Captains Party

[DGP1111]

Originally Posted by FunDayAtSea

OK, I stand corrected on the Farewell party, as this was an off year for me cruising. Are those drinks free or at the $1 off?

Answers are in posts #11, #13, & #19

[FunDayAtSea]

Originally Posted by aggieastrosfan

Wow...perhaps you should do a bit of research before smarting off like this, considering you haven't cruised in a year??

It has been well documented around here that what you're claiming is so wrong is in fact correct. I can speak for it myself as my last cruise was a month ago, and I did indeed have a drink at the "farewell" party.

I was just trying to fit in on the boards, as the majority of the posters seem to be nasty... J/K

My apologies for the post - I was having a VERY bad/sad night and one of the comments just put me over the edge.

This morning I'm clear headed and embarrased by my comments, please accept my apologies WilliamK99.

[FunDayAtSea]

Originally Posted by DGP1111

Answers are in posts #11, #13, & #19

Thanks for pointing that out, as I was more concerend with letting William know that I stood corrected before reading any more posts.

[Traveler353]

Originally Posted by FunDayAtSea

OK, I stand corrected on the Farewell party, as this was an off year for me cruising. Are those drinks free or at the $1 off?

The drinks at the "Farewell Party" are as been stated several times are free.

[FunDayAtSea]

Originally Posted by Traveler353

The drinks at the "Farewell Party" are as been stated several times are free.

Thanks, that was pointed out in post #21.

[tess2cruz]

Originally Posted by FunDayAtSea

I was just trying to fit in on the boards, as the majority of the posters seem to be nasty... J/K

My apologies for the post - I was having a VERY bad/sad night and one of the comments just put me over the edge.

This morning I'm clear headed and embarrased by my comments, please accept my apologies WilliamK99.

Very nice of you, and understandable.

[pokergirl34]

Originally Posted by bjgraham

Good morning everybody . On our Glory B2B in september the Captain's cocktail hour was from 5-6pm (early seating) & 7-8pm (late). They offered 1$ off any drink (sodas included) throughout the whole ship. The captain just walked up & down the promenade deck (5) a couple times stopping for the occassional photo request.
As for the past guest party it was for 45mins.( before dinner again )offering ONLY red,white & rose wine & 8oz. glasses of bad tasting (strong) beer (you couldn't order a particular brand).
The farewell party on the last night was a one time thing from 5-6pm offering all those free drinks that we're used to & it took place in the big karaoke lounge. At least that's the way it was for us. We'll compare the parties to our upcoming Valor cruise . Have a good one . J & B

On the Valor on the 10/25 sailing we were fortunate to have quite a selection of drinks at the past guest party (beer, red/white wine, lime daquiris, whisky sours, rum punch, champagne, and probably a few others) same went for the Farewell party.

We had excellent and fast service and had several drinks each...probably 4 or 5 (or 6...) each. They are pretty small drinks but we enjoyed both parties and the free drinks quite a bit.

[dclark]

Originally Posted by Host Mach

You've got two parties bunched into one... The Captain's Reception doesn't have free drinks any more. Instead, for a period of three hours all of the bars on the Promenade Deck have $1 off on any drink. Not a bad deal.

It is a horrible deal. A dollar off a drink that is $2-$3 over priced is no bargain. They did the change to save money. They knew that on the last night, everyone is busy packing up and that by having it on the last night, much less people would show than if they were to have it on first elegant night.
Proof? The past captain parties with free alchohol would take place in several lounges (including the disco, which would be packed). If they can be held in one room only (like karioke lounge) that's proof that it works in saving money.

[toby #1]

Originally Posted by lornajones

Ok, I have heard they have done away with the drinks at the Captains Return guest party, can anyone confirm this?

We heard this to so we didn't go, so I can not confirm or deny,

[bumbles]

I actually really liked the new format of the Captain's party. There were a lot of people on the promenade deck and a band playing, lots of people dancing; it was a lot more fun....we met a bunch more people than if it had been held in the main lounge.

[tess2cruz]

Originally Posted by dclark

It is a horrible deal. A dollar off a drink that is $2-$3 over priced is no bargain. They did the change to save money. They knew that on the last night, everyone is busy packing up and that by having it on the last night, much less people would show than if they were to have it on first elegant night.
Proof? The past captain parties with free alchohol would take place in several lounges (including the disco, which would be packed). If they can be held in one room only (like karioke lounge) that's proof that it works in saving money.

And this is wrong, why????

[suzy1212]

Just got off the Conquest yesterday. I love the new farewell party. It was an hour in the Degas lounge and wasn't packed with people. I never went to the Captain's Party's because a few free daiquiris wasn't worth the crowds.