Miamia65 Posted February 4, 2014 #1026 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Just read on Jimmy Rhodes facebook page that he will be continuing therapy for his leg injury for a few more weeks. So sounds like he won't be back on oasis on 8 Feb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montlee Posted February 4, 2014 #1027 Share Posted February 4, 2014 According to this list, my Nov. 22nd sailing will have Ricky Mathews for one day, then someone else for the remainder of the cruise. Is that correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted February 4, 2014 Author #1028 Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) According to this list, my Nov. 22nd sailing will have Ricky Mathews for one day, then someone else for the remainder of the cruise. Is that correct? What ship are you talking about? For most ships, we do not have information as far in advance as November. It sounds like you are not looking at the most current list, but rather a list from the first pages of this thread which are almost a year old. You need to look at the last page of the thread for the current list. The current info on Ricky is that he is on Grandeur until the end of May. Edited to add: After looking back a few pages, I was able to figure out that you are referring to the November 2013 schedule for Oasis. For 2014, we know that Drew Devine expects to be onboard Oasis until mid-November, but the exact turnover date is not yet known, and we do not yet know who will be following him as CD Edited February 4, 2014 by DonnaK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlcentralchmps03 Posted February 4, 2014 #1029 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Looks like Jerome Sueur will be replacing Rich for two months on Liberty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncb106 Posted February 4, 2014 #1030 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Bingo jerome will be the cruise dire to just got a message from Richard as for the freedom should get a answer soon the drummer from the Latin trio is a friend of mine he will check for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted February 4, 2014 Author #1031 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Bingo jerome will be the cruise dire to just got a message from Richard as for the freedom should get a answer soon the drummer from the Latin trio is a friend of mine he will check for me Thank you! I think that this is the info that everyone is waiting for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted February 4, 2014 Author #1032 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Looks like Jerome Sueur will be replacing Rich for two months on Liberty. Adventure OTS - Mercedes Lafuente started January 19 (until when? Then who?) Allure OTS - Ken Rush Nov 24 until sometime in February, then Allan Brooks. (need handover date) Anthem OTS - There will be a 2 person take-out team (Ken Rush and ?) for the first 6-8 weeks, then Joff Eaton is expected to be the regular CD of this ship. Brilliance OTS - Steve Davis from January 24 until the end of May Enchantment OTS - Marc Walker January 10 until mid-May. Mitch Merucci will be filling-in from mid-May until mid-July, followed by Marc for another 4 months. Explorer OTS - Leigh Xuereb October 5 until February 9. Then, Keith Williams until April 19 to cover Leigh's break, followed by Leigh for another 4 months Freedom OTS - Mike Hunnerup from December 22 through mid-late February. (exact date? then who?) Grandeur OTS - Ricky Matthews started on January 31 for 4 months. Independence OTS - Joff Eaton November 2 to the end of March (exact date?). Joff will be returning on May 17 through Sept 2014 (Fill-in for April and May 2014 not yet known). Jewel OTS - Dennis Charles from January 11 until March 15. Then Carly Boileau returns on March 15 for 4 months, followed by Dennis for 2 months. Legend OTS - Paul Rutter January 24 until March 17. Topi Ylönen starts on March 17 for the 2014 European Season Liberty OTS - Rich Edwards Oct 6 until Feb 10, then Jerome Sueur for 2 months, then Rich for 4 months. (exact turnover dates?) Majesty OTS - Jerome Sueur started December 6 until February 10, then Simona Ferraiuolo. Mariner OTS - Gordon Whatman started on January 20 for 7 weeks (until March 15? Then who? Dan Whitney?) Navigator OTS - Ship returns from drydock on Feb 5. John Perry will be CD until Feb 16. Then, Mitch Merucci will be filling in from Feb 16 until John Perry returns from his break in mid-April. Oasis OTS - Allan Brooks until Feb 8, then Jimmy Rhodes from Feb 8 until March 8. Then, Drew Devine March 8 through May 17. Then, Rico duBriel May 17 through July 19. Then Drew Devine July 19 through mid-November. Quantum OTS - Jimmy Rhodes will be taking out the ship and continuing on as its regular CD. Ken Rush will also be onboard for the first 