Bill Leiber Posted September 5, 2013 #201 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Captain Carl Smith is leaving the company? Hello Jade 13 - Absolutely NOT! The last assigned voyage for Captain Carl Smith for the balance of 2013 is Oct 23. 2013. We don't have the 2014 schedule yet! I can see that I must make a greater effort to explain myself more clearly. Please put that out of your mind. Other readers, please disregard this misunderstanding! Bill Leiber __________________ Chief Blogging Officer* Azamara Club Cruises (*CBO is an authorized and compensated representative of ACC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted September 5, 2013 #202 Share Posted September 5, 2013 It's ok Bill, we knew from earlier in the thread Capt Carl was due on vacation then, so never read anything else into your post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 13, 2013 #203 Share Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) Hi Everyone, Here's the latest update for Azamara Quest. Special thanks to Bill Leiber & Azamara for providing. As always, please be aware that schedules are subject to change. The format is as follows : Date Captain Hotel Director Cruise Director TBA = To Be Announced I hope this is helpful ! ========================== 14-Sep Carl Smith Philip Herbert Russ Grieve 21-Sep Carl Smith Philip Herbert Tony Markey 28-Sep Carl Smith Philip Herbert Tony Markey 9-Oct Carl Smith Philip Herbert Tony Markey 16-Oct Carl Smith Philip Herbert Tony Markey 23-Oct Carl Smith Ryszard Gusmann Tony Markey 2-Nov TBA Ryszard Gusmann Tony Markey 13-Nov TBA Ryszard Gusmann Tony Markey 26-Nov TBA Ryszard Gusmann Russ Grieve 8-Dec TBA Ryszard Gusmann Russ Grieve 20-Dec TBA Ryszard Gusmann Russ Grieve 28-Dec TBA Ryszard Gusmann Russ Grieve 5-Jan-14 TBA Ryszard Gusmann Russ Grieve Edited September 13, 2013 by Host Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Texed Posted September 13, 2013 #204 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Thanks Mr. Andy and Mr. Bill. Y'all are always very helpful. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted September 19, 2013 #205 Share Posted September 19, 2013 any update on this?? Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welland Posted September 27, 2013 #206 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Hi Everyone, Here's the latest update for Azamara Quest. Special thanks to Bill Leiber & Azamara for providing. As always, please be aware that schedules are subject to change. Don't see any news on this thread. Would assume since it's the end of September that AZ must know who the Captain will be from November 2 onward. Andy, any word from Bill Lieber on this? Thanks for all your assistance on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellbon Posted September 27, 2013 #207 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I am in the Quest now ., Carl is not sure yet when he is leaving. As of this week the captain to be was in final interviews. So I doubt if I will see him in jan. Philip goes in Nov still. Many crew leave in Nov and come back in Jan. so no way would I say who will be here for cmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthebalcony Posted September 27, 2013 #208 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Glad this thread was brought up to the top again! We are doing a b2b: Oct. 23 and Nov. 2 From the list provided we will have Capt. Carl for the Oct. 23 and TBD for Nov. 2!!! Looking forward to seeing Capt. Carl, Richard (Ryszard) and Tony again! Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Leiber Posted September 27, 2013 #209 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Hello Future Azamara Quest Guests - Received official word today that I am not able to advise you of the new Master for the Azamara Quest. Please stay tuned for the information along with an updated schedule that hopefully will include the first-quarter of 2014. Best regards, Bill Leiber _____________________ Chief Blogging Officer* Azamara Club Cruises (*CBO is an authorized and compensated representative of ACC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welland Posted September 27, 2013 #210 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Hello Future Azamara Quest Guests - Received official word today that I am not able to advise you of the new Master for the Azamara Quest. Thanks Bill. We await the announcement of a new Master for QUEST and look forward to meeting this Officer next time we are on board. With Carl, Jason and Johannes we can only assume that this person will add to this unbelievable Dream Team. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florisdekort Posted September 28, 2013 #211 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I think many (including me) are secretly hoping Carl will stay on / be back for Christmas, although I'm sure he'd rather spend it at home with his family :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda47 Posted September 28, 2013 #212 Share Posted September 28, 2013 That would be great, but very doubtful. At least I get another chance for Capt. Carl in March! (Fingers are crossed.) