Rare MVPinBoynton Posted May 5, 2017 #4801 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Looking at the size of this tread, I cannot imagine why anyone would really care about who is the Captain, crew, officers etc. Do people actually book a cruise ship only when there "favorite" captain or cruise director on board? No, but I do like to know who the CD is and if we know any of the other officers from previous cruises. It certainly wouldn't affect my intent to book a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_T Posted May 5, 2017 #4802 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Looking at the size of this tread, I cannot imagine why anyone would really care about who is the Captain, crew, officers etc. Do people actually book a cruise ship only when there "favorite" captain or cruise director on board? Like most threads on here it's only interesting to the people that are interested in knowing who's onboard... the great thing in life is we are all different [emoji106] I'd say most people don't book because of a certain person but plenty like to see a familiar face of someone they enjoyed before whether it being a humorous captain a good chef or a great CD they arranged good events/shows etc, a lot of little things can go a long way to making a good cruise a great cruise [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quebecer Posted May 5, 2017 #4803 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Anyone know the senior staff list for the Silhouette for our upcoming Baltic Cruise departing May 19 from Amsterdam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C 2 C Posted May 6, 2017 Author #4804 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Anyone know the senior staff list for the Silhouette for our upcoming Baltic Cruise departing May 19 from Amsterdam? The captain will change tomorrow as well as the cruise director. Change is the only constant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin5353 Posted May 6, 2017 #4805 Share Posted May 6, 2017 The captain will change tomorrow as well as the cruise director. Change is the only constant. Than you, Arno. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPete71 Posted May 6, 2017 #4806 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Thanks, that is as about as current as we can get. MR_T is currently on the Equinox. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanleyVA Posted May 6, 2017 #4807 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Looking at the size of this tread, I cannot imagine why anyone would really care about who is the Captain, crew, officers etc. Do people actually book a cruise ship only when there "favorite" captain or cruise director on board? I have been on Cruise Critic for a long, long time and didn't know that this thread existed. When a friend told me about it recently, I was tickled. Would I book a cruise because of a particular Captain? Yes! If there were two nearly identical cruises to our desired itinerary and time frame, I would jump at the opportunity to be on Captain Kate's ship. Her positive attitude filters down through the entire crew, making the cruise an even more pleasurable experience. Conversely, I've been on ships where the attitude of the Captain negatively affected the entire crew. AND, yes, I've conveyed these feelings to Celebrity. Keep up the good work, and thanks to all contributors. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted May 6, 2017 #4808 Share Posted May 6, 2017 The captain will change tomorrow as well as the cruise director. Change is the only constant. Does Captain Kafetzis come back in August? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johhnnyt Posted May 7, 2017 #4809 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I have been on Cruise Critic for a long, long time and didn't know that this thread existed. When a friend told me about it recently, I was tickled.Would I book a cruise because of a particular Captain? Yes! If there were two nearly identical cruises to our desired itinerary and time frame, I would jump at the opportunity to be on Captain Kate's ship. Her positive attitude filters down through the entire crew, making the cruise an even more pleasurable experience. Conversely, I've been on ships where the attitude of the Captain negatively affected the entire crew. AND, yes, I've conveyed these feelings to Celebrity. Keep up the good work, and thanks to all contributors. George I do agree with you George I think while all the senior staff are fully competent in their roles, there are some that are really outstanding A really wonderful combination of any of the Master, Hotel Director, and Cruise Director can change a nice cruise into a spectacular one I don't think (at least in my case) there are not any I would try to avoid, but there are certainly at least three Captains I consider home runs in the way they run their vessels, and at least as many Hotel Directors that their presence alone would entice me to join them on a voyage if I was sitting on the fence whether to take the cruise or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Moo Posted May 7, 2017 #4810 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I do agree with you GeorgeI think while all the senior staff are fully competent in their roles, there are some that are really outstanding A really wonderful combination of any of the Master, Hotel Director, and Cruise Director can change a nice cruise into a spectacular one I don't think (at least in my case) there are not any I would try to avoid, but there are certainly at least three Captains I consider home runs in the way they run their vessels, and at least as many Hotel Directors that their presence alone would entice me to join them on a voyage if I was sitting on the fence whether to take the cruise or not. Here here you've summed it up in a nut shell. Couldn't agree more with you. Yes, Captain Kate is amazing and Jamie the HD on Eclipse is the best ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkopotamus Posted May 7, 2017 #4811 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Hi! Just boarded the Eclipse for the President's Cruise. Here's the line up: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkopotamus Posted May 7, 2017 #4812 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Sara is the MCC More to follow! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkopotamus Posted May 7, 2017 #4813 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Sara Goiveia is the MCC (I realized there may be several Sara's!) CC Hostesses are Maila Powell and Paulina Uglde Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkopotamus Posted May 7, 2017 #4814 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Entertainment includes: Imperial Duo Resident DJ Lenny (Sky Lounge) Peter Rossetti (piano in Ensemble Lounge) Soul Quartet House Band: Sound Stars Paul Eastwood (opening act in Eclipse Theater--Comedian ) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNN Posted May 7, 2017 #4815 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Millennium - May 7, 2017 Master: Captain Nikolas Christodoulakis Hotel Director: Mark McSorley Chief Engineer: Emmanouil Archontakis Staff Captain: Kyriakos Matragkas F&B: Mihai Olaeriu Cruise Director: Steve Gayda GRM: Roy Avidor Exec Chef: Alexander Capella Michael's Club: Aldin Buendia CC Host: Graeme Kelleher Guitar & Vocals: Voodeux Duo Guitar & Vocals: Dale Ellis House Band: Front Row Dance Band: Inner Mood DJ: RoXtar Classical Sounds: Duo Allure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser 6143 Posted May 7, 2017 #4816 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Here here you've summed it up in a nut shell. Couldn't agree more with you. Yes, Captain Kate is amazing and Jamie the HD on Eclipse is the best ever. Ditto! I would not choose a cruise because of the staff, but if there were a choice, there are some I would definitely prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbenboys Posted May 8, 2017 #4817 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Solstice - May 7, 2017[/font][/color] Master: Captain Tasos Kafetzis Hotel Director: Mario Valentino Chief Engineer: Andreas Kavouras Staff Captain: Ilias Stefanatos F&B: Loren Arsovski Cruise Director: Peter Baker GRM: Monica Gomez Exec Chef: Frank Pollak Michael's Club: John ? CC Host: Angeline Cammalleri, Rose is back on Solstice on May 17th Sent from my XT1635-01 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MVPinBoynton Posted May 8, 2017 #4818 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Solstice - May 7, 2017[/font][/color] Master: Captain Tasos Kafetzis Hotel Director: Mario Valentino Chief Engineer: Andreas Kavouras Staff Captain: Ilias Stefanatos F&B: Loren Arsovski Cruise Director: Peter Baker GRM: Monica Gomez Exec Chef: Frank Pollak Michael's Club: John ? CC Host: Angeline Cammalleri, Rose is back on Solstice on May 17th Sent from my XT1635-01 using Forums mobile app Thanks so much for the updated info. This must be the staff for the Alaska season. We will see them in 5.5 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCruiser1234 Posted May 8, 2017 #4819 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Thanks so much for the updated info. This must be the staff for the Alaska season. We will see them in 5.5 weeks. [emoji5] Mike, you are awesome. Thank you for this thread. See you next month. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MVPinBoynton Posted May 8, 2017 #4820 Share Posted May 8, 2017 [emoji5] Mike, you are awesome. Thank you for this thread. See you next month. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It is a very valuable thread and I am sure you will visit here regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladesign Posted May 8, 2017 #4821 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Like most threads on here it's only interesting to the people that are interested in knowing who's onboard... the great thing in life is we are all different [emoji106] I'd say most people don't book because of a certain person but plenty like to see a familiar face of someone they enjoyed before whether it being a humorous captain a good chef or a great CD they arranged good events/shows etc, a lot of little things can go a long way to making a good cruise a great cruise [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Forums I agree with Mr T from Canadia , although I would look for alternatives if the Hi de Hi CD was on a cruise I was considering. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russg140 Posted May 8, 2017 #4822 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Any updated list for Reflection (June)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taznremmy Posted May 8, 2017 #4823 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Boarding the Infinity on May 17, any updates? If not, Arno, I'll send you a list. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TourDeCruise Posted May 8, 2017 #4824 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Boarding the Infinity on May 17, any updates? If not, Arno, I'll send you a list.Pat Thank you, Pat. I am hoping for an Infinity update too. See you next week. Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taznremmy Posted May 8, 2017 #4825 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Thank you, Pat. I am hoping for an Infinity update too. See you next week. Kathy Kathy, See you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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