6-8 weeks doing behind the scenes duties to provide a smooth take out Radiance OTS - Amy Fickert began on November 16 until March 3, and will return after her break. (who will be filling-in during Amy's break? for 2 months?) Rhapsody OTS - Ken Jones Nov 19 through Feb 1. Graham Seymour returns from his break on Feb 1 for 6 months through August 1 (per Graham: Ken is a Canadian gent, funny, great stage presence) Serenade OTS - John Blair started February 1 until March 16, then Anthony Richards. Splendour OTS - Michelle Pimentinha started Dec 8 for the South American season Vision OTS - Rico du Breil for the Panama season, Nov 11 through April 26 Voyager OTS - Luke Aerowsmith October 24 for the repositioning and for the Australian season. Lixin Fang is expected to return for the Asian season Richard Spacey is now Manager of Entertainment, Activities and Family Strategy Development for Celebrity Cruises in their corporate offices in Miami, working alongside Becky Thompson. Dave Chapman has left RCCL. He is taking an extended break, and then he will be moving over to another cruiseline. James Andrews is a real estate agent in Sydney Mike Szwajkowski is a Canadian Mountie Leo Papa at Cornell University working on a Master's degree in Hospitality Administration/Management Anna Bass is now Client Services Manager at ISS London Abe Hughes is Entertainment Director at The Venetian João Pereira left RCI in May 2013 and is now studying Portuguese/English education and translation at Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas in Brazil Kirk Detweiler is now CD with Silversea cruises. Bill Brunkhorst and Bobby Brown are currently on break. (If anyone knows the whereabouts of other former RCI cruise directors, I'd be happy to add them to the end of this list, as there seems to be a lot of questions about them) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSLeesburg Posted February 4, 2014 #1033 Share Posted February 4, 2014 What ship are you talking about? For most ships, we do not have information as far in advance as November. It sounds like you are not looking at the most current list, but rather a list from the first pages of this thread which are almost a year old. You need to look at the last page of the thread for the current list. The current info on Ricky is that he is on Grandeur until the end of May. Edited to add: After looking back a few pages, I was able to figure out that you are referring to the November 2013 schedule for Oasis. For 2014, we know that Drew Devine expects to be onboard Oasis until mid-November, but the exact turnover date is not yet known, and we do not yet know who will be following him as CD What's up with Grandeur! It seems like they are rotating CD through there every few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted February 4, 2014 Author #1034 Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) What's up with Grandeur! It seems like they are rotating CD through there every few months. I think it's just the season for shake-ups and switching CDs around. It's a common time for CDs to be reassigned to different ships. Majesty, Navigator, Oasis, Freedom, Splendour, Serenade, Radiance, Explorer, Enchantment also have new regular CDs and/or new fill-in CDs to cover the regular's break. Edited February 4, 2014 by DonnaK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted February 5, 2014 #1035 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I think it's just the season for shake-ups and switching CDs around. It's a common time for CDs to be reassigned to different ships. Majesty, Navigator, Oasis, Freedom, Splendour, Serenade, Radiance, Explorer, Enchantment also have new regular CDs and/or new fill-in CDs to cover the regular's break. It always seems the same each year, it is good for us as it keeps things fresher and more fun to Cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearlie Posted February 5, 2014 #1036 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Per crown and anchor Casey Pelter is the cd replacing Mike Hunnerup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candleonwater Posted February 6, 2014 #1037 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I believe this is old info - I think that is what he left Freedom to do, but didn't stay there long. I was surprised to see him on a sailing out of Baltimore on Enchantment about 2 years ago. He's working with the Port Shopping people, officially, he is the "Director of Port Revenue Operations at Royal Media Partners". On a happy note - he got married in October. Abe Hughes is Entertainment Director at The Venetian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted February 6, 2014 Author #1038 Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) Regarding Freedom: Per crown and anchor Casey Pelter is the cd replacing Mike Hunnerup. Regarding Abe Hughes: