kcfoxy Posted April 8, 2015 #226 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Hi, We were on the Dawn last Oct/Nov for 21 days. Alain is an amazing HD. He loves being with passengers and he does like going to the CC meetings. I think he does read these & I want to send a BIG hello to him. He can be seen around the ship much of the time. Also, he knows each crew member by name and he knows about many of their families. Paulo, Exec Chef is also very, very nice. I had a problem in a Specialty restaurant & he “fixed” it much better than I ever would have imagined. Anne Barbazza (Group Service Coordinator) is one of the best ever also. She will help set up the CC meeting. We love her & hope you do too. CD - Dave -well, he is OK. Judy Thanks Judy, that is very helpful to know and just confirms my good vibes :p BTW: I am a sucker for accents, be they Canadian, Aussie, Kiwi, French or what have you...so Dingo Dave should be a right treat (at least in some respects). Just wish we could have faces to go with the names, though ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel Junkie Judy Posted April 8, 2015 #227 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Thanks Judy, that is very helpful to know and just confirms my good vibes :pBTW: I am a sucker for accents, be they Canadian, Aussie, Kiwi, French or what have you...so Dingo Dave should be a right treat (at least in some respects). Just wish we could have faces to go with the names, though ;) I have some photos, but it is easier for me to send in an email. Write me and I’ll share some of my Dawn photos with you, judydonie at yahoo dot com Remember to change the format of this email address. Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumblew467 Posted April 8, 2015 #228 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Si, valid as of March 23, 2015 Captain: Hakan Svedung Staff Captain: Hotel Director: Djamel Benatmane ** formely F&B Dir. (was Prem Kainnikara) Asst. HD: Tom Aberg Executive Housekeeper: Elmoth Neverson Executive Chef: Charles Fernandes F&B Director: Shailendra Sawant Beverage Manager: Dindo Ramos Guest Services Manager: Nomita Rambhunjan Cruise Director: JC Sanchez Concierge: John D'Souza Latitude Cruise Consultant: Martin Visser Latitude Platinum Guests Concierge Helpline: X 216212 (onboard only) Thank you mking, I enjoyed reading your recent review and loved the details you put online. we leave for the breakaway may 10th --I wonder if John D'Souza will be still there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanDreaming2 Posted April 8, 2015 #229 Share Posted April 8, 2015 NCL Sky Officers as of 3/27/15: Captain: Peter Engwall, Sweden Staff Captain: Rune Lokling, Norway Hotel Director: Jean-Michel Dhelin, France Cruise Director: Drew Raitch, USA Food & Beverage Director: Carlos De Sousa, Portugal Guest Service Manager: Ronan Ramos, Phillipines Executive Housekeeper: Osley Ollivierre, St. Vincent & the Grenadines Executive Chef: Baiju Ravindran, India Beverage Manager: Alphanso Robinson, Jamaica Casino Manager: Jacky ?, Malaysia Cruise Consultant Manager: Juan Franco, Argentina Group Service Coordinator: Jenny Galleto, Phillipines Concierge: Yahira Suazo, Dominican Republic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumblew467 Posted April 8, 2015 #230 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I called ncl concierge # today and I was told John D'Souza is the concierge on the may 10th cruise breakaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggerfan616 Posted April 8, 2015 #231 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I called ncl concierge # today and I was told John D'Souza is the concierge on the may 10th cruise breakaway. They don't always provide the correct information at no fault of their own but with last minute changes they don't always get the proper information. We sailed with John in Feb and he said he was staying until May but not sure when in May. We are sailing with him again April 26th I will find out what day he is leaving for sure and report when we get back May 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fremont Posted April 8, 2015 #232 Share Posted April 8, 2015 (edited) I had to wait to get the confirmed key officers for our 4-19-15 Repositioning Cruise...not a full list, by any means, but still a good-to-know list. Captain - Martin Holmqvist Hotel Director - Alain Magnier Cruise Director - David "Dingo Dave" Klooster F & B Director - TBC Executive Chef - Paulo Vaz Executive Housekeeper - Carmencita Reid Group Service Coordinator - Anne Barbazza I have heard very good things about our HD, CD and GSC. And with our Roll Call fast approaching 200 :eek: I was heartened to hear that Alain is apparently 'big' on CC, welcoming the M&G activities and actually reads NCL, (and maybe RC?) board(s) :D Alain is great! We were lucky enough to have dinner with him one night on the Dawn last year. He told us he reads the boards. He ran our m&g he did a great job stayed for a long time answering questions. I am cruising on the Dawn the end of May, hope he is not on vacation. Edited April 8, 2015 by Fremont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcfoxy Posted April 8, 2015 #233 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Alain is great! We were lucky enough to have dinner with him one night on the Dawn last year. He told us he reads the boards. He ran our m&g he did a great job stayed for a long time answering questions. I am cruising on the Dawn the end of May, hope he is not on vacation. Oh, that is so nice to hear...lots of folks seem to feel the same way. We have cruised with some of the best, and I will always remember my favorite, John O'Hara on NCL Spirit...so personable and always around :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyto2girls Posted April 8, 2015 #234 Share Posted April 8, 2015 With Jenny leaving the NCL(I am so sad) ...I am really interested if anyone has the "scuttlebutt" on any new line up for the GEM. :confused:I am sailing in June.... I heard (not confirmed) that Tony Winkler who is there now will be taking it over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja Posted April 8, 2015 Author #235 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I heard (not confirmed) that Tony Winkler who is there now will be taking it over. Thanks! I assume..if he recently arrived..he will be there in June?