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzluvers Posted September 30, 2013 #213 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Bill, Any information about the Master and CD on the Journey's early 2014 Asia cruises? Thanks so much, we do appreciate all you do for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 30, 2013 #214 Share Posted September 30, 2013 (edited) Bill, Any information about the Master and CD on the Journey's early 2014 Asia cruises? Thanks so much, we do appreciate all you do for us. Hi Cruzluvers, Bill's most recent update, was from only 2 days ago, advising us to stay tuned, so that's the latest. I suspect we will hear more, once the Captain selection is made. Edited September 30, 2013 by Host Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Leiber Posted October 10, 2013 #215 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Hello Future Azamara Quest Guests - Received word today that we will be officially announcing the appointment of Captain José Vilarinho as the Master for the Azamara Quest with Captain Carl Smith, starting with the November 2, 2013 Voyage from Civitavecchia to Seville. As you know, our Captains spend 3 months on and 3 months off, so each ship needs 2 captains. Most recently he served as Staff Captain on AIDA Cruises' M/V AIDAvita and prior, between 2005 - 2011, as the Master for M/V Athena and M/V Arion. Please stay tuned for an official announcement that will provide more information about his experience and personal history. Best regards, Bill Leiber _____________________ Chief Blogging Officer* Azamara Club Cruises (*CBO is an authorized and compensated representative of ACC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted October 10, 2013 #216 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Thank you Bill and welcome Captain Jose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare oddjob16 Posted October 10, 2013 #217 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Welcome home to the R-ships of Azamara. Jose worked with Renaissance Cruises when these ships were built.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted October 10, 2013 #218 Share Posted October 10, 2013 (edited) Thank you for the update Bill. Welcome to Azamara, Captain Vilharinho ! Edited October 10, 2013 by Host Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dln929 Posted October 10, 2013 #219 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Thank you Bill for this news! We'll be meeting Captain Vilarinho at Christmas on the Quest. We look forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinaro44 Posted October 10, 2013 #220 Share Posted October 10, 2013 We will be sailing with Captain Jose on his first two Quest cruises. I hope he is going to be as visible and involved as the other three Azamara captains. Their ongoing presence and interaction with guests adds immeasurably to the Azamara experience, and contributes greatly in differentiating Azamara from its competitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mare s. Posted October 11, 2013 #221 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Hello Future Azamara Quest Guests - Received word today that we will be officially announcing the appointment of Captain José Vilarinho as the Master for the Azamara Quest with Captain Carl Smith, starting with the November 2, 2013 Voyage from Civitavecchia to Seville. As you know, our Captains spend 3 months on and 3 months off, so each ship needs 2 captains. Most recently he served as Staff Captain on AIDA Cruises' M/V AIDAvita and prior, between 2005 - 2011, as the Master for M/V Athena and M/V Arion. Please stay tuned for an official announcement that will provide more information about his experience and personal history. Best regards, Bill Leiber _____________________ Chief Blogging Officer* Azamara Club Cruises (*CBO is an authorized and compensated representative of ACC) Hi Bill...glad to hear of the new Master for Quest. I wonder, given your comment that captains spend three months on and three off, whether Captain Carl will be back for the January 29 Quest voyage or whether Captain Jose will stay on through mid February? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoesonfire Posted October 11, 2013 #222 Share Posted October 11, 2013 OK Bill, our shoes are still on fire -- can't wait to meet and greet our new Captain Jose on our December cruise!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegaskb Posted October 11, 2013 #223 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Hi Everyone, Here's the latest update for Azamara Quest. Special thanks to Bill Leiber & Azamara for providing. As always, please be aware that schedules are subject to change. The format is as follows : Date Captain Hotel Director Cruise Director TBA = To Be Announced I hope this is helpful ! ========================== 14-Sep Carl Smith Philip Herbert Russ Grieve 21-Sep Carl Smith Philip Herbert Tony Markey 28-Sep Carl Smith Philip Herbert Tony Markey 9-Oct Carl Smith Philip Herbert Tony Markey 16-Oct Carl Smith Philip Herbert Tony Markey 23-Oct Carl Smith Ryszard Gusmann Tony Markey 2-Nov TBA Ryszard Gusmann Tony Markey 13-Nov TBA Ryszard Gusmann Tony Markey 26-Nov TBA Ryszard Gusmann Russ Grieve 8-Dec TBA Ryszard Gusmann Russ Grieve 20-Dec TBA Ryszard Gusmann Russ Grieve 28-Dec TBA Ryszard Gusmann Russ Grieve 5-Jan-14 TBA Ryszard Gusmann Russ Grieve Hi, We are booked on the Quest on Jan 15. Any info yet on Capt., Hotel and Cruise directors for this sailing? Thanks in advance, Kathryn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florisdekort Posted October 12, 2013 #224 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I can't believe the impatience on this thread. Bill and Andy have posted 7 times (!) now that as soon as the information is available, they will post it. Floris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellbon Posted October 12, 2013 #225 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I can't believe the impatience on this thread. Bill and Andy have posted 7 times (!) now that as soon as the information is available, they will post it. Floris i know philip comes back on in jan. .not sure of the week. Russ is there too. does the captain make your cruise/ I guess so? but is it realy 7 times>:eek::confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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