SuzieQ123 Posted December 31, 2011 #201 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Whats the schedule usually? How long is the captain on for? I'm too lazy to read thru the whole thread sorry. :) Just wondering if Captain Olav will be back on for our May 10 cruise on Explorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted December 31, 2011 #202 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Whats the schedule usually? How long is the captain on for? I'm too lazy to read thru the whole thread sorry. :) Just wondering if Captain Olav will be back on for our May 10 cruise on Explorer. Captains rotate every 10 weeks. The Captains usually work together on this.........sometimes it could be a week or so less than 10 weeks or a week or so longer than 10 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Harp Posted January 3, 2012 #203 Share Posted January 3, 2012 From what it looks like we will be bringing the Liberty of the seas back from Europe in 2012 Tj How soon will 2013 be worked out :D Norio and I are trying to team up with another couple to sail with you.... Fran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted January 5, 2012 Author #204 Share Posted January 5, 2012 (edited) Got a little behind folks, had to recover from carb overload but now brain freeze has set in (its cold up here!). Not sure on many dates, please post correct info for me! Adventure OTS - Capt Ron Holmes (started rotation 1-1-12?) Adventure OTS - Capt Ole-Johan Gronhaug Allure OTS - Capt Johnny Faevelen (started rotation 10-30-11) Allure OTS - Capt Hernan Zini Brilliance OTS - Capt Manolis Kasselas (started rotation 12-2-11) Brilliance OTS - Capt Henrik Sorensen Enchantment OTS - Capt Anders Ingebrigsten (started rotation 11-26-11) Enchantment OTS - Capt Gus Andersen Explorer OTS - Capt Olav Gunnar Nyseter (started rotation 11-4-11) Explorer OTS - Capt Henrik Werner Loy Freedom OTS - Capt Rob Hempstead (started rotation 1-1-12?) Freedom OTS - Capt Tor Olsen Grandeur OTS - Capt Rune Johnsen (started rotation 11-27-11) Grandeur OTS - Capt Espen Been Independence OTS - Capt Arnolf Remo (started rotation 1-3-12?) Independence OTS - Capt Teo Strazicic Jewel OTS - Capt James MacDonald (started rotation 12-5-11) Jewel OTS - Capt Stig Nilsen Legend OTS - Capt Yngvar Knutsen (started rotation 10-29-11?) Legend OTS - Capt Sverre Ryan Liberty OTS - Capt Leif Bang (started rotation 12-10-11) Liberty OTS - Capt Kjetil Gjerstad Majesty OTS - Capt Per Kjonso (started rotation 12-5-11) Majesty OTS - Capt Arild Hansen Mariner OTS - Capt Per Kristoffersen (started rotation 11-20-11) Mariner OTS - Capt Flemming Nielsen Monarch OTS - Capt Trond Holm (started rotation 11-25-11) Monarch OTS - Capt Kjell Nordmo Navigator OTS - Capt Tommy Nyseter (started rotation 12-25-12?) Navigator OTS - Capt Erik Standal Oasis OTS - Capt Thore Thorolvsen (started rotation 12-24-11?) Oasis OTS - Capt Trym Selvag Radiance OTS - Capt Sindre Borsheim (started rotation 11-20-11) Radiance OTS - Capt Claus Andersen Rhapsody OTS - Capt Stein Roger Bjorheim (started rotation 11-11-11?) Rhapsody OTS - Capt Rick Sullivan Serenade OTS - Capt Karin Stahre-Janson (started rotation 12-3-11) Serenade OTS - Capt Michel Claveau Splendour OTS - Capt Ive Vidos (started rotation 1-2-12?) Splendour OTS - Capt Carl Graucob Vision OTS - Capt Shrecko "Felix" Ban (started rotation 12-26-11?) Vision OTS - Capt Lis Lauritzen Voyager OTS - Capt Charles Teige (started rotation 12-18-11) Voyager OTS - Capt Frank Martinsen Edited January 5, 2012 by wolfcathorse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted January 8, 2012 #205 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Wolf........a belated Happy New Year to you, and thank you for keeping us informed on a regular basis, as to the rotations of the captains in the fleet. Thank again for your years of support!;):) Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted January 8, 2012 Author #206 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Wolf........a belated Happy New Year to you, and thank you for keeping us informed on a regular basis, as to the rotations of the captains in the fleet. Thank again for your years of support!;):) Rick Live long and prosper Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struther1 Posted January 8, 2012 #207 Share Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) Just curious if there are people who cruise a certain ship because a certain captain is in charge? Not sure if that made sense but does anyone pick a ship based on the captain? Edited January 8, 2012 by struther1 spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted January 8, 2012 Author #208 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Just curious if there are people who cruise a certain ship because a certain captain is in charge? Not sure if that made sense but does anyone pick a ship based on the captain? yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted January 8, 2012 #209 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Just curious if there are people who cruise a certain ship because a certain captain is in charge? Not sure if that made sense but does anyone pick a ship based on the captain? Yes. If the staff and crew like their