Pam in CA Posted January 15, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Those of you who have had Richard Joseph as a Cruise Director know he's the best. He just announced that he has left Princess and is now Cruise Director on Celebrity. Princess's loss is Celebrity's gain. I'm so glad I was able to have lunch with him in December and spend time with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interlochencruiselover Posted January 15, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Those of you who have had Richard Joseph as a Cruise Director know he's the best. He just announced that he has left Princess and is now Cruise Director on Celebrity. Princess's loss is Celebrity's gain. I'm so glad I was able to have lunch with him in December and spend time with him. What happened to Australia? Or was that someone else? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted January 15, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I think he was formerly with Celebrity. They jump around a lot. The CD we had on Crystal had formerly been on Disney as CD. Go figure. One person in my group recognized him from that and that was the only person who had said they remember him/knew him from that stint :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccrain Posted January 15, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Look's like Richard just did not care to become an ED. While planning, scheduling and training were his forte, he did enjoy mingling with the passengers. He will be sorely missed - and I suspect he won't be the last to jump to another line... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted January 15, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Look's like Richard just did not care to become an ED. While planning, scheduling and training were his forte, he did enjoy mingling with the passengers. He will be sorely missed - and I suspect he won't be the last to jump to another line... Princess has lost some great Naturalists (in Alaska) to other lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetbeachgal Posted January 15, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 15, 2017 He was very memorable, and well some of them just aren't! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted January 15, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 15, 2017 He was very memorable, and well some of them just aren't! Sent from my iPhone using Forums I liked him because he didn't come across as fake. He seemed like a truly nice person. On one of our cruises - he went above and beyond what any other CD had done. Truly a gentleman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasbo49 Posted January 15, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I liked him because he didn't come across as fake. He seemed like a truly nice person. That was my feeling. Plus he was the first CD where I thought the person on the job actually added to our enjoyment of the cruise. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
san diego sue Posted January 15, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Glad we got to cruise with him one last time in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freshair8 Posted January 15, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 15, 2017 he just posted it was an old business card and 1 day late on a throw back Thursday joke.... He's not going any where.... He LOVES Princess! Thank goodness for all of us who love him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
san diego sue Posted January 15, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Where did he post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted January 15, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 15, 2017 he just posted it was an old business card and 1 day late on a throw back Thursday joke.... He's not going any where.... He LOVES Princess! Thank goodness for all of us who love him! He is one of the best CD's and a great supporter of CC. Hope you are correct. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted January 15, 2017 #13 Share Posted January 15, 2017 He is not going anywhere. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freshair8 Posted January 15, 2017 #14 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Where did he post? facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted January 15, 2017 Author #15 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I apologize. He posted a photo of a card on FB from Celebrity. No explanation. Hours later, he said it was a "throwback" and he isn't going anywhere other than to the Sun. Mea culpa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeMates Posted January 15, 2017 #16 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Absolutely THE BEST in over 20+ cruises on Princess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srpilo Posted January 16, 2017 #17 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Glad to hear he not going anywhere.. The last couple of years I think he's been mostly on the Island or Coral, but did get to sail with him several years ago on the Star, and certainly appreciated his abilities. Srpilo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KreinKrunker Posted January 16, 2017 #18 Share Posted January 16, 2017 he's not going any where.... He loves princess! good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted January 16, 2017 #19 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Good to know he is not going to the dark side. :) :) Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted January 16, 2017 #20 Share Posted January 16, 2017 He is not going anywhere. :rolleyes: Very good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted January 16, 2017 #21 Share Posted January 16, 2017 The Aussies will welcome him. I haven't had the pleasure of his company, but will be sailing Sun Princess in April.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJCD800 Posted January 16, 2017 #22 Share Posted January 16, 2017 (edited) Hey Pam - how I enjoyed our lunch on my last cruise on IP - so wonderful to sail with you again. What a fun table that was with some of my very best CC friends. Sorry for the mis-information, that is what happens when you are in the middle of a post and your family rushes you out of the house for a Home Depot run. When i'm on vacation I never carry my phone (or wear a watch!) so I did not know the reaction my business card post was getting. As soon as I realized what I did I corrected the post - blast from the past! As I have said so many times, Princess Cruises in addition to having an amazing product for our guests is the employer of choice for us "shippies" - while I loved working for Celebrity in the day, no one treats their crew like Princess, and I am certain when I finally do leave Princess, it will be the end of the sea-going side of my career. PLUS I WOULD'NT GET TO SEE ALL MY GREAT FRIENDS LIKE YOU AND SO MANY MORE!!! I am staying put and as we say in New England..... am WICKED PSYCHED for my new role as Entertainment Director. All the best for an amazing 2017! Rich Edited January 16, 2017 by RJCD800 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefa Posted January 16, 2017 #23 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Thanks for your post Richard. I sailed with you on the Star in 2009 from San Fran to Sydney, and you made everything fun. Only other person who has done that is Micca on the CB in November, and I see you both are friends! Hope to sail with you onboard in the future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccrain Posted January 16, 2017 #24 Share Posted January 16, 2017 See Rich. A lot of people care about you! (Now I can quit searching the Celebrity cruise schedule!) However, you have to promise that as ED you will get out from that office and mingle with us on a regular basis! Happy New Year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom33 Posted January 16, 2017 #25 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Sailed the South Pacific with you and relieved to hear you are still with Princess.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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