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedustdawn Posted April 9, 2015 #236 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Thanks! I assume..if he recently arrived..he will be there in June?? Another social site says Sonia will be coming to the Gem for a month and then Tony will be back again. Jenny has already left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyto2girls Posted April 9, 2015 #237 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Thanks! I assume..if he recently arrived..he will be there in June?? We sailed with Tony on the 10 day Feb 27th. He had only been there one month. So I would think he should be with you in June even if he leaves for a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkygirl Posted April 9, 2015 #238 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Another social site says Sonia will be coming to the Gem for a month and then Tony will be back again. Jenny has already left. Yes, Sonja will be on the Gem from mid April to mid May. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastalbreezes Posted April 9, 2015 #239 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Any updates on Getaway? Haven't seen anything posted since February. Particularly interested in HD and Concierge. Thanks for any info. Tracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicki'sMom Posted April 9, 2015 #240 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Alain is great! We were lucky enough to have dinner with him one night on the Dawn last year. He told us he reads the boards. He ran our m&g he did a great job stayed for a long time answering questions. I am cruising on the Dawn the end of May, hope he is not on vacation. Absolutely agree! :D Alain ran our M&G and we had dinner with him on our October 2014 Tropical Storm Fay cruise to Bermuda and he is awesome! Hoping he is on Dawn for our repeat cruise in October! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjnyc323 Posted April 9, 2015 #241 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Any updates on Getaway? Haven't seen anything posted since February. Particularly interested in HD and Concierge. Thanks for any info. Tracy Sean returns as HD 4/18/15 to June 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uniall Posted April 10, 2015 #242 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Sean returns as HD 4/18/15 to June 13 But, after his next vacation he transfers to the Brand New Escape to make sure it's first sailings from Home Port are the best in fleet. Susie: Come on, cancel the December booking and join us for the first two maiden sailings in November. (I've got a large suit case to smuggle you aboard and you can have the sofa bed.) John & Sharon Rae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capp Posted April 10, 2015 #243 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Sean returns as HD 4/18/15 to June 13 Thanks Suzanne, you just made my night, I board 4/24! I also know that Virginia is onboard the Getaway as Concierge right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjnyc323 Posted April 10, 2015 #244 Share Posted April 10, 2015 (edited) But, after his next vacation he transfers to the Brand New Escape to make sure it's first sailings from Home Port are the best in fleet. Susie: Come on, cancel the December booking and join us for the first two maiden sailings in November. (I've got a large suit case to smuggle you aboard and you can have the sofa bed.) John & Sharon Rae I know John I am booked 11/21 and 11/28 on Escape hahaha have a great time on your upcoming 27 day event. My regards to Sharon Rae Edited April 10, 2015 by sjnyc323 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjnyc323 Posted April 10, 2015 #245 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Thanks Suzanne, you just made my night, I board 4/24! I also know that Virginia is onboard the Getaway as Concierge right now. You are very welcome I board the Getaway 5/9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uniall Posted April 10, 2015 #246 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I know John I am booked 11/21 and 11/28 on Escape hahaha have a great time on your upcoming 27 day event. My regards to Sharon Rae You are VERY mean to me. You change the dates to November but the 10days after we disembark. Our feelings are so hurt, tell Ma that she can sail with us as our guest and leave you behind ................ LOL Luv Ya John & Sharon Rae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjnyc323 Posted April 10, 2015 #247 Share Posted April 10, 2015 You are VERY mean to me. You change the dates to November but the 10days after we disembark. Our feelings are so hurt, tell Ma that she can sail with us as our guest and leave you behind ................ LOL Luv Ya John & Sharon Rae I am sure we will get to sail together sometime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastalbreezes Posted April 10, 2015 #248 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Sean returns as HD 4/18/15 to June 13 Thanks, Suzanne. Tracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted April 10, 2015 #249 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Does anyone know who the current Bridge and Hotel Officers are for The Jewel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeweloftheStorm Posted April 10, 2015 #250 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Who is GA's Cruise Director?? Sailing May 30, 2015. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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