nlcentralchmps03 Posted August 5, 2018 #4801 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Any insight on when the Serenade rotation will be occurring? Maybe on Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetsue5680 Posted August 5, 2018 #4802 Share Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) Captain Marek is Barcelona bound to board Vision tomorrow. Hoping Captain Marek will be on Vision for October 5th Med/Greek Isles and then the Transatlantic on October 18th. Does anyone know about this? Edited August 5, 2018 by Sweetsue5680 typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted August 5, 2018 #4803 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Does anyone have any insight as to the story behind the Captain going from the largest to the smallest ship in the fleet? :confused: It is not about size of the ship. Doing the same 7 day east and west again is not very exciting after many years, even with the biggest ship in the world. Most Captains prefer smaller ships with more interesting itineraries. Many did Oasis class once for some years and never again. Many went back to Radiance class because they are fast and fun to drive. Captain Johnny is one of the few exceptions. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARCruisinNana Posted August 5, 2018 #4804 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Hoping Captain Marek will be on Vision for October 5th Med/Greek Isles and then the Transatlantic on October 18th. Does anyone know about this? Captain Marek will be on Vision for 10 weeks starting tomorrow, then 10 weeks off. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillpra Posted August 5, 2018 #4805 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Please post if anyone finds out who will be on Oasis for November 25, 2018! Thanks. Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetsue5680 Posted August 5, 2018 #4806 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Captain Marek will be on Vision for 10 weeks starting tomorrow, then 10 weeks off. Sent from my iPad using Forums So yes for October 5th but not for transatlantic...thanks for your quick response! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard54 Posted August 5, 2018 #4807 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Captain Ron? I’d love to see Captain Marek. He deserves a bigger ship. Sent from my iPad using Forums I agree he deserves a bigger ship but I hope he does not get it until after we get a chance to sail with him on the Vision again. If the rotations stay normal we will see him in January out of NOLA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailingShelley Posted August 5, 2018 #4808 Share Posted August 5, 2018 He said at the Captains Corner that he never been to Cuba so when offered it he took it. By the way Empress OTS is the smallest ship in The fleet. I stand corrected. Now that they have brought The Empress back, once again she is the smallest! Many have now visited Cuba and we are not addressing any cruises going there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pstone1 Posted August 5, 2018 #4809 Share Posted August 5, 2018 I am going on the jewel of the seas on August 5th and saw the captain was Dustin Castelsky. Does anyone know how is as a captain? Thanks We had Captain Dustin on our JW B2B including the TA in May. You could find him out and about the ship and outside at the bottom of the gangway in Ports wishing you a good day! The entire crew on the JW were fantastic, which is usually a reflection of the Captain and top officers! We would be happy to sail with Capt. Dustin anytime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted August 5, 2018 Author #4810 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Any insight on when the Serenade rotation will be occurring? Maybe on Saturday? my spreadsheet said rotation occurred Aug 4 so I put Capt Aris on now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted August 6, 2018 #4811 Share Posted August 6, 2018 rotation on AD Adventure OTS - Capt Shawn McDuff (started rotation 8-3-18) Adventure OTS - Capt Krzyszthof Szymkarczuk Allure OTS - Capt Tore Grimstad (started rotation 6-3-18) Allure OTS - Capt Ron Holmes Anthem OTS - Capt Felix Srecko Ban (started rotation 6-14-18) Anthem OTS - Capt Henrik Loft Sørensen Brilliance OTS - Capt Ole-Johan Gronhaug (started rotation 7-7-18) Brilliance OTS - Capt Ante Cavala Empress OTS - Capt Diego Lombardic (started rotation 8-2-18) Empress OTS - Capt Carl Graucob Enchantment OTS - Capt Toni Tomljanovic (started rotation 6-8-18) Enchantment OTS - Capt Nils-Petter Hoeydal Explorer OTS - Capt Kjetil Gjerstad (started rotation 7-7-18) Explorer OTS - Capt Malvin Bardsnes Freedom OTS - Capt Thomas Busto (started rotation 6-9-18) Freedom OTS - Capt Frank Martinsen Grandeur OTS - Capt Patrik Jukes (started rotation 7-5-18) Grandeur OTS - Capt Thordur Thorsson Harmony OTS - Capt Johnny Faevelen (started rotation 6-23-18) Harmony OTS - Capt Gus Andersson Independence OTS - Capt Teo Strazicic (started rotation 6-10-18) Independence OTS - Capt Iv Vidos Jewel OTS - Capt Dustin Castelsky (started rotation 7-29-18) Jewel OTS - Capt Espen Been Liberty OTS - Capt James MacDonald (started rotation 6-3-18) Liberty OTS - Capt Anders Ingebrigtsen Majesty OTS - Capt Mathias Persson (started rotation 7-20-18) Majesty OTS - Capt Göran Peterson Mariner OTS - Capt Angel Oviol (started rotation 6-7-18) Mariner OTS - Capt Toni Calne Navigator OTS - Capt Trond Holm (started rotation 5-31-18) Navigator OTS - Capt Kjell Nordmo Oasis OTS - Capt Per Kristoffersen (started rotation 6-3-18) Oasis OTS - Capt Claus Andersen Ovation OTS - Capt Henrik W Loy (started rotation 7-5-18) Ovation OTS - Capt Flemming Nielsen Quantum OTS - Capt Charles Tiege (started rotation 7-13-18) Quantum OTS - Capt Erik Standahl Radiance OTS - Capt Trym Selvag (started rotation 6-29-18) Radiance OTS - Capt Sverre Ryan Rhapsody OTS - Capt Tobias Oster (started rotation 6-3-18) Rhapsody OTS - Capt Juan Luis Caranti Serenade OTS - Capt Stig Nilsen (started rotation 5-26-18) Serenade OTS - Capt Aris Medina Symphony OTS - Capt Rob Hempstead (started rotation 6-17-18) Symphony OTS - Capt Rick Sullivan Vision OTS - Capt Michael Lindberg (started rotation 5-26-18) Vision OTS - Capt Marek Slaby Voyager OTS - Capt Sindre Borsheim (started rotation 6-3-18) Voyager OTS - Capt Pehr Pehrsson I was on Jewel 7/22 - 7/29 and 7/29 - 8/5/18 and can confirm the Captain was Espen Been, not Castelsky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted August 7, 2018 Author #4812 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I was on Jewel 7/22 - 7/29 and 7/29 - 8/5/18 and can confirm the Captain was Espen Been, not Castelsky since it was time for rotation I've changed the date to 8-5-18, Capt Espen could have gotten off when you got off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiiergirl Posted August 7, 2018 #4813 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Has anyone had him as captain - any comments?? He is very nice. Very personable. You will see him out and about around the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadburner Posted August 7, 2018 #4814 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Does anyone know what happened to Capt. Tor Olsen? Did he retire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted August 7, 2018 #4815 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Does anyone know what happened to Capt. Tor Olsen? Did he retire? He replaced Captain Teo in the Miami office. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadburner Posted August 7, 2018 #4816 Share Posted August 7, 2018 has he retired to Kentucky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadburner Posted August 7, 2018 #4817 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I know that he was talking about retiring, but has he? He loves the sea. If he has, I'll miss him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted August 7, 2018 #4818 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I was on Jewel 7/22 - 7/29 and 7/29 - 8/5/18 and can confirm the Captain was Espen Been, not Castelsky since it was time for rotation I've changed the date to 8-5-18, Capt Espen could have gotten off when you got off. Oops, I thought you needed the exact dates captains begin - that's the only reason I commented. He may very well have left the ship 8/5/18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted August 9, 2018 #4819 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Does anyone know what happened to Capt. Tor Olsen? Did he retire? Captain Tor is now the Fleet Captain. He will return to the sea from time to time to keep his hand in. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisintrish13 Posted August 9, 2018 #4820 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Forgive this question as I'm not very good with these boards, but is there a current Captain's list I can access? Or does anyone know who is currently on Freedom? Also, curious if there's a similar concierge list. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles2 Posted August 9, 2018 #4821 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Forgive this question as I'm not very good with these boards, but is there a current Captain's list I can access? Or does anyone know who is currently on Freedom? Also, curious if there's a similar concierge list. Thanks!! You are currently on the current Captains list thread. If you just back up a few posts you will see that Capt. Busto is on Freedom. To find the concierge list, go to the main board and look for same. I will see if I can find it for you quickly..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisintrish13 Posted August 9, 2018 #4822 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Thank you, Barb! We LOVE Captain Busto! My Dad will be so excited that he is there. And I saw 246 pages and I gave up - sorry!! :) I thank you kindly for the info. Trish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 9, 2018 #4823 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Forgive this question as I'm not very good with these boards, but is there a current Captain's list I can access? Or does anyone know who is currently on Freedom? Also, curious if there's a similar concierge list. Thanks!! All concierge info is in this document: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Pz4Im5qh4cqd1zE5A9srLm3wGd0_SNZwTdbLTa59EF4/edit#gid=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles2 Posted August 9, 2018 #4824 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Here you go with the concierge thread: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=56730799#post56730799 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted August 9, 2018 Author #4825 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Thank you, Barb! We LOVE Captain Busto! My Dad will be so excited that he is there. And I saw 246 pages and I gave up - sorry!! :) I thank you kindly for the info. Trish when do you sail Freedom? Capt Busto's vacation is coming up in a week or so. They work on average 10 weeks on ship then 10 weeks vacation. Aug 19 is a 10 week rotation date for Freedom (I think she starts her cruises on Sundays, if she starts on Saturdays, then Aug 18 is the rotation date) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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