Just learned that most tables in CR (Voyager) only hold 6-8 people. I would appreciate any suggestions for the best way to accommodate 10-14 people (from CC and LCT) to dine as closely as possible to each other for one night. Somehow I have been selected to figure out a "meet and greet" for the group. My idea was to meet for dinner at Compass Rose. Now I think my idea is a pretty poor one.

Thank you.
Jackie

No, your idea is a good one. What a great way for strangers to become friends.
Just go to Compass Rose early (maybe at lunch on the day) & tell them what you need. They will work with you. You may end up with a couple of tables next to each other, but mix & match the people!

One day, I'll tell you the story of how I booked a table for over 20 on the PG.

Have a great trip!!!

Doug

We have had 12-14 together in the past. Just ask the maitre'd. It may take a few minutes, but they'll accommodate you. All they do is push tables together. Best to let them know day of or day prior.

Jackie - As we will discuss when we have lunch with you the day after tomorrow, why on earth would you even try to organize a table for 10-14? At a table of that size, no one can even talk to anyone other than the people on either side of him/her. It will not serve well for people to meet, as they won't have contact with most of the other people at the table. I agree with Doug that you would be much better served to arrange a couple of smaller tables on two different occasions (lunch or dinner) at which people can talk to one another.

Why not pre-arrange the tables as suggested above and hold the meet-and-greet in the Voyager Lounge? That way you can mingle first then all walk to dinner together.

Jackie, get two round tables for 6 but seat 7 at each (works well for single travelers). We do that a lot and it's cozy but not crowded and move the flower vase so you don't have to keep looking around it. I personally hate the big long tables where there's 3 or 4 separate conversations going at once. You might as well be at separate tables.

Thank you for the great ideas. Just have to think it through (we will definitely move the darn flower vase out of the way:-). Fred. . . you're right.... "why on earth....." Looking forward to seeing you and Pat. Fortunately, we don't have to make a decision just yet.

Marcie is right - the big tables are tough for conversation, actually, they are awful - two tables next to each other fine and you can jump for dessert etc -

I limit tables when possible to 6 people with a maximum of 8 people. I often use a 6 top and put 7 or even 8 at the table. Any larger than a 6 top it is very difficult to communicate.

Now and then big tables work IF the dining room is quiet enough to hear from one end to the other which is seldom the case.

A gathering where people walk around and mingle is much better then going to dinner at tables close together in the same area of the dining room is nice.

Jackie: There were about ten at the Staff Captain's table one night and we really only got to speak to the people either side of us. The tables at the side seem to be quieter. I agree with all of the above - as long as I'm at the table with you! Lee

Lee: You and I will meet before the meet and greet event:) Hopefully, you are packing because you are leaving next week (just a subtle reminder).

What's the latest on the two (or three) of you going on the Alaska cruise next Sept.?

Jackie: Haven't packed - still don't know what to take. Am working hard on Alaska but find it so difficult to think about it with such a long flight in front of me. Panic, panic, panic. Lee