jdelta Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 I've seen this question posted before, but not recently...... Does anyone know if RCI actively hosts / facilitates a Veteran's Meet and Greet during a cruise? I've attended a few of these on other lines and found it a great place to relax and share experiences. Sailing on AoS 27 Apr 17 Go Navy! RCN Veteran Halifax, NS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 I've seen this question posted before, but not recently...... Does anyone know if RCI actively hosts / facilitates a Veteran's Meet and Greet during a cruise? I've attended a few of these on other lines and found it a great place to relax and share experiences. Sailing on AoS 27 Apr 17 Go Navy! RCN Veteran Halifax, NS I don't know if RCI would host/facilitate a Vet Meet & Greet. But I have seen a lot of "meet & greet" meetings posted on the bulletin board near the Guest Relations Desk like Red Hat Society, Friends of Bill, LGBTQ, etc. They post the date, time and location on the ship. Go Army! US Army Veteran North Carolina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 I thought I saw them posted in the Cruise Compass. However, I don't think they were hosted, but rather just a designated place and time for veterans to meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdelta Posted February 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Many thanks DocLC and rjac. I'll keep an eye open on board and see if one becomes promulgated. The last one I attended the CD "hosted" the event by starting off with a welcoming introduction and letting the Vets speak if they wish. Most took the mic and spoke of their service to "break the ice" and once everyone had a chance to speak, we found we all had something in common....our sense of duty to country and each other. It was fun meeting up again in various lounges during the rest of the cruise and raising a pint or two whilst sharing a "dit" from the past..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 The sad truth is, RCI does very little to recognize or honor veterans of the US armed forces. While they technically offer Veterans' discounts, they are extremely rare. In over 25 cruises I have never received a military discount on RCI. I did receive 2 on Carnival and I understand Princess has a good military discount but RCI does not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdelta Posted February 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Thanks for the information Waaaytoo. I'm not looking for a discount or any perk, just curious if RCI offers to facilitate or host a meeting of Allied Veterans. WAAAYTOOO and BillHoo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arebee Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 I've seen this question posted before, but not recently...... Does anyone know if RCI actively hosts / facilitates a Veteran's Meet and Greet during a cruise? I've attended a few of these on other lines and found it a great place to relax and share experiences. Sailing on AoS 27 Apr 17 Go Navy! RCN Veteran Halifax, NS I was on Freedom once and attended a meet and greet with a senior officer(commander in the Navy) in the Schooner. Only time I ever saw anything by RCI. I have seen things on the bulletin board but usually seen them for specific branches or times of service. So check the board by guest services for anything like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdelta Posted February 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 I was on Freedom once and attended a meet and greet with a senior officer(commander in the Navy) in the Schooner. Only time I ever saw anything by RCI. I have seen things on the bulletin board but usually seen them for specific branches or times of service. So check the board by guest services for anything like that. Thanks Arebee, As it's not in "our" nature to wait for things to happen, my intent is to locate the CD for my cruise and see if RCI would be willing to offer up a space/time. It never hurts to ask.... ​Cheers, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Thanks Arebee, As it's not in "our" nature to wait for things to happen, my intent is to locate the CD for my cruise and see if RCI would be willing to offer up a space/time. It never hurts to ask.... ​Cheers, Joe Like you pro-active attitude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepgeek Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Hooah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Thanks to all the veterans for your service bcarney and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Thanks to all the veterans for your service And for putting me through school with the GI Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdelta Posted February 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 And for putting me through school with the GI Bill. You earned it DocLC......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 You earned it DocLC......... Actually, my father did. I was able to use his GI Bill based on his disability status from the Marines. He served in WWII, Korea, and Viet Nam. Unfortunately, I was never able to get him on a cruise before his death. Every time I suggested he simply said, "I didn't enough time in vistas in the military." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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