Windjammer Status

[ldubs]

Hello everyone.  For the current Alaska cruises out of Seattle, is the Windjammer open for dinner? 

Thanks.  

[taglovestocruise]

5 hours ago, ldubs said:

Hello everyone.  For the current Alaska cruises out of Seattle, is the Windjammer open for dinner? 

Thanks.  

Do you know the passenger capacity for your sailing. Richard Fein stated on his last interview that Windjammer dinners would come back at 50% capacity.

[Marilyn Johannes]

We were on Ovation August 20th and the Windjammer was not open for dinner. We were told 2 different passenger counts 1700 and 1800. Around 35% I believe. 

[DrScoobz]

Just got off the serenade of the seas, the windjammer was not open for dinner.  There were about 900 passengers onboard.

[Mikew0805]

I am ready for the Windjammer to come back. We usually eat dinner wearing shorts, and until we can go back to the Windjammer... the dining room, including "formal night..." is where we will eat in shorts and sandals. 

[ldubs]

1 hour ago, taglovestocruise said:

Do you know the passenger capacity for your sailing. Richard Fein stated on his last interview that Windjammer dinners would come back at 50% capacity.

 

I don't have.  We actually have not booked.  Mrs Ldubs was looking at a cruise in Oct and my job was to scope out onboard options.   

 

Thank you everyone for the replies.  This is very useful!  

[Jasukkie]

I read Ovation had over 1900 passengers last week so getting closer to that 50% mark. I'm onboard on Friday and as per everything I've read, Windjammer will still be closed for dinner. Would be a welcome surprise if it were open.

[Marie51]

On 9/7/2021 at 9:31 PM, Mikew0805 said:

I am ready for the Windjammer to come back. We usually eat dinner wearing shorts, and until we can go back to the Windjammer... the dining room, including "formal night..." is where we will eat in shorts and sandals. 

Just off the Mariner. Windjammer open only for breakfast and lunch but there were plenty of people wearing shorts and sandals for dinner in the dining room.

[Ashland]

I hope by the time I next sail in Jan 2022 the WJ will be open for dinner again.

[CaroleC]

We board Harmony on Sunday. It’s a PITA having to pack extra clothes suitable for the MDR especially as we’re flying to Barcelona so therefore have luggage weight restrictions. Keeping my fingers crossed that it’s open on Anthem for our cruise on her next month.

[BirdTravels]

On 9/7/2021 at 9:31 PM, Mikew0805 said:

I am ready for the Windjammer to come back. We usually eat dinner wearing shorts, and until we can go back to the Windjammer... the dining room, including "formal night..." is where we will eat in shorts and sandals. 

Shorts have been and still are acceptable in the MDR including formal nights. This is not an act of defiance on your part. It is acceptable. 

[cruise wizard]

1 hour ago, BirdTravels said:

Shorts have been and still are acceptable in the MDR including formal nights. This is not an act of defiance on your part. It is acceptable. 

 

Shorts, t-shirts and sandals are Florida formal!!!!

[EdandMary]

August 27 Ovation sailing was 1432 occupants with 300 top tier included in that number. Windjammer closed for dinner.

[Blizzard54]

Sept 3 Ovation 1768 pax, no WJ dinner.

In looking at the app for the Serenade it show closed for dinner.

[Ashland]

On 9/10/2021 at 12:45 AM, CaroleC said:

We board Harmony on Sunday. It’s a PITA having to pack extra clothes suitable for the MDR especially as we’re flying to Barcelona so therefore have luggage weight restrictions. Keeping my fingers crossed that it’s open on Anthem for our cruise on her next month.

Your casual clothes will be fine...no need to pack clothes just for the MDR.

[Kathscof]

On 9/7/2021 at 9:31 PM, Mikew0805 said:

I am ready for the Windjammer to come back. We usually eat dinner wearing shorts, and until we can go back to the Windjammer... the dining room, including "formal night..." is where we will eat in shorts and sandals. 

 

For a cruise to Alaska, your toes might get cold 🙂

[CaroleC]

4 hours ago, Ashland said:

Your casual clothes will be fine...no need to pack clothes just for the MDR.

Too late, we flew into Barcelona this morning with our extra MDR clothes 😁. With a bit of juggling between both suitcases we managed to come in just under the weight allowance so all’s good. Had a lovely afternoon and evening in Barcelona, now looking forward to boarding Harmony tomorrow.

[Ashland]

1 hour ago, CaroleC said:

Too late, we flew into Barcelona this morning with our extra MDR clothes 😁. With a bit of juggling between both suitcases we managed to come in just under the weight allowance so all’s good. Had a lovely afternoon and evening in Barcelona, now looking forward to boarding Harmony tomorrow.

Enjoy yourself !!!

 

What hotel did you opt for .... we've only stayed at Hotel 1898 & The Jazz.

Edited September 11, 2021 by Ashland

[Norwich Cruiser]

32 minutes ago, Ashland said:

Enjoy yourself !!!

 

What hotel did you opt for .... we've only stayed at Hotel 1898 & The Jazz.

We also always stay at Hotel Jazz.

[luckyinpa]

5 hours ago, Ashland said:

Your casual clothes will be fine...no need to pack clothes just for the MDR.

 

plus if they have the buffet closed they gotta give us shorts people somewhere to eat. 🙂

 

did i read that you need reservations for the buffet or just open seating? also it is self serve?

[Jimbo]

9 hours ago, EdandMary said:

August 27 Ovation sailing was 1432 occupants with 300 top tier included in that number. Windjammer closed for dinner.

Why feel the need to say there were 300 top tier passengers onboard..........As far as I know they put their pants on and crap just like I do?

Do you think they would open the Windjammer if there were 1000 top tier passengers on like it made a difference?

Edited September 12, 2021 by Jimbo

[Ocean Boy]

7 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

Why feel the need to say there were 300 top tier passengers onboard..........As far as I know they put their pants on and crap just like I do?

Do you think they would open the Windjammer if there were 1000 top tier passengers on like it made a difference?

I think they were just stating numbers and that WJ was closed. Nothing else implied.

[Jimbo]

1 minute ago, Ocean Boy said:

I think they were just stating numbers and that WJ was closed. Nothing else implied.

and why would anyone care on the numbers of top tier passengers?

[Ocean Boy]

43 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

and why would anyone care on the numbers of top tier passengers?

No idea. Could ask the same question about a lot of things posted around here.

[Mikew0805]

7 hours ago, Kathscof said:

 

For a cruise to Alaska, your toes might get cold 🙂

This one would probably be the exception for us. LOL