DonnaK Posted March 22, 2013 Author #1701 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Adventure OTS - Anthony Richards started January 6 (until sometime in April) Clo O'Connor will be covering the break (April through July, exact dates unknown at this time) *Drew Devine will be joining Adventure in July Allure OTS - Allan Brooks started February 24 for approximately 2 months to cover, then Ken Rush expects to return from his break. Brilliance OTS - Mercedes Fuentes started January 26, then Paul Lancaster beginning March 31 Enchantment OTS - John Blair started Jan 14 (until when?) *Marc Walker from June 7 - Nov. 25 Explorer OTS - Richard Spacey started February 1st until April 7 to cover Leigh Xuereb's break. Leigh will return as the regular CD of Explorer on April 7 Freedom OTS - Drew Devine January 6 though April 14, then Richard Spacey (Richard is arriving on April 7, so there will be a week's overlap) Grandeur OTS - Rico du Breil started Oct 26 (until when?) *Jimmy Rhodes will be the regular CD for a few contracts when Grandeur moves to Baltimore (April 21?) Independence OTS - Joff Eaton started November 22 until March 16 and returns May 26 through early September. Casey Pelter will be filling in for Joff from March 16 through May 26 Jewel OTS - Dennis Charles (Dennis Sciortino) from Jan 5 until March 21, then Carly Boileau from March 21 through sometime in July (exact date unknown), then Dennis from sometime in July through sometime in Sept (exact dates unknown), then Carly is back in September (exact date unknown) Legend OTS - Jimmy Rhodes will be on Legend beginning Feb 6 until he moves to Grandeur on April 21 Liberty OTS - Leo Papa started Jan 5th. Rich Edwards should be returning from his break on April 8. Majesty OTS - Dave Chapman started March 4 Mariner OTS - Steve Davis Feb.10 - May 6th, Gordon Whatman is coming to Mariner on April 21. (Will there be an overlap for a smoother transition between CDs, or will Steve be leaving earlier than originally noted?) Monarch OTS - Marc Walker Nov. 16 until April 1 when Monarch leaves the fleet. *per Marc's FB page: Marc has tonsillitis, and if he is unable to work, then Erky from Turkey (the activities manager) is prepared to step up as CD to cover for Marc's sick days. Navigator OTS - Simona Ferraiuolo Jan 19 until March 30 then Keith Williams March 30 through April 21 Oasis OTS - Amy Fickert started December 1st until March 30, then Ricky Matthews March 30 through June 1. Amy plans to return from her break on June 1 through Sept 21, then Ricky Matthews September 21 through November 23 Radiance OTS - Bobby and Becky Brown returned on January 21. Paul Rutter for the Alaska season, May 17 through Sept 6. Rhapsody OTS - Luke Aerowsmith March 11 through May 31. Graham Seymour for the Alaska season beginning May 31 (he is arriving on May 24 for a one week overlap) Serenade OTS - Paul Rutter Feb 11 through April 8, then Ken Jones April 8 through July 30, then Ricky Matthews July 30 though September 16 Splendour OTS - João Pereira returned Dec 9 for the winter season in South America Vision OTS - Mike Hunnerup started January 14 (until when?) Voyager OTS - Graham Seymour January 8 until March 23rd. Then, Lixin Fang will be taking over the Asian season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricardin Posted March 22, 2013 #1702 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I find it astounding that Amy Fockert has been on The Oasis since at least 2005. We are just off there, and whilst at first we thought her very good, had to make a formal complaint at Guest Services, for very inappropriate comments she was making during one of the shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted March 22, 2013 Author #1703 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I find it astounding that Amy Fockert has been on The Oasis since at least 2005. We are just off there, and whilst at first we thought her very good, had to make a formal complaint at Guest Services, for very inappropriate comments she was making during one of the shows. Oasis has only been in service since December 5, 2009, so she has not been there since 2005. (And, CD's supposedly have a maximum of three years in a row on the same ship). Many comments on CC and in reviews seem to agree with you, and she is not a favorite, so it is surprising that she is the regular CD of their largest and best ship. (I feel the same way about Jimmy Rhodes - I can't believe he is still a CD when he is also rather ineffective and there are much more talented activities managers/CDs who are a better fit for the job) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricardin Posted March 22, 2013 #1704 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Oasis has only been in service since December 5, 2009, so she has not been there since 2005. (And, CD's supposedly have a maximum of three years in a row on the same ship). Many comments on CC and in reviews seem to agree with you, and she is not a favorite, so it is surprising that she is the regular CD of their largest and best ship. (I feel the same way about Jimmy Rhodes - I can't believe he is still a CD when