Tenny, I've been waiting too, since I don't want to be the one to suggest it (don't need the agro of organizing it, not a huge joiner.)

The block party started on one of the WC's I think. You go out into the hall and meet the people in your area (come as you are). Drinks and canapes are passed. Nice way to meet some people.

They seem to have done away with sailaway parties. I don't like being down in the hall while the ship sails away frankly.

I think it would be around sailing time.

But I could be wrong, they could have changed everything.