CRUISEFAN0001 Posted September 29, 2016 #1701 Share Posted September 29, 2016 What do you mean? From the list: Harmony OTS - Bobby Brown July 17 through October 23, then Abe Hughes begins October 23 When I pulled up that list a few hours ago...Harmony did not show up for some strange reason on the list...now it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted September 29, 2016 Author #1702 Share Posted September 29, 2016 When I pulled up that list a few hours ago...Harmony did not show up for some strange reason on the list...now it does. That was the list of uncertainties that I was asking for help to figure out. I usually use a larger, different font for my "Help Wanted" list, but someone took offense and thought I was shouting, so I didn't do it the last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEFAN0001 Posted September 29, 2016 #1703 Share Posted September 29, 2016 That was the list of uncertainties that I was asking for help to figure out. I usually use a larger, different font for my "Help Wanted" list, but someone took offense and thought I was shouting, so I didn't do it the last time. Thanks for that clarification...thought it was strange to have Harmony missing...but considered that it might just be an edit omission. Always liking your work here. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annefran Posted September 30, 2016 #1704 Share Posted September 30, 2016 (edited) Hi Donna just stopping by to see who the CD will be on Allure for November. Thanks for keeping this list for all of us. I always come back here when I'm getting ready to cruise to see who the CD will be. It's a great source of information. Will stop back periodically to see if there has been any updates for the Allure. Take care Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Edited September 30, 2016 by Annefran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hearted Posted September 30, 2016 #1705 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I have not been on RCI IN 6 years. Is Ken Rush finally gone. Please say yes. Most arrogant CD ever. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted September 30, 2016 #1706 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I have not been on RCI IN 6 years. Is Ken Rush finally gone. Please say yes. Most arrogant CD ever. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app He is no longer a 'practicing' CD. He has been kicked upstairs to the main office and is now running the program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted September 30, 2016 #1707 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Word on the street is graham Seymour is taking over on the 30th of sept sailing on explorer Sent from my iPad using Forums Correct. I just go confirmation from a member of the CD staff that he is already on board and is taking over tomorrow. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funbobby68 Posted September 30, 2016 #1708 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Correct. I just go confirmation from a member of the CD staff that he is already on board and is taking over tomorrow. :) Tomorrow can't come soon enough Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted September 30, 2016 Author #1709 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Hi Donna just stopping by to see who the CD will be on Allure for November. Thanks for keeping this list for all of us. I always come back here when I'm getting ready to cruise to see who the CD will be. It's a great source of information. Will stop back periodically to see if there has been any updates for the Allure. Take care Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Thanks Anne! Hopefully someone can find out who will be taking over on Allure when Dru moves over to Anthem on Oct 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogofman Posted September 30, 2016 #1710 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Navigator anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted September 30, 2016 Author #1711 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Adventure OTS - Dan Whitney July 30 until December 10, then Simona Ferraiuolo December 10 for 2 months. Allure OTS - Dru Pavlov August 28 until October 9 then who?) Anthem OTS - Abe Hughes August 11 until October 15, then Dru Pavlov begins October 15 Brilliance OTS - Clo O'Connor September 11 (until when? mid-November?) Jerome Sueur expects to return after his break. Empress OTS - Elvis Pinto August 29 for 6 weeks. Carlos Torres returns mid-October (exact date? Oct 10?) Enchantment OTS - Michele Scarpato June 24 until mid-to-late October (exact date? Oct 10, 14, 17, 21?) then Elvis Pinto for 2 months Explorer OTS - Graham Seymour[/b] September 30 through mid-to-late January. Joff Eaton is covering mid-to-late January through mid-to-late March (need exact dates) Freedom OTS - Cuddy Cudworth August 21 until October 23, then Casey Pelter returns October 23 for 4 months Grandeur OTS - Paul Rutter July 16 until the end of October Paul is still uncertain regarding the transfer date and who will be following him as CD Harmony OTS - Bobby Brown July 17 through October 23, then Abe Hughes begins October 23 Independence OTS - Jamie