he is also rather ineffective and there are much more talented activities managers/CDs who are a better fit for the job) I realise that. What a donkey I am. I was looking at the date the poster joined, rather than the date of the post. DOHHHHH. Still, can't believe she is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjny Posted March 22, 2013 #1705 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Liberty OTS - Leo Papa started Jan 5th. Rich Edwards should be returning from his break on April 8. We just got off the Liberty yesterday (March 21). On the last night of the cruise after the Saturday Night Fever show, they announced that was Leo Papa's last cruise and was leaving to return to Cornell for his Masters degree in Hotel Management. They did not mention (or I don't remember) who was taking his place on the cruise that started yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted March 22, 2013 Author #1706 Share Posted March 22, 2013 We just got off the Liberty yesterday (March 21). On the last night of the cruise after the Saturday Night Fever show, they announced that was Leo Papa's last cruise and was leaving to return to Cornell for his Masters degree in Hotel Management. They did not mention (or I don't remember) who was taking his place on the cruise that started yesterday. Adventure OTS - Anthony Richards started January 6 (until sometime in April) Clo O'Connor will be covering the break (April through July, exact dates unknown at this time) *Drew Devine will be joining Adventure in July Allure OTS - Allan Brooks started February 24 for approximately 2 months to cover, then Ken Rush expects to return from his break. Brilliance OTS - Mercedes Fuentes started January 26, then Paul Lancaster beginning March 31 Enchantment OTS - John Blair started Jan 14 (until when?) *Marc Walker from June 7 - Nov. 25 Explorer OTS - Richard Spacey started February 1st until April 7 to cover Leigh Xuereb's break. Leigh will return as the regular CD of Explorer on April 7 Freedom OTS - Drew Devine January 6 though April 14, then Richard Spacey (Richard is arriving on April 7, so there will be a week's overlap) Grandeur OTS - Rico du Breil started Oct 26 (until when?) *Jimmy Rhodes will be the regular CD for a few contracts when Grandeur moves to Baltimore (April 21?) Independence OTS - Joff Eaton started November 22 until March 16 and returns May 26 through early September. Casey Pelter will be filling in for Joff from March 16 through May 26 Jewel OTS - Dennis Charles (Dennis Sciortino) from Jan 5 until March 21, then Carly Boileau from March 21 through sometime in July (exact date unknown), then Dennis from sometime in July through sometime in Sept (exact dates unknown), then Carly is back in September (exact date unknown) Legend OTS - Jimmy Rhodes will be on Legend beginning Feb 6 until he moves to Grandeur on April 21 Liberty OTS - Leo Papa started Jan 5th until March 21. (Who is the current CD? Rich Edwards?) Majesty OTS - Dave Chapman started March 4 Mariner OTS - Steve Davis Feb.10 - May 6th, Gordon Whatman is coming to Mariner on April 21. (Will there be an overlap for a smoother transition between CDs, or will Steve be leaving earlier than originally noted?) Monarch OTS - Marc Walker Nov. 16 until April 1 when Monarch leaves the fleet. *per Marc's FB page: Marc has tonsillitis, and if he is unable to work, then Erky from Turkey (the activities manager) is prepared to step up as CD to cover for Marc's sick days. Navigator OTS - Simona Ferraiuolo Jan 19 until March 30 then Keith Williams March 30 through April 21 Oasis OTS - Amy Fickert started December 1st until March 30, then Ricky Matthews March 30 through June 1. Amy plans to return from her break on June 1 through Sept 21, then Ricky Matthews September 21 through November 23 Radiance OTS - Bobby and Becky Brown returned on January 21. Paul Rutter for the Alaska season, May 17 through Sept 6. Rhapsody OTS - Luke Aerowsmith March 11 through May 31. Graham Seymour for the Alaska season beginning May 31 (he is arriving on May 24 for a one week overlap) Serenade OTS - Paul Rutter Feb 11 through April 8, then Ken Jones April 8 through July 30, then Ricky Matthews July 30 though September 16 Splendour OTS - João Pereira returned Dec 9 for the winter season in South America Vision OTS - Mike Hunnerup started January 14 (until when?) Voyager OTS - Graham Seymour January 8 until March 23rd. Then, Lixin Fang will be taking over the Asian season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipLondon Posted March 22, 2013 #1707 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Yes Rich is now on The Liberty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM CRUIZES Posted March 22, 2013 #1708 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Casey is great. I've had him as CD on Sovereign and Serenade. Easy to talk to if you see him around the ship. Runs a good Quest and Love and Marriage show. Glad to see he's still a CD on a RCI ship. Thats great thanks very much for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggy84 Posted March 22, 2013 #1709 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I can also