I believe this is old info - I think that is what he left Freedom to do, but didn't stay there long. I was surprised to see him on a sailing out of Baltimore on Enchantment about 2 years ago. He's working with the Port Shopping people, officially, he is the "Director of Port Revenue Operations at Royal Media Partners". On a happy note - he got married in October. Adventure OTS - Mercedes Lafuente started January 19 (until when? Then who?) Allure OTS - Ken Rush Nov 24 until sometime in February, then Allan Brooks. (need handover date) Anthem OTS - There will be a 2 person take-out team (Ken Rush and ?) for the first 6-8 weeks, then Joff Eaton is expected to be the regular CD of this ship. Brilliance OTS - Steve Davis from January 24 until the end of May Enchantment OTS - Marc Walker January 10 until mid-May. Mitch Merucci will be filling-in from mid-May until mid-July followed by Marc for another 4 months. Explorer OTS - Leigh Xuereb October 5 until February 9. Then, Keith Williams until April 19 to cover Leigh's break, followed by Leigh for another 4 months Freedom OTS - Mike Hunnerup from December 22 through mid-late February, then Casey Peltier (exact turnover date?) Grandeur OTS - Ricky Matthews started on January 31 for 4 months. Independence OTS - Joff Eaton November 2 to the end of March (exact date?). Joff will be returning on May 17 through Sept 2014 (Fill-in for April and May 2014 not yet known). Jewel OTS - Dennis Charles from January 11 until March 15. Then Carly Boileau returns on March 15 for 4 months, followed by Dennis for 2 months. Legend OTS - Paul Rutter January 24 until March 17. Topi Ylönen starts on March 17 for the 2014 European Season Liberty OTS - Rich Edwards Oct 6 until Feb 10, then Jerome Sueur for 2 months, then Rich for 4 months. (exact turnover dates?) Majesty OTS - Jerome Sueur started December 6 until February 10, then Simona Ferraiuolo. Mariner OTS - Gordon Whatman started on January 20 for 7 weeks (until March 15? Then who? Dan Whitney?) Navigator OTS - Ship returns from drydock on Feb 5. John Perry will be CD until Feb 16. Then, Mitch Merucci will be filling in from Feb 16 until John Perry returns from his break in mid-April. Oasis OTS - Allan Brooks until Feb 8, then Jimmy Rhodes from Feb 8 until March 8. Then, Drew Devine March 8 through May 17. Then, Rico duBriel May 17 through July 19. Then Drew Devine July 19 through mid-November. Quantum OTS - Jimmy Rhodes will be taking out the ship and continuing on as its regular CD. Ken Rush will also be onboard for the first 6-8 weeks doing behind the scenes duties to provide a smooth take out Radiance OTS - Amy Fickert began on November 16 until March 3, and will return after her break. (who will be filling-in during Amy's break? for 2 months?) Rhapsody OTS - Ken Jones Nov 19 through Feb 1. Graham Seymour returns from his break on Feb 1 for 6 months through August 1 (per Graham: Ken is a Canadian gent, funny, great stage presence) Serenade OTS - John Blair started February 1 until March 16, then Anthony Richards. Splendour OTS - Michelle Pimentinha started Dec 8 for the South American season Vision OTS - Rico du Breil for the Panama season, Nov 11 through April 26 Voyager OTS - Luke Aerowsmith October 24 for the repositioning and for the Australian season. Lixin Fang is expected to return for the Asian season Richard Spacey is now Manager of Entertainment, Activities and Family Strategy Development for Celebrity Cruises in their corporate offices in Miami, working alongside Becky Thompson. Dave Chapman has left RCCL. He is taking an extended break, and then he will be moving over to another cruiseline. James Andrews is a real estate agent in Sydney Mike Szwajkowski is a Canadian Mountie Leo Papa at Cornell University working on a Master's degree in Hospitality Administration/Management Anna Bass is now Client Services Manager at ISS London Abe Hughes is Director of Port Revenue Operations at Royal Media Partners João Pereira left RCI in May 2013 and is now studying Portuguese/English education and translation at Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas in Brazil Kirk Detweiler is now CD with Silversea cruises. Bill Brunkhorst and Bobby Brown are currently on break. (If anyone knows the whereabouts of other former RCI cruise directors, I'd be happy to add them to the end of this list, as there seems to be a lot of questions about them) Edited February 6, 2014 by DonnaK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf2 Posted February 6, 2014 #1039 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Here are some CD 'where are they now' tidbits The fabulous Baker Brothers . . . Simeon Baker - married a dancer, had a baby girl and is a sales exec at a Porsche dealer in Saskatchewan Matt Baker - Sim's brother - recently married and living in Wales. They bought a pub https://www.facebook.com/TheTiddly Kieron Buffrey - CD with Holland America Tom Canosa - teaching 6th grade science in North Carolina Peter Benfield and Johnny Osborne have emigrated to Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomerakl Posted February 6, 2014 #1040 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I come bearing fabulous news! We are presently on Voyager, & had a lengthy chat with Mr Bobby Brown this morning...... He is taking over from the next voyage, through until the Asian season. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julesben Posted February 6, 2014 #1041 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Does anyone remember the blonde girl from England that did the voyager class (I think it was the AOS) in the early 2000's? Send from device_name using Cruise Critic your_app_name App Was it Becky on Mariner 2006? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted February 6, 2014 Author #1042 Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) I come bearing fabulous news! We are presently on Voyager, & had a lengthy chat with Mr Bobby Brown this morning...... He is taking over from the next voyage, through until the Asian season.:) Adventure OTS - Mercedes Lafuente started January 19 (until when? Then who?) Allure OTS - Ken Rush Nov 24 until sometime in February, then Allan Brooks. (need handover date) Anthem OTS - There will be a 2 person take-out team (Ken Rush and ?) for the first 6-8 weeks, then Joff Eaton is expected to be the regular CD of this ship. Brilliance OTS - Steve Davis from January 24 until the end of May Enchantment OTS - Marc Walker January 10 until mid-May. Mitch Merucci will be filling-in from mid-May until mid-July followed by Marc for another 4 months. Explorer OTS - Leigh Xuereb October 5 until February 9. Then, Keith Williams until April 19 to cover Leigh's break, followed by Leigh for another 4 months Freedom OTS - Mike Hunnerup from December 22 through mid-late February, then Casey Pelter (exact turnover date?) Grandeur OTS - Ricky Matthews started on January 31 for 4 months. Independence OTS - Joff Eaton November 2 to the end of March (exact date?). Joff will be returning on May 17 through Sept 2014 (Fill-in for April and May 2014 not yet known). Jewel OTS - Dennis Charles from January 11 until March 15. Then Carly Boileau returns on March 15 for 4 months, followed by Dennis for 2 months. Legend OTS - Paul Rutter January 24 until March 17. Topi Ylönen starts on March 17 for the 2014 European Season Liberty OTS - Rich Edwards Oct 6 until Feb 10, then Jerome Sueur for 2 months, then Rich for 4 months. (exact turnover dates?) Majesty OTS - Jerome Sueur started December 6 until February 10, then Simona Ferraiuolo. Mariner OTS - Gordon Whatman started on January 20 for 7 weeks (until March 15? Then who? Dan Whitney?) Navigator OTS - Ship returns from drydock on Feb 5. John Perry will be CD until Feb 16. Then, Mitch Merucci will be filling in from Feb 16 until John Perry returns from his break in mid-April. Oasis OTS - Allan Brooks until Feb 8, then Jimmy Rhodes from Feb 8 until March 8. Then, Drew Devine March 8 through May 17. Then, Rico duBriel May 17 through July 19. Then Drew Devine July 19 through mid-November. Quantum OTS - Jimmy Rhodes will be taking out the ship and continuing on as its regular CD. Ken Rush will also be onboard for the first 6-8 weeks doing behind the scenes duties to provide a smooth take out Radiance OTS - Amy Fickert began on November 16 until March 3, and will return after her break. (who will be filling-in during Amy's break? for 2 months?) Rhapsody OTS - Graham Seymour Feb 1 through August 1 Serenade OTS - John Blair started February 1 until March 16, then Anthony Richards. Splendour OTS - Michelle Pimentinha started Dec 8 for the South American season Vision OTS - Rico du Breil for the Panama season, Nov 11 through April 26 Voyager OTS - Bobby Brown starts Feb 13 for the remainder of the Australian season. Lixin Fang is expected to return for the Asian season Richard Spacey is now Manager of Entertainment, Activities and Family Strategy Development for Celebrity Cruises in their corporate offices in Miami, working alongside Becky Thompson. Dave Chapman has left RCCL. He is taking an extended break, and then he will be moving over to another cruiseline. James Andrews is a real estate agent in Sydney Mike Szwajkowski is a Canadian Mountie Leo Papa at Cornell University working on a Master's degree in Hospitality Administration/Management Anna Bass is now Client Services Manager at ISS London Abe Hughes is Director of Port Revenue Operations at Royal Media Partners João Pereira left RCI in May 2013 and is now studying Portuguese/English education and translation at Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas in Brazil Kirk Detweiler is now CD with Silversea cruises. Simeon Baker - married a dancer, had a baby girl