Fentiman September 19 until mid-November. (It is not yet know which CD(s) will be onboard from mid-November though mid-May) Joff Eaton will be back on Indy in mid-May 2017 for 4 months Jewel OTS - Simona Ferraiuolo beginning July 3 for the remainder of the European Season (Nov 6? then does Dennis Charles return?) Legend OTS - Chris Brown from June 20 through October 19, then Keith Williams returns to re-position the ship from Hong Kong to Australia on October 19 until Jan 15, 2017. then Chris Brown should be returning Jan 15 to cover Keith's break again. Liberty OTS - Jeff Arpin July 10 until early-November (need date?), then John Blair Majesty OTS - Marc Walker August 27 to October 23 then Susan McColl returns for 4 months, alternating with Marc for 2 months. Mariner OTS - Keith Williams mid-August through October 17. (then who?) Navigator OTS - Rob McNally May 21 until October 1 (then who?) Oasis OTS - Drew Devine returns September 3 until mid-January, then Patricio Honores will be covering Drew's break mid-January until mid-March. Ovation OTS - Jimmy Rhodes July 23 Until Nov 18, then Joff Eaton Nov 18 though mid-January. Quantum OTS - Ricky Matthews July 14 until late-November, then Ken Jones for 2 months. Radiance OTS - Steve Davis September 9 (for 4 months?) Rhapsody OTS - Michelle Pimentinha Oliveira June 24 until November 13. Then, Patricio Honores will be covering November 13 until Jan 14, then Dan Whitney begins on Jan 14 (until the TA on April 29? or through the TA on May 13?) Serenade OTS - Carly Boileau for the Canadian Season September 13 through November 11 Then, does Topi Ylonen return? Vision OTS - Mercedes LaFuente June 25 until late October (Oct 22 or 29?), then Bill Brunkhorst Voyager OTS -Mike Hunnerup August 14 until October 18. per his FB page: Mitch Merucci joins the ship in Hong Kong Oct 11 for the repositioning and the Australian Season, so there will be a one-week handover overlap Ken Rush works at corporate in Miami as RCI's Director of Entertainment. He may occasionally fill-in as CD Rich Edwards is temporarily out due to back issues and will not be returning until at least October 2016 Amy Fickert-Southgate has taken a job shoreside as of June 8 Luke Aerowsmith is working at the corporate office in London Gordon Whatman is retired, but will be filling-in from time-to-time if needed Allan Brooks works for Celebrity in their corporate office. Richard Spacey is a CD with Celebrity Becky Thompson works for Celebrity Cruises in their corporate offices in Miami. Dave Chapman is a CD with HAL James Andrews is a real estate agent in Sydney Mike Szwajkowski is a Canadian Mountie Leo Papa is a Product Manager at Tauck Corp in Connecticut Anna Bass is a make-up artist João Pereira is studying Portuguese/English education and translation at Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas in Brazil Kirk Detweiler is now CD with Silversea cruises. Simeon Baker - married a dancer, had a baby girl and is a sales exec at a Porsche dealer in Saskatchewan Matt Baker - Sim's brother - recently married and living in Wales. They bought a pub called the Tiddley Kieron Buffrey - CD with Holland America Tom Canosa - teaching 6th grade science in North Carolina Peter Benfield and Johnny Osborne have emigrated to Thailand Anthony Richards is living in Miami with his wife, and is working for Royal Media Partners as Manager Port Revenue Operations Rico du Breil is now a CD with SilverSeas out of Italy Paul Lancaster is no longer with RCI, and resides in England Abel Jeney is now with P&O. Not a CD but cruise staff. Parker Cristan is living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - staging/choreographing for local theater Ashley Kerr - married and living in Vancouver BC, working as a marketing rep for a PR firm Karen Maybury - has a consultant/pr/entertainment agency Jannie Cloete - leading expeditions on small ships Warren Allen (aka Warren Melhuish) lives in Ontario, Canada. He has retired from ship-life but still works on the stage Thomas DeCell is no longer with RCI Leigh Xuereb and his AM Frankie Portera worked as CD's for Carnival, and it has been reported that they are moving to NCL's Pride of America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted September 30, 2016 Author #1712 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Help Wanted: Allure: Who is taking over from Dru on October 9 Mariner: Who is taking over from Keith on October 17 Navigator: Who is taking over from Rob tomorrow (Oct 1)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted October 1, 2016 Author #1713 Share Posted October 1, 2016 (edited) OK According to the Navigator roll call for today's sailing (October 1), Rob is supposed to be their CD for this week, and he will be beginning his break at the end of this week (Oct 8). I've asked if anyone onboard can find out who will be taking over next week, so hopefully someone will report back to us! Edited October 1, 2016 by DonnaK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laney219 Posted October 3, 2016 #1714 Share Posted October 3, 2016 There was a post on a different site stating that "Bobby" will be taking over on Grandeur in November. "Bobby" is a new CD. I was hesitant to post this information