confirm Rich is now on Liberty. On facebook, he "checked in" on the Liberty on thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted March 23, 2013 Author #1710 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Yes Rich is now on The Liberty I can also confirm Rich is now on Liberty. On facebook, he "checked in" on the Liberty on thursday. Adventure OTS - Anthony Richards started January 6 (until sometime in April) Clo O'Connor will be covering the break (April through July, exact dates unknown at this time) *Drew Devine will be joining Adventure in July Allure OTS - Allan Brooks started February 24 for approximately 2 months to cover, then Ken Rush expects to return from his break. Brilliance OTS - Mercedes Fuentes started January 26, then Paul Lancaster beginning March 31 Enchantment OTS - John Blair started Jan 14 (until when?) *Marc Walker from June 7 - Nov. 25 Explorer OTS - Richard Spacey started February 1st until April 7 to cover Leigh Xuereb's break. Leigh will return as the regular CD of Explorer on April 7 Freedom OTS - Drew Devine January 6 though April 14, then Richard Spacey (Richard is arriving on April 7, so there will be a week's overlap) Grandeur OTS - Rico du Breil started Oct 26 (until when?) *Jimmy Rhodes will be the regular CD for a few contracts when Grandeur moves to Baltimore (April 21?) Independence OTS - Joff Eaton started November 22 until March 16 and returns May 26 through early September. Casey Pelter will be filling in for Joff from March 16 through May 26 Jewel OTS - Dennis Charles (Dennis Sciortino) from Jan 5 until March 21, then Carly Boileau from March 21 through sometime in July (exact date unknown), then Dennis from sometime in July through sometime in Sept (exact dates unknown), then Carly is back in September (exact date unknown) Legend OTS - Jimmy Rhodes will be on Legend beginning Feb 6 until he moves to Grandeur on April 21 Liberty OTS - Rich Edwards started March 21 Majesty OTS - Dave Chapman started March 4 Mariner OTS - Steve Davis Feb.10 - May 6th, Gordon Whatman is coming to Mariner on April 21. (Will there be an overlap for a smoother transition between CDs, or will Steve be leaving earlier than originally noted?) Monarch OTS - Marc Walker Nov. 16 until April 1 when Monarch leaves the fleet. *per Marc's FB page: Marc has tonsillitis, and if he is unable to work, then Erky from Turkey (the activities manager) is prepared to step up as CD to cover for Marc's sick days. Navigator OTS - Simona Ferraiuolo Jan 19 until March 30 then Keith Williams March 30 through April 21 Oasis OTS - Amy Fickert started December 1st until March 30, then Ricky Matthews March 30 through June 1. Amy plans to return from her break on June 1 through Sept 21, then Ricky Matthews September 21 through November 23 Radiance OTS - Bobby and Becky Brown returned on January 21. Paul Rutter for the Alaska season, May 17 through Sept 6. Rhapsody OTS - Luke Aerowsmith March 11 through May 31. Graham Seymour for the Alaska season beginning May 31 (he is arriving on May 24 for a one week overlap) Serenade OTS - Paul Rutter Feb 11 through April 8, then Ken Jones April 8 through July 30, then Ricky Matthews July 30 though September 16 Splendour OTS - João Pereira returned Dec 9 for the winter season in South America Vision OTS - Mike Hunnerup started January 14 (until when?) Voyager OTS - Graham Seymour January 8 until March 23rd. Then, Lixin Fang will be taking over the Asian season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin_cutie216 Posted March 23, 2013 #1711 Share Posted March 23, 2013 LOVED Allan! Was on Allure earlier this month and he was fantastic! Loads of fun. Hoping he'll be there on my November sailing with my mom *crosses fingers* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted March 23, 2013 #1712 Share Posted March 23, 2013 We just got off the Legend OTS this morning after a 7-nighter in and out of Singapore. The CD is an American guy named Dan. Onboard, he called himself Dan Dan Mian. (cater to the primarily Singaporean cruise passengers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Jack Sparrow Posted March 23, 2013 #1713 Share Posted March 23, 2013 If your sailing is June 8, then it should be Carly. (We are sailing May 25 and expect to have Carly too. Well, nothing you can do about that. All I can say is Dennis was a pisser. Very hard working and entertaining. He really added to our RCCL experience. Anyone who saild with him is very lucky. I only hope Carly is half as good. Enjoy your trip from one LI'er to another.