Rare trfccruiser Posted January 9, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 9, 2015 As reported on Seatrader,Kevin Sheehan has resigned to be replaced by Frank Del Rio. Will they have to rename the bars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted January 9, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 9, 2015 "Quick! ...paint new signs for the 24/7... "Del Rio's" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare trfccruiser Posted January 9, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted January 9, 2015 "Quick! ...paint new signs for the 24/7... "Del Rio's" Del Rio's actually has a better ring to it than O'Sheehan's :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted January 9, 2015 #4 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Do you think he was forced out; or found a better job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted January 9, 2015 #5 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Do you think he was forced out; or found a better job If the check cleared on the acquisition bonus.... :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare trfccruiser Posted January 9, 2015 Author #6 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Do you think he was forced out; or found a better job Only time will tell,generally these guys only get pushed if the results are terrible or there has been some major incident,not aware either applies to Kevin.Generally,he is perceived to have turned the comapny around.He might have an offer already, or maybe he has decided to slow down as he is 60.These days that's pretty early, but I wouldn't blame him one bit if he retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clcjdn Posted January 9, 2015 #7 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Think he is retiring so he can go on some cruises? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Bruiser Posted January 9, 2015 #8 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Bravo to Kevin Sheehan for taking a moribund company like NCL and turning it into the most ascendant brand in the cruise industry. I hope he's taking the money and running so that he can be with his family full-time in New York. Didn't he say on Undercover Boss that he commutes every week? All of the Oceania and Regent Seven Seas aficionados will be thrilled that Frank Del Rio will be running NCL Holdings, as I'm sure they were concerned that Norwegian was going to cheapen those brands. Now it is likely that the Oceania magic will be sprinkled over Norwegian. I'm optimistic that this is good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted January 9, 2015 #9 Share Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) Here's a link to the official NCL press release : http://www.nclhltdinvestor.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=890535 Edited January 9, 2015 by njhorseman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkydebrajean Posted January 9, 2015 #10 Share Posted January 9, 2015 A couple of people on Facebook responded to the article saying that there is a rumor going around that a health issue within his family played a part in the decision. Of course that's a rumor but you never know, it could be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ohioNCLcruiser Posted January 9, 2015 #11 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I don't think Kevin was meant to be a long term CEO from the start. I think he came in to turn things around and to be the CEO while the company went public. I don't remember where, but I remember having a discussion with someone about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted January 9, 2015 #12 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Now it is likely that the Oceania magic will be sprinkled over Norwegian. As long as it doesn't come with higher fares I'm okay with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old nutter Posted January 9, 2015 #13 Share Posted January 9, 2015 As long as it doesn't come with higher fares I'm okay with it. I think you will find it already has.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenagurl Posted January 9, 2015 #14 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Good points. My thoughts ran along similar lines. Bravo to Kevin Sheehan for taking a moribund company like NCL and turning it into the most ascendant brand in the cruise industry. I hope he's taking the money and running so that he can be with his family full-time in New York. Didn't he say on Undercover Boss that he commutes every week? All of the Oceania and Regent Seven Seas aficionados will be thrilled that Frank Del Rio will be running NCL Holdings, as I'm sure they were concerned that Norwegian was going to cheapen those brands. Now it is likely that the Oceania magic will be sprinkled over Norwegian. I'm optimistic that this is good news. I don't think Kevin was meant to be a long term CEO from the start. I think he came in to turn things around and to be the CEO while the company went public. I don't remember where, but I remember having a discussion with someone about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auntierobin Posted January 9, 2015 #15 Share Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) As long as it doesn't come with higher fares I'm okay with it. The higher fares have already begun. We have never sailed anyone but NCL, but I think that that is about to change. Money has never been a big object before, but some of the prices are now equal to Oceania prices. We have in the past sailed in suites