and is a sales exec at a Porsche dealer in Saskatchewan Matt Baker - Sim's brother - recently married and living in Wales. They bought a pub called the Tiddley Kieron Buffrey - CD with Holland America Tom Canosa - teaching 6th grade science in North Carolina Peter Benfield and Johnny Osborne have emigrated to Thailand Bill Brunkhorst and Luke Aerowsmith are currently on break. (If anyone knows the whereabouts of other former RCI cruise directors, I'd be happy to add them to the end of this list, as there seems to be a lot of questions about them) Edited February 6, 2014 by DonnaK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle John Posted February 6, 2014 #1043 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Donna we will be on Freedom on the 16th and I have never heard of Casey Pelter . Not listed on RCCL web listing of CD's Any insight or opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted February 6, 2014 Author #1044 Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) Donna we will be on Freedom on the 16th and I have never heard of Casey Pelter . Not listed on RCCL web listing of CD's Any insight or opinions? I have no personal experience with him, but he is not new. He's been appearing on this list ever since I started maintaining it several years ago. He's generally a covering CD for breaks, rather than a regular CD on a particular ship. You can do a google search of his name to find some reviews and comments. Here is one from 2009: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=950022 I don't recall hearing negative things about him. I'm sure someone who has sailed with him will jump in with their thoughts. Edited February 6, 2014 by DonnaK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle John Posted February 6, 2014 #1045 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Thank You. Your information on CDs is greatly appreciated. I never paid that much attention till recently and on some itineraries the CD makes a big difference especially on lots of sea days. We are really sad to see "Bingo Dave" leave but he did not look that happy on the Oasis trip for Halloween. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobal Posted February 6, 2014 #1046 Share Posted February 6, 2014 We had Casey Pelter on Serenade in September last year. I would say he's one of the least impressive CD's we've had. A bit phoney in presentation style, hardly ever saw him around the ship and he only seemed to be interested in doing the 'big' shows - leaving a lot of stuff to his entertainment staff. Having said that the people on the link posted above seemed to like him so each to their own ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annefran Posted February 6, 2014 #1047 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Hi Donna! Hope you and the family are doing well. Thanks for keeping this list so up to date. I'm sailing with a bunch of Florida friends on Oasis of the Seas on May 3rd this year. I don't know that I have heard of Drew as a CD. Has anyone had Drew on their cruises before? How was he, did you like him? Tell me more. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommabean Posted February 6, 2014 #1048 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Hi Donna! Hope you and the family are doing well. Thanks for keeping this list so up to date. I'm sailing with a bunch of Florida friends on Oasis of the Seas on May 3rd this year. I don't know that I have heard of Drew as a CD. Has anyone had Drew on their cruises before? How was he, did you like him? Tell me more. ;) He was on Monarch out of Port Canaveral for a while. Most people love him. He was great for party cruises but a bit over the top and loud and jumping around for me. If you are going solo with a group of friends, you'll probably enjoy his "enthusiasm". I'm sure he's very nice as a person, just a bit much as a CD for my taste. Gina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annefran Posted February 6, 2014 #1049 Share Posted February 6, 2014 He was on Monarch out of Port Canaveral for a while. Most people love him. He was great for party cruises but a bit over the top and loud and jumping around for me. If you are going solo with a group of friends, you'll probably enjoy his "enthusiasm". I'm sure he's very nice as a person, just a bit much as a CD for my taste. Gina Thanks Gina for the quick response and your honest opinion. Will let everyone know what I think of him when I write my cruise review after I get back. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counsdr Posted February 6, 2014 #1050 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I'm on Freedom this Sunday, so i'll let you know which one we have with us. Thanks so much for doing this for us Donna! Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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