Strangest things done on board

[PORT ROYAL]

22 minutes ago, HxFx said:

Dang, how rude! When first reading I thought you meant each couple would pay for one of the bottles. I'm sure that was sticker shock for many but I would have at least offered to pay for one of the bottles and explain I would not be able to join in again. 

The payment method/protocol was the four’s suggestion, not ours.

We did the polite thing by offering to be first.

If interested, they were from Pembroke in Wales, working in the oil industry.

 

 

 

[drsel]

2 hours ago, PORT ROYAL said:

Asked who’s honour for tomorrow, calling the Sommelier over.  Table silent, Sommelier stood waiting, then left along with the four in silence.

Next evening only my Wife and I were the only guests seated. No message or excuses.  
Never saw them again on the Ship. Strange?
 

You got taken for a ride!

[TeeRick]

Let's freshen this thread up a bit.  I am now asking the question "What is the Strangest Thing that you personally have done on board a cruise ship? 😀

[cantstopingcruising]

4 minutes ago, TeeRick said:

Let's freshen this thread up a bit.  I am now asking the question "What is the Strangest Thing that you personally have done on board a cruise ship? 😀

OK.  My sons, not me.

 

Years ago, when everything on Celebrity was Excellent, the dinnerware had the Celebrity logo. The tables were set so that each logo faced the same direction.  My sons thought that was very interesting and they immediately turned things around....because.....the staff immediately turned it back. This was an ongoing family joke.

[drakes2]

1 hour ago, HxFx said:

Did you let him have a glass? 

Are you kidding?  He talked incessantly, don't even know how he managed to eat his meal. I tried to be polite but wasn't easy. The other tablemates were great.  On the last night of a 12 night cruise they never came to dinner; probably went to specialty so never got to say goodbye to his wife.  That's rude but to each his own.  

[HxFx]

8 minutes ago, drakes2 said:

Are you kidding? 

Definitely wasn't saying you should have! Just curious.  I don't have much patience for rude people either.😄

[drsel]

I've seen people offering drinks to their new friends made on the cruise, when they have the drink package.

 

[LGW59]

5 minutes ago, drsel said:

I've seen people offering drinks to their new friends made on the cruise, when they have the drink package.

 

Nothing at all wrong with that, but in drakes2 situation, absolutely NO WAY!!

[drsel]

4 minutes ago, LGW59 said:

Nothing at all wrong with that

Indeed, their generosity makes them more likeable and popular!

[drsel]

2 hours ago, Keys Kathy said:

I ask her "what does it smell like? Engine oil, pot, beer or vomit?" She said "YES"!

Some where I have a photo of the sea of youngsters around the pool.

I just hope they didn't mess up the pool or hot tubs

[drsel]

4 hours ago, PORT ROYAL said:

Another strange happening, possible alien abduction.

My Wife and I on the first night of a Celebrity cruise, a table for 6, introductions etc., all going well.

Sommelier arrived, wine discussions as to who, what where.  Agreed for each couple to take turns in buying the wine for t(e whole table.

With great input from the other four with suggestions and assistance from the Sommelier wine ordered, 1 white, 2 red, 1 dessert then a round of cocktails.

Bill presented, viewed, signed. Enquiry from a male dinner companion as to the value of the receipt, asking to view.  Passed, read, shown around.  Asked who’s honour for tomorrow, calling the Sommelier over.  Table silent, Sommelier stood waiting, then left along with the four in silence.

Next evening only my Wife and I were the only guests seated. No message or excuses.  
Never saw them again on the Ship. Strange?
 

That's why we always choose/prefer  a private table.

We wouldn't like to be taken for a ride paying for other peoples drinks.

 

Nor would be like to be pressured into buying expensive wine, just because the others were doing it

 

Edited March 7, 2021 by drsel

[LGW59]

3 minutes ago, drsel said:

That's why we always get a private table.

We wouldn't like to be taken for a ride paying for other peoples drinks.

 

Nor would be like to be pressured into buying expensive wine, just because the others were doing it

 

Having traveled many years for my job, I got so comfortable dining alone in hotels and actually grew to enjoy it.  I sometimes cruise alone and when I do, I wait a few days after having met a few folks before deciding to join any table if/when invited.  Had a situation similar to drakes2 (not the wine part) obnoxious blowhards though, so I am perfectly comfortable and content in dining alone.

[Fouremco]

58 minutes ago, drakes2 said:

Are you kidding?  He talked incessantly, don't even know how he managed to eat his meal. I tried to be polite but wasn't easy. The other tablemates were great.  On the last night of a 12 night cruise they never came to dinner; probably went to specialty so never got to say goodbye to his wife.  That's rude but to each his own.  

Rude and probably cheap, avoiding the last night's dinner when passengers typically tip the waitstaff. 

[drakes2]

1 minute ago, Fouremco said:

Rude and probably cheap, avoiding the last night's dinner when passengers typically tip the waitstaff. 

@Fouremco Good point about tipping waitstaff.  I assume the couple went elsewhere to eat but I would have liked to say goodbye to the wife.  

[drakes2]

1 hour ago, drsel said:

I've seen people offering drinks to their new friends made on the cruise, when they have the drink package.

 

A lady at the CC HH gave me a martini she didn't like but I think that's ok as long as you're not making a habit of it.  As a general rule you can't be ordering drinks for others who don't have the package. 

[LGW59]

1 minute ago, Fouremco said:

Rude and probably cheap, avoiding the last night's dinner when passengers typically tip the waitstaff. 

