Which famous person was on your cruise?

[GUT2407]

Most of the people mentioned so far have been working on the ship, entertainers, lecturers etc, any just having a cruise.

[Flatbush Flyer]

Most of the people mentioned so far have been working on the ship, entertainers, lecturers etc, any just having a cruise.

 

 

As many who try to mix travel business and pleasure do, the Pepin family is actually on vacation celebrating Jaques' 80th birthday. Of course, as the executive chef of Oceania, he is performing some professional duties.

[SoCal Cruiser78]

I have always wondering if very famous celebrities are able to cruise and enjoy themselves without being mobbed for autographs and picture requests...

 

I'm guessing most own or charter private yachts, as they do private planes these days. No TSA or potential stalkers to deal with. It has been years since I've seen a celebrity flying commercially, and I used to see them with some frequency.

 

I once sailed with a retired local television host/anchor. She sat at our table in the MDR, but nobody approached her when we were together. She had been off the air for awhile at that point, so perhaps nobody recognized her.

Edited July 14, 2015 by SoCal Cruiser78
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[Keith1010]

Have seen several famous people both as lecturers, entertainers and guests.

 

Keith

[k2excursion]

In 2007 on the Valor, Richard Simmons. He was actually working with some people, a cruise to lose. But he wasn't working for Carnival. It was his own thing, just on a cruise ship, and they had designated some places & times for his group to meet. He was staying on our floor, and we got to meet him & talk with him a couple times. He was very friendly.

[Krazy Kruizers]

We have been on well over 140 cruises and never had anyone famous on any of our cruises.

[pris993]

Only entertainers... Pat Boone, Rita Marino, Micky Gilley I recall, they were all working along the way.

[JCJR]

Only entertainers... Pat Boone, Rita Marino, Micky Gilley I recall, they were all working along the way.

Did you see them in the common areas or only in the shows?

 

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[wichitastatecruiser]

I'm guessing most own or charter private yachts, as they do private planes these days. No TSA or potential stalkers to deal with. It has been years since I've seen a celebrity flying commercially, and I used to see them with some frequency.

 

I once sailed with a retired local television host/anchor. She sat at our table in the MDR, but nobody approached her when we were together. She had been off the air for awhile at that point, so perhaps nobody recognized her.

 

2 years go I'm 99% sure I was in the waiting area and on a plane with Steven Colbert. I use to work with somewhat big acts so when I do see them in public and nobody realizes its them I tend to leave them alone because that starts a domino effect.

 

I'm guessing only "B" stars might be on cruise ships and I'm also assuming that they would avoid public areas. Most big names will charter a ship like Kid Rock does every year or like Gronk is doing.

[lady_cruiser]

Does John Heald count?

 

I hope so because I'm going on my first Bloggers' cruise February of 2016.

[kdeans1010]

Ron Glass from the old Barney Miller TV show was on the Elation a few years ago. Really nice guy. Had lunch with him.

 

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I would've freaked. Shepard Book.

 

 

Okay so this is one of those crazy stories that I can't believe wasnt a bigger deal than it was, and whenever I tell it- part of me doesn't believe it.

In July of 1991 I went on a cruise through the Hawaiian islands, this cruise was based around seeing the last full eclipse of the 20th century. It was crazy with a lot of lectures. I was 10 years old. Neil Armstrong, first man on the moon, was on the boat and friends with my grandpa. So I have a ton of pictures in a box with 10 year old gold lamè dress, my 10 year old cousin with a clip on tie, and the first man on the moon... That's normal right?

 

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[ATC cruiser]

Santa Clause was on our cruise once. Not in uniform, but it was him. ;)

 

 

he was on one of mine also

[CPT Trips]

Ozzie Guillen was on the Victory with us. He was still the manager of the White Sox at the time. We drank and gambled with him in the casino every night of the cruise! He was super nice.

 

Seems like that should/could have cost him some kind of rap on the knuckles from the commissioner. :rolleyes:

[Pyrate13]

Seems like that should/could have cost him some kind of rap on the knuckles from the commissioner

 

Why? As long as he wasn't betting on baseball what's the beef? Don't sports figures go to Vegas? Just wondering.:confused:

[SuiteTraveler]

I have always wondering if very famous celebrities are able to cruise and enjoy themselves without being mobbed for autographs and picture requests.

 

Looking forward to any other stories :)

 

Yes they are. I was in the The Haven on an NCL ship with someone who is world famous and had several bodyguards onboard with him and his family as well as personal staff - I don't want to mention who as they are frequent guests on NCL. He and his family were very nice and mostly stayed in The Haven or exited the ship via back elevators with the concierge or butler to go on private tours. Some family members would venture into the public rooms of the ship from time to time unrecognized. Their security people memorized who we were on day 1 of the cruise and never bothered us. We treated the VIP and his family like anyone else. My family has a long history of interacting with various VIPs, so it was nothing new to us. He seemed more interested in our lives than we were in his. Maybe he liked it that we didn't make a big deal about who he was or ask for autographs or photos. We never told anyone else on the cruise who was in the Haven and still won't say. So their secret is safe with us. A funny aside, our Cruise Critic group was mad because we wouldn't bring them into The Haven on the Cabin Crawl. I hadnt put my cabin on the list for the cabin crawl in the first place, but I had intended to bring them up if I could. But I couldn't. I couldn't say why not, so they decided I was a snob and were rude to me for the rest of the cruise. LOL!

