NewWestwardbound Posted August 9, 2015 #3701 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Thanks for the update.Would you happen to have any details of entertainers on board? For the 11 July Eclipse sailing, entertainers were: Solitaire - the house band Danny Rodriguez - Solo Guitarist and vocalist String Harmony duo (two female cellists I think) Blue Velvet - jazz band Bella River Duo - female vocalist, male accompanying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wildflower Sue Posted August 16, 2015 #3703 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Hi Arno, we were on board the Century in February 2014 with you and you lovely wife. Enjoyed our time together in Michael's Lounge. I remember the four of us waiting to disembark in the lounge while the crew had problems with the gangway. Found your post and have been following for several months. Wonderful, much needed information. Can't wait until you get back from your Infinity sail so you can update the ship's "Who's On Board" for our September Panama Canal cruise. Thank you for taking the time to keep all this going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flump12 Posted August 18, 2015 #3704 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Huge thank you for the detailed info Arno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kk99 Posted August 18, 2015 #3705 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Just off Summit 8-9-8-16-2015 Master-Leonardas Palaiokrassas Chief Engineer-Konstantinos Zannikos Staff Captain- Alexandros Papadopoulos Guest Relations Manager- Kim Bird Hotel Director- Mark McSorley Cruise Director- Ken Mills Food and Beverage Director- Shane Mansfield Executive Chef- Gregorio Fernandes Captain Club's host- Lionel Chemburkar Michael's Club Concierge- Kimberley Reed Casino Manager- Jason Beasant Entertainers; Sean Roach- Guitar and Vocal, pool and sunset bar Lizi Strauss- Vocal and Piano- Cafe al Bacio 4 Elements Band- Jazz, Latin & R&B , Rendez-Vous Lounge Flying Colors- Acoustic Duo, Cellar Masters Dan Wilson, Comedian House Band- Funky T DJ J.T. DJ Andy Carl Banks- Late Night Comedian Improv Comedy- Recycled Minds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecslady Posted August 23, 2015 #3706 Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) According to louise1809 who is doing a "Live for Reflection" thread, there's been a change in Cruise Director - Richard Spacey is now on the Reflection. And, Captain Apostolos Bouzakis is back form vacation. Here's the link to her post: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=47529007 Edited August 23, 2015 by ecslady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ladylemondrop Posted August 24, 2015 #3707 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Yes that is correct here is my list for August 21 sailing - Captain - Captain Apostolos Bouzakis. Hotel director - Jamie Petts Cruise director - Richard Spacey ('I love you!') he says that every time he announces?! Food and beverage manager - Clint Kelu Exec chef - Tato Garcia Guest relations - Julie Sherrington (awesome) Band is Hi5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joaniet Posted August 27, 2015 #3708 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Thanks to you Arno, from all of us from the Sept 30th Connie Cruise roll call. It's always great to be able to find information from friends right here at Cruise Critic. IMHO it's often better than google! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmith19 Posted August 30, 2015 #3709 Share Posted August 30, 2015 In another thread I got some negative feedback about entertainment/ programming on the Silhouette under the current CD. I guess we got spoiled on the Reflection with Alex Y. in January/ February. Should I change back to the Reflection for our January sailing (even though Alex Y. doesn't appear to be on it right now) or are my fears unfounded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 30, 2015 #3710 Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) In another thread I got some negative feedback about entertainment/ programming on the Silhouette under the current CD. I guess we got spoiled on the Reflection with Alex Y. in January/ February. Should I change back to the Reflection for our January sailing (even though Alex Y. doesn't appear to be on it right now) or are my fears unfounded? Hard to answer this.....I guess it depends on how important the "entertainment" is to you. What kind of fears are you talking about? Evening shows don't mean much to me at all. I sailed Silhouette in 2013 and had a great time. Edited August 30, 2015 by Lois R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobal Posted August 30, 2015 #3711 Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) deleted Edited August 30, 2015 by Bobal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmith19 Posted August 30, 2015 #3712 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Hard to answer this.....I guess it depends on how importantthe "entertainment" is to you. What kind of fears are you talking about? Evening shows don't mean much to me at all. I sailed Silhouette in 2013 and had a great time. "Fears"= lame games that we've seen for 30 years, electric slide music everywhere, nothing happening after second show except drinking and casino. Not talking so much about the main productions but the rest of the daily programming. The Reflection had unusual after-parties and productions in main areas (Society X). Lots of very hip stuff (Moroccan lounge, electronica under the stars, Mad Hatter party, etc.). The pool music was updated. It was a very nice change from the Carnival experience we had previously and we hoped that this was what all of Celebrity was like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 30, 2015 #3713 Share Posted August 30, 2015 "Fears"= lame games that we've seen for 30 years, electric slide music everywhere, nothing happening after second show except drinking and casino. Not talking so much about the main productions but the rest of the daily programming. The Reflection had unusual