Several years ago I went on a cruise as the guest of a friend, she was a HUGE gambler, actually bought her home in So Cal because of it's close proximity to big casino in the area.  She got one of the casino cruises and upgraded to a lovely suite with butler etc.  She actually spent most of her time in the casino when it was open, even to the point of saying she was "not feeling well" to get off at many of the ports and this was a 14 day cruise.  After having blown through apparently many thousands of dollars in the casino, they stopped her line of credit.  Her $10,000 monthly alimony deposit was due soon but not until after the cruise ended and she went in panic mode.  We were sitting on the pool deck with a bunch of friends we had made during the cruise and she decided to call her ex to ask him to advance the $ and he would not do it.  She went absolutely ballistic on the deck in front of everyone, cursing him out etc, security came and asked her to go to the room to cool off.  On the last day of the cruise, I said OK lets give this crew some good tips, our butler, room steward and everyone else, treated us like a king and a queen.  Her answer...after the way I have been treated here no (fill in the blank) way!  I reminded her that she just blew through thousands of dollars and we had a fantastic cruise with great staff that treated us so well.  She would not budge, though I did and I made sure that all were rewarded and thanked for what they did.  On disembarkation day, oh the looks we got.  Needless to say we are no longer friends.

[patty1955]

6 hours ago, Mary229 said:

The policy on the ship was only reserving for a single other person so it wasn't me that was the problem.  I  politely leaned over and whispered a response, then I left for another seat.

Why?

[Mary229]

1 hour ago, patty1955 said:

Why?

Because there were plenty available and I just didn't want to sit next to people with such bad Karma and I in a whisper made that clear.  

[LGW59]

On 2/24/2021 at 3:59 PM, C-Dragons said:

I've never viewed the behavior of others in the Oceanview Cafe as entertainment when it comes to food. I don’t know how many times over the years I informed the staff that others had contaminated a serving dish of food by their actions. They always thanked me and removed the food to discard it. Such a waste, but better safe than sorry.

We finally stopped going to Oceanview. Perhaps with the new health and safety measures we might try again.

I've never viewed the behavior of others in the Oceanview Cafe as entertainment when it comes to food. I don’t know how many times over the years I informed the staff that others had contaminated a serving dish of food by their actions. As I have said, I do view it as entertainment, the antics people pull for tables, seating, acting like they will never eat again, mounds of food never eaten and left on tables.  I do not eat at the buffet, any buffet, thus I do not feel the need to be the food police, I suppose if I did I might feel differently.  I go for the pure entertainment value the buffet show provides me.

[Pinboy]

51 minutes ago, LGW59 said:

I've never viewed the behavior of others in the Oceanview Cafe as entertainment when it comes to food. I don’t know how many times over the years I informed the staff that others had contaminated a serving dish of food by their actions. As I have said, I do view it as entertainment, the antics people pull for tables, seating, acting like they will never eat again, mounds of food never eaten and left on tables.  I do not eat at the buffet, any buffet, thus I do not feel the need to be the food police, I suppose if I did I might feel differently.  I go for the pure entertainment value the buffet show provides me.

You might have noticed I refer to the Oceanview Cafe as the " Slugfest on 14 "---

It's a disgrace how some people act. Slobs are not only on other Lines.

Lots of 'em wear --- oops, almost mentioned something '' political ".

The most relaxing time there is between 4-5pm sitting at the window enjoying  -- scones,  openface sandwiches, fruit , and daydreaming of how lucky we are to be there.

 

 

[C-Dragons]

55 minutes ago, LGW59 said:

 I do not feel the need to be the food police, I suppose if I did I might feel differently.  I go for the pure entertainment value the buffet show provides me.

I can assure you there will be no entertainment value if someone spreads Norovirus on your cruise. I'm sorry that you label others as the “food police” because they care about their health and that of the crew and other passengers on board.

[LGW59]

10 minutes ago, Pinboy said:

You might have noticed I refer to the Oceanview Cafe as the " Slugfest on 14 "---

It's a disgrace how some people act. Slobs are not only on other Lines.

Lots of 'em wear --- oops, almost mentioned something '' political ".

The most relaxing time there is between 4-5pm sitting at the window enjoying  -- scones,  openface sandwiches, fruit , and daydreaming of how lucky we are to be there.

 

 

" Slugfest on 14 "---It's a disgrace how some people act.  I did notice that both a 😂 and 😲, it will be interesting how the buffet show changes going forward.

[LGW59]

11 minutes ago, C-Dragons said:

I can assure you there will be no entertainment value if someone spreads Norovirus on your cruise. I'm sorry that you label others as the “food police” because they care about their health and that of the crew and other passengers on board.

lighten up already, it is called levity

[naturelovergirl]

7 hours ago, TeeRick said:

Let's freshen this thread up a bit.  I am now asking the question "What is the Strangest Thing that you personally have done on board a cruise ship? 😀

Hahahaha

 

Well... I wouldn’t say it was a strange thing I did on a cruise... probably normal... but memorable

 

When I was teen in the 80s I went on a cruise with my family. I got involved with the teen club activities on board and had a great time.
Well, I had a little “cruise ship romance” with another young teen. Anyway, they would set up times in the dance club for the teens to go dance... lots of fun... and on the last night I had a slow dance with my little cruise ship romance dude before we had to say “goodbye”. I thought it was the best... like I was on The Love Boat.

So

To this day, anytime I hear “Hands To Heaven” by Breathe, I think about that kid.

😊

[drsel]

6 hours ago, drakes2 said:

but I would have liked to say goodbye to the wife.  

We always have the cabin numbers of newly made friends.

We call each other on the intercom to decide when and where to meet before/after dinner and for shore excursions/private tours

We also  visit them and/or invite them to our cabin.

Keeping in touch is no problem at all.