Rare kjquilts Posted November 8, 2015 #676 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Sure would like to hear about staff on the Dawn, we sail in 28 days!😀 There was a thread in the past few days review of the Dawn to Bermuda maybe 10/23.. In that thread officers etc were listed. I can tell you Patrick is the concierge. We are on the Dawn now, 14 day repo cruise from Boston to New Orleans. This is our first cruise longer than 8 days and we are loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picodrive Posted November 8, 2015 #677 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I'm not trying to undermine the efforts made here - but I do not really understand the importance of the information. Does service or the overall cruise experience vary based on who holds these positions? How would one cruise be different with a different Executive Staff? I can understand if you had a crap Concierge or something, but I don't really see the need to know the rest. Can someone shed some light on this? No disrespect to others, but I agree with you. For example, my husband and I have been on the NCL Star 4 times in the last 3 years and we have met 3 different ship Captains, two different Concierges and 4 different Cruise Directors. Things change so often in the cruise staff that I think it would be impossible to maintain an accurate list unless you were an employee of NCL. If you have special needs, I have found if you call ahead they are very good at discussing and noting diet restrictions, food and other allergies, etc. They might even be able to help with crew names if near departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDONCHICK Posted November 8, 2015 #678 Share Posted November 8, 2015 No disrespect to others, but I agree with you. For example, my husband and I have been on the NCL Star 4 times in the last 3 years and we have met 3 different ship Captains, two different Concierges and 4 different Cruise Directors. Things change so often in the cruise staff that I think it would be impossible to maintain an accurate list unless you were an employee of NCL. If you have special needs, I have found if you call ahead they are very good at discussing and noting diet restrictions, food and other allergies, etc. They might even be able to help with crew names if near departure. I realize this is the case for some people, but it does cause me to wonder why you would bother with a thread that is of no interest to you? I skip the ones that aren't of interest for me or my family. And the reason why most people on this thread want to know specifically who is on their sailing is because they've made friends with them and look forward to seeing them. Some aren't officers, and some you'd have to hunt for even if you know they're on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwman Posted November 9, 2015 #679 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I realize this is the case for some people, but it does cause me to wonder why you would bother with a thread that is of no interest to you? I skip the ones that aren't of interest for me or my family. And the reason why most people on this thread want to know specifically who is on their sailing is because they've made friends with them and look forward to seeing them. Some aren't officers, and some you'd have to hunt for even if you know they're on board. Good reply and we agree BUT...............with so many ships the info is getting less and less relevant I regret. There will be moves emergencies and the fact is the crew are being stretched. Check out the turnover of Hotel Directors this year alone. That said I completely agree why go to a thread you are not interested and comment - strange waste of time!:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wvshimmy Posted November 14, 2015 #680 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Hi y'all! Sailing next week and wondering who the casino hosts are on the Breakaway. Oliver was there this summer. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel Junkie Judy Posted November 14, 2015 #681 Share Posted November 14, 2015 (edited) JADE OFFICERS Just off of the JADE Captain Kim is amazing, but alas, he will go on vacation soon. HD is Mirsad Bucuk (very nice) F&B Vesna Radan awesome leaving now for vacation will go to SUN in January CD Archie - awesome Exec Housekeeping - Alex Patagnan - super nice Exec Chef - Rodney Bennett - great chef and great showman - Restaurant Mgr - Esteban Chorro - another super-nice man Beverage Mgr - Petrus Emilaire - left today on vacation - very nice Guest Services Mgr Humberto Abarca (didn’t know him - just met him once) Group Services - Claudia Mitrea A favorite Maitr’d (Cagney’s) Mehmet We enjoyed meeting all of the officers and crew. They were all wonderful. We’re back on the JADE on December 5, so I will update then. Judy Edited November 14, 2015 by Travel Junkie Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas_Doggie_Mom Posted November 16, 2015 #682 Share Posted November 16, 2015 JADE OFFICERSWe’re back on the JADE on December 5, so I will update then. Judy Thank you! I am sailing on the Jade December 19-26, so I look forward to your update! Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asubaru Posted November 16, 2015 #683 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Thanks for the info. Do you know the time frame of Adrian's vacation? I have had David (if it's the same David that was on Epic last year?) and he was terrific! David is wonderful. He said he will be on Escape for two months when Adrian goes on vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langham1865 Posted November 17, 2015 #684 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Anyone just off the Getaway, or going on the Getaway in the next few weeks? I'll be on Dec. 13th and would love to know who is on the ship. Dailies would be nice too! Thanks in advance!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted November 17, 2015 #685 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Partial Officer List 13 December 2015: Captain: Rune Myre Hotel Director: Errol Bailey Assistant Hotel Director: Tom Aberg Cruise Director: JC Sanchez Restaurant: Tanberg D'Souza Beverage Manager: O'neil Pandit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted November 17, 2015 #686 Share Posted November 17, 2015 The above is a partial list of those serving on The Getaway 13 December 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwman Posted November 18, 2015 #687 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Thanks for the info. Do you know the time frame of Adrian's vacation? I have had David (if it's the same David that was on Epic last year?) and he was terrific! It is one of the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
