Travel Junkie Judy Posted August 13, 2014 #626 Share Posted August 13, 2014 You're welcome, Judy. I took pictures of the staff/officers' names from the board near the purser's desk so I won't forget them. I think their contracts are shorter than those of the crew members (an Aug. 1 update indicated another captain once again). If you're staying in one of the suites, please say hello to Mark. He's really one outstanding butler (I think most people will agree). He should be onboard until end of Nov. I heard that some (if not most) staff are extending their contracts till end of Nov. or early Dec. Have a great cruise! I'm so glad to hear that many may still be on the DAWN in October. We're on the Dawn for 21 days - October 31 to Bermuda & then Nov 7 Repo to NOLA. We're in a suite and I will definitely look for Mark & say hello for you - except I don't know your name.:) I've heard others speak highly of Virginia. I'm sure we'll get to know her. Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xo-cruzar Posted August 14, 2014 #627 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I am actually hoping some of the names change as the only one I recognized is Mark Santos (and I am glad he'll still be on board when we sail!). :) Happy for you Cubechick. If your suite is located on Deck 9, Mark will likely be your butler since he'll be finishing that deck rotation in Nov. Please send my best to him. I understand that he may be transferred to another ship after his vacation this year given that he's had 3 contracts already on the Dawn. Too bad for the Dawn but he'll be an excellent addition to whichever ship he'll be moving. What is it like in Bermuda at the time you're sailing? Thx! XO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xo-cruzar Posted August 14, 2014 #628 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I'm so glad to hear that many may still be on the DAWN in October.We're on the Dawn for 21 days - October 31 to Bermuda & then Nov 7 Repo to NOLA. We're in a suite and I will definitely look for Mark & say hello for you - except I don't know your name.:) I've heard others speak highly of Virginia. I'm sure we'll get to know her. Judy Hi Judy - Wow! You must really love the Dawn and I completely understand why. Definitely envious. Wish I can do a 21-day cruise or longer, but retirement is not coming soon enough :). Please give Mark a hug from me. He'll know if you say "XO". If your suite is one of the forward suites, you'll likely get Edna as your suite attendant. She's also fantastic. Please also give her a hug for me. Karabi was the Concierge when I was onboard. I don't know if Virginia is going back to the Dawn. Happy, happy sailing to you and Rol! Keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xo-cruzar Posted August 14, 2014 #629 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Mark is hoping to go on vacation for Christmas. If he manages to get off during Christmas it will be his first time for many years to spend the holidays at home. It will be a surprise to his family, he is really very excited about it. Hoping it works out for him. Mark told us the same thing and we're truly happy and excited for him. Praying that everything works out for him - there's fear that his contract may be extended which will result in him missing Christmas with his family again :(. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerry1.10 Posted August 15, 2014 #630 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Can anyone please update who is on the Sun? Will be on a b2b on the in 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasiii Posted August 16, 2014 #631 Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) BREAKAWAY : thru end August presuming ... Captain: Evans Hoyt Staff Captain: Viktor Vranik Hotel Director: Prem Ass't HD: Grant Jeffries Concierge: Adrian till 8/31 then Anoop Butlers: Lanie, Roy, Jojit, Jose, Romel, Jeffrey, Fernando, Roy, Carlos Courtyard : Benny Chief Engineer: Anders Nedal Cruise Director: Julie V. Casino Manager: Grace Frias F&B Director: Shailendra Savant Restaurant Manager: Iulian Grumeza Executive Housekeeper: Tess Beverage Manager: Dindo Executive Chef: Andreas S. Guest Services Manager: Nomita, Ass't : Trevor Svart Group Events : Lucille �� .....after August? I sail in September. :confused: wasiii Edited August 16, 2014 by wasiii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel Junkie Judy Posted August 16, 2014 #632 Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) Hi Judy - Wow! You must really love the Dawn and I completely understand why. Definitely envious. Wish I can do a 21-day cruise or longer, but retirement is not coming soon enough :). Please give Mark a hug from me. He'll know if you say "XO". If your suite is one of the forward suites, you'll likely get Edna as your suite attendant. She's also fantastic. Please also give her a hug for me.Karabi was the Concierge when I was onboard. I don't know if Virginia is going back to the Dawn. Happy, happy sailing to you and Rol! Keep us posted. Yes, we love the Dawn and the Star, her sister ship. We've been on the Dawn twice before and the Star - I'm not sure - 8 times I think. It is a great size - not too big & not too little. Great officers and crew on both ships. We'll have to learn all of the Dawn staff since we haven't been on her in a while. That's OK though. I hear good things about many of these folks. Judy Judy Edited August 16, 2014 by Travel Junkie Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xo-cruzar Posted August 17, 2014 #633 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Yes, we love the Dawn and the Star, her sister ship.We've been on the Dawn twice before and the Star - I'm not sure - 8 times I think. It is a great size - not too big & not too little. Great officers and crew on both ships. We'll have to learn all of the Dawn staff since we haven't been on her in a while. That's OK though. I hear good things about many of these folks. Judy Judy Enjoy your sailing, Judy. I planned on being back onboard the week of Oct24 to celebrate my birthday. Had a change of heart - doing QM2 instead, it'll be different, I guess, but for sure not as warm as the Dawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel Junkie Judy Posted August 17, 2014 #634 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Enjoy your sailing, Judy. I planned on being back onboard the week of Oct24 to celebrate my birthday. Had a change of heart - doing QM2 instead, it'll be different, I guess, but for sure not as warm as the Dawn. Early Happy Birthday. I'm sure the Dawn folks will miss you, but I'm also sure you'll have a wonderful time on the QM2. Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikini Posted August 17, 2014 #635 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Any updates as to who is currently on the Jewel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel Junkie Judy Posted August 17, 2014 #636 Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) Any updates as to who is currently on the Jewel? JEWEL: HD is Richard, but I don't know the rest. He is a Frenchman. Judy Edited August 17, 2014 by Travel Junkie Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikini Posted August 17, 2014 #637 Share Posted August 17, 2014 JEWEL: HD is Richard, but I don't know the rest. He is a Frenchman. Judy Thank you. We heard awhile back that John D'Souza was the concierge and I really hope he is still on the Jewel when we board in less than 3 weeks now. He was on the Jewel with us before and he was fantastic. We've never tipped anyone more than we tipped John for his excellent service and attentiveness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel Junkie Judy Posted August 17, 2014 #638 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Thank you. We heard awhile back that John D'Souza was the concierge and I really hope he is still on the Jewel when we board in less than 3 weeks now. He was on the Jewel with us before and he was fantastic. We've never tipped anyone more than we tipped John for his excellent service and attentiveness. JEWEL I have heard that John D'Souza is excellent. I have never met him, but hope to one of these days. Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaFCFan Posted August 17, 2014 #639 Share Posted August 17, 2014 ChelseaFCFan - Who was the cruise director on the Jewel for your cruise? I heard that Jasper Wade left on July 26. Ben Kitchen was the cruise director on the Jewel for our Aug 2 cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel Junkie Judy Posted August 18, 2014 #640 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Ben Kitchen was the cruise director on the Jewel for our Aug 2 cruise. Do you remember - who was the Concierge? I think Hikini is wondering about the Concierge. Thanks, Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker@sea Posted August 18, 2014 #641 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I am actually hoping some of the names change as the only one I recognized is Mark Santos (and I am glad he'll still be on board when we sail!). :) Once onboard you can ring him up @ 9909 . :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaFCFan Posted August 18, 2014 #642 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Do you remember - who was the Concierge? I think Hikini is wondering about the Concierge. Thanks, Judy John D'Souza was our Concierge. He was very helpful and friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja Posted August 23, 2014 #643 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Time to bring this back to page 1 for weekend updates..:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeeaddiction12345 Posted August 23, 2014 #644 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Looking for the cruise director of the getaway :) We leave in 3 weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjnyc323 Posted August 23, 2014 #645 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Looking for the cruise director of the getaway :) We leave in 3 weeks! Cruise director on Getaway is JC Sanchez not to be confused with Joel Sanchez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver1975 Posted August 23, 2014 #646 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Does anyone have a current update of the staff aboard the Sun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanDreaming2 Posted August 26, 2014 Author #647 Share Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) Jade update 8/25/14: from the card handed out at meet and greet Jean Michel Dhelin-hotel director Orlando O Neill Manuel -executive housekeeper Pedro Serra-Cruise director Shenny Arquillano-guest services manager[about to leave ship ] Rodney Bennett-executive chef Esteban Chorro Jiminez-restaurant manager Petrus Emilaire-Beverage Manager Olivia Sturm-Group Service Coordinators/Access officers Edited August 26, 2014 by OceanDreaming2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanDreaming2 Posted August 30, 2014 Author #648 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Any recent updates? Sent from my SCH-S720C using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel Junkie Judy Posted August 30, 2014 #649 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Jade update 8/25/14: Oh I love Pedro! (CD) He has the cutest little girl. He had her on a cruise last year. Fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastalbreezes Posted August 31, 2014 #650 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Any recent updates? Sent from my SCH-S720C using Tapatalk 2 Anoop takes over for Adrian beginning today on Breakaway. Tracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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