Is Halloween observed on the cruises?

[jaylay]

Will be on the Diamond Princess for Halloween and was wondering what are the chances they will hold Halloween events like parties or costume contests? If so I will be packing a costume :D

[Keith1010]

You may want to also post this on the Princess Cruise Line Board.

 

Keith

[trish1c]

Princess didn't do much for St. Patrick's day -- a few green & white balloons & a Shamrock cake outside the MDR. I can't imagine they will go all out for Halloween so I wouldn't get my hopes up. Granted it was only one cruise, but Princess seems pretty sleepy to us & not a place I would expect to find a good party. You may be one of the few in costume but don't let that stop you.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Hard to tell.

 

We have been on different HAL ships -- a couple ships went all out with decorations, costumes, contests, dancing, etc.

 

A couple of other ships barely did anything.

 

Really depends on what the Captain, HM, CD and others involved with the ship actitivities want to do.

[rvsullivan]

I see this come up on several boards. Seems to me that it would prove difficult as I imaging not to many folks travel with costumes? So many posts agonize over taking one extra pair of jeans or shirts, so I wouldn't think too many would have costumes with them. If a cruise line would advertise a Halloween Gala or some such, it might encourage some to participate.

I think it is rather difficult for cruise lines today with it being international in all respects. Most/many holidays are not international in scope and in fact might be perceived as negative by some groups/nationalities.

You might have some success trying to get your meet and greet and have your own party?

[eh2zed]

We will be on the Statendam next month for Halloween. I expect at least a costume party and favours.