and are booked into one for Alaska in June - $8,000 for seven days (penthouse on Jewel). There is another line that has a 14 day cruise in a suite for $7,000, now which one is the best bang for the buck? Just sayin. We don't sail NCL because the are inexpensive, but because we like the product. We'll just have to play the wait and see game. Edited January 9, 2015 by auntierobin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted January 9, 2015 #16 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I think you will find it already has.... The higher fares have already begun. We have never sailed anyone but NCL, but I think that that is about to change. Money has never been a big object before, but some of the prices are now equal to Oceania prices. We have in the past sailed in suites and are booked into one for Alaska in June - $8,000 for seven days (penthouse on Jewel). There is another line that has a 14 day cruise in a suite for $7,000, now which one is the best bang for the buck? Just sayin. We don't sail NCL because the are inexpensive, but because we like the product. We'll just have to play the wait and see game. I was just looking at prices the other day and the prices don't seem to be that much higher to me but I don't keep a spreadsheet. Maybe the suite prices have gone up, but I don't sail in those so I wouldn't know. We'll see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonnacruise Posted January 9, 2015 #17 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Wow!!! Hope the illness rumor is just a rumor...either way I wish him well!! Wonder if people who are cruising now have heard about it. I don't think this would be something that would be announced..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalgirl Posted January 9, 2015 #18 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I think he wanted to axe the snow room on the new ship and they said no:p He did a wonderful job and will be missed. Sorry to see him go.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quercus alba Posted January 9, 2015 #19 Share Posted January 9, 2015 May have been one of those things that was decided as part of the deal at the time of the acquisition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMaterial Posted January 9, 2015 #20 Share Posted January 9, 2015 As reported on Seatrader,Kevin Sheehan has resigned to be replaced by Frank Del Rio.Will they have to rename the bars? I thought it was silly to re-name all the bars with a person’s name in the company to begin with. Why not call it the Red Lion Pub or something like that and keep it without a name. Now to change it will cost more money and we know that NCL will not do that in the near future. Maybe Kevin wanted his legacy to live on in the ships long after he resigned? Now his legacy will be on almost ALL of the NCL fleet. I, personally, saw nothing wrong with the Blue Lagoon on the older ships as the late night menu was far better than the late night menu in O’Sheehans. I was dreading the day Sheehan would change the older ships over and now he has and re-done the entire area all for the sake of driving revenues. It’s not the first time he touched the older ships for the sake of revenues either (adding suites to the Dawn and Star to name just another). Was the company better off under his management watch, yes? Could the company have turned itself around without being so in-your-face about needing revenue? TOTALLY! I wish him luck on whatever caused him to leave and all future endeavors but I’m VERY excited for change at NCL. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted January 9, 2015 #21 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Wow!!! Hope the illness rumor is just a rumor...either way I wish him well!! Wonder if people who are cruising now have heard about it. I don't think this would be something that would be announced..? "Ladies and gentleman, may I have your attention. The CEO has resigned." Um, I highly doubt it's announced. Why would it be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted January 9, 2015 #22 Share Posted January 9, 2015 As far as Kevin Sheehan goes, I wish him all the best and sincerely hope that neither he, nor a loved one is ill enough to force him into retirement. As for the prices going up, I booked a NYE cruise, 2016, in an SD suite because I couldn't believe the great deal I got. The price has gone up since I booked but with the promo for UDP, UBP and OBC, wow, if it continues like this they'll be paying me to take cruises. :p Anyway, hopefully it was his choice and a chance to enjoy life, good luck Kevin. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin4familyfun Posted January 9, 2015 #23 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I worked with Kevin years ago (in NY) and he really is a standup type of guy. He has done a great job with the NCL brand and I'm sure he'll do fine with whatever comes next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyc2theworld Posted January 9, 2015 #24 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Does this mean we will no longer see Kevin fumbling around the Epic on Undercover Boss on the Norwegian Cruise Line Channel on the ships' TV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychobueller Posted January 9, 2015 #25 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Kinda bummed to hear it. I liked his casual demeanor. I hope Del Rio keeps the New York ports as year-round operations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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