chamima Posted August 23, 2016 #4351 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Last winter we had the wonderful good fortune of having Vinod as our waiter and Benedict as the Maitre D' in Blu on the Eclipse. These two worked together so flawlessly that we had some of our most wonderful dining experiences in our over 40 cruises on that voyage. We sail again on the Eclipse this coming February and, while I know it's early, I wondered if they were still working together and still on the Eclipse. Anyone know? I wanted to end the title with the words "currently on" but ran out of letters - hence the confusing title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldeya Posted August 24, 2016 #4352 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Any information about CD Richard Spacey's schedule? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremenkat Posted August 29, 2016 #4353 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Just to confirm that Sue Denning left the Reflection today. Maarten has taken over. She has 2 weeks holiday then she is heading to the Eclipse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_T Posted August 29, 2016 #4354 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Just to confirm that Sue Denning left the Reflection today. Maarten has taken over.She has 2 weeks holiday then she is heading to the Eclipse. Great news 👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcruiser09 Posted August 29, 2016 #4355 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Just to confirm that Sue Denning left the Reflection today. Maarten has taken over.She has 2 weeks holiday then she is heading to the Eclipse. Did you hear how long Marten will be on the Reflection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted August 29, 2016 #4356 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Just to confirm that Sue Denning left the Reflection today. Maarten has taken over.She has 2 weeks holiday then she is heading to the Eclipse. You just made my day!!!! We sail the Eclipse in February. :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted August 29, 2016 #4357 Share Posted August 29, 2016 THANK YOU CELEBRITY!!!!! In explanation - this will be our third or fourth year in a row sailing the Eclipse in February. Until last year Sue was the CD and there was constant entertainment in the evening all over the ship. Last year no Sue and a very quiet, boring ship in the evening. We booked B2B for this year on faith but I have to confess that I was leery of what would happen on those 28 evenings. Now I know there will be more to do than I can even attend. So - I repeat THANK YOU CELEBRITY!!!!! :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinyork Posted August 29, 2016 #4358 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Yeh, we board Eclipse in 19 days time so hopefully that's when she joins. Sue is extremely good and must have identical twins as she appears to be everywhere across the ship. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reecesavage Posted August 29, 2016 #4359 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Just to confirm that Sue Denning left the Reflection today. Maarten has taken over.She has 2 weeks holiday then she is heading to the Eclipse. I sail on Reflection in January. Is Maarten a good CD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremenkat Posted August 29, 2016 #4360 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Did you hear how long Marten will be on the Reflection? Nothing been said so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremenkat Posted August 29, 2016 #4361 Share Posted August 29, 2016 I sail on Reflection in January. Is Maarten a good CD? He was on the Eclipse with Sue last year when we sailed. He is very lively and game for a laugh. Takes a joke well which is good. I think he has been CD on the Connie so others may have more recent experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAM Posted August 29, 2016 #4362 Share Posted August 29, 2016 just to confirm that sue denning left the reflection today. Maarten has taken over.She has 2 weeks holiday then she is heading to the eclipse. nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted August 29, 2016 #4363 Share Posted August 29, 2016 I sail on Reflection in January. Is Maarten a good CD? Maarten was asst. CD when we sailed with Sue 2 years ago. He has a ton of energy and is very funny! He's been trained by the best so I would imagine he'll be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 29, 2016 #4364 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Maarten was asst. CD when we sailed with Sue 2 years ago.He has a ton of energy and is very funny! He's been trained by the best so I would imagine he'll be great. Totally agree Karen. We've sailed with Maarten a couple of times on Eclipse when he was an asst CD. He has a great personality and he's very high energy. I think those asking about Maarten will be very pleased with him. I'm very pleased to hear that Sue is returning to Eclipse. Now, if Celebrity can arrange for Captain Manetas to return to Eclipse, it would be awesome. Hope that Sue will be onboard in November. It would be great to sail with her again. Hope this helps ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted August 29, 2016 #4365 