snoozecrooze Posted November 23, 2019 #351 Share Posted November 23, 2019 (edited) PRINCESS CRUISES CAPTAINS LIST: as of 11/23/2019 Dates include specific sailing dates or end dates unless not specifically deduced. CHANGES SUMMARY: Majestic Pacific Ruby SHIP CAPTAIN Caribbean Princess Marco Fortezze (as of 11/6/2019 sailing) Coral Princess Dariusz Balana (as of 10/18/2019 sailing) Todd McBain (returns this winter before last Antarctica cruise) Crown Princess Domenico Lubrano Lavadera (until at least 2/2020) Diamond Princess Gennaro Arma (as of 9/2019) Emerald Princess Martin Stenzel (as of 10/13/2019 sailing) Enchanted Princess Nick Nash and Gennaro Arma (beginning 6/2020) Golden Princess Aldo Traverso (as of 9/25/2019 sailing) Grand Princess John Harry Smith (as of 10/13/2019 sailing) Island Princess David Galloway (as of 10/17/2019 sailing) Majestic Princess Dino Sagani (contract began 10/18/2019 sailing) Pacific Princess Andrea Spinardi (as of 11/11/2019 sailing) Regal Princess Fabrizio Maresca (until 2/2020) Tim Stringer (returns 2/2020) Royal Princess Tony Draper (as of 10/26/2019 sailing) Ruby Princess Steven Lewis (as of 11/22/2019 sailing) Sapphire Princess Paolo Ravera (as of 10/19/2019 sailing) Paul Slight (confirmed for a 1/2020 sailing) Sea Princess Tony Ruggero (as of 11/3/2019 sailing) Sky Princess Heikki Laakkonen (until 12/7/2019) and Michele Tuvo (officially 12/7/2019 [source] // unofficially 11/21/2019) Star Princess Mariano Manfuso (as of 11/4/2019 sailing) Sun Princess William (Bill) Kent (as of 10/17/2019 sailing) TO UPDATE THIS LIST: DO NOT push the "Quote" button. It creates a copy that the next person cannot properly update. DO select and copy ALL of the text, including the above headings AND these instructions, from the most up-to-date list (the most recent reply with the list). Go to the bottom of the latest post, to the "Post a Reply" box. Paste your copied text into that box. Make your modifications to the list. Click the "Submit Reply" button just below the list you are modifying. Confirm that everything is correct! You can edit for up to 20 minutes. Edited November 23, 2019 by snoozecrooze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoozecrooze Posted December 9, 2019 #352 Share Posted December 9, 2019 PRINCESS CRUISES CAPTAINS LIST: as of 11/23/2019 Dates include specific sailing dates or end dates unless not specifically deduced. CHANGES SUMMARY: - Crown - Majestic (future listing) - Sea (Captain Christopher Lye preceded Tony during Tony's previous vacation a few months back, so maybe Captain Lye is at the helm again?) - Ruby SHIP CAPTAIN Caribbean Princess Marco Fortezze (as of 11/6/2019 sailing) Coral Princess Dariusz Balana (as of 10/18/2019 sailing) Todd McBain (returns this winter before last Antarctica cruise) Crown Princess Vincenzo Lubrano (as of 12/7/2019 sailing) Diamond Princess Gennaro Arma (as of 9/2019) Emerald Princess Martin Stenzel (as of 10/13/2019 sailing) Enchanted Princess Nick Nash and Gennaro Arma (beginning 6/2020) Golden Princess Aldo Traverso (as of 9/25/2019 sailing) Grand Princess John Harry Smith (as of 11/18/2019 sailing) Island Princess David Galloway (as of 10/17/2019 sailing) Majestic Princess Dino Sagani (contract began 10/18/2019 sailing) Tony Draper (confirmed for 3/12/2020 sailing) Pacific Princess Andrea Spinardi (as of 11/11/2019 sailing) Regal Princess Fabrizio Maresca (until 2/2020) Tim Stringer (returns 2/2020) Royal Princess Tony Draper (as of 12/5/2019 sailing) Ruby Princess Commodore Giorgio Pomata (begins 12/5/2019 sailing) Sapphire Princess Paul Slight (contract began 11/26/2019; confirmed for a 1/2020 sailing) Sea Princess (Tony Ruggero left 11/17/2019) Sky Princess Michele Tuvo (begins 12/7/2019 sailing) Star Princess Mariano Manfuso (as of 11/4/2019 sailing) Sun Princess William (Bill) Kent (as of 10/17/2019 sailing) TO UPDATE THIS LIST: DO NOT push the "Quote" button. It creates a copy that the next person cannot properly update. DO select and copy ALL of the text, including the above headings AND these instructions, from the most up-to-date list (the most recent reply with the list). Go to the bottom of the latest post, to the "Post a Reply" box. Paste your copied text into that box. Make your modifications to the list. Click the "Submit Reply" button just below the list you are modifying. Confirm that everything is correct! You can edit for up to 20 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoozecrooze Posted January 16, 2020 #353 Share Posted January 16, 2020 PRINCESS CRUISES CAPTAINS LIST: as of 1/16/2020 The dates indicated include specific sailing dates or end dates, unless not specifically deduced. They do not necessarily indicate the official beginning of their contracts. ***Note that Princess Captains tend to work on a "three-month-on, three-month-off" type of contract, although contract lengths