bmwman Posted January 23, 2017 #76 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Glad to hear Prem is returning to Breakaway as well as DanDan Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Ummm is this correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjnyc323 Posted January 23, 2017 Author #77 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Ummm is this correct I don't think so but people keep saying so Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2new2cruisin2 Posted January 24, 2017 #78 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Does anyone have info on the Gem? We are sailing 2/27. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastalbreezes Posted January 25, 2017 #79 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Any recent Getaway cruisers who can provide updates? Thanks, Tracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickey_mouse Posted January 25, 2017 #80 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Any recent Getaway cruisers who can provide updates? Thanks, Tracy Silas seems to have been confirmed as the "new" CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino Comp Chick Posted January 25, 2017 #81 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Anyone know when Rogin will be back on the Breakaway? Also who will be on in February. Thank you in advance. Rogin is on the BA now and he has been promoted to Assistant Concierge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaide612 Posted January 25, 2017 #82 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Legit question - no sarcasm or anything: Are people planning their cruises around the officers? For instance, if you hear that so&so transferred to a different ship/itinerary would you switch cruises to follow them? Or if so&so was now on your cruise and they were rumored to be terrible would you switch to avoid them? Basically I'm asking what does it matter who the officers are or what their vacation schedules are? Incidentally, when I go on a cruise and see a officer/crew member who I remember it's like a pleasant surprise to me but I enjoy surprises like that. If it is someone I don't like which I had once it didn't really bother me as we weren't sharing a cabin or meals or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker@sea Posted January 25, 2017 #83 Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) Legit question - no sarcasm or anything: Are people planning their cruises around the officers? For instance, if you hear that so&so transferred to a different ship/itinerary would you switch cruises to follow them? Or if so&so was now on your cruise and they were rumored to be terrible would you switch to avoid them? Basically I'm asking what does it matter who the officers are or what their vacation schedules are? Incidentally, when I go on a cruise and see a officer/crew member who I remember it's like a pleasant surprise to me but I enjoy surprises like that. If it is someone I don't like which I had once it didn't really bother me as we weren't sharing a cabin or meals or anything. I don't want to sail on Dawn when Alian is. . Edited January 25, 2017 by biker@sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel Junkie Judy Posted January 25, 2017 #84 Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) Legit question - no sarcasm or anything: Are people planning their cruises around the officers? For instance, if you hear that so&so transferred to a different ship/itinerary would you switch cruises to follow them? Or if so&so was now on your cruise and they were rumored to be terrible would you switch to avoid them? Basically I'm asking what does it matter who the officers are or what their vacation schedules are? Incidentally, when I go on a cruise and see a officer/crew member who I remember it's like a pleasant surprise to me but I enjoy surprises like that. If it is someone I don't like which I had once it didn't really bother me as we weren't sharing a cabin or meals or anything. Many of us just like to know where some of the officers & staff will be sailing. I also like to know who will be on my cruise & that is a personal preference. I do not plan my cruises for a specific officer or staff member, but others do and I think that is great. While I like some staff more than others, I can say that I have never met one that would deter me from sailing with them. I know I am not alone in wanting to know which staff are on which ships because there are so many folks on this thread. I respect you opinion to not want to know. I would suggest that you not visit here & you will always have your great surprises. Happy sailing!! :):) Judy Edited January 25, 2017 by Travel Junkie Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaide612 Posted January 25, 2017 #85 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Many of us just like to know where some of the officers & staff will be sailing.I also like to know who will be on my cruise & that is a personal preference. I do not plan my cruises for a specific officer or staff member, but others do and I think that is great. While I like some staff more than others, I can say that I have never met one that would deter me from sailing with them. I know I am not alone in wanting to know which staff are on which ships because there are so many folks on this thread. I respect you opinion to not want to know. I would suggest that you not visit here & you will always have your great surprises. Happy sailing!! :):) Judy Thank you for answering my question. It was a simple one as to whether people plan their travel around particular staff members. I did not say I don't want to know or would rather be surprised - just that it's nice when I see someone familiar. If it mattered to me I would not have opened this thread at all so your suggestion is not needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uniall Posted January 25, 2017 #86 Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) Legit question - no sarcasm or anything: Are people planning their cruises around the officers? For instance, if you hear that so&so transferred to a different ship/itinerary would you switch cruises to follow them? Or if so&so was now on your cruise and they were rumored to be terrible would you switch to avoid them? Basically I'm asking what does it matter who the officers are or what their vacation schedules are? Incidentally, when I go on a cruise and see a officer/crew member who I remember it's like a pleasant surprise to me but I enjoy surprises like that. If it is someone I don't like which I had once it didn't really bother me as we weren't sharing a cabin or meals or anything. Yes, we are among the many who have booked specific cruises because of the officers and crew on board. We