Captain, you will see this in their performance around the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted January 11, 2012 Author #210 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Adventure OTS - Capt Ron Holmes (started rotation 1-2-12) Adventure OTS - Capt Ole-Johan Gronhaug Allure OTS - Capt Hernan Zini (started rotation 1-8-12) Allure OTS - Capt Johnny Faevelen Brilliance OTS - Capt Manolis Kasselas (started rotation 12-5-11) Brilliance OTS - Capt Henrik Sorensen Enchantment OTS - Capt Anders Ingebrigsten (started rotation 11-26-11) Enchantment OTS - Capt Gus Andersen Explorer OTS - Capt Olav Gunnar Nyseter (started rotation 11-4-11) Explorer OTS - Capt Henrik Werner Loy Freedom OTS - Capt Rob Hempstead (started rotation 1-1-12?) Freedom OTS - Capt Tor Olsen Grandeur OTS - Capt Rune Johnsen (started rotation 11-27-11) Grandeur OTS - Capt Espen Been Independence OTS - Capt Arnolf Remo (started rotation 1-3-12?) Independence OTS - Capt Teo Strazicic Jewel OTS - Capt James MacDonald (started rotation 12-5-11) Jewel OTS - Capt Stig Nilsen Legend OTS - Capt Sverre Ryan (started rotation 1-7-12) Legend OTS - Capt Yngvar Knutsen Liberty OTS - Capt Leif Bang (started rotation 12-10-11) Liberty OTS - Capt Kjetil Gjerstad Majesty OTS - Capt Per Kjonso (started rotation 12-5-11) Majesty OTS - Capt Arild Hansen Mariner OTS - Capt Per Kristoffersen (started rotation 11-20-11) Mariner OTS - Capt Flemming Nielsen Monarch OTS - Capt Trond Holm (started rotation 11-25-11) Monarch OTS - Capt Kjell Nordmo Navigator OTS - Capt Tommy Nyseter (started rotation 12-25-12?) Navigator OTS - Capt Erik Standal Oasis OTS - Capt Thore Thorolvsen (started rotation 12-24-11?) Oasis OTS - Capt Trym Selvag Radiance OTS - Capt Sindre Borsheim (started rotation 11-20-11) Radiance OTS - Capt Claus Andersen Rhapsody OTS - Capt Stein Roger Bjorheim (started rotation 11-11-11?) Rhapsody OTS - Capt Rick Sullivan Serenade OTS - Capt Karin Stahre-Janson (started rotation 12-3-11) Serenade OTS - Capt Michel Claveau Splendour OTS - Capt Ive Vidos (started rotation 1-2-12?) Splendour OTS - Capt Carl Graucob Vision OTS - Capt Shrecko "Felix" Ban (started rotation 12-26-11?) Vision OTS - Capt Lis Lauritzen Voyager OTS - Capt Charles Teige (started rotation 12-18-11) Voyager OTS - Capt Frank Martinsen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser73 Posted January 11, 2012 #211 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Just curious if there are people who cruise a certain ship because a certain captain is in charge? Not sure if that made sense but does anyone pick a ship based on the captain? ABSOLUTELY!!! It was the Captain who ruined a cruise for us on the "Big O." You could feel it in the crew. :( It is tough to know just who will be the Master of your vessel, given planning time lengths, rotation, etc... so in essence it is a crap shoot if you do not care for a particular individual. We love cruisin'! :cool: ... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted January 12, 2012 Author #212 Share Posted January 12, 2012 still not sure of some dates...:o Adventure OTS - Capt Ron Holmes (started rotation 1-2-12) Adventure OTS - Capt Ole-Johan Gronhaug Allure OTS - Capt Hernan Zini (started rotation 1-8-12) Allure OTS - Capt Johnny Faevelen Brilliance OTS - Capt Manolis Kasselas (started rotation 12-5-11) Brilliance OTS - Capt Henrik Sorensen Enchantment OTS - Capt Anders Ingebrigsten (started rotation 12-10-11) Enchantment OTS - Capt Gus Andersen Explorer OTS - Capt Olav Gunnar Nyseter (started rotation 11-5-11) Explorer OTS - Capt Henrik Werner Loy Freedom OTS - Capt Rob Hempstead (started rotation 1-1-12?) Freedom OTS - Capt Tor Olsen Grandeur OTS - Capt Rune Johnsen (started rotation 11-27-11) Grandeur OTS - Capt Espen Been Independence OTS - Capt Arnolf Remo (started rotation 1-4-12?) Independence OTS - Capt Teo Strazicic Jewel OTS - Capt James MacDonald (started rotation 12-5-11) Jewel OTS - Capt Stig Nilsen Legend OTS - Capt Sverre Ryan (started rotation 1-7-12) Legend OTS - Capt Yngvar Knutsen Liberty OTS - Capt Leif Bang (started rotation 12-10-11) Liberty OTS - Capt Kjetil Gjerstad Majesty OTS - Capt Per Kjonso (started rotation 12-5-11) Majesty OTS - Capt Arild Hansen Mariner OTS - Capt Per Kristoffersen (started rotation 11-27-11) Mariner OTS - Capt Flemming Nielsen Monarch OTS - Capt Trond Holm (started rotation 11-25-11) Monarch OTS - Capt Kjell Nordmo Navigator OTS - Capt Tommy Nyseter (started rotation 12-24-11?) Navigator OTS - Capt Erik Standal Oasis OTS - Capt Thore Thorolvsen (started rotation 12-24-11?) Oasis OTS - Capt Trym Selvag Radiance OTS - Capt Sindre Borsheim (started rotation 11-24-11) Radiance OTS - Capt Claus Andersen Rhapsody OTS - Capt Stein Roger Bjorheim (started rotation 11-13-11?) Rhapsody OTS - Capt Rick Sullivan Serenade OTS - Capt Karin Stahre-Janson (started rotation 12-3-11) Serenade OTS - Capt Michel Claveau Splendour OTS - Capt Ive Vidos (started rotation 1-2-12?) Splendour OTS - Capt Carl Graucob Vision OTS - Capt Shrecko "Felix" Ban (started rotation 12-26-11?) Vision OTS - Capt Lis Lauritzen Voyager OTS - Capt Charles Teige (started rotation 12-18-11) Voyager OTS - Capt Frank Martinsen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davila1943 