Working 2 Cruise Posted February 18, 2012 #76 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Aloha - This is Dave Cole (SA Cruise Director). The answer to the question about me being on for the March 24th cruise is - Yes! I was meant to end my tour on the 24th, but have just been extended until March 31st, as we will be introducing the new "Anytime Entertainment" on that particular voyage on Sapphire. See you then. . I have cruised to Hawaii twice on the Golden, and missed you both times! We will be on the March 10 Sapphire sailing and am very much looking forward to meeting you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oratheeexplorer Posted February 18, 2012 #77 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Does anyone know who will be the CD on the Sapphire in August in Alaska? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted February 18, 2012 #78 Share Posted February 18, 2012 You said Sapphire is starting the.. Anytime Entertainment..is that what is on the Emerald? Three shows a night? Do you know what other ships are doing that now? Sounds like (from others) shows to short and they have taken entertainment away from other rooms. Is that right? Sailed with you on the Golden, sorry we won't be this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmd98052 Posted February 18, 2012 #79 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Phew we're on the March 10th sailing - I'd love to hear more about the "Anytime" entertainment schedule though - It seems to result in less variety of shows in the evening? i.e. one show repeated three times versus have a main theatre show and some other lounge shows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyjudy56 Posted February 18, 2012 #80 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Yay! We are on the March 24th sailing and so happy to hear you will be our CD. Have sailed with you to Hawaii and loved it. Anxious to see what the Anytime Entertainment is all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted February 18, 2012 #81 Share Posted February 18, 2012 ...we will be introducing the new "Anytime Entertainment" on that particular voyage on Sapphire. See you then. . I too missed you on the Golden to Hawaii but based on my Princess email I received today you'll be on our Sapphire cruise sailing on 3/3. Could you share details about the new "Anytime Entertainment" Program? Is this only a test on a few ships or is it being implemented fleetwide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted February 19, 2012 #82 Share Posted February 19, 2012 After reading all the posts about David Cole he seems to be a CD with many loyal followers. I could only wish that my DW and I have a chance to meet him one day. It is nice to see that he follows a board that is almost 2 years old. As a man who already has a busy enough day it is honourable to see that he takes from his free time for his "ship friends". Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted February 19, 2012 #83 Share Posted February 19, 2012 After reading all the posts about David Cole he seems to be a CD with many loyal followers. I could only wish that my DW and I have a chance to meet him one day. It is nice to see that he follows a board that is almost 2 years old. As a man who already has a busy enough day it is honourable to see that he takes from his free time for his "ship friends". Andrew I think it's a common trait for those who are either Hawaiian, or Hawaiian at heart to do such things. Elua's David is the same way & will reply from the Golden Princess where David Cole is normally with them during the Hawaii cruise season. The Hawaiian program on the Golden is so good maybe Princess decided to send David Cole to the Sapphire to make it's program the same as the Golden's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyjudy56 Posted March 11, 2012 #84 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Just got a pre cruise Email from Princess saying that Billy Hygate will be our CD on the March 24th Sapphire cruise. Disappointed that David won't be our CD. I wonder if they are still planning on rolling out the anytime entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted March 11, 2012 #85 Share Posted March 11, 2012 (edited) Just got a pre cruise Email from Princess saying that Billy Hygate will be our CD on the March 24th Sapphire cruise. Disappointed that David won't be our CD. I wonder if they are still planning on rolling out the anytime entertainment. David's post on the 2/17 (post #73) indicates that he will be on your cruise..."I was meant to end my tour on the 24th, but have just been extended until March 31st, as we will be introducing the new "Anytime Entertainment" on that particular voyage on Sapphire". Edited March 11, 2012 by Astro Flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyjudy56 Posted March 11, 2012 #86 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I had read that on this thread but when we received the email from Princess it says Billy Hygate will be the CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted March 11, 2012 #87 Share Posted March 11, 2012 (edited) I had read that on this thread but when we received the email from Princess it says Billy Hygate will be the CD. I've received info from Princess via email notifications which wasn't accurate when we boarded including a different captain & CD so I'd trust David's post over the email info. ;) Talking to some of the performers, there will be a new group coming onboard to implement the Anytime Entertainment program on the Sapphire on March 24th. Edited March 11, 2012 by Astro Flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyjudy56 Posted March 11, 2012 #88 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Thanks for the info. I do hope David is the CD. We are anxious to see how anytime entertainment works. The cruise will be great however things turn out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wileyd577 Posted March 11, 2012 #89 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Message for David Cole regarding the Sapphire April 14th cruise. "Oh won't you stay, just a little bit longer, Oh won't you please say you will." :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerinapo Posted July 12, 2012 #90 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Although I have never met David Cole he seems like a folk legend around these parts - so much so I feel I really must experiece a cruise with him as CD ;) So... does anyone know? Is David still gonna be on the Sapphire on August 4th out of Whittier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oratheeexplorer Posted July 12, 2012 #91 Share Posted July 12, 2012 gerinapo, I am wondering the same thing, as we are also on the Sapphire August 4th out of Whiittier. I have read so many good comments about him, it would be great if he is our cruise director! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerinapo Posted July 13, 2012 #92 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Laura - maybe if we both keep our fingers crossed - we will meet David on our cruise. No matter who our CD is - I can't wait to see Alaska. Maybe I'll see you on board too! Geri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oratheeexplorer Posted July 14, 2012 #93 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Laura - maybe if we both keep our fingers crossed - we will meet David on our cruise. No matter who our CD is - I can't wait to see Alaska. Maybe I'll see you on board too! Geri Sounds like a plan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucksak Posted July 14, 2012 #94 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Although I have never met David Cole he seems like a folk legend around these parts - so much so I feel I really must experiece a cruise with him as CD ;) So... does anyone know? Is David still gonna be on the Sapphire on August 4th out of Whittier? Received an e-mail from Princess he will be on our sailing July 28th B2B Alaska cruise. Reading previous posts-----he comes highly recommended. Ciao Ollie :):):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerinapo Posted July 15, 2012 #95 Share Posted July 15, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the info Ollie ;) Hope to see you onboard :D Edited July 15, 2012 by gerinapo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oratheeexplorer Posted July 15, 2012 #96 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Received an e-mail from Princess he will be on our sailing July 28th B2B Alaska cruise. Reading previous posts-----he comes highly recommended. Ciao Ollie :):):):) Then that means he will be on ours August 4th and you will too! Thanks for that info! I guess we should be getting an email from Princess soon for the August 4th sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTJSR Posted July 15, 2012 #97 Share Posted July 15, 2012 (edited) A short story for you, and I feel this is why Dave and company actually do make or break a cruise. We sailed the Golden to Hawaii and my aunt coordinated the Cruise Critic meet and greet. From the minute we stepped onboard, the feel we got from the cruise staff was that they were there to have fun, not an act, just genuine-we love what we do attitude. Dave and his sidekick Asst CD (dark haired chunky fellow-sorry) had fun funny entertaining wake shows every morning, not dull read the card and try to be clever wake shows. Dave was visible everywhere and very comfortable in his environment. One day, did a live wake show in the Vista lounge and showed his ukelele and singing talents also having ELUA the onboard Hawaiian culture couple that are the epicenter of Hawaiian onboard activities and music, join him for a sing along. Good fun! Towards the end of the cruise, my cabin phone rang and it was Dave Cole asking if our family would meet with the Captain and discuss the quality of our cruise with his staff. Good move in my opinion, hear it right from the horses mouths before we publish a review online and Princess looses a chance to repair any wrongs. We had no issues and offered an honest report in return. As I type this thou, I'm not sure I like telling people ahead of time that they will enjoy this Cruise Director or that Cruise Director. Now the very critical spotlight is on that person, will the CD live up to someone's pumped up expectations? Edited July 15, 2012 by MTJSR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare karatemom2 Posted August 23, 2012 #98 Share Posted August 23, 2012 We have recently booked the Hawaii cruise on the Sapphire that departs from L.A. on December 29, 2012. Does anyone know if we will be so fortunate as to have David Cole as our CD on that sailing? Fingers are crossed!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimarrongirl Posted August 23, 2012 #99 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Just wanted to share a story with you regarding David Cole. In 1997 we took our first cruise, we were a little apprehensive and anxious at the same time. At that time David was working on Celebrity's Century. David made us feel like we had been sailing all our lives, we will never forget that cruise because of CD Dave Cole. We have been hooked on cruising ever since. Then after switching to Princess we found out (on Cruise Critic) that David was now with Princess, made the move even more exciting. We have not sailed with David on Princess, but I'm sure we will again someday! Good luck on your new assignment David, you have a personality that lights up whatever ship you on!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruzwithDC Posted January 4, 2013 #100 Share Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) We (Elua and me) will all be on Golden in February! I'm heading over there at the end of the current Hawai'i sailing I'm doing (on Sapphire). See you then. D. Cole. Edited January 4, 2013 by CruzwithDC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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