DonnaK Posted December 2, 2018 Author #451 Share Posted December 2, 2018 1 hour ago, MonaCK said: A thread in one of the Anthem of the Seas groups on Facebook has Dennis Charles already back as cruise director. I also read on FB that Dennis was back, so I updated the list to reflect that, and a few people reported that Tanya was still the CD, so I changed the list again. I am boarding Anthem on Thursday, so I will get a definitive answer!! :) I happen to really like Dennis, so unless he has drastically changed since the last time I sailed with him, I would be glad to see him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watson50 Posted December 2, 2018 #452 Share Posted December 2, 2018 does anyone know the real reason why Dru abruptly left the Anthem? We cruised a b2b from Oct.27 through Nov 10 and he was exceptional.I have no problem at all with Dennis. have cruised with him before. just that curiosity is getting the best of me.I hope that Dru is fine and we will be seeing him again.see you all on our Dec.10 cruise. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonaCK Posted December 2, 2018 #453 Share Posted December 2, 2018 30 minutes ago, watson50 said: does anyone know the real reason why Dru abruptly left the Anthem? We cruised a b2b from Oct.27 through Nov 10 and he was exceptional.I have no problem at all with Dennis. have cruised with him before. just that curiosity is getting the best of me.I hope that Dru is fine and we will be seeing him again.see you all on our Dec.10 cruise. Keith From what I understand from reading some of the threads here, it was a family emergency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted December 2, 2018 #454 Share Posted December 2, 2018 On 11/24/2018 at 12:55 PM, gaylemh said: Dennis Charles is probably my least favorite CD, I've been on 8 Anthem cruises with him. My favorite so far has been Clo O'Conner. She could have her own stand up comedy show. I wish she would come back. I also really liked the team of Leigh and Erky from Turkey when I was on Explorer many times. Too bad they no longer work for Royal. Loved it when Bing Bong and Erky were on the Monarch.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 2, 2018 #455 Share Posted December 2, 2018 43 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: Loved it when Bing Bong and Erky were on the Monarch.. That was heard to beat, except possibly when Erky was on Explorer. Forgot the CD then, maybe Leigh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Eyed Belfast Belle Posted December 3, 2018 #456 Share Posted December 3, 2018 I was on Rhapsody of the Seas last week 24 Nov - 1 Dec and Elvis Pinto did a great job as CD. His Morning Show with Activities Manager Eric Lopez was hilarious. My test of a good CD is how they manage 70's Night and The Quest and he passed the test on both accounts. My only observation was that I saw more of Eric around the ship that I did of Elvis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted December 3, 2018 #457 Share Posted December 3, 2018 1 minute ago, Blue Eyed Belfast Belle said: I was on Rhapsody of the Seas last week 24 Nov - 1 Dec and Elvis Pinto did a great job as CD. His Morning Show with Activities Manager Eric Lopez was hilarious. My test of a good CD is how they manage 70's Night and The Quest and he passed the test on both accounts. My only observation was that I saw more of Eric around the ship that I did of Elvis Elvis was a terrific Activity Manager, and I would expect him to be no less than a terrific CD. I have been told by those who have sailed with Elvis as CD, that he does the Latin Dancing on the Pool Deck very often.....now you don't see too many CD's doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Eyed Belfast Belle Posted December 3, 2018 #458 Share Posted December 3, 2018 1 minute ago, Paulette3028 said: Elvis was a terrific Activity Manager, and I would expect him to be no less than a terrific CD. I have been told by those who have sailed with Elvis as CD, that he does the Latin Dancing on the Pool Deck very often.....now you don't see too many CD's doing that. Yes...he had either Dance Classes and Zumba Classes in the Centrum most days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCNubz Posted December 3, 2018 #459 Share Posted December 3, 2018 On 12/2/2018 at 7:21 AM, DonnaK said: SERENADE: Andrea Olivieri November 30 until mid-to-late January, then Carly Boileau We're sailing on Monday, any good info on the new CD??? Good??? I heard that Carly B was very good! TIA for any news or info you can share. Best, Eric "Nubz" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted December 3, 2018 #460 Share Posted December 3, 2018 22 minutes ago, SCNubz said: We're sailing on Monday, any good info on the new CD??? Good??? I heard that Carly B was very good! TIA for any news or info you can share. Best, Eric "Nubz" Have a great time on Serenade....if you can find out who the Activity Manager is, that would be terrific. Alison Hasler was assigned to Serenade in mid August, so not sure if she is still there or has been transferred to another ship. I try to keep a thread on Cruise Critic about the Activity Managers onboard.....so you can put the information directly there....superthanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karena1 Posted December 3, 2018 #461 Share Posted December 3, 2018 On 12/2/2018 at 7:21 AM, DonnaK said: MARINER: Hugo Arenas until December 3, then Ricky Matthews December 3 until January 10. (Who will be the CD January 10 through March 18?) Mark Walker March 18 until the end of 2019 Love Ricky Matthews - one of our favorite cruise directors. So glad he will be on our Mariner Christmas cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexkrn46 Posted December 3, 2018 #462 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Off the Independence on Saturday and Jamie Fentiman was the cd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMBFlyer Posted December 4, 2018 #463 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Mitch just posted his schedule on Facebook. Allure - Feb 22 - Apr 21 Anthem - May 4 - July 13 Anthem - Sept 7 - Jan 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowler15547 Posted December 4, 2018 #464 Share Posted December 4, 2018 On 12/2/2018 at 3:10 PM, Host Clarea said: That was heard to beat, except possibly when Erky was on Explorer. Forgot the CD then, maybe Leigh? It was Leigh. They were a fantastic team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 4, 2018 #465 Share Posted December 4, 2018 10 minutes ago, bowler15547 said: It was Leigh. They were a fantastic team. Thanks for the memory refresh. Erky had/has real comedic talent. Miss his mime routine in the main theater before the shows. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted December 4, 2018 Author #466 Share Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) ADVENTURE: Mercedes Lafuente November 24ALLURE: Jimmy Rhodes November 4 until February 22, then Mitch Merucci February 22 until April 21ANTHEM: Tanya Yates until January 6, then Dennis Charles returns January 6 until May 4, then Mitch Merucci May 4 until July 13. Mitch returns September 7 until January 5, 2020BRILLIANCE: Chris Brown September 22 until late JanuaryEMPRESS: Bobby Broughton November 11 (for 4 months?)ENCHANTMENT: Susan Adams is due to sign off - who is the next CD and what is the handover date?EXPLORER: Graham Seymour July 27 until until sometime in January, then returning in March after a short break. (exact dates? who is covering Graham's break?)FREEDOM: Drew Devine September 29 until late JanuaryGRANDEUR: Mike Szwajkowski Oct 20 until February 23, then John Blair February 23 until June 13, and August 8 until November 30HARMONY: Michele Scarpato October 27 until sometime in February.INDEPENDENCE: Jamie Fentiman end of November (until when?)JEWEL: Simona Ferraiuolo early November (until when, then who?)LIBERTY: Marc Walker July 22 until January 13MARINER: Ricky Matthews December 3 until January 10. (Who will be the CD January 10 through March 18?) Mark Walker March 18 until the end of 2019MAJESTY: Patricio Honores until sometime in JanuaryNAVIGATOR: Rob McNally November 23 (until when?)OASIS: Dan Whitney November 4 (for 4 months?)OVATION: Joff Eaton November 28 for the Australian season.QUANTUM: Paul RutterRADIANCE: John Blair August 10 until January 14, then Cuddy CudworthRHAPSODY: Elvis Pinto August 25 until late-December (exact date? Then who?)SERENADE: Andrea Olivieri November 30 until mid-to-late January, then Carly BoileauSYMPHONY: Abe Hughes November 9 until January 5, then Bobby Brown VISION: Steve Davis early October for 4 months.VOYAGER: Who is the current CD as of Dec 3? Edited December 4, 2018 by DonnaK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted December 4, 2018 #467 Share Posted December 4, 2018 On 12/2/2018 at 1:23 PM, DonnaK said: I also read on FB that Dennis was back, so I updated the list to reflect that, and a few people reported that Tanya was still the CD, so I changed the list again. I am boarding Anthem on Thursday, so I will get a definitive answer!! 🙂 I happen to really like Dennis, so unless he has drastically changed since the last time I sailed with him, I would be glad to see him back. Enjoy your cruise. I did cruise with Dennis back in 2012, so I'll look forward to hearing an update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingJoe09 Posted December 4, 2018 #468 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Rumour has it that Mike Szwajkowski will be on Symphony next year. Abe said that he is onboard in April, so my guess is that it will be Bobby from Jan - March, Abe from March - July then Mike. All guesses though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadpirate3 Posted December 4, 2018 #469 Share Posted December 4, 2018 We had Abe on Freedom last year and he was terrific. Glad to have him again in May on Symphony. I have no idea how Mercedes is on Adventure in January, but I hope she is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCNubz Posted December 4, 2018 #470 Share Posted December 4, 2018 8 hours ago, DonnaK said: SERENADE: Andrea Olivieri November 30 until mid-to-late January Anybody know any info on Andrea????? Good,bad, ugly??? We're sailing on Monday and not sure what to expect... Eric "Nubz" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolarisKale Posted December 4, 2018 #471 Share Posted December 4, 2018 @DonnaK - Thank you for managing this list! I, too, like the ship names. Your format is awesome, and makes it so easy to find info. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftylisa24 Posted December 5, 2018 #472 Share Posted December 5, 2018 2 hours ago, SCNubz said: Anybody know any info on Andrea????? Good,bad, ugly??? We're sailing on Monday and not sure what to expect... Eric "Nubz" We met him last week and he is extremely nice! Haven’t had him as our CD yet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphingirl47 Posted December 6, 2018 #473 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Unfortunately I never managed to find out how long Paul will be on Quantum for. Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted December 6, 2018 Author #474 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Just boarded Anthem. Dennis Charles is listed as the CD, although I haven’t seen him yet to confirm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal2Royal83 Posted December 6, 2018 #475 Share Posted December 6, 2018 On 12/3/2018 at 5:50 PM, Paulette3028 said: Have a great time on Serenade....if you can find out who the Activity Manager is, that would be terrific. Alison Hasler was assigned to Serenade in mid August, so not sure if she is still there or has been transferred to another ship. I try to keep a thread on Cruise Critic about the Activity Managers onboard.....so you can put the information directly there....superthanks! I just got off Serenade on November 30th and Alison was the Activity Manager then. Carly B was leaving for vacation, so I'm not sure that includes Alison too or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now