since specifics are lacking, but w/ all the vast knowledge on this board, someone may know who "Bobby" is. I am trying to nail down an exact handover date. Stay tuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdylady Posted October 3, 2016 #1715 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Hi all. We just got off the Majesty this morning. Marc announced Saturday at the beginning of the Live and Marriage show Mo, the next Majesty of The Seas Cruise Director. Mo is currently the activities manager. I would guess he wouldn't announce it if weren't true. Hope I'm sharing what will really be happening. Erika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted October 3, 2016 Author #1716 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Hi all. We just got off the Majesty this morning. Marc announced Saturday at the beginning of the Live and Marriage show Mo, the next Majesty of The Seas Cruise Director. Mo is currently the activities manager. I would guess he wouldn't announce it if weren't true. Hope I'm sharing what will really be happening.Erika There was a post on a different site stating that "Bobby" will be taking over on Grandeur in November. "Bobby" is a new CD. I was hesitant to post this information since specifics are lacking, but w/ all the vast knowledge on this board, someone may know who "Bobby" is. I am trying to nail down an exact handover date. Stay tuned! great information! Thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted October 3, 2016 Author #1717 Share Posted October 3, 2016 (edited) Adventure OTS - Dan Whitney July 30 until December 10, then Simona Ferraiuolo December 10 for 2 months. Allure OTS - Dru Pavlov August 28 until October 9 then who?) Anthem OTS - Abe Hughes August 11 until October 15, then Dru Pavlov begins October 15 Brilliance OTS - Clo O'Connor September 11 (until when? mid-November?) Jerome Sueur expects to return after his break. Empress OTS - Elvis Pinto August 29 for 6 weeks. Carlos Torres returns mid-October (exact date? Oct 10?) Enchantment OTS - Michele Scarpato June 24 until mid-to-late October (exact date? Oct 10, 14, 17, 21?) then Elvis Pinto for 2 months Explorer OTS - Graham Seymour September 30 through mid-to-late January. Joff Eaton is covering mid-to-late January through mid-to-late March (need exact dates) Freedom OTS - Cuddy Cudworth August 21 until October 23, then Casey Pelter returns October 23 for 4 months Grandeur OTS - Paul Rutter July 16 until October 26 (this is between sailings - there will be a 4 day overlap beginning with the Oct 22 departure date) There is unconfirmed info reported on another site: Someone named Bobby, who is a new CD, will be taking over on Grandeur Harmony OTS - Bobby Brown July 17 through October 23, then Abe Hughes begins October 23 Independence OTS - Jamie Fentiman September 19 until mid-November. (It is not yet know which CD(s) will be onboard from mid-November though mid-May) Joff Eaton will be back on Indy in mid-May 2017 for 4 months Jewel OTS - Simona Ferraiuolo beginning July 3 for the remainder of the European Season (Nov 6? then does Dennis Charles return?) Legend OTS - Chris Brown from June 20 through October 19, then Keith Williams returns to re-position the ship from Hong Kong to Australia on October 19 until Jan 15, 2017. then Chris Brown should be returning Jan 15 to cover Keith's break again. Liberty OTS - Jeff Arpin July 10 until early-November (need date?), then John Blair Majesty OTS - Marc Walker August 27 to October 23 then per Marc, Activities manager "Mo" Mossese Vatuloka (from Fiji) will be taking over as CD (no word on where Susan McColl has been reassigned). Mariner OTS - Keith Williams mid-August through October 17. (then who?) Navigator OTS - Rob McNally May 21 until October 1 (then who?) Oasis OTS - Drew Devine returns September 3 until mid-January, then Patricio Honores will be covering Drew's break mid-January until mid-March. Ovation OTS - Jimmy Rhodes July 23 Until Nov 18, then Joff Eaton Nov 18 though mid-January. Quantum OTS - Ricky Matthews July 14 until late-November, then Ken Jones for 2 months. Radiance OTS - Steve Davis September 9 (for 4 months?) Rhapsody OTS - Michelle Pimentinha Oliveira June 24 until November 13. Then, Patricio Honores will be covering November 13 until Jan 14, then Dan Whitney begins on Jan 14 (until the TA on April 29? or through the TA on May 13?) Serenade OTS - Carly Boileau for the Canadian Season September 13 through November 11 Then, does Topi Ylonen return? Vision OTS - Mercedes LaFuente June 25 until late October (Oct 22 or 29?), then Bill Brunkhorst Voyager OTS -Mike Hunnerup August 14 until October 18. per his FB page: Mitch Merucci joins the ship in Hong Kong Oct 11 for the repositioning and the Australian Season, so there will be a one-week handover overlap Ken Rush works at corporate in Miami as RCI's Director of Entertainment. He may occasionally fill-in as CD Rich Edwards is temporarily out due to back issues and will not be returning until at least October 2016 Amy Fickert-Southgate has taken a job shoreside as of June 8 Luke Aerowsmith is working at the corporate office in London Gordon Whatman is retired, but will be filling-in from time-to-time if needed Allan Brooks works