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothballs Posted March 23, 2013 #1714 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I see that Graham Seymour is on the Rhapsody for the Alaskan season.I'm hoping he stays on the ship for the repositioning downunder as I'm cruising the Honolulu to Sydney leg.I love his sense of humour. Regards Elaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pscruzinboyz Posted March 23, 2013 #1715 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Graham was our first CD...way back in August 2004 on the Radiance doing Alaska...that is where we caught the Cruise Bug...some 35 cruises ago...Damn you RCCL!! What about my retirement? :eek: Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipLondon Posted March 23, 2013 #1716 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Dan Dan Mian.... or could it have been Dan Dan the Man ?:D Either way if it was who I think it could be, not a favourite. We just got off the Legend OTS this morning after a 7-nighter in and out of Singapore. The CD is an American guy named Dan. Onboard, he called himself Dan Dan Mian. (cater to the primarily Singaporean cruise passengers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted March 23, 2013 Author #1717 Share Posted March 23, 2013 We just got off the Legend OTS this morning after a 7-nighter in and out of Singapore. The CD is an American guy named Dan. Onboard, he called himself Dan Dan Mian. (cater to the primarily Singaporean cruise passengers) Adventure OTS - Anthony Richards started January 6 (until sometime in April) Clo O'Connor will be covering the break (April through July, exact dates unknown at this time) *Drew Devine will be joining Adventure in July Allure OTS - Allan Brooks started February 24 for approximately 2 months to cover, then Ken Rush expects to return from his break. Brilliance OTS - Mercedes Fuentes started January 26, then Paul Lancaster beginning March 31 Enchantment OTS - John Blair started Jan 14 (until when?) *Marc Walker from June 7 - Nov. 25 Explorer OTS - Richard Spacey started February 1st until April 7 to cover Leigh Xuereb's break. Leigh will return as the regular CD of Explorer on April 7 Freedom OTS - Drew Devine January 6 though April 14, then Richard Spacey (Richard is arriving on April 7, so there will be a week's overlap) Grandeur OTS - Rico du Breil started Oct 26 (until when?) *Jimmy Rhodes will be the regular CD for a few contracts when Grandeur moves to Baltimore (April 21?) Independence OTS - Joff Eaton started November 22 until March 16 and returns May 26 through early September. Casey Pelter will be filling in for Joff from March 16 through May 26 Jewel OTS - Dennis Charles (Dennis Sciortino) from Jan 5 until March 21, then Carly Boileau from March 21 through sometime in July (exact date unknown), then Dennis from sometime in July through sometime in Sept (exact dates unknown), then Carly is back in September (exact date unknown) Legend OTS - Dan Whitney (dates?) Liberty OTS - Rich Edwards started March 21 Majesty OTS - Dave Chapman started March 4 Mariner OTS - Steve Davis Feb.10 - May 6th, Gordon Whatman is coming to Mariner on April 21. (Will there be an overlap for a smoother transition between CDs, or will Steve be leaving earlier than originally noted?) Monarch OTS - Marc Walker Nov. 16 until April 1 when Monarch leaves the fleet. *per Marc's FB page: Marc has tonsillitis, and if he is unable to work, then Erky from Turkey (the activities manager) is prepared to step up as CD to cover for Marc's sick days. Navigator OTS - Simona Ferraiuolo Jan 19 until March 30 then Keith Williams March 30 through April 21 Oasis OTS - Amy Fickert started December 1st until March 30, then Ricky Matthews March 30 through June 1. Amy plans to return from her break on June 1 through Sept 21, then Ricky Matthews September 21 through November 23 Radiance OTS - Bobby and Becky Brown returned on January 21. Paul Rutter for the Alaska season, May 17 through Sept 6. Rhapsody OTS - Luke Aerowsmith March 11 through May 31. Graham Seymour for the Alaska season beginning May 31 (he is arriving on May 24 for a one week overlap) Serenade OTS - Paul Rutter Feb 11 through April 8, then Ken Jones April 8 through July 30, then Ricky Matthews July 30 though September 16 Splendour OTS - João Pereira returned Dec 9 for the winter season in South America Vision OTS - Mike Hunnerup started January 14 (until when?) Voyager OTS - Graham Seymour January 8 until March 23rd. Then, Lixin Fang will be taking over the Asian season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyntonBeth Posted March 23, 2013 #1718 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I don't know what the problems are w/Amy. I just got off OA this morning and she seemed to be quite effective. I have to say that I didn't spend any time with her personally, but I was favorably impressed. She did considerably more recorded tv shows than other CDs do. I found them to be serious (in an informative way) but still light-hearted. She didn't include nonsense such as dancing in a tutu or pushing dolls around on a desk until they fell to the floor. Instead, she had relevant interviews with key officers who you don't usually get to know - HR manager, sous chef, etc. So, I guess if you're expecting a clown, she is not your type of CD. I found her to be so much better than the CD on OA the last time I was there, that I actually said so in my comments (but I didn't name her predecessor). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted March 23, 2013 #1719 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I don't know what the problems are w/Amy. I just got off OA this morning and she seemed to be quite effective. I have to say that I didn't spend any time with her personally, but I was favorably impressed. She did considerably more recorded tv shows than other CDs do. I found them to be serious (in an informative way) but still light-hearted. She didn't include nonsense such as dancing in a tutu or pushing dolls around on a desk until they fell to the floor. Instead, she had relevant interviews with key officers who you don't usually get to know - HR manager, sous chef, etc. So, I guess if you're expecting a clown, she is not your type of CD. I found her to be so much better than the CD on OA the last time I was there, that I actually said so in my comments (but I didn't name her predecessor). everyone has a different personality and is turned on or off by different CD's. You find Amy OK but don't like her predecessor whereas I adore her predecessor! We're simply different in what we find as entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted March 24, 2013 Author #1720 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Do any weekend cruisers or returnees have updates from the ship for us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggieq Posted March 24, 2013 #1721 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Where does Richard Spacey go in April? You note him being on Explorer from Feb to APR.... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted March 25, 2013 Author #1722 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Where does Richard Spacey go in April? You note him being on Explorer from Feb to APR.... Thanks! Freedom. He has been reassigned as the regular CD there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted March 25, 2013 Author #1723 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Adventure OTS - Anthony Richards started January 6 (until sometime in April) Clo O'Connor will be covering the break (April through July, exact dates unknown at this time) *Drew Devine will be joining Adventure in July Allure OTS - Allan Brooks started February 24 for approximately 2 months to cover, then Ken Rush expects to return from his break. Brilliance OTS - Mercedes Fuentes started January 26, then Paul Lancaster beginning March 31 Enchantment OTS - John Blair started Jan 14 (until when?) *Marc Walker from June 7 - Nov. 25 Explorer OTS - Richard Spacey started February 1st until April 7 to cover Leigh Xuereb's break. Leigh will return as the regular CD of Explorer on April 7 Freedom OTS - Drew Devine January 6 though April 14, then Richard Spacey (Richard is arriving on April 7, so there will be a week's overlap) Grandeur OTS - Rico du Breil started Oct 26 (until when?) *Jimmy Rhodes will be the regular CD for a few contracts when Grandeur moves to Baltimore (April 21?) Independence OTS - Casey Pelter will be filling in from March 16 through May 26. Joff Eaton returns May 26 through early September. Jewel OTS - Carly Boileau from March 21 through sometime in July (exact date unknown), then Dennis Charles (Dennis Sciortino) from sometime in July through sometime in Sept (exact dates unknown), then Carly is back in September (exact date unknown) Legend OTS - Dan Whitney (dates?) Liberty OTS - Rich Edwards started March 21 Majesty OTS - Dave Chapman started March 4 Mariner OTS - Steve Davis Feb.10 - May 6th, Gordon Whatman is coming to Mariner on April 21. (Will there be an overlap for a smoother transition between CDs, or will Steve be leaving earlier than originally noted?) Monarch OTS - Marc Walker Nov. 16 until April 1 when Monarch leaves the fleet. *per Marc's FB page: Marc has tonsillitis, and if he is unable to work, then Erky from Turkey (the activities manager) is prepared to step up as CD to cover for Marc's sick days. Navigator OTS - Simona Ferraiuolo Jan 19 until March 30 then Keith Williams March 30 through April 21 Oasis OTS - Amy Fickert started December 1st until March 30, then Ricky Matthews March 30 through June 1. Amy plans to return from her break on June 1 through Sept 21, then Ricky Matthews September 21 through November 23 Radiance OTS - Bobby and Becky Brown returned on January 21. Paul Rutter for the Alaska season, May 17 through Sept 6. Rhapsody OTS - Luke Aerowsmith March 11 through May 31. Graham Seymour for the Alaska season beginning May 31 (he is arriving on May 24 for a one week overlap) Serenade OTS - Paul Rutter Feb 11 through April 8, then Ken Jones April 8 through July 30, then Ricky Matthews July 30 though September 16 Splendour OTS - João Pereira returned Dec 9 for the winter season in South America Vision OTS - Mike Hunnerup started January 14 (until when?) Voyager OTS - Lixin Fang began March 21 for the Asian season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctcontrol Posted March 25, 2013 #1724 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Anyone know what Clo O'Connor is like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipLondon Posted March 25, 2013 #1725 Share Posted March 25, 2013 As answered before on a different thread.............Brilliant :D We are looking forward to sailing with her on The AD Anyone know what Clo O'Connor is like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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