Himself Posted July 5, 2019 #676 Share Posted July 5, 2019 5 hours ago, Copper10-8 said: Capt. Henk Draper is scheduled Fiddlesticks--Is he a good guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted July 5, 2019 #677 Share Posted July 5, 2019 YO Copper 20/8 John who are the two Captains assigned to the Nieuw Amsterdam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted July 5, 2019 #678 Share Posted July 5, 2019 2 hours ago, Himself said: YO Copper 20/8 John who are the two Captains assigned to the Nieuw Amsterdam? 2 hours ago, Himself said: Fiddlesticks--Is he a good guy? He's a good guy, Father - Had the Maasdam for about eight years before moving to Noordam Nieuw Amsterdam's two captains at the moment are Captains Edward van Zaane and Jeroen van Donselaar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted July 6, 2019 #679 Share Posted July 6, 2019 14 hours ago, Copper10-8 said: He's a good guy, Father - Had the Maasdam for about eight years before moving to Noordam Nieuw Amsterdam's two captains at the moment are Captains Edward van Zaane and Jeroen van Donselaar You never see Captain Edward van Zanne. No Captain; welcome toast and no "Ask the Captain" on the last day. He must be very shy. When does the "Pride of County Cork", Captain Neil O' Driscoll go back on the Nieuw Statendam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted July 6, 2019 #680 Share Posted July 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Himself said: You never see Captain Edward van Zanne. No Captain; welcome toast and no "Ask the Captain" on the last day. He must be very shy. When does the "Pride of County Cork", Captain Neil O' Driscoll go back on the Nieuw Statendam? Going by present rotations, it seems that it will be mid-December before the boyo is back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted July 6, 2019 #681 Share Posted July 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Himself said: You never see Captain Edward van Zanne. No Captain; welcome toast and no "Ask the Captain" on the last day. He must be very shy. When does the "Pride of County Cork", Captain Neil O' Driscoll go back on the Nieuw Statendam? Some are more visible and outgoing than others Scheduled for 15 Dec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted July 6, 2019 #682 Share Posted July 6, 2019 59 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said: Some are more visible and outgoing than others So HAL doesn't mandate anything in particular such as the Captain's Reception, Ask the Captain, Awards Reception, but it is up to the individual Captain to do or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted July 6, 2019 #683 Share Posted July 6, 2019 17 minutes ago, SilvertoGold said: So HAL doesn't mandate anything in particular such as the Captain's Reception, Ask the Captain, Awards Reception, but it is up to the individual Captain to do or not? As far as I know, the Captain's welcome aboard toast is on every ship in the main show lounge prior to the first show on gala night. As is the Mariners reception and brunch (being done on every ship). The captain is present at both events so he doesn't have much of a choice whether to attend or not There used to be suite get togethers on the first night in the Neptune Lounge, cocktail parties in one of the meeting rooms and/or the Crow's Nest, and VIP lunches in either the Crow's Nest or PG, all of which were attended by the captain and other ship staff. Those seem to have gone by the wayside and/or are not being done on a regular basis anymore. The "Ask the Captain" in the main show lounge and/or the "coffee chat" with the CD in the Explorers Lounge are up to the individual captains and/or cruise directors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted July 6, 2019 #684 Share Posted July 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said: As far as I know, the Captain's welcome aboard toast is on every ship in the main show lounge prior to the first show on gala night. As is the Mariners reception and brunch (being done on every ship). The captain is present at both events so he doesn't have much of a choice whether to attend or not There used to be suite get togethers on the first night in the Neptune Lounge, cocktail parties in one of the meeting rooms and/or the Crow's Nest, and VIP lunches in either the Crow's Nest or PG, all of which were attended by the captain and other ship staff. Those seem to have gone by the wayside and/or are not being done on a regular basis anymore. The "Ask the Captain" in the main show lounge and/or the "coffee chat" with the CD in the Explorers Lounge are up to the individual captains and/or cruise directors. Thank you very much. Interesting. Our last two Mariner Awards Receptions were held in the MDR before the "hordes" were let in for the Brunch. Very nice: 4, 5 stars and awardees. Wine, Champagne, reserved tables. Classy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted July 6, 2019 #685 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Captain van Zanne did not have a welcome toast on the Nieuw Amsterdam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonialinnkeeper Posted July 6, 2019 #686 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Capt. O'Driscoll is a really wonderful captain. It certainly makes a difference when the captain is visible, friendly and takes part in many of the happenings on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaDog-46 Posted July 6, 2019 #687 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Some masters are shy & don't enjoy mixing with passengers. I know a lot of them hate it when ignorant passengers