Ships decorated for Christmas?

[Suzcruz57]

We’re sailing the Independence of the Seas. Is she decorated for Christmas yet?

[Airbear232]

2 hours ago, Suzcruz57 said:

We’re sailing the Independence of the Seas. Is she decorated for Christmas yet?

Usually happens day after (or night of) Thanksgiving. 

[mets123]

1 hour ago, Airbear232 said:

Usually happens day after (or night of) Thanksgiving. 

I've also been on ships where it hasn't happened until the Tuesday or Wednesday after Thanksgiving. There's no set pattern.

[Suzcruz57]

Indy to decorate first week of December 🎄

[ARandomTraveler]

On 11/22/2022 at 1:53 PM, Airbear232 said:

Usually happens day after (or night of) Thanksgiving. 

Just got off Symphony this morning. They didn't decorate for xmas yesterday.

[GTO-Girl]

Have friends on the Oasis right now and so far they have not decorated.  She also said it was reported some of the crew was sick so they are short handed in several areas…..

[jenushkask8s]

Wonder was decorated over night on Thursday and there was a tree lightning "event" last night 

[Airbear232]

On 11/26/2022 at 11:58 AM, ARandomTraveler said:

Just got off Symphony this morning. They didn't decorate for xmas yesterday.

Hence ‘usually’ and not ‘always’!

[mom2mybugs]

A piggy-back question…when do they usually take them down?  We are sailing Harmony Dec. 31.  Jane

[lcpagejr]

Odyssey was decorated Friday after Thanksgiving 

[Biker19]

4 hours ago, mom2mybugs said:

A piggy-back question…when do they usually take them down?  We are sailing Harmony Dec. 31.  Jane

Probably the second or third day of your sailing. 

[Suzcruz57]

Actually decorated after my post on Indy. Ready for Christmas🎄

[joeyancho]

On 11/26/2022 at 9:08 AM, GTO-Girl said:

Have friends on the Oasis right now and so far they have not decorated.  She also said it was reported some of the crew was sick so they are short handed in several areas…..

An independent company decorates the ship, not the crew. At least that is the way it used to be. 

[Spurschick]

Back to topic has Symphony been decorated in PC decorations yet?

[cruisequeen4ever]

I’m so glad to hear the Independence has been decorated! My niece and nephew are going on their first cruise on its next sailing!

[topnole]

15 hours ago, joeyancho said:

An independent company decorates the ship, not the crew. At least that is the way it used to be. 

With budget cuts I think they now have passengers due it.  And they passengers pay extra for the privilege.   Just like paying extra to go make cupcakes or walk through the galley (kitchen).  It’s a brilliant revenue generation strategy.  

[Tlbecker1]

14 hours ago, Spurschick said:

Back to topic has Symphony been decorated in PC decorations yet?

Symphony has been decorated!

[SE fla]

Odyssey Of The Seas Thanksgiving cruise

[Tatka]

Anthem for the first time was decorated day before Thanksgiving.

Previously it was never decorated during this week.

[Carlos A.]

What about Oasis? Anything yet?

[ATSEAMYLIFE]

Wonder tree lighting last week.  

[lovelife]

Serenade decorated a few days ago.

[PompeySailor]

Symphony 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 4, 2022 by PompeySailor
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[sunnyv]

Oasis had no Christmas decorations when we boarded on Sunday, Nov 27th.  2 days later the poinsettias appeared.  Then on Wednesday they started putting up the tree in the Promenade deck along with a few other decorations. Thursday they started putting up the large lighted balls that hang from the Promenade ceiling. Overnight Saturday night, the gingerbread village was set up next to the Starbucks kiosk.  By the time we were leaving the ship on Sunday morning, Dec 4th. the ship was decorated.

[lovelife]

Symphony Central Park