Jancruz Posted November 19, 2014 #1 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Today is the day that NCL is taking over Oceania and Regent Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted November 19, 2014 #2 Share Posted November 19, 2014 They must be thrilled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted November 19, 2014 #3 Share Posted November 19, 2014 They must be thrilled Agree. At least someone is thrilled. Love the picture -- it explains why some of us feel the way we do about NCL. While it may be a fine product, it is depicted as some cartoon cruise ship (IMHO of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joan24 Posted November 19, 2014 #4 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Today is the day that NCL is taking over Oceania and RegentJancruz1 How do you feel about this? We're taking our next Oceania cruise on the 29th and hope it's not our last one. On the other hand, a close friend has had some great cruises on NCL and she's cruised on many lines. Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted November 19, 2014 #5 Share Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) It is a fine product, for people who are looking for that type of a cruise. You talked about it yourself in another thread. A generation ago, Passengers would book, first class, cabin class or tourist class on the class divided Queen Elizabeth of 1940 Today, people choose the ship dependent on their economic circumstances: Edited November 19, 2014 by StanandJim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted November 19, 2014 #6 Share Posted November 19, 2014 The personnel changes have begun... at VP levels at O and NCL, so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted November 19, 2014 #7 Share Posted November 19, 2014 The Norwegian Sun is a classy ship... smaller than most with a traditional design and layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted November 19, 2014 #8 Share Posted November 19, 2014 The personnel changes have begun... at VP levels at O and NCL, so far. Are their head offices both in Miami? Will they become one? Like to know how many of the O people will remain. Will give us a good idea of the future. Hoping for the best. :):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrvlcruiser Posted November 19, 2014 #9 Share Posted November 19, 2014 The personnel changes have begun... at VP levels at O and NCL, so far. Will you expand on this? Peggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted November 19, 2014 #10 Share Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) Will you expand on this? Peggy SVP of Sales (America) at NCL is out... two VPs at Oceania out. (one may be replaced) Not much to panic about... consolidation at the back office is to be expected. Edited November 19, 2014 by computerworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrvlcruiser Posted November 19, 2014 #11 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Thanks Computerworks . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted November 19, 2014 #12 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Thanks a lot. Any updates would be great. :):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted November 19, 2014 #13 Share Posted November 19, 2014 SVP of Sales (America) at NCL is out... two VPs at Oceania out. (one may be replaced) Not much to panic about... consolidation at the back office is to be expected. Do you know which VP's? (you don't have to post names, if you know their titles -- like V.P. of ________ - that would help). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted November 19, 2014 #14 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Do you know which VP's? Senior Vice President, Marketing and Senior Vice President, Sales. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted November 19, 2014 Author #15 Share Posted November 19, 2014 How do you feel about this? We're taking our next Oceania cruise on the 29th and hope it's not our last one. On the other hand, a close friend has had some great cruises on NCL and she's cruised on many lines. Joan Im taking a wait and see attitude..some of my good friends are leaving which makes me sad..but many good people are staying so I think we will see by next year what the story is.. Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted November 19, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) SVP of Sales (America) at NCL is out... two VPs at Oceania out. (one may be replaced) Not much to panic about... consolidation at the back office is to be expected. The people that are out wanted to retire, no one was forced out..actually so far 3 vps are leaving and SVP of Sales has been replaced already and the SVP of sales at NCL has been replaced with an excellent person Ive know for years..the important thing lots of important staff are staying Jancruz1 Edited November 19, 2014 by Jancruz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted November 19, 2014 #17 Share Posted November 19, 2014 The people that are out wanted to retire, no one was forced out..actually so far 3 vps are leaving and SVP of Sales has been replaced already and the SVP of sales at NCL has been replaced with an excellent person Ive know for years..the important thing lots of important staff are stayingJancruz1 Who replaced Camille? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted November 20, 2014 Author #18 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Who replaced Camille? News hasnt broken yet and if I tell I am dead...as soon as I get permission I will post..its a guy and a dear friend Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Caroldoll Posted November 20, 2014 #19 Share Posted November 20, 2014 But in the past have had about 6 (not exactly sure) Norwegian cruises. We always have a suite and I must say, we have ALWAYS been treated well. Please, let us give it a chance. Some of the old timers in the office might want to retire, but let us give it a chance. Last Christmas when we were on Oceania we walked, and walked and walked to be at the cruise terminal, but all of Norwegian had a shuttle. Let us hope that they provide shuttles to Oceania. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted November 20, 2014 Author #20 Share Posted November 20, 2014 But in the past have had about 6 (not exactly sure) Norwegian cruises. We always have a suite and I must say, we have ALWAYS been treated well. Please, let us give it a chance. Some of the old timers in the office might want to retire, but let us give it a chance. Last Christmas when we were on Oceania we walked, and walked and walked to be at the cruise terminal, but all of Norwegian had a shuttle. Let us hope that they provide shuttles to Oceania. I am really looking forward to my NCL cruise, I have 21 days booked next October but if I have time will take a short cruise this spring.. Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Caroldoll Posted November 20, 2014 #21 Share Posted November 20, 2014 It is always REALLY GOOD in a suite. I hope you have a suite, Jancruz. We did like 20 days in the Med and Turkey and around there.... wonderful. They treated my husband really well. He is too tall to talk about. Good seats on the bus...thank heavens. Also they had someone come on to clear what you bought and you wanted a VAT refund on. Soooo good. And...last year when we were in Barbados on Oceania we WALKED SIMPLY MILES up to the cruise terminal while NCL passengers had a shuttle. I know some people took the NCL shuttle back, but we don't do that...we walked, and walked, and walked. Maybe Oceania will take a lesson from this...or maybe NCL will help pay! After all is said, we paid a lot less on our NCL cruise than we did on Oceania...do on Oceania...5 cruises next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toranut97 Posted November 20, 2014 #22 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Caroldoll, glad you have had nice experiences with your shuttles. Personally I am highly apprehensive about the future of O and fear our April booking may well be our last. Hope I am wrong about how O will be managed by NCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted November 20, 2014 #23 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I am really looking forward to my NCL cruise, I have 21 days booked next October but if I have time will take a short cruise this spring..Jancruz1 We sailed on the Jade to the Greek Isles last year... been on her several times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted November 20, 2014 Author #24 Share Posted November 20, 2014 We sailed on the Jade to the Greek Isles last year... been on her several times. Can you tell me a little about your favorite things on Jade..I do like to be surprised when I cruise on a new line but always nice to know someone has really enjoyed it.. Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted November 20, 2014 #25 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I do understand that people have different requirements when they cruise. Some people love the atmosphere on NCL with children, families, etc. They also enjoy what a large ship has to offer. For us, we want a small(ish) ship, all-inclusive, everyone treated the same, excellent service and food. This is not offered on NCL and is offered on Oceania when you pay for it in advance (meaning paying for the premium alcohol package, internet, etc). While we stay in top suites, it bothers us that we are treated differently than other passengers. We are used to luxury cruise lines which is similar (in a way) to an all business class airline. No one cares how much you paid, you are treated as equals (as we all are as human beings). NCL does not appeal to us but it is possible that they are smart enough to leave two very successful cruise lines alone. If they try to make changes -- particularly in the first couple of years, they will lose valuable customers. In that case, the investors would not be happy and they may be looking for a new CEO (I nominate FDR):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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