PGHProducer Posted January 17, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Just posted to Facebook... Well it comes to us all in the end and for me it is today. I bid a fond farewell to working on cruise ships and the Cruise Director position. I can honestly say that the last 17 years have been the best of my life. I have got to see the world, meet some incredible people, experience wonderful cultures and at the same time perform a job that I truly loved. For that I will always be grateful to Royal Caribbean. I have been offered and I have accepted a brand new position with our sister brand, Celebrity, working in the head office. It is a dream job for me and an opportunity to work with an exciting and dynamic team. I know that I will miss my time out on the ships but I feel it is time for a new challenge in my life and I feel this new position holds the key to the next step in my professional career. I will be living in Miami for the foreseeable future so please drop in when you come through. I have made so many great friends on ships and I would like to stay in touch with you all. You have a place to stay in Miami. Spaceman out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Mountain Tim Posted January 17, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Say it ain't so. Best of luck to the best ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Booper Posted January 17, 2014 #3 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Heck, we never had Richard on any of our many RCI cruises. First G'day Dave and now Rich. At least he is staying with the company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macruisefan Posted January 17, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I had to google him to figure out who he was. Maybe I cruised with him, not really sure. Usually couldn't pick a CD out of a police lineup, other than the giant "look at me" sign they are usually holding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Tyler Posted January 17, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Wow, that's surprising. 17 years in a long time to do ship life though, so good for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tserface Posted January 17, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Congratulations to him, but so sad for us. We were looking forward to having him on the Freedom in May. He was the best Cruise Director ever. I'm sure he'll bring his zeal to whatever job he does and Celebrity is lucky to get him. At least he's staying in the family. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevea36 Posted January 17, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 17, 2014 :( Enough Said Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizanessie Posted January 17, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Oh I wonder who will take out Quantum now :eek: Good luck to Richard at Celebrity head office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Jacquelyn Posted January 17, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Congratulations to Richard! We will certainly miss him, but I am so happy he is getting this opportunity. He was so entertaining on our past cruise last month. Even my kids liked him! *By far*, the best cruise director we ever sailed with on Royal Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising grandma Posted January 17, 2014 #10 Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) Just posted to Facebook... Well it comes to us all in the end and for me it is today. I bid a fond farewell to working on cruise ships and the Cruise Director position. I can honestly say that the last 17 years have been the best of my life. I have got to see the world, meet some incredible people, experience wonderful cultures and at the same time perform a job that I truly loved. For that I will always be grateful to Royal Caribbean. I have been offered and I have accepted a brand new position with our sister brand, Celebrity, working in the head office. It is a dream job for me and an opportunity to work with an exciting and dynamic team. I know that I will miss my time out on the ships but I feel it is time for a new challenge in my life and I feel this new position holds the key to the next step in my professional career. I will be living in Miami for the foreseeable future so please drop in when you come through. I have made so many great friends on ships and I would like to stay in touch with you all. You have a place to stay in Miami. Spaceman out. Richard, we'll miss you! Edited January 17, 2014 by cruising grandma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcieyes Posted January 17, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 17, 2014 He was the best and most entertaining ever. I will miss him but I am happy for him and his career. Richard## love you and bing bong.... (for those that never sailed with him these were some of his signatures over the intercom system of the whole ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harleymouse Posted January 17, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) I had a great time on my two sailings with you as Cd. hope to run in to you again. Best of luck.Keep the SOCKS going Just posted to Facebook... Well it comes to us all in the end and for me it is today. I bid a fond farewell to working on cruise ships and the Cruise Director position. I can honestly say that the last 17 years have been the best of my life. I have got to see the world, meet some incredible people, experience wonderful cultures and at the same time perform a job that I truly loved. For that I will always be grateful to Royal Caribbean. I have been offered and I have accepted a brand new position with our sister brand, Celebrity, working in the head office. It is a dream job for me and an opportunity to work with an exciting and dynamic team. I know that I will miss my time out on the ships but I feel it is time for a new challenge in my life and I feel this new position holds the key to the next step in my professional career. I will be living in Miami for the foreseeable future so please drop in when you come through. I have made so many great friends on ships and I would like to stay in touch with you all. You have a place to stay in Miami. Spaceman out. Edited January 17, 2014 by harleymouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand isle joe Posted January 17, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I wish him luck. Hope he hits it out of the park for Celebrity.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knots4crewzing Posted January 17, 2014 #14 Share Posted January 17, 2014 To Richard, The Best of the Best!! We'll miss you Good luck in all your future endeavors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBumb Posted January 17, 2014 #15 Share Posted January 17, 2014 he is the BEST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1200S Posted January 17, 2014 #16 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I have sailed with him as the CD and thought he did an outstanding job. Hope he does well in his new job. Pete Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debshomespun Posted January 17, 2014 #17 Share Posted January 17, 2014 That is great news for him! He was a great CD, and since this is his DREAM JOB, Hurray for him!! Best of luck Richard!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebl Posted January 17, 2014 #18 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I was really looking forward to sailing with him but now I will never know if he is as great as everyone says he is. I do wish him the best in his new endeavor. I am sure he will be a success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balle26 Posted January 17, 2014 #19 Share Posted January 17, 2014 He was the best!!!!!!!!! Better than all the rest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiecruises Posted January 17, 2014 #20 Share Posted January 17, 2014 So glad we got to sail with him last September, booked FOS for May 2014 just to cruise with him again, know we weren't going to then, but now we never will - great news for him though, good luck richard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothy26 Posted January 17, 2014 #21 Share Posted January 17, 2014 The best EVER!!!!!!!! Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalemt02 Posted January 17, 2014 #22 Share Posted January 17, 2014 So who is taking out quantum now. Ken rush? Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles2 Posted January 17, 2014 #23 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Last September on Freedom was our first "Spacey" experience also. Wish him the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted January 17, 2014 #24 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Oh No!!! But I am happy for your new job too, Richard... (I hope you read this thread)...Enjoy your new adventure! I agree with "keep the socks going". Curtain coming down.... "I love you":D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedl Posted January 17, 2014 #25 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Oh I wonder who will take out Quantum now :eek: Good luck to Richard at Celebrity head office. Probably Ken Rush. He seems to take out the new ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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