KevinsCruising Posted April 15, 2010 #451 Share Posted April 15, 2010 This thread is the best known link to this type of information, and is assembled through the cooperation of those interested in "tracking" some of their favorite NCL staffers. If you read through you will find it is not limited to CD's, but a good spot to share info or ask questions about HD's, Concierge, F&B Mgrs., Bartenders, Captains, entertainers, Maitre D's, etc. As you mentioned, some of the best information comes from passengers who have just completed their cruise. That's a great time to post an update on the key staffers from your ship. I just checked the "hits" on this thread and it is currently at 26,316, evidence it is quite popular. When you return from your next cruise, might I suggest you file an update. Thanks! Will do Tom.... seems like great info here. I see that you have sailed several NCL ships... How did you like the Jewel compared to the Gem & Dawn? Sailing the Jewel the first time in 2 weeks. Really loved the Dawn & Gem. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomct Posted April 18, 2010 #452 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Will do Tom.... seems like great info here. I see that you have sailed several NCL ships... How did you like the Jewel compared to the Gem & Dawn? Sailing the Jewel the first time in 2 weeks. Really loved the Dawn & Gem. Thanks Of course there isn't too much of a difference between these three, so if you like the Gem and Dawn, you'll like the Jewel. We've been on the Dawn 4 times, so that's kinda like home for us, and the Gem has the bowling alley which was a unique pleasure. We were on the Jewel in 2005, and unless they changed it, there was a small, semi-enclosed kids area on Deck 12 near the pool, which included a hot tub. Since we sailed to Canada in October, and not many kids were on board, it was a nice place to escape the cool weather and enjoy the hot tub, especially getting in and out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana68 Posted April 18, 2010 #453 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Hi, Sailing the Jewel on May 1st, 2010. Anyone know who the CD is? Thanks Iain Bagshaw should be on the Jewel for your sailing. He has been on the Jewel, and doesn't transfer to the Sun until May 23rd. He is a very sweet young man from Great Britain. He seems very competent, without the hyped up attitude of some CD's. He likes to do a joke of the night before the evening show, so if you have some good ones for him, bring them to your meet and greet...he may read your joke on stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinsCruising Posted April 18, 2010 #454 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Iain Bagshaw should be on the Jewel for your sailing. He has been on the Jewel, and doesn't transfer to the Sun until May 23rd. He is a very sweet young man from Great Britain. He seems very competent, without the hyped up attitude of some CD's. He likes to do a joke of the night before the evening show, so if you have some good ones for him, bring them to your meet and greet...he may read your joke on stage. Great... thank you very much for the info ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish weave Posted April 18, 2010 #455 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Do you happen to know whether Simone will be on the Star July 2010 or on vacation? Simone is leaving NCL. We are losing a great lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNeffy Posted April 19, 2010 #456 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Thanks for the info PE, albeit disappointing info. We had John as our CD last August and he was fantastic! We were hoping to have him again this year on the Dawn:-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanDreaming2 Posted April 26, 2010 #457 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Captain is Evans Hoyt - USA CD is Paul Scully HD is Frank Hasenwinkel Concierge is Bruce Van Der Boon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomct Posted May 25, 2010 #458 Share Posted May 25, 2010 It's been nearly a month since we've seen any action on this thread? Anyone able to post any news on where some of the great NCL staffers and entertainers are working these days? Any news or updates on staff headed to the Epic? Thanks for anything you can share with those with a "thirst" for such info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planer's Edge Posted May 25, 2010 #459 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Any news or updates on staff headed to the Epic? Thanks for anything you can share with those with a "thirst" for such info. It appears as though Denis Prguda will be going to the Epic, after his vacation, to relieve Klaus. This should happen sometime in August. PE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capp Posted May 25, 2010 #460 Share Posted May 25, 2010 It appears as though Denis Prguda will be going to the Epic' date=' after his vacation, to relieve Klaus. This should happen sometime in August.