Martita B. Posted April 11, 2009 #1 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Has anyone sailed with (or heard of) Handre Potieter, Assn. Cruise Director? Evidently he is going to the Odyssey with Barry Hopkins. They both were with Regent Cruise Line. Also it is rumored the Odyssey Cruise Director's will not be entertainers or will perform. Just wondering ~~~ Happy Easter:p Martita B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jochenwb Posted April 11, 2009 #2 Share Posted April 11, 2009 We met Handré two years ago on a Caribbean Cruise on the Regent Mariner. He is from South Africa. As he is in our age (mid-30) we had a lot of fun and enjoyed the cruise very much. Happy to hear that he finally made it to Seabourn. As we are planning a cruise on Odyssey in December this will be definitely an additional reason. Jochen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margate Cruiser Posted April 11, 2009 #3 Share Posted April 11, 2009 We sailed with him on the Pride. A real peoples person and a great entertainer. He is very unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrpingtonT Posted April 16, 2009 #4 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Has anyone sailed with (or heard of) Handre Potieter, Assn. Cruise Director? Evidently he is going to the Odyssey with Barry Hopkins. They both were with Regent Cruise Line.Also it is rumored the Odyssey Cruise Director's will not be entertainers or will perform. Just wondering ~~~ Happy Easter:p Martita B. Only just seen your post. Yes, I know Barry and sailed with him on Regent. He is British and has a fund of interesting stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaSea8ch Posted April 17, 2009 #5 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Also it is rumored the Odyssey Cruise Director's will not be entertainers or will perform.Just wondering ~~~ Miss Pinkie: I have been told by 2 Seabourn CDs that this is part of the new entertainment scheme on the big triplets in that the CDs will only be "administrators" and not entertain as such. Also on Odyssey, Sojourn and their unnamed baby sister Seabourn will continue to have rotating guest entertainers as currently on the little triplets; but the main entertainment will be an "ensemble" cast of singers and dancers preforming the evening production shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Jet Set Posted April 22, 2009 #6 Share Posted April 22, 2009 We left the 'Spirit' last week and he was on board. He is a superb painist and a very nice person. Regarding Barry yes we met him on the 'Spirit'at Christmas. He is an all round entertainer and I would assume he will be performing his usual one man show like all Cruise Directors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martita B. Posted April 22, 2009 Author #7 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I'm anxious meet Barry Hopkins ~~also his Assn. CD, Handre. It seems a few of Regent's staff is now joining Seabourn ~~a rumor I heard recently is Regent's Captain Dag Dvergastein (Norwegian) has applied with Seabourn. (perhaps as the Sojourn Master?) Martita B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaSea8ch Posted April 23, 2009 #8 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I hope Seabourn assigns the existing Seabourn captains with the most seniority the Master positions on Sojourn and her younger sister (assuming they want to go) rather than go "outside the company." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martita B. Posted April 23, 2009 Author #9 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Peachy I agree ~~I would prefer Seabourn look at their Staff Captains rather than hiring outside the company. I am so disappointed as to Captain Tom T.'s leaving Seabourn. (I heard his bride wanted him shoreside) MB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabourn-nail Posted May 6, 2009 #10 Share Posted May 6, 2009 PeachyI agree ~~I would prefer Seabourn look at their Staff Captains rather than hiring outside the company. I am so disappointed as to Captain Tom T.'s leaving Seabourn. (I heard his bride wanted him shoreside) MB I agree Martha! And I heard the same. By the way Tom has left already! Marja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martita B. Posted May 6, 2009 Author #11 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Marja As you know, Captain Tom (I told him we wouldn't call him Pretty Boy Captain! ha ha) married his long time sweetheart last Aug. He's now shoreside with Princess ~~this is a great loss to Seabourn as Tom T. had proven to be a great Master. Martita B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WesW Posted June 15, 2009 #12 Share Posted June 15, 2009 John Barron (formerly of Regent)will join the Odyssey in August as CD, Barry Hopkins will be on Vacation...John is beloved by Regent Vet cruisers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dd@sea Posted June 15, 2009 #13 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Another coup for Seabourn. We have traveled on Regent with both Barry and John. But then again we love Eric De Gray and Matt Brown and have yet to meet Nick Hale. It is not of having a favorite but having one of excellence - in all selections Seabourn is excelling. Thanks for passing on the good news, Wes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Dan Posted November 8, 2009 #14 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Does anyone know when Barry Hopkins will return to Odyssey as CD? Host Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord of the seas Posted November 8, 2009 #15 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Does anyone know when Barry Hopkins will return to Odyssey as CD? Host Dan I am having dinner with Barry on Friday.I think he returns on the 28th November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted November 8, 2009 #16 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I think he'll be aboard for the world cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord of the seas Posted November 8, 2009 #17 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I think he'll be aboard for the world cruise. Yes,he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Dan Posted November 8, 2009 #18 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Too bad, I was hoping to meet him. He has a great reputation as a fine CD. Host Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted November 8, 2009 #19 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I met him on the maiden voyage. He's very personable. I'm sure he'll be around for awhile so you'll meet him on future cruises, Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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