CruiseImage Posted July 7, 2012 #726 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Is Robert Flack's wife, Andrea, onboard Reflection with him? As someone has already confirmed Robert and Andrea will be on the RF, they have just gone on vacation last week returning to Germany in late september with the rest of the crew to fire up the RF.... Sue is covering for Damien, but then Bernhard from the Eclipse will move up to the Silhouette. I would like to see Christophe move from the Connie to the Eclipse as HD. Facebook does strange things like that when certain apps are used. If you confirm you knew someone through a particular employment it automatically puts your employment as that company, and Damien did previously work on other lines. Looking forward to catching up with them both in Novemebr for the crossing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vol fan Posted July 7, 2012 #727 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I'd be happy to maintain an online spreadsheet of who's who onboard if there would be interest.Just need to get current from all the ships as a starting point If you know current ones either post or email me Master Staff Captain Chief Engineer Hotel Director Asst Hotel Director Guest Relations Manager Cruise Director Food and Beverage Manager Executive Chef Captains Club Host Feel Free to email me Sounds like an ongoing, tremendous task. Thanks for volunteering! Carole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted July 7, 2012 #728 Share Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) I am not trying to be sarcastic, but is there a particular reason why people would be so interested in what officers are staffing a cruise?? I can see perhaps an interest in the cruise director. We have been many cruises and have never really had the desire to know which officers were on board. We do not know then personally,interact with very few of them, and then only the occasional social interaction. Is there something we are missing here? Edited July 7, 2012 by iancal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orator Posted July 7, 2012 #729 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I am not trying to be sarcastic, but is there a particular reason why people would be so interested in what officers are staffing a cruise?? I can see perhaps an interest in the cruise director. We have been many cruises and have never really had the desire to know which officers were on board. We do not know then personally,interact with very few of them, and then only the occasional social interaction. Is there something we are missing here? I can only speak for myself. I enjoy cruising and the Celebrity product and have found myself cruising more than I would have guessed even three or four years ago. I have found myself building relationships with a number of crew and always looking forward to reconnecting with them. I've seen quite a few advance positions and am pleased to see that happen. Now this might sound selfish, but when you know people on a more personal level you know that any problem or special request will be handled quickly. More importantly knowing the staff gives me a feeling that I'm returning home to see old friends. It just gives a cruise a different feel and enhances the overall experience for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising teacher Posted July 7, 2012 #730 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I recently was on the Millennium with two of my girl friends who had never cruised before. (We fixed that!) I was greeted all over the ship with "Where is your husband!!!":):):) Made my husband feel good that he was missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C 2 C Posted July 7, 2012 Author #731 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I can only speak for myself...More importantly knowing the staff gives me a feeling that I'm returning home to see old friends. It just gives a cruise a different feel and enhances the overall experience for me. You're speaking for me too... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtrmdr Posted July 7, 2012 #732 Share Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) I am not trying to be sarcastic, but is there a particular reason why people would be so interested in what officers are staffing a cruise?? I can see perhaps an interest in the cruise director. We have been many cruises and have never really had the desire to know which officers were on board. We do not know then personally,interact with very few of them, and then only the occasional social interaction. Is there something we are missing here? Sometimes we interact more with certain staff/crew and it is nice to see them again. And surprising (and pleasing) when they recognize us. ;) Edited July 7, 2012 by wtrmdr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseacecat Posted July 7, 2012 #733 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I can only speak for myself. I enjoy cruising and the Celebrity product and have found myself cruising more than I would have guessed even three or four years ago. I have found myself building relationships with a number of crew and always looking forward to reconnecting with them. I've seen quite a few advance positions and am pleased to see that happen. Now this might sound selfish, but when you know people on a more personal level you know that any problem or special request will be handled quickly. More importantly knowing the staff gives me a feeling that I'm returning home to see old friends. It just gives a cruise a different feel and enhances the overall experience for me. I suspect you are speaking for many of us who cruise frequently and have developed relationships with crew, staff, and officers over the years. I know I find any cruise more enjoyable when there are people from past cruises to chat with. Including passengers. :D Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted July 7, 2012 #734 Share Posted July 7, 2012 You're speaking for me too... :D Me three:D:);) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixit2010 Posted July 7, 2012 #735 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I am not trying to be sarcastic, but is there a particular reason why people would be so interested in what officers are staffing a cruise?? I can see perhaps an interest in the cruise director. We have been many cruises and have never really had the desire to know which officers were on board. We do not know then personally,interact with very few of them, and then only the occasional social interaction. Is there something we are missing here? I am so glad Nick "I am so important" Weir is not on any cruise I am on. I don't think I am breaking any rules by saying I am not a fan having experienced his style before and in my humble opinion Celebrity has much better/nicer/humbler but still very professional cruise directors that can easily replace him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nps001 Posted July 7, 2012 #736 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Originally Posted by iancal I am not trying to be sarcastic, but is there a particular reason why people would be so interested in what officers are staffing a cruise?? I can see perhaps an interest in the cruise director. We have been many cruises and have never really had the desire to know which officers were on board. We do not know then personally,interact with very few of them, and then only the occasional social interaction. Is there something we are missing here? We have become good friends with some of the staff. As someone mentioned earlier, there is nothing like walking onto the ship and finding that you know many of the staff. We are fortunate to have met some great officers and staff throughout our cruises and are lucky to consider them friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C 2 C Posted July 9, 2012 Author #737 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Here is a summary based on recent returnees.