Posted January 13, 2012 #213 Share Posted January 13, 2012 hi wolfman i will be on the freedom on august 26 2012 who will be the CAPTAIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted January 13, 2012 Author #214 Share Posted January 13, 2012 hi wolfman i will be on the freedom on august 26 2012 who will be the CAPTAIN I counted out the 10 week rotations and if my current start date for Capt Rob is correct, you should have Capt Tor Olsen, if he doesn't get moved to a different ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedTurtle Posted January 15, 2012 #215 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Out of curiosity, is there a way to see what captains were on previous ships/sailings? For example, could I possibly find out who was on my January 2008 sailing of the Explorer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted January 15, 2012 #216 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Any Italian captains? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjlee3333 Posted January 15, 2012 #217 Share Posted January 15, 2012 The captian on Enchantment started December 5 - the cruise was a 12 night cruise and he was on from the beginning of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommabean Posted January 15, 2012 #218 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Out of curiosity, is there a way to see what captains were on previous ships/sailings? For example, could I possibly find out who was on my January 2008 sailing of the Explorer? If you could find someone with a cruise compass from that sailing, they could look it up. I wonder if wolfcathorse keeps a history. Gina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted January 15, 2012 #219 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Out of curiosity, is there a way to see what captains were on previous ships/sailings? For example, could I possibly find out who was on my January 2008 sailing of the Explorer? Since Karen started her original Current Captains thread in 2006, I'll bet the information you want would be on that thread which has since been closed and archived. Maybe Karen has a link to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tagheuer Posted January 15, 2012 #220 Share Posted January 15, 2012 will we have capt. rob hempstead on 1/29/12 sailing on freedom of the seas? seems like that will be in the middle of his 10 week rotation if he started in the beginning of jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedTurtle Posted January 15, 2012 #221 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Since Karen started her original Current Captains thread in 2006, I'll bet the information you want would be on that thread which has since been closed and archived. Maybe Karen has a link to it. Thanks. I was just curious. The recent Costa tragedy had me thinking about past captains I have had and how I thought they performed as captains. We've had captains who have taken us through bad weather and a captain who got us through the infamous (sort-of) "Explorer of the Seas Propellor Incident of 2009". Family and I will be cruising in less than 2 weeks and I was curious to know whether we have had the scheduled captain before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave85 Posted January 15, 2012 #222 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Any Italian captains? I don't think any RCI captains are Italian but I could be wrong. Mostly Northern European with a few captains from the Americas sprinkled in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted January 15, 2012 #223 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I don't think any RCI captains are Italian but I could be wrong. Mostly Northern European with a few captains from the Americas sprinkled in. I think Captain Zini qualifies as being Italian and if you check the entire list of Captains and then add in the staff captains, you will find a wide variety of nationalities represented. Clearly the seagoing tradition of the Scandinavians makes their prominence on any list understandable. Regardless of their nationality, the captains we have sailed with have demonstrated definitely superior skills that have earned them their position as Ship's Masters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizanessie Posted January 15, 2012 #224 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I think Captain Zini qualifies as being Italian and if you check the entire list of Captains and then add in the staff captains, you will find a wide variety of nationalities represented. Clearly the seagoing tradition of the Scandinavians makes their prominence on any list understandable. Regardless of their nationality, the captains we have sailed with have demonstrated definitely superior skills that have earned them their position as Ship's Masters. Captain Zini is from San Fernando, Argentina :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted January 15, 2012 #225 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Captain Zini is from San Fernando, Argentina :D And there is a very large Italian population in Argentina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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