Can anyone sit with the captain?? How?

Question

We are planning our Royal Caribbean cruise vacation. We heard about some people sitting with the captain at dinner??? Our kids would love that and it would be fun to do. I remember someone on here saying that they sat with the captain. How do you go about doing that?? Can anyone or if not how do you? Thanks!

Answer 1

It's not restricted to smaller ships, it has to do with the preference of the captain - some do it, others don't.

People who have cruised many times on RCI will get priority.  Being in a suite may help, but that alone won't do it.  

When I sat at the captain's table on a recent cruise it was a table for 12 (including the captain) with five couples who had all sailed with RCI many times before.  

(I was the 12th person, but my getting the seat had to do with my job at the time; I had interviewed the Hotel Manager earlier in the week and I think it's his assistant who selects people, subject to any requests by the captain himself, of course.)

It's extremely unlikely children would be invited, as they are trying to maximize the # of seats for people who would decide to pay for a cruise again in the future.

So, I wouldn't plan on sitting with the captain.  Even so, I'm sure you will still have a great cruise, and your kids will have tons to keep them entertained and happy.

BTW, please consider sharing your pictures / stories of your cruise with us at http://www.cruisesavvy.com/journals (it's free, of course) - or you can check out other people's experiences, but it would be great to have your perspective from a family cruise!

Answer 2

You are invited to dine with the Captain when you are famous or booked a suite. The better the suite, the better the chance of a dinner invite. If you are a travel agent that books lots of cabins with the cruise line you may also receive an invite. I have never seen the Captain dining with children.

Answer 3

that is only reserved for people who pay thousands for their cruise and have cruised several times, and they usually only do it on smaller ships. sorry. and even if you do fit the requirements, there is a ultraslim chance you will get the invite.