markham Posted November 23, 2010 #1 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I have seen on posts about the Sojourn that Barry Hopkins, Seabourn's most senior, capable and personable cruise director left the ship due to illness before the recent crossing. I certainly hope that I have misconstrued the situation. In any case would someone please clarify and update the circumstances? What information is available on Barry now and when will he return to his position? We look forward to seeing him on another Seabourn cruise or crossing in the near future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord of the seas Posted November 24, 2010 #2 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Barry has had a serious operation,it all went well and he is recovering. I spoke to him last week.I do not think that he will be doing the Sojourn world cruise as had been planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markham Posted November 24, 2010 Author #3 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Thank you for your response which brings some measure of relief to me and doubtless to all of Barry Hopkins' other acquaintances made over the years! I hope that he returns to Seabourn in due course so we can all see him again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahrain_not_dubai! Posted November 24, 2010 #4 Share Posted November 24, 2010 This news is very shocking and upsetting :mad::( Barry was by far the best cruise director I have seen, and a very amiable human being. As I am sure is the case with everyone on this board, I wish him a speedy, and full recovery. Get well soon ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleally Posted November 24, 2010 #5 Share Posted November 24, 2010 yes, I was so hoping to see him on the 10th of Dec! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvgal Posted November 26, 2010 #6 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I am a little late in this but Bob and I both wish Barry a speedy recovery. We sailed with him on the Regent Mariner and then the reconected with him last year. Get well soon. Eileen (your singing buddy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCinNJ Posted November 26, 2010 #7 Share Posted November 26, 2010 We met Barry during our Seaborne cruise from Venice to Athens in Sept. What a great guy! Always had a smile on his face. Get well soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plane10 Posted November 26, 2010 #8 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I met Barry on my Seabourne Odyssey cruise from Piraeus to Venice in October. He was not only a great cruise director but also a considerate, respectful, friendly, warm human being, with a spiritual dimension that I truly appreciated. I am praying for his full recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piatty73 Posted November 29, 2010 #9 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I have seen on posts about the Sojourn that Barry Hopkins, Seabourn's most senior, capable and personable cruise director left the ship due to illness before the recent crossing. I certainly hope that I have misconstrued the situation. In any case would someone please clarify and update the circumstances? What information is available on Barry now and when will he return to his position? We look forward to seeing him on another Seabourn cruise or crossing in the near future! Just finished our Odyssey cruise and was expecting Barry. Handre the new CD and his former asst informed us about the surgery and he kept us updated. Barry had to return to the hospital after surgery but is now doing better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markham Posted December 7, 2010 Author #10 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Excellent, excellent news! I just spoke with Barry and he is recovering very well indeed from his surgery of 5 weeks ago and his follow-on treatments. And while he will have more scans to evaluate where things stand he will not necessarily require any more treatments! So Barry is resting and recovering and expects to remain at home for a couple of more months. He sounds great! As an aside, but one which is very pleasing, Barry was exceedingly complimentary about the personal support given to him by Pam Conover. I don't feel reluctant to say as much. After all, those of us who know Pam well have been very impressed with her diligence and attention to detail. If any further proof were needed about her people management skills, this feedback is testimony. I have asked Barry to read this thread and I am sure that he will do so. I am sure that he will appreciate all the comments that you have posted- or will post yet- wishing him continued good health. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Dan Posted December 7, 2010 #11 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Hoping for a speedy recovery for Barry! Thank you for posting markham! Host Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCinNJ Posted January 21, 2011 #12 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Does anyone have an update on Barry? We hope he is better and back on his feet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord of the seas Posted January 22, 2011 #13 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Does anyone have an update on Barry? We hope he is better and back on his feet! Barry is doing very well I will see him this evening at the theatre and after for dinner. I will send him everybodys good wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabourn-nail Posted January 23, 2011 #14 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I'm so happy to hear that..... thank you! Have a nice Sunday all! Marja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare goldengatecruisers Posted January 31, 2011 #15 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Barry I sailed with you many years ago on Regent (then Radisson) Navigator (2000) and also Mariner (2001). I am friends with the McKellar's down under and I have asked her to pass on my best wishes to you when they had lunch on board Seabourn. Not sure if you remember me. I sailed with my partner on Navigator and then took my father on Mariner. In any case, we are thinking of you and wishing you all the best as you recover and take care of yourself. All the best, Ashley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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