have done so to renew contact with 3 Hotel Directors, 1 Food & Beverage Dirictor, 2 Concierges, and 1 Butler. In each case, these individuals have become personal friends over and above their cruise ship career. Likewise, we have booked cruises to sail with past cruise mates who have become friends or booked a cruise that allowed us to plan a pre or post cruise visit with them. Also, we have decided not to book or cancelled pre booked cruises because of the officer staffing that was scheduled to be aboard. Edited January 25, 2017 by Uniall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenIsOurNextCruise Posted January 26, 2017 #87 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Legit question - no sarcasm or anything: Are people planning their cruises around the officers? For instance, if you hear that so&so transferred to a different ship/itinerary would you switch cruises to follow them? Or if so&so was now on your cruise and they were rumored to be terrible would you switch to avoid them? Basically I'm asking what does it matter who the officers are or what their vacation schedules are? Incidentally, when I go on a cruise and see a officer/crew member who I remember it's like a pleasant surprise to me but I enjoy surprises like that. If it is someone I don't like which I had once it didn't really bother me as we weren't sharing a cabin or meals or anything. We always want to cruise with Adrian Bica as our concierge. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofmall Posted January 27, 2017 #88 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Does anyone know who's the cruise director on the Sun at present? ... though I know that could change since we don't sail until April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising...our happy place Posted January 27, 2017 #89 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Yes, Deepak is HD on Escape since Sean left. Sean will be HD on Joy. I can't agree more with Captain Lars on Getaway. We also liked the Captain on the Breakaway this month. We are sailing on the Jade April 30th. Do you know the staff on the Jade currently? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLBxQt Posted January 29, 2017 #90 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Any updates on the gem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcelo25 Posted January 29, 2017 #91 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Yes, Deepak is HD on Escape since Sean left. Sean will be HD on Joy. I can't agree more with Captain Lars on Getaway. We also liked the Captain on the Breakaway this month. We are sailing on the Jade April 30th. Do you know the staff on the Jade currently? Sent from my iPhone using Forums I believe Jovo will be the HD on the Escape as of February 17th sailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguys2009 Posted January 29, 2017 #92 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I believe Jovo will be the HD on the Escape as of February 17th sailing Sean, Jovo, Martin, Adrian and Kvianic are the best of the best in our opinion. We hope to sail with at least some of them very soon...................:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjnyc323 Posted January 30, 2017 Author #93 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Sean, Jovo, Martin, Adrian and Kvianic are the best of the best in our opinion. We hope to sail with at least some of them very soon...................:rolleyes: Sean and Martin will be bringing out the Joy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguys2009 Posted January 30, 2017 #94 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Sean and Martin will be bringing out the Joy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Yes I had heard that, and with Adrian too. Is that now? In March? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjnyc323 Posted January 30, 2017 Author #95 Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) Yes I had heard that, and with Adrian too. Is that now? In March? Sean is on vacation now goes to Germany beginning of March Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Edited January 30, 2017 by sjnyc323 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobrunner Posted January 30, 2017 #96 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Anybody know who will be the CD for the May 20 Gem cruise? So much does depend on a fun spirited person. Been on some ships when the CD was so lame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDONCHICK Posted January 30, 2017 #97 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Anybody know who will be the CD for the May 20 Gem cruise? So much does depend on a fun spirited person. Been on some ships when the CD was so lame. It's too far out to have good guesses at this point. Mid-April would be a good time to ask again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitheone Posted January 30, 2017 #98 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Khaide612, no offense taken :) As for us, we scrimp and save to book our suites (expecting the kids will be *delighted* to have us move in when we run out of money) and depend a lot on the services of our Concierge and Butler. Most have provided outstanding customer service and have made our cruises extra special. You did notice I said "most"... So, yeppers, I really want to know so I can adjust my expectations accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcelo25 Posted January 30, 2017 #99 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Sean, Jovo, Martin, Adrian and Kvianic are the best of the best in our opinion. We hope to sail with at least some of them very soon...................:rolleyes: I do not know the others but Jovo is fantastic. Such a professional and has made our trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc cruiser Posted January 30, 2017 #100 Share Posted January 30, 2017 GetawayJohan Stofling Captain Hotel Director Errol Bailey until 4/23/17 Asst HD Evangelos Markozannes Food & Beverage Director Anil Chinthapattla Cruise Director Belinda Zheng until mid January then Joy CD Executive Housekeeper Jose Omier Guest Service Manager Odie Lopez Executive Chef Ricardo Pinheiro Restaurant Manager Tanberg Dsouza Beverage Mgr Aldo Candare Cruise Next Mgr Melissa De Beer Concierge Virginia Brotherton till mid January then John Dsouza returns Asst Concierge Kadek aka Special K Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Was guest service manager, Odie Lopez, On either Epic in 2015 or Escape in 2016. His name rings a bell to me. I hope it is the same guy. He was excellent. Thanks for any info. We will sail Feb. 5th-12, 2017 on getaway. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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