are generally approximate and exact dates vary. CHANGES SUMMARY: - Caribbean - Coral - Grand - Island - Pacific - Royal - Sky (inputted dates) - Sun SHIP CAPTAIN Caribbean Princess Mario Ciruzzi (as of 12/20/2019 sailing) Coral Princess Todd McBain (as of 1/5/2020 sailing) Crown Princess Vincenzo Lubrano (as of 12/7/2019 sailing) Diamond Princess Emerald Princess Martin Stenzel (as of 12/18/2019 sailing) (supposed to have left soon after) Enchanted Princess Nick Nash and Gennaro Arma (beginning 6/2020) Golden Princess Grand Princess Jon Paul Bryant (as of 12/18/2019 sailing) Island Princess Rikard Lorentzen (as of 1/9/2020 sailing) Majestic Princess Dino Sagani (as of 1/8/2020 sailing) Tony Draper (confirmed for 3/2020) Pacific Princess Gavron Favro (as of 12/22/2019 sailing) Regal Princess Fabrizio Maresca (until 2/2020) Tim Stringer (returns 2/2020); will be with Regal when going down to AU Royal Princess Nick Nash (as of 1/11/2020 sailing) Ruby Princess Commodore Giorgio Pomata (as of 12/5/2019 sailing) Sapphire Princess Paul Slight (contract began 11/26/2019) Sea Princess Sky Princess Michele Tuvo (leaves 3/7/2020; returns 6/5/2020) Heikki Laakkonen (returns 3/7/2020; leaves 6/5/2020) Star Princess Mariano Manfuso (as of 10/6/2019 sailing) Sun Princess Diego Perra (as of 11/27/2019 sailing) TO MAKE NEW UPDATES TO THE LIST: DO NOT "Quote" the preceding reply! It creates a copy that the next person cannot properly update. DO select and copy ALL of the text, including the above headings AND these instructions, from the most up-to-date list (the most recent reply with the list). Go to the bottom of the latest post, to the "Post a Reply" box. Paste your copied text into that box. Begin making your modifications to the list. Please also swap out all existing changes from the "Changes summary" and place your own. Confirm that everything is correct! You can edit for up to 20 minutes. TO POST YOUR UPDATE: click the "Submit Reply" button, just below the list you are modifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyed Posted January 16, 2020 #354 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Any insight about Todd McBain? Like/dislike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoozecrooze Posted January 16, 2020 #355 Share Posted January 16, 2020 9 minutes ago, suzyed said: Any insight about Todd McBain? Like/dislike? I have not personally sailed with Captain Todd McBain, but I did a quick search that I hope can help you out a little bit. 1. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2051245-captain-todd-mcbain/ 2. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/1603863-tell-me-about-capt-todd-mcbain/ Overall, it seems that the opinion (based on a small sample size, of course) is mostly positive and that he runs a ship well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coo359a2 Posted January 16, 2020 #356 Share Posted January 16, 2020 We think he is great. Personable and keeps you posted on all things going on about the ship. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compozer Posted January 17, 2020 #357 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Todd McBain is one of the best captain's we have sailed with. He gives outstanding daily bridge reports and always added something interesting about the area. And you can understand what he is saying. He was very approachable and friendly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trystran72 Posted January 18, 2020 #358 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Is Paolo Arrigo still in the fleet? Haven't seen him listed in awhile... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socialworker Posted January 21, 2020 #359 Share Posted January 21, 2020 On 1/16/2020 at 1:53 PM, snoozecrooze said: I have not personally sailed with Captain Todd McBain, but I did a quick search that I hope can help you out a little bit. 1. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2051245-captain-todd-mcbain/ 2. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/1603863-tell-me-about-capt-todd-mcbain/ Overall, it seems that the opinion (based on a small sample size, of course) is mostly positive and that he runs a ship well. Captain Todd McBain is a fantastic captain because the safety of his passengers and crew is his primary concern. Plus he is articulate and keeps everyone informed throughout the cruise. I once told Princess that Captain McBain should train all their captains because he doesn't allow passenger criticism to override safety and he exudes confidence at all times. Moreover his announcements are both professional and personable. I have no worries when McBain is at the helm! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted February 1, 2020 #360 Share Posted February 1, 2020 @CC Help Michell. Hi, How about a Princess "stickie" for this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caztaylor Posted February 1, 2020 #361 Share Posted February 1, 2020 On 1/18/2020 at 5:16 PM, trystran72 said: Is Paolo Arrigo still in the fleet? Haven't seen him listed in awhile... On 1/18/2020 at 5:16 PM, trystran72 said: Is Paolo Arrigo still in the fleet? Haven't seen him listed in awhile... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caztaylor Posted February 1, 2020 #362 Share Posted February 1, 2020 He is our Captain on the Crown Princess for our cruise 9th May 2020 Rome to Athens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expat Cruise Posted February 1, 2020 #363 Share Posted February 1, 2020 (edited) PRINCESS CRUISES CAPTAINS LIST: as of 02/01/2020 Dates include specific sailing dates or end dates unless not specifically deduced. CHANGES SUMMARY: SHIP CAPTAIN Caribbean Princess Marco Fortezze (as of 11/6/2019 sailing) Coral Princess Dariusz Balana (as of 10/18/2019 sailing) Todd McBain (returns this winter before last Antarctica cruise) Crown Princess Domenico Lubrano Lavadera (until at least 2/2020) Diamond Princess Gennaro Arma (as of 9/2019) Emerald Princess Martin Stenzel (confirmed through 4-29-20) Enchanted Princess Nick Nash and Gennaro Arma (beginning 6/2020) Golden Princess Aldo Traverso (as of 9/25/2019 sailing) Grand Princess John Harry Smith (as of 10/13/2019 sailing) Island Princess David Galloway (as of 10/17/2019 sailing) Majestic Princess Dino Sagani (contract began 10/18/2019 sailing) Pacific Princess Andrea Spinardi (as of 11/11/2019 sailing) Regal Princess Fabrizio Maresca (until 2/2020) Tim Stringer (returns 2/2020) Royal Princess Tony Draper (as of 10/26/2019 sailing) Ruby Princess Steven Lewis (as of 11/22/2019 sailing) Sapphire Princess Paolo Ravera (as of 10/19/2019 sailing) Paul Slight (as of January 1, 2020) Sea Princess Tony Ruggero (as of 11/3/2019 sailing) Sky Princess Heikki Laakkonen (until 12/7/2019) and Michele Tuvo (officially 12/7/2019 [source] // unofficially 11/21/2019) Star Princess Mariano Manfuso (as of 11/4/2019 sailing) Sun Princess William (Bill) Kent (as of 10/17/2019 sailing) TO UPDATE THIS LIST: DO NOT push the "Quote" button. It creates a copy that the next person cannot properly update. DO select and copy ALL of the text, including the above headings AND these instructions, from the most up-to-date list (the most recent reply with the list). Go to the bottom of the latest post, to the "Post a Reply" box. Paste your copied text into that box. Make your modifications to the list. Click the "Submit Reply" button just below the list you are modifying. Confirm that everything is correct! You can edit for up to 20 minutes. Edited February 1, 2020 by Expat Cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamomo Posted February 1, 2020 #364 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Has anyone sailed with Tim Stringer, whose supposed to be Captaining the Regal starting this month? We're boarding her in a couple of weeks, and I have never heard of him before. My all time favorite is John Paul Bryant, and a close second be Andrea Spinardi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoozecrooze Posted February 1, 2020 #365 Share Posted February 1, 2020 7 hours ago, flamomo said: Has anyone sailed with Tim Stringer, whose supposed to be Captaining the Regal starting this month? We're boarding her in a couple of weeks, and I have never heard of him before. My all time favorite is John Paul Bryant, and a close second be Andrea Spinardi. Love Captain Tim Stringer. He is very kind and personable and can be seen out and about on the ship. He likes to be more informative than not and personally, I like hearing announcements that he makes. Overall, would love to have him as a captain again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJohn Posted February 1, 2020 #366 Share Posted February 1, 2020 9 hours ago, flamomo said: Has anyone sailed with Tim Stringer, whose supposed to be Captaining the Regal starting this month? We're boarding her in a couple of weeks, and I have never heard of him before. My all time favorite is John Paul Bryant, and a close second be Andrea Spinardi. Tom Stringer is one of the best we have sailed with on Princess. