The Captain’s Table

by Marc on October 27, 2008

During our last week aboard Freedom of the Seas we got to enjoy some nice perks.

On Thursday, Danielle & I were invited to dine at the Staff Captain’s table at the center of the dining room, an honor very few passengers receive. We were a little nervous – afraid we wouldn’t fit in with the other passengers at the table, or that it would be awkward or stuffy.

We had no reason to worry, though: Before dinner, we met at one of the lounges with 8 other passengers and our hosts, the Staff Captain and the Hotel Director, who were in really good moods since they were both going home to their families at the end of the week.

After introductions & some pre-dinner cocktails, we were escorted into the main dining room to our assigned seats & posed for a picture:

(see us in the upper right?)

Our fellow passengers at the table included a couple from Sweden who were cousins of the Staff Captain, a very nice couple from Scotland, and 2 other American couples with whom we didn’t get to speak much, since they were all the way across the table.

Unfortunately, the kidls were not invited – it’s an adults-only thing. We set them up with room service & pizza in our stateroom and they had their own little party.

The dinner turned out to be great fun.  You DO get better lobsters at the Captain’s table and the dessert was the best we had on the ship (something not on the regular menu).  Conversation was lively and we really enjoyed ourselves.  (hearing a real Scotsman say, “It’s crap!” is priceless!) It was also the Staff Captain’s daughter’s 2nd birthday, so the waiters presented him with a little cake so he could blow out the candles. How sweet! It was a very memorable evening.

The next afternoon, we received another nice surprise: an invitation from the Captain to tour the bridge on Saturday. Cool!

{ 3 comments }

October 28, 2008 grannyhoff

Y’all were the best looking couple there. Of course, I am your mother. Sounds like you had a great time.

October 28, 2008 magneeto

I agree! you are the best looking couple. mmmmm, lobster.

October 28, 2008 magneeto

Think the captain will let you steer the ship for just a bit on Saturday?
We played a gig on Saturday and missed seeing your faces in the audience!
hope to see you soon.

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