[/color'] PE Hey PE.....can you find out if Anoop will be the Conceirge on the big 10/10/10 cruise? He was our butler and is awesome. Thanks, Mimi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanDreaming2 Posted May 25, 2010 #461 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Spirit - Prem is HD Sky - Frank Hassenwinkel is HD, Rob Sugar is CD Dawn - Matt Baker is CD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EileenN Posted May 25, 2010 #462 Share Posted May 25, 2010 He was acting concierge on our last Dawn cruise when Anshuman was on vacation. He did a remarkable job. That was last November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planer's Edge Posted May 25, 2010 #463 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Hey PE.....can you find out if Anoop will be the Conceirge on the big 10/10/10 cruise? He was our butler and is awesome. Thanks, Mimi Yes, he will be. Snoop Dog learned from some of the best. PE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjnyc323 Posted May 26, 2010 #464 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Ryan will be on the pearl until sometime in September then he will have vacation. With Karan's departure from the Pearl for vacation and then off to the Epic' date=' Ryan Rabe has taken over the Concierge duties on the Pearl.[/color'] PE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornMuffinsMama Posted May 26, 2010 #465 Share Posted May 26, 2010 It's been nearly a month since we've seen any action on this thread? Anyone able to post any news on where some of the great NCL staffers and entertainers are working these days? Any news or updates on staff headed to the Epic? Thanks for anything you can share with those with a "thirst" for such info. We just got off the Star. Jean-Michel is the Hotel Director and is wonderful. Candi is the Cruise Director and is beyond wonderful. Captain Gunnar is.. well, the Captain. Ivo is, I believe, F&B? Flor is the butler and Patrick is the concierge and they're both really good. Flor is as sweet and agreeable as you can get and went above and beyond to help us. Patrick somehow always seemed to know where to find us. "Flash" Gordon was the shopping consultant, he's a great guy. If you eat at Cagney's, Try to get Ketut and Hazel as your servers, although Rocky is good, so is Garnet. The Jean Anne Ryan Company put on some great shows and if you can see Grant Sutherland singing in the Spinnaker, you're in for a treat. Second City also does a good improv show. Also make sure to check out the game shows, especially Dancing With The Stars. Chef Andreas is very personable and the Chocaholic Buffet is something to see, even if you don't want to eat chocolate you still have to see everything. Try to be in line early though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnootieTootie Posted May 26, 2010 #466 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Spirit - Prem is HDSky - Frank Hassenwinkel is HD, Rob Sugar is CD Dawn - Matt Baker is CD We were on the Dawn 5-2 and Shona was the cruise director, and Ray Ray was her assitant. Have things changed? is this the same Matt that use to be on the Sky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxnAquarian Posted May 26, 2010 #467 Share Posted May 26, 2010 We were on the May 16 sailing of the Jade: Manu was the butler Florentina was concierge Karen was the CD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanDreaming2 Posted May 26, 2010 #468 Share Posted May 26, 2010 We were on the Dawn 5-2 and Shona was the cruise director, and Ray Ray was her assitant. Have things changed? is this the same Matt that use to be on the Sky? I was going on what others had posted. I'm confused. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Cruise4Ever Posted May 27, 2010 #469 Share Posted May 27, 2010 I was going on what others had posted. I'm confused. :confused: Matt hasn't been on the Dawn in a number of years (except maybe to fill in now and again). He's still on the Sky and loves it there. Shona is the CD on the Dawn right now while John Ibrahim is taking some time off. And, Anoop is the Concierge. You go Snoop Dog!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnootieTootie Posted May 27, 2010 #470 Share Posted May 27, 2010 I know others here disagree, but we were not impressed with Shona as a cruise director. Just our opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanDreaming2 Posted May 27, 2010 #471 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Matt hasn't been on the Dawn in a number of years (except maybe to fill in now and again). He's still on the Sky and loves it there. Shona is the CD on the Dawn right now while John Ibrahim is taking some time off. And, Anoop is the Concierge. You go Snoop Dog!!! About the cruise director. The Sky has a new Cruise Director named Rob Sugar. We were going to take a short cruise on the Sky this summer but changed to the Star. One of the deciding factors was that Matt had moved to another ship. Matt Baker is headed to the Big Apple to pick up the CD reins on the Dawn. He's so full of energy and fun he's a great match. Last time he did stints on the Spirit and Dawn up here he got glowing reviews. I'm sure my fellow New Yorkers who have sailed with Matt before will welcome him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanDreaming2 Posted May 28, 2010 #472 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Where is PE when you need him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorklinbarb Posted May 28, 2010 #473 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Hi Mary, Will be back with an answer hopefully soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseNurseBabe82 Posted May 28, 2010 #474 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Wow, I hope that Matt Baker going to the Dawn isn't a rumor, DH and I LOVE him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorklinbarb Posted May 28, 2010 #475 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Wow, I hope that Matt Baker going to the Dawn isn't a rumor, DH and I LOVE him! Not a rumor. Matt will join the Dawn on July 4th and Shona will be on vaca. Have a great time with him!:D Wicky, wicky, wah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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