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoozecrooze Posted February 23, 2020 #367 Share Posted February 23, 2020 PRINCESS CRUISES CAPTAINS LIST: as of 2/22/2020 The dates indicated include specific sailing dates or end dates (MM-DD-YYYY), unless not specifically deduced. They do not necessarily indicate the official beginning of their contracts. ***Note that Princess Captains tend to work on a "three-month-on, three-month-off" type of contract, although contract lengths are generally approximate and exact dates vary. [NEED TO PUT A FACE TO A NAME? VISIT THE GALLERY VERSION OF THIS LIST HERE: https://airtable.com/shrxRWxU4KBo3wswa/tblcdx0HVSHWxSfIW?blocks=hide] CHANGES SUMMARY: Most sailing dates updated Coral (future) Crown (future) Golden Royal Sea Star CURRENT STATUS UNKNOWN: Caribbean, Crown, Pacific SHIP CAPTAIN Caribbean Princess Mario Ciruzzi (as of 12/20/2019 sailing) Coral Princess Todd McBain (as of 2/6/2020 sailing) Paolo Ravera (next year's Antarctic season) Crown Princess Vincenzo Lubrano (as of 12/7/2019 sailing) Paolo Arrigo (confirmed for 5/9/2020 sailing) Diamond Princessall voyages cancelled until 4/29/2020 current: Gennaro Arma Emerald Princess Steven Lewis (as of 2/1/2020 sailing) Martin Stenzel (confirmed for 4/29/2020 sailing) Enchanted Princess Nick Nash (beginning 6/19/2020 sailing) Gennaro Arma (late-2020) Golden Princess Aldo Traverso (as of 1/30/2020 sailing) Grand Princess Jon Paul Bryant (as of 2/11/2020 sailing) Island Princess Rikard Lorentzen (as of 1/9/2020 sailing) Majestic Princessall voyages cancelled until 4/2/2020 current: Tony Draper (began 1/21/2020) Pacific Princess Goran Favro (as of 12/22/2019 sailing) Regal Princess Tim Stringer (until 5/2020) Fabrizio Maresca (returns 5/2020) Royal Princess Craig Street (began 2/1/2020) Ruby Princess Commodore Giorgio Pomata (as of 1/27/2020 sailing) Sapphire Princessall voyages cancelled until first AU sailing on 5/1/2020 current: Paul Slight (began 11/26/2019) Sea Princess Tony Ruggero (began 2/16/2020) Sky Princess Michele Tuvo (leaves 3/7/2020; returns 6/5/2020) Heikki Laakkonen (returns 3/7/2020; leaves 6/5/2020) Star Princess Christopher Lye (as of 1/13/2020 sailing) Sun Princess Diego Perra (as of 1/11/2020 sailing) TO MAKE NEW UPDATES TO THE LIST: DO NOT "Quote" the preceding reply! It creates a copy that the next person cannot properly update. DO select and copy ALL of the text, including the above headings AND these instructions, and the list below, from the most up-to-date list (the most recent reply with the list). Go to the bottom of the latest post, to the "Post a Reply" box. Paste your copied text into that box. Begin making your modifications to the list. Please also swap out all existing changes from the "Changes summary" and place your own. Confirm that everything is correct! You can edit for up to 20 minutes. TO POST YOUR UPDATE: click the "Submit Reply" button, just below the list you are modifying. WHO ELSE IS ON BOARD? Cruise Director & Entertainment Director Maître d'hôtel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted February 24, 2020 #368 Share Posted February 24, 2020 On 1/21/2020 at 12:28 PM, socialworker said: Captain Todd McBain is a fantastic captain because the safety of his passengers and crew is his primary concern. Are there other captains for whom this is not true? We should probably avoid them. I always prefer captains who are properly licensed, and hold endorsements for the particular cruising area... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclue Posted February 25, 2020 #369 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Tim Stringer is awesome....So happy to see him on the Regal again..we sail on April 12th and looking forward to his wonderful noon time narratives about where we are going, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jwattle Posted January 17, 2021 #370 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Any updates on the Masters for Enchanted/Discovery? 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dickinson Posted January 17, 2021 #371 Share Posted January 17, 2021 57 minutes ago, jwattle said: Any updates on the Masters for Enchanted/Discovery? 😃 Nick Nash is on Enchanted. I believe he is now Commodore since Bob Oliver retired. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis Posted January 17, 2021 #372 Share Posted January 17, 2021 45 minutes ago, dickinson said: Nick Nash is on Enchanted. I believe he is now Commodore since Bob Oliver retired. Right, I saw a 2 minute Princess video last week of Commodore Nash giving a tour of his favourite spots on the ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jwattle Posted January 17, 2021 #373 Share Posted January 17, 2021 (edited) Thanks y'all! We are booked for the November TA and saw the video as well. Looking forward to a beautiful ship and either Commodore Nash or Captain Arma! 😊 Edited January 17, 2021 by jwattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beg3yrs Posted January 17, 2021 #374 Share Posted January 17, 2021 I think it will be interesting to see what the new lineup of captains is. Some may have left Princess for work elsewhere (cargo anyone?) to make ends meet. Less ships in the fleet as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dickinson Posted January 18, 2021 #375 Share Posted January 18, 2021 All the ships are out there in the water so the captains won't have lost their jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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