[CocoCandy]

Yes they are. I was in the The Haven on an NCL ship with someone who is world famous and had several bodyguards onboard with him and his family as well as personal staff - I don't want to mention who as they are frequent guests on NCL. He and his family were very nice and mostly stayed in The Haven or exited the ship via back elevators with the concierge or butler to go on private tours. Some family members would venture into the public rooms of the ship from time to time unrecognized. Their security people memorized who we were on day 1 of the cruise and never bothered us. We treated the VIP and his family like anyone else. My family has a long history of interacting with various VIPs, so it was nothing new to us. He seemed more interested in our lives than we were in his. Maybe he liked it that we didn't make a big deal about who he was or ask for autographs or photos. We never told anyone else on the cruise who was in the Haven and still won't say. So their secret is safe with us. A funny aside, our Cruise Critic group was mad because we wouldn't bring them into The Haven on the Cabin Crawl. I hadnt put my cabin on the list for the cabin crawl in the first place, but I had intended to bring them up if I could. But I couldn't. I couldn't say why not, so they decided I was a snob and were rude to me for the rest of the cruise. LOL!

 

 

Very exciting! Thank you for the story :)

My imagination has it being someone with kids like Matt Damon or the Pitt-Jolie family!

[LHT28]

I do not usually pay any attention but we did have a USA Basketball player & family on the cruise

A news anchor for a Miami station

probably others but I could care less they are on vacation

 

as for people working on the cruise

Willie Ames (8 is enough) was the assist CD

 

Beach Boys, & Brenda Lee & many more :D

[grand isle joe]

Yes they are. I was in the The Haven on an NCL ship with someone who is world famous and had several bodyguards onboard with him and his family as well as personal staff - I don't want to mention who as they are frequent guests on NCL. He and his family were very nice and mostly stayed in The Haven or exited the ship via back elevators with the concierge or butler to go on private tours. Some family members would venture into the public rooms of the ship from time to time unrecognized. Their security people memorized who we were on day 1 of the cruise and never bothered us. We treated the VIP and his family like anyone else. My family has a long history of interacting with various VIPs, so it was nothing new to us. He seemed more interested in our lives than we were in his. Maybe he liked it that we didn't make a big deal about who he was or ask for autographs or photos. We never told anyone else on the cruise who was in the Haven and still won't say. So their secret is safe with us. A funny aside, our Cruise Critic group was mad because we wouldn't bring them into The Haven on the Cabin Crawl. I hadnt put my cabin on the list for the cabin crawl in the first place, but I had intended to bring them up if I could. But I couldn't. I couldn't say why not, so they decided I was a snob and were rude to me for the rest of the cruise. LOL!

 

..."a long history of interacting with various VIP's"...........let's see.........let me guess................Oh I got it!!!!...............you're a valet parking attendant ........DING DING DING.........give that man a cigar.............who the h*** cares who is on the ship so long as they don't get in my way.....they are only human like us mere mortals.............."let them eat cake" comes to mind............;)

Edited July 14, 2015 by grand isle joe

[cadien]

Flavor Flav and an NFL hall of famer were in the garden villa on our NCL cruise. DH recognized the player but I didn't even recognize his name.

[Lambertus]

We had a lot of fun with Mark Childress who we actually did not know who he was at that time, on our TA with Crystal.

Also the Tommy Dorsey band was performing and the band members were hanging out with us in the pool area during the day.

[domfrontqueen]

On an eastbound TA on QM2 several years ago Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster were fellow passengers. What a charming couple they mixed with everyone and always had a smile. We saw Rod walking on the promenade deck every day just chatting to anyone who went up to him.

[Banjo an]

We were told when eating in the Todd English restaurant on the QM2 that Rod Stewart had sat at our table last trip, and apparently performed while on board.

We also missed Roger Moore on the Azamara Journey.

[TC1957]

Charles Duke Jr. was on our first cruise. Most will not know him (Google might help you). I recognized him as he and James Irwin spoke at a men's church retreat I attended several years before and I had the pleasure of sharing a table with him a couple of times in addition to hearing him speak.

 

I will give you a hint on why I consider him (them) famous...they are two of only twelve to do something.

[grand isle joe]

............... Split bread with Jesus in the Last Supper?.............:confused:

[TC1957]

............... Split bread with Jesus in the Last Supper?.............:confused:

 

He's not that old.

 

Walked on the moon.