KenNMB Posted September 21, 2016 #176 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I have been away from the HAL boards for awhile, so I am not current on everything that goes on here. Can someone please tell me just what it is John does while on contract. I sail on the Zuiderdam on 11/9 and if he is still on board will have to look him up. I am only responding to thank you for asking. We also live in SC, and will be in the Zuiderdam for the Oct. 7 sailing. As best I can describe him, he is the best Good Will Ambassador for Holland America, at least on social media. I have looked forward to meeting him, shaking his hand and thanking him for all he does to inform and excite us about past AND future cruises. He seems a genuinely good guy who does whatever the hell does well, and throws in the Ambassador job b/c he loves it. I appreciate him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted September 21, 2016 #177 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Can someone please tell me just what it is John does while on contract. Ship Security Officer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenNMB Posted September 21, 2016 #178 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Heavy. I feel safer already. KenNMB Volendam: NYC to Bermuda (1978) Nieuw Amsterdam Seattle to Alaska (2007) Noordam: Port Everglades TA to Rome (2014) Zuiderdam: to Panama (partial) (2015) Veendam: Port Everglades to Montreal (Spring 2016) Zuiderdam: Quebec City to Port Everglades (Fall 2016) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocJohnB Posted September 21, 2016 #179 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Ship Security Officer. Thanks!! Now, does anybody know how long he will be aboard on this contract? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emjayel56 Posted September 23, 2016 #180 Share Posted September 23, 2016 I am interested in finding out who the current Captains are -- especially the Eurodam. If anyone has a link to this information, I hope you will post it. Thank you so much. Good Morning,... anyone know who the captain is on the Oct 30 sailing of Nieuw Amsterdam from FLL? thank you. maryjo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusingdave Posted September 30, 2016 #181 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Could you please let e know what ship CD Kieron Buffery is scheduled on? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipity1499 Posted September 30, 2016 #182 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Is it likely that John will stay on the Zuiderdam at least through October? I'd be excited finally to meet him. Thanks! SNIP Zuiderdam: Quebec City to Port Everglades (Fall 2016) Copper will be on the Zuidy in Oct. We're boarding her in FTL on the 19th for a partial Canal cruise with our Friends. Looking forward to it.. Thanks!! Now, does anybody know how long he will be aboard on this contract? Copper, started his contract mid Sept.. Have no idea if he has a two, three or four month contract.. However, when I see him I'll be sure to let him know how much we all really appreciate his informative posts & I'll be sure to tell him that many of you are asking for him.. He truly is a "Gem"!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipity1499 Posted September 30, 2016 #183 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Is that through 10/27? Also do you know the captain and the show host? Can I also impose to ask captain/cruise director/show host for Prinsendam 11/3/2016? (I am taking both, and just booked my flight across Asia!) Many thanks for the good work you do. We will be cruising in Jan. 2017 on the Rotterdam and the Zuiderdam. I would like to know who the captain will be and also the hotel manager if possible. Thanks for all the information that you provide. Suggest that all of you who are looking for info on your ships crew from Copper, go back over this thread to see if he answered that question about your ship previously.. As others have mentioned Copper started his contract mid Sept.& he normally does not post to Cruise Critic while he is out on a contract.. Like the rest of the crew on board I doubt that he gets that much time off duty, so you will have to be patient for a couple of months.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipity1499 Posted September 30, 2016 #184 Share Posted September 30, 2016 We'll be on the Koningsdam November 13-23. Who can we expect to see on that cruise? Thanks! Can you tell us who will be on the 12/24/16 sailing of the Westerdam from San Diego? Thank you. See my Post No. 183 above..Copper normally does not post when he is out on a contract.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanDom Posted October 16, 2016 #185 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Hi Dee; drove by your nice town twice last week on the way to and from San Diego. The I-5 was not a day at the beach! ;) All the best with the wild fires! EUDM Capt John Scott HD Marco van Belleghem CD Mario Vines DRM Bijay Kumar Prajapati Enjoy Venice, the Med and EUDM :) Will they still be on the Eurodam in December? Looking for informations about the Christmas cruise on Eurodam:) Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumnday Posted October 29, 2016 #186 Share Posted October 29, 2016 First of all, John, thank you very much for all the good work that you do. We are wondering if you might be able to tell us who the Captain and CD will be on the Prisendam and the Zaandam for the May/June period in 2017? Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted October 30, 2016 #187 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Thanks for the work keeping this up. Sent from my SM-G930T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summersigh Posted October 30, 2016 #188 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Capt. Jeroen van DonselaarHD Ron Bontenbal DRM I Gede Putu Indra Bangsawan CD Linda Minnikin Should be a good one! :) Will the same gang still be aboard Dec 11 ? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocJohnB Posted November 20, 2016 #189 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Met John last week on the Zuiderdam. It was only a quick hello type meeting (he is an extremely busy guy on board). He did mention that he finishes this contract on the Z on 12/21/2016. So he will be ashore for the holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bastmr Posted May 19, 2017 #190 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Hi, Who is the captain and staff during the holiday season 17/18 at the Koningsdam? We sail the 27th december! tnx Wouter B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old As Dirt Mom Posted May 19, 2017 #191 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Hi,Who is the captain and staff during the holiday season 17/18 at the Koningsdam? We sail the 27th december! tnx Wouter B. Hi Wouter - Copper 10-8, who has all the inside knowledge about HAL cruise ship officers and staff, is currently working on his latest ship, and won't reply to your question, as he doesn't post on Cruise Critic while he's on contract. Hopefully, someone else may know the answer, or you can wait until Copper 10-8 returns, hopefully soon, to give you the "inside scoop". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UPNYGuy Posted May 19, 2017 #192 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Thanks for answering all of us, Copper. I', surprised to read Linda Minnikin is scheduldc. I thought she had left HAL several years ago and was in GB.------ "Tootlle Loo :) B Linda is still with HAL? She is easily my least favorite CD. The sign off after every announcement was very cloying and fake. Plus, she wouldn't get off the PA! Julie on Norwegian Breakaway was off the PA more than Linda was on Statendam. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bastmr Posted May 20, 2017 #193 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Hi Wouter - Copper 10-8, who has all the inside knowledge about HAL cruise ship officers and staff, is currently working on his latest ship, and won't reply to your question, as he doesn't post on Cruise Critic while he's on contract. Hopefully, someone else may know the answer, or you can wait until Copper 10-8 returns, hopefully soon, to give you the "inside scoop". Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted July 31, 2017 #194 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Thanks for the info! FYI, for anyone reading this thread for current or near future info...... This is an old t hread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double D Cruisers Posted August 8, 2017 #195 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Hi Cooper, Any idea who the Captain, Hotel Director, and Cruise Director will be on Hawaii Holiday 12-21-18 and Panama Canal 01-07-19? Thank you [emoji4] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted August 8, 2017 #196 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Hi Cooper, Any idea who the Captain, Hotel Director, and Cruise Director will be on Hawaii Holiday 12-21-18 and Panama Canal 01-07-19? Thank you [emoji4] Sent from my iPad using Forums Best to start a new thread and also give the name of the ship you will be sailing on as well as the dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted August 8, 2017 #197 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Hi Cooper, Any idea who the Captain, Hotel Director, and Cruise Director will be on Hawaii Holiday 12-21-18 and Panama Canal 01-07-19? Thank you [emoji4] Sent from my iPad using Forums Sorry Double D, that's way too far out at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venture Posted August 9, 2017 #198 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Hello John Amsterdam sailing Aug 28th,this year from Seattle, Captain ,Staff Captain, Hotel, Dining Room and Pinnacle Managers please. Would like to have you aboard to thank you for your kindness in making this information available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boze9999 Posted August 9, 2017 #199 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I understand the Zuiderdam piano bar entertainer has been in flux. Any idea, Copper, who will be on the Viking Crossing beginning 8/23? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted August 9, 2017 #200 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Hello JohnAmsterdam sailing Aug 28th,this year from Seattle, Captain ,Staff Captain, Hotel, Dining Room and Pinnacle Managers please. Would like to have you aboard to thank you for your kindness in making this information available. Hi Venture; AMDM: Capt Jonathan Mercer SC Thomas van Benthem HD Henk Mensink DRM Donny Dharmawan PGM I Ketut de Ariya aka "Ari" I won't be there, but a much better SECO and my friend and colleague from Calgary, Alberta will be. His name is Norm. Tell him I said hi and enjoy that 2-week voyage to AK :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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