davesgirl51 Posted September 26, 2017 #151 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Our absolute favorite was Juremar, but I've heard he's left Norwegian. Then Made, Walter and Mary Jane. Juremar is gone ... another ??? departure along with HDs of late ... Roland, Romel, Lanie, Mary Jane, And on and on and on.:hearteyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasinoCruzGirl Posted September 27, 2017 #152 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Loved Seke on the Breakaway last week. We were in given Spa Suite. She was fabulous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasinoCruzGirl Posted September 27, 2017 #153 Share Posted September 27, 2017 We have experienced many butlers on our NCL cruises. By far, Seka on the Star was the best.The concierge who should train all other concierge staff is Bruno from the Jewel! They made each trip so very wonderful and special! Seka is now a butler on the Breakaway we had her last week she was awesome. Loved her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reveur15 Posted October 6, 2017 #154 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Roshan on the Jade in 2015 was really the best one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloemonkey Posted October 7, 2017 #155 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Maxi and Arnie of course...although heard last week that Arnie had LEFT the company! I even remember when John De Sousa was a butler! And a fine one he was! Maria has been wonderful also....it makes me sad to read this and realize that I have NOT kept track of all of the butlers that we have been fortunate enough to have. As even those who were less than stellar.....seemed to be truly trying their best! And we have never complained about any of them....just some were better than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenica Posted October 7, 2017 #156 Share Posted October 7, 2017 This is a great thread. I read through for all of the Breakaway Butlers since we have a Haven booked in March. We're taking a test cruise on the same ship this November but in a balcony family stateroom. If we ...and more importantly the kids like it, I suspect we won't return to land based vacations for several years. This will also allow us to compare the two cabins. In standard cabins without the Butler, are there other options for that level of service? I know there is room service but what about other things the Butler does? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominicAUS Posted October 7, 2017 #157 Share Posted October 7, 2017 We had Randy as our butler on the Gem in March/April and Elvira as the consierge both were amazing. Especially Elvira she was just so genuine and lovely. Hope that our paths cross again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted October 7, 2017 #158 Share Posted October 7, 2017 This is a great thread. I read through for all of the Breakaway Butlers since we have a Haven booked in March.We're taking a test cruise on the same ship this November but in a balcony family stateroom. If we ...and more importantly the kids like it, I suspect we won't return to land based vacations for several years. This will also allow us to compare the two cabins. In standard cabins without the Butler, are there other options for that level of service? I know there is room service but what about other things the Butler does? None that I can think of. It's been awhile since we've been on BA but at the time the butlers rotated rooms every two weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coscab Posted October 7, 2017 #159 Share Posted October 7, 2017 I have a bid in to upgrade to a suite on the Epic in Dec., Totaram and Teo are two of the best butlers we have had, anyone know who the butler is on Epic now and how they compare to those two I mentioned, might up my bid:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry55 Posted October 9, 2017 #160 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Kadek was a fantastic Butler in Haven on Gem Dominic on the Dawn was excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising...our happy place Posted October 9, 2017 #161 Share Posted October 9, 2017 William was outstanding on the Dawn! Roel, Concierge, and Jessica, Asst. Concierge, were helpful as well. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulala Posted May 9, 2018 #162 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Loy on the Pearl was unbelievable! He was prompt on every request for the Haven GV! Hope all Havens have the exact same service as DOS, OS, GV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AusQueen Posted May 11, 2018 #163 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Joseph at the Star was the one who spoiled us rotten. He was like our shadow...always there when we had to go to the restaurants. Hanno - hands down was the best concierge. He looked intimidating because he was like a giant. However, he was very efficient and professional. Always had the right answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker@sea Posted May 11, 2018 #164 Share Posted May 11, 2018 :) Mark Santos :D = :cool: Now RETIRED :* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathubia Posted May 11, 2018 #165 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Joseph at the Star was the one who spoiled us rotten. He was like our shadow...always there when we had to go to the restaurants. Hanno - hands down was the best concierge. He looked intimidating because he was like a giant. However, he was very efficient and professional. Always had the right answers. Love Hanno!!! Sent from my SM-G930P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel Junkie Judy Posted May 11, 2018 #166 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Joseph at the Star was the one who spoiled us rotten. He was like our shadow...always there when we had to go to the restaurants. Hanno - hands down was the best concierge. He looked intimidating because he was like a giant. However, he was very efficient and professional. Always had the right answers. Hanno is right at the top with MAXI, David C., Carlos, Arnie (left NCL), Jennifer, Monica, Efren, Bruno (Yes I love Bruno!), and others that have slipped in my memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexandNessa Posted May 11, 2018 #167 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I need to add Seka. :) We have kept in touch, and she'll be on Breakaway when we return, and we'll be requesting her again. We are also off the Escape and had Dilip as our butler, and he was fantastic as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AusQueen Posted May 12, 2018 #168 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Thru the years I have spoken with the staff during our cruises. The one thing that I always hear is how worried they are about getting older in this industry. Shipping lines have a tendency not to want to re-hire staff members who are nearing their mid 40s. And this is why the good staff members just disappear or are forced to retire. No matter how good they are, their contracts become harder to re-negotiate once they hit their 40s. It is a pity because the really good butlers come with years of experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddy good boy Posted May 12, 2018 #169 Share Posted May 12, 2018 We had Kelly as our butler on the Escape last fall and he was amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL2 Posted May 12, 2018 Author #170 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Anyone know who the Butlers are on the Gem. It's probably too early for our October cruise though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwman Posted May 14, 2018 #171 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Best was MAXI the Magnificent. My first butler, who shall remain nameless, was least best. He got off on one of our ports and kept going!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Maxi is wonderful But for us Marvin on Epic and Star - he is what the world needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel Junkie Judy Posted May 14, 2018 #172 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Thru the years I have spoken with the staff during our cruises. The one thing that I always hear is how worried they are about getting older in this industry. Shipping lines have a tendency not to want to re-hire staff members who are nearing their mid 40s. And this is why the good staff members just disappear or are forced to retire. No matter how good they are, their contracts become harder to re-negotiate once they hit their 40s. It is a pity because the really good butlers come with years of experience. I found this interesting. I would suppose this is a monetary consideration - younger = cheaper. I have not noticed this on NCL, but then I don't know all of the crew members. A favorite of ours - Brian Walters - HD - is "older" as is one of our favorite Butlers, Maxi. I know of other crew members in their 50's and above. We once had a room steward who was at least in his 60's and could not remember our names. He'd forget when we made a request. He was a kind fellow, but we felt it was time for him to retire.:rolleyes: Have you noticed this "early retirement on NCL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marygracie C. Posted May 7 #173 Share Posted May 7 On 5/8/2017 at 11:12 PM, herdingdogmom said: Roel on the Star (I think he is a concierge now on another ship) Jomar on the Star Feb. 2017 Both are fantastic! Anyone recently have Jonathan as their butler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alatraveler1 Posted May 7 #174 Share Posted May 7 Any butler is better than no butler at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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