crazy 4 cruising Posted August 18, 2012 #951 Share Posted August 18, 2012 ID Independence of the Seas (Concierge)Ryno Strapp--(Israel Sanchez as of 8/25/12) Have just noticed your recent update about Israel joining Independence on 8/25/12. Has he been transferred over from Voyager as permanent replacement for Ken Boodoo? that's the impression I got from him, but I could be wrong. He deserves it. Big, big, big grins! Us too, now to book ID when he is there Anyone like to share any info on Betsy??? Thanks in advance. I have heard mixed, but one that we sailed with that didn't like her, didn't like the concierge on the ship we were on and we did!!! I imagine on the TA there will be an overflow and that is where we will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted August 18, 2012 Author #952 Share Posted August 18, 2012 (edited) ID Independence of the Seas (Concierge)Ryno Strapp--(Israel Sanchez as of 8/25/12) Have just noticed your recent update about Israel joining Independence on 8/25/12. Has he been transferred over from Voyager as permanent replacement for Ken Boodoo? Yes,I heard from Israel yesterday.........he's on vacation now,but will be joining the ID Aug 25th... Edited August 18, 2012 by PH8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgdsld Posted August 18, 2012 #953 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Hi all. Anyone tell me what Israel Sanchez is like as i hear he is going on Independence we used to like Kenneth but believe he has left and gone back home. Any opinions would be welcome Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted August 18, 2012 #954 Share Posted August 18, 2012 A belated happy birthday to you, Kathy. Rita and I will be boarding the Jewel in less than two weeks and hope that Nedere's return will have been confirmed before then. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C U Onboard Posted August 18, 2012 #955 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Thanks for the responses re Israel. I take it that he is well liked :) Re Betsy Medrano - Betsy has held the post since the demise of Katherine Valenzuela. Prior to that she served in Guest Relations. Throughout the years I have known her she has always been most helpful and pleasant. I was sorry she was on vacation when I last sailed on Brilliance a couple of months ago :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted August 19, 2012 Author #956 Share Posted August 19, 2012 (edited) A belated happy birthday to you, Kathy. Rita and I will be boarding the Jewel in less than two weeks and hope that Nedere's return will have been confirmed before then. :) Thanks Bill.........I know someone on the JW right now and hopefully she will let me know so I can pass the word on.. Thanks for the responses re Israel. I take it that he is well liked VERY much so........... Edited August 19, 2012 by PH8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriDHair Posted August 19, 2012 #957 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Hi all. Anyone tell me what Israel Sanchez is like as i hear he is going on Independence we used to like Kenneth but believe he has left and gone back home. Any opinions would be welcome Sue Israel is wonderful! I was sad to see Voyager going so far away so his transfer is great news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayrate Posted August 20, 2012 #958 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Thanks Bill.........I know someone on the JW right now and hopefully she will let me know so I can pass the word on.. Just talked to Stig Nilsen and Ned is not yet onboard. Hopefully she will join the JW on present sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvs2cruzga Posted August 20, 2012 #959 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Concierge on the Allure confirmed. Got this email yesterday with the following. Dear Suite Guest, Our names are Fernando and Dexter, and we are your Concierges onboard the Allure of the Seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted August 20, 2012 Author #960 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Just talked to Stig Nilsen and Ned is not yet onboard. Hopefully she will join the JW on present sailing. Concierge on the Allure confirmed. Got this email yesterday with the following. Dear Suite Guest, Our names are Fernando and Dexter, and we are your Concierges onboard the Allure of the Seas. Thanks to both of you!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhindo Posted August 22, 2012 #961 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I received an e-mail from Israel Sanchez today and he is going to the Independence of the Seas. He leaves for the Independence in two days. Israel used to be on the Voyager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAFC Posted August 22, 2012 #962 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I received an e-mail from Israel Sanchez today and he is going to the Independence of the Seas. He leaves for the Independence in two days. Israel used to be on the Voyager. What is he like? We are on the Indy on Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted August 23, 2012 Author #963 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I received an e-mail from Israel Sanchez today and he is going to the Independence of the Seas. He leaves for the Independence in two days. Israel used to be on the Voyager. I posted that a few days ago,..he is one of the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriDHair Posted August 23, 2012 #964 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I posted that a few days ago,..he is one of the best! I agree. I certainly haven't met them all, but my favorites so far (in no particular order) have been Israel, Fernando Ugalde, Nedere, and Luca. Luca gets bonus points for looking like Tom Cruise, hee hee. ;) I know the contracts for concierges may vary, but is there a length of time they are typically aboard and typically on vacation? I will be on Indy 12/8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAFC Posted August 23, 2012 #965 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I agree. I certainly haven't met them all, but