Cruzface Posted January 8, 2013 #1 Share Posted January 8, 2013 This came up on a different thread. Sometimes the Captains will joke around during their announcements. For example, on RCCL Grandeur Captain Rob announced that we were headed to "Costa Maybe, because maybe we'll make and maybe we won't." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted January 8, 2013 #2 Share Posted January 8, 2013 "Don't worry folks, it's just a little iceberg" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish weave Posted January 8, 2013 #3 Share Posted January 8, 2013 When asked why the ship was rocking --- He replied "Too many honeymooners onboard" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker@sea Posted January 8, 2013 #4 Share Posted January 8, 2013 At a Q & A the captain was asked " Who's steering the ship with you here " The Staff captain flip's out his I-Pad and said " We have an App for that " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger001 Posted January 8, 2013 #5 Share Posted January 8, 2013 The entire 10 am morning briefing done each day by Capt. Lars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aladdin1968 Posted January 8, 2013 #6 Share Posted January 8, 2013 When towed away by tug boats from the quay in Civitevecchia: "On behalf of NCL we want to express our grattitude to have been able to make a contribution to the local economy" (Michael Hilden on the Gem in 2008, expressing the fact that towing away really is not needed for a ship with thrusters) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
che5904 Posted January 8, 2013 #7 Share Posted January 8, 2013 At a Q & A the captain was asked " Who's steering the ship with you here " The Staff captain flip's out his I-Pad and said " We have an App for that " Our captain at the meet and greet was asked the same question. His response after pulling something out of his pocket was "remote control". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polySeraph Posted January 8, 2013 #8 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Upon leaving the port of Bergen, the Captain announced that four people had not made it back on time and he hoped that they had a good camera so they could take a nice picture of our ship as it sailed away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tip Posted January 8, 2013 #9 Share Posted January 8, 2013 At the conclusion of the muster drill, the captain said on the PA system, "If I can remember where I put the keys to this ship, we shall get underway!";) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mypleasure Posted January 8, 2013 #10 Share Posted January 8, 2013 The entire 10 am morning briefing done each day by Capt. Lars. Someone could write a book of things Captain Lars has said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mypleasure Posted January 8, 2013 #11 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Things said by Captain Lars Bengtson: "We are sorry to see you go and wish you a safe journey home, unless you are visiting your Mother in Law in which case I offer my commiserations." "What the hell!" Silence "technical malfunction happened" "I am told the ship was really rocking last night. I missed this as I was asleep in my bed" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keystoneboarder Posted January 9, 2013 #12 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Captain Lars is HILARIOUS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDONCHICK Posted January 9, 2013 #13 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Captain Lars is hysterical! Especially when his wife is on board with him - he talks about her and her shopping all the time. But my favorite was the first sea day and he was talking about guys going to the buffet - he said, "Men! Put a shirt on! No one wants to see your underarm hair, especially IN the buffet!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mypleasure Posted January 9, 2013 #14 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I have no idea who the lady in the second picture is but I recognise Captain Lars and Armando. They seem to be having a cooking competition and based on what I know of two of the people involved I bet it was hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted January 9, 2013 #15 Share Posted January 9, 2013 keystoneboarder, In the top picture of Captain Lars, who is the other officer seated at the table. Lars is my very favorite Captain. Thank you for posting the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted January 9, 2013 #16 Share Posted January 9, 2013 At a Q & A the captain was asked " Who's steering the ship with you here " The Staff captain flip's out his I-Pad and said " We have an App for that " Our captain at the meet and greet was asked the same question. His response after pulling something out of his pocket was "remote control". Our Captain on the last cruise said "auto pilot". :D Ok, I have to know, what ship is this Captain Lars on? Sounds like my kind of ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted January 9, 2013 #17 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Jill Tasker, the Cruise Director in the cake decorating contest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2cruise1 Posted January 9, 2013 #18 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Our Captain on the last cruise said "auto pilot". :D Ok, I have to know, what ship is this Captain Lars on? Sounds like my kind of ship! If you look at the pictures they are from The Spirit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted January 9, 2013 #19 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Our Captain on the last cruise said "auto pilot". :D Ok, I have to know, what ship is this Captain Lars on? Sounds like my kind of ship! Captain Lars Bengtsson is on The Spirit. Before that he was on The Pearl. He is very very funny man. One of is very favorite sayings as he begins his announcements is: "This is a voice from above". It refers to the fact that the PA speakers are in the ceiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted January 9, 2013 #20 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Captain Lars Bengtsson is on The Spirit. Before that he was on The Pearl. He is very very funny man. One of is very favorite sayings as he begins his announcements is: "This is a voice from above". It refers to the fact that the PA speakers are in the ceiling. Hmm, I've been on both...I don't remember him on either so maybe he wasn't there at the time I was. I thought those pictures of the ship looked familiar. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mypleasure Posted January 9, 2013 #21 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hmm, I've been on both...I don't remember him on either so maybe he wasn't there at the time I was. I thought those pictures of the ship looked familiar. :p No he wasn't on those ships when you sailed them. He was on Pearl for 3 years until autumn 2011 and then joined Spirit after his break and is on Spirit currently alternating with Vanja Litovic who is a lovely man and funny too.. I have sailed with him 3 times, for which, when I told him this, he said he was very sorry for me. Not sure if Captain Lars and/or Armando DaSilva (Hotel Director) will be on board when I sail in a little over 3 weeks time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzface Posted January 9, 2013 Author #22 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Great stuff. I would never know who Capt. Lars was but he sounds awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddakrt Posted January 10, 2013 #23 Share Posted January 10, 2013 +1 for the Captain Lars fan club!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
che5904 Posted January 10, 2013 #24 Share Posted January 10, 2013 +1 for the Captain Lars fan club!! :D Thats great that everyone loves him, but does anyone remember anything else funny that has come out of him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fayfam Posted January 10, 2013 #25 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Captain Lars was on the Pearl when we cruised the Pacific Coastal May 2011. He was so funny, always announcing something. One day he said " I would just like to report that I have nothing to report." Count me in for his fan club. Kerry :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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