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Totally agree Karen. We've sailed with Maarten a couple of times on Eclipse when he was an asst CD. He has a great personality and he's very high energy. I think those asking about Maarten will be very pleased with him. I'm very pleased to hear that Sue is returning to Eclipse. Now, if Celebrity can arrange for Captain Manetas to return to Eclipse, it would be awesome. Hope that Sue will be onboard in November. It would be great to sail with her again. Hope this helps ! Hi Andy! I thought of you when I read the post about her returning and wondered if she'd be on board in time for your cruise. I sure hope so!!!! Now if only Vinod and Benedict would be in Blu we might not even want to get off after a month.;) Wishing you lots of success with your new position and am waiting to hear updates on what it will be. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foggy Cruiser Posted August 29, 2016 #4366 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Hope the news of Sue returning to Eclipse is true! Thanks for the update. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burrma Posted August 30, 2016 #4367 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Delighted to hear Sue is returning to Eclipse; hope she is there in Feb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 30, 2016 #4368 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Hi Everyone, I have additional information regarding Sue & her return to Eclipse. Sorry to say, her stay is expected to be brief. While Sue is returning to Eclipse, she's there for a few sailings. As of now, Sue is scheduled for Eclipse 9/17 - 11/13. Eventually, she's headed back to Reflection. I'm unsure if she's on vacation before returning to Reflection. Always be aware that schedules can and do change. It's best to assume the above information is tentative. This will be the 3rd time in 3 years, that we will be boarding a Celebrity ship, the day Sue leaves. As we love Sue, it's disappointing news. Hope she will remain onboard Eclipse for at least the 11/13/16 sailing, so we'll have the opportunity to sail with her. Hope this is helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burrma Posted August 30, 2016 #4369 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Thanks Andy for the update on Sue. Doesn't Celebrity understand that she might be fitted for the "mature" generation that takes longer cruises and keep the loud ones for the 7 day cruises. Tell her : she's missed by many! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted August 30, 2016 #4370 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Hi Everyone, I have additional information regarding Sue & her return to Eclipse. Sorry to say, her stay is expected to be brief. While Sue is returning to Eclipse, she's there for a few sailings. As of now, Sue is scheduled for Eclipse 9/17 - 11/13. Eventually, she's headed back to Reflection. I'm unsure if she's on vacation before returning to Reflection. Always be aware that schedules can and do change. It's best to assume the above information is tentative. This will be the 3rd time in 3 years, that we will be boarding a Celebrity ship, the day Sue leaves. As we love Sue, it's disappointing news. Hope she will remain onboard Eclipse for at least the 11/13/16 sailing, so we'll have the opportunity to sail with her. Hope this is helpful. Sad to hear that Andy! :( I had heard that her husband is on the Reflection and that was why she was redeployed there. Don't know it that's just a rumor but if it's not - how about him moving to the Eclipse? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 30, 2016 #4371 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Thanks Andy for the update on Sue. Doesn't Celebrity understand that she might be fitted for the "mature" generation that takes longer cruises and keep the loud ones for the 7 day cruises. Tell her : she's missed by many! Totally agree Burrma. Hopefully, Celebrity is listening ! Sad to hear that Andy! :(I had heard that her husband is on the Reflection and that was why she was redeployed there. Don't know it that's just a rumor but if it's not - how about him moving to the Eclipse? ;) Hi Chamima, I had no idea that Sue's hubby may be onboard RF. Never heard that one before. That could explain things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie.1008 Posted August 30, 2016 #4372 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Solstice crew as of August 26th Disembarkation.Captain Z Tamamas, Staff Capt. I Stefanatos, CR Manager C Bell, Hotel Dir. M Valentino, Cruise Dir. K Mills, Food and Bev. L Arsovski, Ex. Chef E Gomes, CC hostess Rose. Great cruise to Alaska. Very pleased with all staff and crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C 2 C Posted August 31, 2016 Author #4373 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Solstice crew as of August 26th Disembarkation. Thank you for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burrma Posted August 31, 2016 #4374 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Great posting Arno; Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin5353 Posted August 31, 2016 #4375 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Thanks for the chart, Arno. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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