday Carnival might do something like this for Platinum members and I'll try it again.

[G'ma]

I understand that but when I went on NCL in the past guest party you were allowed to bring a guest...I'm not trying to be difficult..I'm just trying to find out Carnival's policy. Everyone is saying their opinion but no one is posting past experiences or telling me Carnival's actual policy.

 

The invitation states the party is for "past guests". It has only your name on it....and doesn't say "and guest". That means it's for past guests only; not for the past guest and all their friends and family.

[Kurbanfan]

I most definitely will :) You too!

 

LOL! Have fun!!!

[G'ma]

I'm not trying to be rude either but where exactly is the "policy" written? Forgive me if I would rather take their word than yours. Unless you are a Carnival employee then I think I'll take my chances onboard. Also, if you run out of food on a cruise and you complain that you are hungry then that is just absurd.

 

The "policy"is the invitation!!!! It is in your name only....it doesn't say "and guest"...how much more info does anyone need.

 

If you get a wedding invitation in your name only, does that mean you can bring anyone with you? Of course not.

 

These parties, like weddings, are planned with a certain number of people in mind. "Crashers" are not welcomed.

[Kurbanfan]

Well I am glad that you called :) I hope you have a great cruise with your man...I know I will with mine!! :)

 

Hope you 2 have fun at the party!!!

[dbogusch]

The "policy"is the invitation!!!! It is in your name only....it doesn't say "and guest"...how much more info does anyone need.

 

If you get a wedding invitation in your name only' date=' does that mean you can bring anyone with you? Of course not.

 

These parties, like weddings, are planned with a certain number of people in mind. "Crashers" are not welcomed.[/quote']

 

G'ma...as stated before - - whether I'm welcome by the nay-sayers on this board doesn't really matter. I talked to Carnival - they said it's fine - I'm going and bringing him with me. End of story.

[Tncontrygirl]

For myself the past guest party was simply an excuse and a way to get our whole group together for some fun scheduled activity. We had 5 cabins and people were always heading in different directions.

 

While my grown sons would have laughed at me asking to meet for an hour after dinner for drinks in one of the bars... since it was a "invited party...they were happy to comply"

 

The only scheduled events we made a point to attend was the,nightly dinner, evening show, and captians party....so when the past guest invite came I checked with the purser to see if hubby could come withme. His answer was yes..if he was sharing a cabin with a past guest he was welcome to come. So I brought my hubby, my son brought his brother..other past guests in group came too....My Dad and Step mom who hadn't cruised carnival before..skipped the event.

 

It was fun..kids laughed and left wanting to book on some of the newer ships..which I think is carnival's main goal of the party.

 

The party isnt incredibly special...spending an extra hour with my sons together (one of which just returned from Afghanistan) was awesome.

[G'ma]

G'ma...as stated before - - whether I'm welcome by the nay-sayers on this board doesn't really matter. I talked to Carnival - they said it's fine - I'm going and bringing him with me. End of story.

 

Well, go and have a great time.

 

Of course, Carnival is going to say yes....they don't want to upset their guests and potential future cruisers.

 

The problem is this: As adults, most people know what an invitiation is. They recognize that if it doesn't say "and guest", it means it's for the invited person only. There are many ways to find loopholes and to get around it....you've found one.

 

And, that's the problem with these parties.

 

Just because something CAN be done, doesn't mean is right.

[dbogusch]

Well' date=' go and have a great time.

 

Of course, Carnival is going to say yes....they don't want to upset their guests and potential future cruisers.

 

The problem is this: As adults, most people know what an invitiation is. They recognize that if it doesn't say "and guest", it means it's for the invited person only. There are many ways to find loopholes and to get around it....you've found one.

 

And, that's the problem with these parties.

 

Just because something CAN be done, doesn't mean is right.[/quote']

 

I didn't ask you if it is right. Actually many manners forums dictate that it is rude to send an invitation to a single person and not include "guest". I guess you can always find information to support your opinion.