my favorites so far (in no particular order) have been Israel, Fernando Ugalde, Nedere, and Luca. Luca gets bonus points for looking like Tom Cruise, hee hee. ;) I know the contracts for concierges may vary, but is there a length of time they are typically aboard and typically on vacation? I will be on Indy 12/8. Look forward to meeting him for the first time next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy 4 cruising Posted August 23, 2012 #966 Share Posted August 23, 2012 What is he like? We are on the Indy on Saturday Look forward to meeting him for the first time next week. He is one of my favorites. very personable, works the room. Please tell him Brenda from Texas says hello. We specifically went on the VY out of new Orleans last March to see him!! and are trying to see when we can fit in a sailing once Indy gets to the US, to see him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted August 23, 2012 #967 Share Posted August 23, 2012 just trying to verify, Kenneth Boodoo quit RCI? Using words like "left Indy and went home" conveys more than 1 meaning to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriDHair Posted August 23, 2012 #968 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Look forward to meeting him for the first time next week. Enjoy! If you find out how long he will be on board, let me know! Terri with the really long hair and the blinkies will be there December 8th. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzbit Posted August 23, 2012 #969 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Yes,I heard from Israel yesterday.........he's on vacation now,but will be joining the ID Aug 25th... We like Isreal so much we'll be on ID in the near future! We were hoping he'd take over Navigator soon, but apparently not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trolleydolly Posted August 23, 2012 #970 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I received an e-mail from Israel Sanchez today and he is going to the Independence of the Seas. He leaves for the Independence in two days. Israel used to be on the Voyager. Do you know how long for?? We had him las year and he was fab. Are sailing on the indy next June. Hopefully will still be there then :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted August 23, 2012 Author #971 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Do you know how long for?? We had him las year and he was fab. Are sailing on the indy next June. Hopefully will still be there then :) Its his permanent assignment,so he will be there next year...........of course,he could be on vacation then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trolleydolly Posted August 23, 2012 #972 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Its his permanent assignment,so he will be there next year...........of course,he could be on vacation then. Ooooh. No. Sorry Israel. You are not allowed on vacation!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanwin Posted August 23, 2012 #973 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Just wondering what Francois Roux on Serenade was like.....not sailing on Serenade till next year but would like to hear opinions. Thanks Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted August 23, 2012 #974 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Francoise is extremely polished and professional. He is not so much a schmoozer though. He will willingly do anything you request that is in his power. And that's quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted August 24, 2012 Author #975 Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) AD Adventure of the Seas -Silvia Abreu De Gasperi AL Allure of the Seas--(Concierge)- Fernando Ugalde Nadal(Rahim Fraoui ) (Diamond)-Dexter Fraser(Kenton Stubb) BR Brilliance of the Seas -Betsy Medrano-till 12/8/12 EN Enchantment of the Seas -Sneh Patell as of 07/20/12 (Reyno Varkevisser on vacation 07/20/12 till 09/06/12) EX Explorer of the Seas -Mario Reyes as of 4/12/12- FR Freedom of the Seas (Concierge)- Rahul Barua as of 6/17/12-(Willie Salaya on vacation 6/17/12 thru 09/16/12) (Diamond)-Marcello Mello as of 8/5/12 GR Grandeur of the Seas -(Suite Concierge)-Fernando Cataldo as of 08/05/12( Israel Sanchez (soon--date TBA) (Diamond) Ruth Romo ID Independence of the Seas (Concierge)Ryno Strapp (Diamond) -Columella Arandia as of 06/30/12-- JW Jewel of the Seas -Jasmin Villajuan till 08/19/12--(Nedere Reid) LG Legend of the Seas -none till 2/7/13 LB Liberty of the Seas (Concierge)-Carlos Ortiz (Diamond)--Oana Popa(Nicola Baker) MJ Majesty of the Seas- none MA Mariner of the Seas -(Concierge)-Luca Iorio(Erik Lafitte approx 9/13/12 -11/2/12) (Diamond)-Marion De Moura till 11/2/12 (Erik Lafitte as of 11/2/12) MN Monarch of the Seas- none NV Navigator of the Seas –Alexandra Elena Nica(Ricardo Mock on vacation as of 6/24/12) OA Oasis of the Seas (Concierge)Allan Fajardo and Charmaine(Francis Calimag?) (Diamond) Hayley De Vos Luzio RD Radiance of the Seas-(Concierge)Juan Diego Miranda-Allen-as of 06/01/12 (Diamond) Andrew Finegold till 8/17/12(Gazetty James) RH Rhapsody of the Seas-(Concierge) Amit Chattopadhyay(Pretty Shamu -1st week of Nov) (Diamond)Pretty Shamu(Mone't Morning--1st week of Nov) SR Serenade of the Seas -Francois Roux till mid December(Daniel Ascol) SP Splendour of the Seas – Diego Tripaldi as of 05/02/12 (Diamond)Telma Santos VI Vision of the Seas - none till 10/23/13 VY Voyager of the Seas -Xan Xan To email the concierge,use the 2 letter code for ship(i.e EX for Explorer),followed by an underscore then Concierge@rccl.com The underscore is ONLY between the ships two letters and Concierge. i.e EX_Concierge@rccl.com **For the Rhapsody RH_SuitesConcierge@rccl.com **For the Grandeur GR_SuitesConcierge@rccl.com **On Oasis and Allure you need a 01 or 02 in the email address since there are 2 concierges on each ship i.e OA_Concierge01@rccl.com OA_Concierge02@rccl.com On ships with Diamond lounge concierge,add the word Diamond in front of Concierge i.e FR_DiamondConcierge@rccl.com Edited August 24, 2012 by PH8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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