come up to them & say - Captain who is driving the boat. The new female master in Celebrity has a note on her badge - see attached, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted July 7, 2019 #688 Share Posted July 7, 2019 And then there was now retired HAL (Norwegian) Captain Hale Thon Gundersen with his semi-frequent P/A announcement "Hello, it's me again" 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartzsite Cruiser Posted July 7, 2019 #689 Share Posted July 7, 2019 6 hours ago, Copper10-8 said: And then there was now retired HAL (Norwegian) Captain Hale Thon Gundersen with his semi-frequent P/A announcement "Hello, it's me again" A really great Captain. Always friendly and seen around the ship. He is missed. Hope he is enjoying his retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvn2cruzzz Posted July 10, 2019 #690 Share Posted July 10, 2019 On 7/5/2019 at 1:55 PM, Copper10-8 said: Yes, Mark Pells is still an HD with HAL, currently also on Noordam Wondering if he will be on the Noordam when we will be in November. He was on the Zuiderdam in 2008 and was so kind and generous to the Cruise Critic members and the Meet and Greet and even held a luncheon for us. It was a memorable voyage made even more memorable due to his actions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted July 10, 2019 #691 Share Posted July 10, 2019 2 hours ago, luvn2cruzzz said: Wondering if he will be on the Noordam when we will be in November. He was on the Zuiderdam in 2008 and was so kind and generous to the Cruise Critic members and the Meet and Greet and even held a luncheon for us. It was a memorable voyage made even more memorable due to his actions. Mark Pells is scheduled to be Noordie's HD until 13 Nov, then Ruben Kooiman, another good one, will take over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvn2cruzzz Posted July 10, 2019 #692 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Thanks again for the information. Is that unusual for the transfer of power to happen in the first part of cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted July 10, 2019 #693 Share Posted July 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, luvn2cruzzz said: Thanks again for the information. Is that unusual for the transfer of power to happen in the first part of cruise? Somewhat - Most change overs take place on a "turnaround day" like Sydney, NSW. At times, you might see one like this one at a port during that particular itinerary. Could also have to do with the "replacement" attending a training course (and/or management meeting) somewhere, will not be able to join the ship until the completion of that particular course, and is then flying to Hobart, Tassie in order to join the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickey_mouse Posted July 11, 2019 #694 Share Posted July 11, 2019 On 4/5/2019 at 10:36 AM, Copper10-8 said: Capt. Noel O'Driscoll for nine more days Capt. Sybe de Boer until 07 July Capt. Noel O'Driscoll until 27 Sep Capt. Sybe de Boer until 15 Dec Captain Albert's blog suggests that Capt. O'Driscoll will stick around until October. Not sure how accurate it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted July 11, 2019 #695 Share Posted July 11, 2019 34 minutes ago, stickey_mouse said: Captain Albert's blog suggests that Capt. O'Driscoll will stick around until October. Not sure how accurate it is. I would say his data is very accurate! Schedules can always change for various reasons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickey_mouse Posted July 11, 2019 #696 Share Posted July 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Copper10-8 said: I would say his data is very accurate! Schedules can always change for various reasons It does say O'Driscoll is on until "XXOct.2019", so there is some uncertainty there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted July 11, 2019 #697 Share Posted July 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, stickey_mouse said: It does say O'Driscoll is on until "XXOct.2019", so there is some uncertainty there. Early OCT will give him a three month contract so that makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaming90 Posted July 11, 2019 #698 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Copper I did not read through all of these on this thread, but I am getting closer to my 8/4 Oosterdam cruise where I may need the captain to stop at McDonalds for me if I can't find anything to eat...Did you find out yet who it is that I will have to schmooze to get a stop at Mickey D's? You sure do keep me informed on here, thank you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaming90 Posted July 11, 2019 #699 Share Posted July 11, 2019 And I am really kidding about the McDonalds part but I am a VERY picky eater and so far all the menus I have seen make it seem that I may starve... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted July 11, 2019 #700 Share Posted July 11, 2019 1 hour ago, beaming90 said: Copper I did not read through all of these on this thread, but I am getting closer to my 8/4 Oosterdam cruise where I may need the captain to stop at McDonalds for me if I can't find anything to eat...Did you find out yet who it is that I will have to schmooze to get a stop at Mickey D's? You sure do keep me informed on here, thank you!!! Oostie's captain will be Robert Jan Kan and her HD Amri Lanang Rachmat, which is a new name, and oh, there are Mickie D's in Juneau, Ketchikan and Sitka if you feel the urge for a "Stroopwafel" McFlurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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