source Posted November 21, 2015 #688 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Hi All, We will be sailing on the Sun December 19th. Does anyone know who replaced Elvina Des Menses as Concierge???? Thanks...................Marian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seehund123 Posted November 23, 2015 #689 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Hi Marian, our concierge will be Karin - do you know her (I don't)? See you on board, Monika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mypleasure Posted November 23, 2015 #690 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Hi Marian, our concierge will be Karin - do you know her (I don't)? See you on board, Monika Karin was concierge on Spirit last winter when we sailed. We thought she was excellent and very efficient and helpful. I would be happy to sail with her again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted November 23, 2015 #691 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Hi Marian, our concierge will be Karin - do you know her (I don't)? See you on board, Monika We were hoping to have Karin on the Spirit in a few weeks. Karin is great, I want to say she is from Germany too?? Sounds like she will be on the Sun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seehund123 Posted November 23, 2015 #692 Share Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) Karin was concierge on Spirit last winter when we sailed. We thought she was excellent and very efficient and helpful. I would be happy to sail with her again. Thanks! That sounds great! We were hoping to have Karin on the Spirit in a few weeks. Karin is great, I want to say she is from Germany too?? Sounds like she will be on the Sun? Concierge Desk told us, that Karin would be the Concierge on the Sun, but I'll sure ask her if she'll be on the Spirit when you are sailing. And yes: Karin sounds German - I'll ask. After sending my Reply I noticed, you'll be sailing at the same time as we - so, sorry: Karin will be sailing with us. Edited November 23, 2015 by Seehund123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mypleasure Posted November 23, 2015 #693 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Karin is a german lady. I think she may be a sort of relief concierge who goes to ships for a couple of months when the regular concierge is on leave then packs her stuff and off to another ship. They have to be good to be able to do that, build relationships with crew members quickly, and make it seem like they were there forever when it may have been a few hours. She arrived at the Spirit the same day we did and if she hadn't mentioned that to us when she got slightly lost showing us to our room we wouldn't have known. She laughed when I said I had been on the ship 6 times before and I think we are going the wrong way, she said she would call me if she got lost again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfkeith10 Posted November 23, 2015 #694 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Karin is a german lady. I think she may be a sort of relief concierge who goes to ships for a couple of months when the regular concierge is on leave then packs her stuff and off to another ship. They have to be good to be able to do that, build relationships with crew members quickly, and make it seem like they were there forever when it may have been a few hours. She arrived at the Spirit the same day we did and if she hadn't mentioned that to us when she got slightly lost showing us to our room we wouldn't have known. She laughed when I said I had been on the ship 6 times before and I think we are going the wrong way, she said she would call me if she got lost again. Karin was our concierge on the Spirit in April. She is by far the best concierge we have had the pleasure of meeting. She is very hard working and provides her guests with heartfelt care. She was very visible throughout the ship everyday She went above and beyond the call of duty several times supporting our unexpected special needs and circumstances during our two week cruise. We are sailing on the Jewel in March and would be honored to have her as our concierge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davesgirl51 Posted November 23, 2015 #695 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Pearl as of 10-18 to 10-29 Captain - Paul von Knorring Hotel Director - Cary Turecamo Assist. Hotel Director - Mark Maeling Cruise Director - Daniel Olsson Food & Bvg Director - Rumi Khatoa Guest Svcs Mgr - Ronan Ramos Restaurant Mgr - Oscar Fernandes Exec. Housekeeping - Osley Ollivierre Exec. Chief - Peter Costa Beverage Mgr - Kiran Aguiar Exec. Chef - Francis Gomes Exec. Casino Host - Glen Casino Hosts - Melissa, Pearl and Raquel Concierge - Leah Rodriguez (Although she's on vaca as of 10/29) Group Svc Coord. - Ann Valyn Salvanera "Apple" My Butler was Teresa and she was fantastic! Harriet Elvina returning to Pearl for a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
source Posted November 23, 2015 #696 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Hi Marian, our concierge will be Karin - do you know her (I don't)? See you on board, Monika Hi Monika, No, we haven't had the pleasure of sailing with Karin but looking forward to it. We have sailed several times with Brian Walters the Hotel Director (from Miami) and I hopefully he will still be on board. Have you finished making all of your tour reservations? We're almost finished. See you soon.....Marian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamfish642 Posted November 24, 2015 #697 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Karin is a SUPERB Concierge. She was on the Spirit out of Barcelona in February 2015. She made my wife's birthday a special event by arranging a private dinner with the Hotel Director in the LeBistro. She also won converts to NCL by the way she treated our friends from Scotland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gershep Posted November 24, 2015 #698 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I heard that Dan Dan is now the CD on the Breakaway and Silas is the CD on the Gem. Is this true? Any idea who assistant CD is on both ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kavanaugh77 Posted November 24, 2015 #699 Share Posted November 24, 2015 will be sailing on the Spirit December 26, 2015, I was wondering who the staff will be thank you allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seehund123 Posted November 24, 2015 #700 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Thanks for all the wonderful information about Karin! Now I'm even more excited about our upcoming cruise! Hi Monika, No, we haven't had the pleasure of sailing with Karin but looking forward to it. We have sailed several times with Brian Walters the Hotel Director (from Miami) and I hopefully he will still be on board. Have you finished making all of your tour reservations? We're almost finished. See you soon.....Marian I also hope, that Brian will be there! We're finished with our tour reservations - can hardly wait to sail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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