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseacecat Posted July 9, 2012 #738 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Arno, Thank you so much for resurrecting this. This is so very helpful to many of us. I appreciate all the work that goes into it. On Summit 24 June, executive chef was Pascal Mullier. Best to Joanne. Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince06 Posted July 9, 2012 #739 Share Posted July 9, 2012 As of June 10-17/2012 CELEBRITY CENTURY Master: Captain Isidoros Karamaounas Chief Engineer: Haris Karamitsios Staff Captain: Dimitrios Kardasilaris Guest Relations Manager: Philip Holmes Hotel Director: Jamie Petts Cruise Director: John Grantham Food & Beverage Manager: Thomas Kassner Executive Chef: Jimmy Pereira Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C 2 C Posted July 9, 2012 Author #740 Share Posted July 9, 2012 As of June 10-17/2012 CELEBRITY CENTURY Master: Captain Isidoros Karamaounas Chief Engineer: Haris Karamitsios Staff Captain: Dimitrios Kardasilaris Guest Relations Manager: Philip Holmes Hotel Director: Jamie Petts Cruise Director: John Grantham Food & Beverage Manager: Thomas Kassner Executive Chef: Jimmy Pereira Thanks for posting this. Would you have the name of the Captain's Club host(ess) as well. I'll add the info to the summary tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted July 9, 2012 #741 Share Posted July 9, 2012 As you get to know staff sometimesnits nice to bring a small token gift. One Christmas I handed out little bags of peppermints from a local candy maker. One certain CC host really loved them and when I know I'll be seeing that host again, I try to bring more with me. It helps to know ahead of time as they have to be ordered special from the candy guy if it's not the Christmas season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwcruisers Posted July 9, 2012 #742 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Does anyone know if X has the same 10-week-on, 10-week-off schedule that RC implements? If so, Captain Kostas Patsoulas is probably due to take over as Master of Century, pretty soon. He rotated off at the end our our Hawaii cruise (April 20-May 5) this year. Also, for anyone who keeps track of Captains Club Hostesses, ours on Century was the lovely and charming Jonette Briones-Sarmiento. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince06 Posted July 9, 2012 #743 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Thanks for posting this. Would you have the name of the Captain's Club host(ess) as well.I'll add the info to the summary tonight. Unfortunately I was not a CC member at the time so I do not have that info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C 2 C Posted July 9, 2012 Author #744 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Does anyone know if X has the same 10-week-on, 10-week-off schedule that RC implements? If so, Captain Kostas Patsoulas is probably due to take over as Master of Century, pretty soon. He rotated off at the end our our Hawaii cruise (April 20-May 5) this year. Also, for anyone who keeps track of Captains Club Hostesses, ours on Century was the lovely and charming Jonette Briones-Sarmiento. I believe that Celebrity Masters have a three month rotation. I will mark Jonette as the CC hostess for Century until someone posts her replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orator Posted July 9, 2012 #745 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Several have indicated that Melissa Snow is the Hostess on Solstice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C 2 C Posted July 9, 2012 Author #746 Share Posted July 9, 2012 now if only some S-Class cruisers would report back.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseacecat Posted July 9, 2012 #747 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Costas Nestoroudis is the current master of Solstice. :) Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riredsox Posted July 9, 2012 #748 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Originally Posted by iancal I am not trying to be sarcastic, but is there a particular reason why people would be so interested in what officers are staffing a cruise?? I can see perhaps an interest in the cruise director. We have been many cruises and have never really had the desire to know which officers were on board. We do not know then personally,interact with very few of them, and then only the occasional social interaction. Is there something we are missing here? We have become good friends with some of the staff. As someone mentioned earlier, there is nothing like walking onto the ship and finding that you know many of the staff. We are fortunate to have met some great officers and staff throughout our cruises and are lucky to consider them friends. This is so true! When an officer or crew sees you and smiles with their arms outstretched you do feel like you are home and someone is happy to see you! I am always happy to see them... Happy cruising:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foggy Cruiser Posted July 9, 2012 #749 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Capnpugwash confirms in his 'live from' thread the following for Celebrity Eclipse on the current Iceland/Fjords cruise which left Southampton on 7 July: "The Captain is Panagiotis Skylogiannis, Chief Engineer is Georgios Spyrellis and the Staff Captain is Theocharis Charalampos" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggertastic Posted July 9, 2012 #750 Share Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) now if only some S-Class cruisers would report back.. Patti Honacki was the cruise director on the Equinox in June 2012 and the captain was Apostolos Bouzakis - we remembered him by calling him Boozy but can assure we never saw him with a drink, it was just a nickname to remember his name Edited July 9, 2012 by Tiggertastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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