for Celebrity in their corporate office. Richard Spacey is a CD with Celebrity Becky Thompson works for Celebrity Cruises in their corporate offices in Miami. Dave Chapman is a CD with HAL James Andrews is a real estate agent in Sydney Mike Szwajkowski is a Canadian Mountie Leo Papa is a Product Manager at Tauck Corp in Connecticut Anna Bass is a make-up artist João Pereira is studying Portuguese/English education and translation at Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas in Brazil Kirk Detweiler is now CD with Silversea cruises. Simeon Baker - married a dancer, had a baby girl and is a sales exec at a Porsche dealer in Saskatchewan Matt Baker - Sim's brother - recently married and living in Wales. They bought a pub called the Tiddley Kieron Buffrey - CD with Holland America Tom Canosa - teaching 6th grade science in North Carolina Peter Benfield and Johnny Osborne have emigrated to Thailand Anthony Richards is living in Miami with his wife, and is working for Royal Media Partners as Manager Port Revenue Operations Rico du Breil is now a CD with SilverSeas out of Italy Paul Lancaster is no longer with RCI, and resides in England Abel Jeney is now with P&O. Not a CD but cruise staff. Parker Cristan is living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - staging/choreographing for local theater Ashley Kerr - married and living in Vancouver BC, working as a marketing rep for a PR firm Karen Maybury - has a consultant/pr/entertainment agency Jannie Cloete - leading expeditions on small ships Warren Allen (aka Warren Melhuish) lives in Ontario, Canada. He has retired from ship-life but still works on the stage Thomas DeCell is no longer with RCI Leigh Xuereb and his AM Frankie Portera worked as CD's for Carnival, and it has been reported that they are moving to NCL's Pride of America Edited October 3, 2016 by DonnaK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laney219 Posted October 3, 2016 #1718 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Paul is supposed to be leaving Grandeur Oct 26. There is an Oct 22 sailing (slight handover) and then Oct 31. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted October 3, 2016 Author #1719 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Paul is supposed to be leaving Grandeur Oct 26. There is an Oct 22 sailing (slight handover) and then Oct 31. Thank you! I am sure that many people will question the date, so it is good to have your explanation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laney219 Posted October 3, 2016 #1720 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Thank you! I am sure that many people will question the date, so it is good to have your explanation! I meant to add a question mark after handover. LOL I think this is a reliable source, but not from the 'horse's mouth' so to speak. Thanks for all you do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted October 3, 2016 Author #1721 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I meant to add a question mark after handover. LOL I think this is a reliable source, but not from the 'horse's mouth' so to speak. Thanks for all you do! Does your source know who is taking over? Is it a new CD named Bobby, as reported on another site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laney219 Posted October 3, 2016 #1722 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Does your source know who is taking over? Is it a new CD named Bobby, as reported on another site? That's what I know. A new CD named Bobby. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCCLNYMETS41 Posted October 4, 2016 #1723 Share Posted October 4, 2016 I've had Marc "Bing Bong" Walker on 2 of my cruises. We loved him & seems to mostly get favorable reviews. I'm curious if anyone knows why he is usually on the Majesty being the smallest & oldest ship in the fleet? I think he left the company for a short time, but I would think his experience would still land him on larger ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 4, 2016 #1724 Share Posted October 4, 2016 (edited) I've had Marc "Bing Bong" Walker on 2 of my cruises.We loved him & seems to mostly get favorable reviews. I'm curious if anyone knows why he is usually on the Majesty being the smallest & oldest ship in the fleet? I think he left the company for a short time, but I would think his experience would still land him on larger ships. The closest port to Marc's home is Port Canaveral. Edited October 4, 2016 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetwhiz Posted October 4, 2016 #1725 Share Posted October 4, 2016 I've had Marc "Bing Bong" Walker on 2 of my cruises. We loved him & seems to mostly get favorable reviews. I'm curious if anyone knows why he is usually on the Majesty being the smallest & oldest ship in the fleet? I think he left the company for a short time, but I would think his experience would still land him on larger ships. Bng Bong is happy where he is. Also, because he is "that good" he has a lessened schedule now. He is enjoying his family time, and in the extra off time is doing a few gigs for the Home Shopping Network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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