after-parties and productions in main areas (Society X). Lots of very hip stuff (Moroccan lounge, electronica under the stars, Mad Hatter party, etc.). The pool music was updated. It was a very nice change from the Carnival experience we had previously and we hoped that this was what all of Celebrity was like. I have been cruising with Celebrity for 12 years and have never heard of the events you mentioned. Mad Hatter Party? Electronica Under The Stars? Never heard of them. Last time I sailed Reflection was Nov 2014 and don't recall either one. Hopefully you will have a good time on your cruise:)....whatever the events happen to be on Sihlouette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxnAquarian Posted August 30, 2015 #3714 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I have been cruising with Celebrity for 12 years and have never heardof the events you mentioned. Mad Hatter Party? Electronica Under The Stars? Never heard of them. Last time I sailed Reflection was Nov 2014 and don't recall either one. Hopefully you will have a good time on your cruise:)....whatever the events happen to be on Sihlouette. Never heard of any of this, either, after many cruises with X. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmith19 Posted August 30, 2015 #3715 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Sincerely hope that you two get to enjoy great programming like I did. You both sound a bit skeptical that these happened. Trust me, I wasn't the Mad Hatter. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxnAquarian Posted August 30, 2015 #3716 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Sincerely hope that you two get to enjoy great programming like I did. You both sound a bit skeptical that these happened. Trust me, I wasn't the Mad Hatter. :) Not skeptical here....just saying that after 10 + cruises, we have never had anything like this. So if it's that important to you, I hope you're not too disappointed not to have it on your next cruise. Granted, I'm usually spending my cruises in the casino :D Hope you have a great trip, regardless of what activities they provide. I don't think you can ever go wrong on a Celebrity cruise. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmith19 Posted August 30, 2015 #3717 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Not skeptical here....just saying that after 10 + cruises, we have never had anything like this. So if it's that important to you, I hope you're not too disappointed not to have it on your next cruise. Granted, I'm usually spending my cruises in the casino :D Hope you have a great trip, regardless of what activities they provide. I don't think you can ever go wrong on a Celebrity cruise. Michael TxnAquarian, you must have better luck in the casino than I do! The craps table was COLD on the Reflection. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxnAquarian Posted August 31, 2015 #3718 Share Posted August 31, 2015 TxnAquarian, you must have better luck in the casino than I do! The craps table was COLD on the Reflection. :-( Never said I had good luck. Maybe I'm just a masochist :D Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvCruzn4Evr Posted August 31, 2015 #3719 Share Posted August 31, 2015 This thread seems to have taken a huge diversion. I thought it was meant as a source of info to keep cruisers up to date on the staff for the Celebrity ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingChick Posted August 31, 2015 #3720 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Maybe Arno should start a new Version 2 thread Asking people to just report on current staff members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orator Posted August 31, 2015 #3721 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Maybe Arno should start a new Version 2 thread Asking people to just report on current staff members. I have suggested in past posts that this thread become a Sticky like the ones on cabins. Those interested on staff could simple go to it and see whose on board without having to go through lots of comments unrelated to on board staff. But if the powers to be want this thread to be a catch all, that's their call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 31, 2015 #3722 Share Posted August 31, 2015 This thread seems to have taken a huge diversion. I thought it was meant as a source of info to keep cruisers up to date on the staff for the Celebrity ships. It is....I apologize for answering the question that got the thread OFF TOPIC.......... It needs to go back to "Staff/Crew" list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingChick Posted August 31, 2015 #3723 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I have suggested in past posts that this thread become a Sticky like the ones on cabins. Those interested on staff could simple go to it and see whose on board without having to go through lots of comments unrelated to on board staff. But if the powers to be want this thread to be a catch all, that's their call. That's a good idea. I will second that motion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxnAquarian Posted August 31, 2015 #3724 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Does anyone know who the CD will be on our Solstice sailing Oct 21? Right now it is Ben Powney, who I don't know. Should we expect to see him still onboard at that point? Michael & Omar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapricorn Posted August 31, 2015 #3725 Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) From the "In the Spotlight" staff information on Infinity, August 16-23: Master: Captain Michael Sympouras Hotel Director: Martin Fowler Chief Engineer: Ioannis Nionakis Cruise Director: Patti Honacki Staff Captain: Theodore Agkas Food & Beverage Director: Doug Shelley Guest Relations Manager: Ana Hura Executive Chef: Germany Rijo Captain's Club host: Alexandra Fataccioli & Rossy Anguelova Sorry, I do not have any other information. Donald. Edited August 31, 2015 by Kapricorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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