39august Posted August 4, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 4, 2018 When does Captain Kate return to Equinox and will she be on board Sept. 24, please? How many weeks are Captains on and how many off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted August 4, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 4, 2018 She returns for the August 18th sailing so should be for your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollie Posted August 4, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Just wondering what is so special about Capt. Kate. Rollie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevea36 Posted August 4, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 4, 2018 When does Captain Kate return to Equinox and will she be on board Sept. 24, please? How many weeks are Captains on and how many off? Captains are typically on for anywhere between 10 weeks and 3 months and then take about the same time off before returning. Captain Kate's timing has been a bit different as she went from the Summit to EQ with just a short break between them. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser 6143 Posted August 4, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Just wondering what is so special about Capt. Kate. Rollie Rollie, I think you have to sail with her to appreciate her. She's out and about. She'll stop and talk to you in the hallway. I'm sure all Celebrity captains are excellent captains. Captain Kate just happens to have exceptional people skills. I sailed with her three times in the last year. Have been on several bridge tours over the years. Hers was the first that I've attended which was actually conducted by the captain and she was able to explain things in a way that made sense to nontechnical me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted August 4, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Thanks for the info. Can Elite members get a bridge tour or is this only for higher ranking members or suites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollie Posted August 4, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Thanks Linda, hope she’s still aboard wehen we cruise in December. Rollie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenevenpar Posted August 4, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Wonderful lady, who seems to get the most out of her crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare whitshel Posted August 4, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Just wondering what is so special about Capt. Kate. Rollie That's what I used to say before I sailed with her. Sail with her once and you'll see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barwick Cruiser Posted August 4, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Thanks for the info. Can Elite members get a bridge tour or is this only for higher ranking members or suites? We're only Select with Celebrity and have never sailed in a cabin above regular balcony but have done two bridge tours. We always ask at the Connections Party about bridge tours and have had our names added to a list of those interested. Got calls later with a time and date. Always worth asking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted August 4, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 4, 2018 (edited) Thanks for the info. Can Elite members get a bridge tour or is this only for higher ranking members or suites? I had a couple of bridge tours and an engine room control room tour when I was an Elite. I was noy in a suite. I don't know how I was selected, I didn't ask for them, but my guess is it was either because I made a good impression on someone or just good luck. My suggestion though would be if you really want a bridge tour would be to mention it to the Captains Club hostess. Edited August 4, 2018 by Charles4515 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champagne Cruiser Posted August 4, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 4, 2018 We were in a Suite on our TA this past April and the only way to get a bridge tour was to pay $99 per person. It’s now become an excursion/money maker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete1681 Posted August 4, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 4, 2018 At the end of our cruise, she was at the gangway and thanked each passenger as they were leaving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplsmurf Posted August 4, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Thanks Linda, hope she’s still aboard wehen we cruise in December. Rollie Unfortunately she will be on vacation in December. She returns August 18 and then will go on vacation again around November 10 and be back early February. I had asked her on Instagram because we are sailing in September and March and i wondered if she would be on board for our cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krickett Posted August 5, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Nooooo say it isn't so. Does any one know the exact date she is leaving we are on board November 5 to 16 and were really hoping to meet her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollie Posted August 5, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Purplsmurf, you really took the wind out of my sails, but thanks for the information. Rollie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendychloecruiser Posted August 5, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 5, 2018 I’d love to meet her cat she travels with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRG Posted August 5, 2018 #18 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Rollie, I think you have to sail with her to appreciate her. She's out and about. She'll stop and talk to you in the hallway. I'm sure all Celebrity captains are excellent captains. Captain Kate just happens to have exceptional people skills. I sailed with her three times in the last year. Have been on several bridge tours over the years. Hers was the first that I've attended which was actually conducted by the captain and she was able to explain things in a way that made sense to nontechnical me. 20 plus cruises and Captain Kate is the only captain I can name from memory. She made the 'Captainship' look and feel fun. Her daily riddles plus the shenanigans she pulls with the foghorn vs. other ships is a pleasant surprise from the norm. Probably won't pick a ship just for her but certainly won't object if she ever shows up as our captain again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holey Posted August 5, 2018 #19 Share Posted August 5, 2018 :cool: When does Captain Kate return to Equinox and will she be on board Sept. 24, please? How many weeks are Captains on and how many off? Hopefully she will be on board in October! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wine-O Posted August 5, 2018 #20 Share Posted August 5, 2018 20 plus cruises and Captain Kate is the only captain I can name from memory. She made the 'Captainship' look and feel fun. Her daily riddles plus the shenanigans she pulls with the foghorn vs. other ships is a pleasant surprise from the norm. Probably won't pick a ship just for her but certainly won't object if she ever shows up as our captain again. That's probably because you don't speak Greek. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warmwinds Posted August 5, 2018 #21 Share Posted August 5, 2018 That's probably because you don't speak Greek. :D That's what my husband said - "she's the only one I've ever been able to understand". She also gave us the smoothest cruise we've ever been on (could have been a coincidence but we were appreciative). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix_dream Posted August 5, 2018 #22 Share Posted August 5, 2018 That's what my husband said - "she's the only one I've ever been able to understand". She also gave us the smoothest cruise we've ever been on (could have been a coincidence but we were appreciative). Captains do have some influence on the smoothness of the sailing as they can sometimes tweak the route or timing if there are issues. But no one except a higher power has control over the oceans and that is what dictates how smooth any particular cruise is going to be. Definitely a coincidence. That said, I will add my two cents that I love Captain Kate. I think it is true that we remember her name because she is the only female captain on Celebrity and it is a short, common, and easy to remember name. At the same time, she is also extremely personable and visible on the ship. In response to the person asking about bridge tours, we are Elite Plus and haven't been invited to a regular bridge tour since probably 20 years ago. We did get a special one a couple years ago on the college cruise from h**l on Connie. We happened to be talking to one of the officers about all the issues on that cruise and to help make up for it he offered us a personal tour of the bridge. No Captain there, but it was really nice and a thoughtful gesture. But if not for that, unless you are in a high level suite you likely will not get an invite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Crus40 Posted August 5, 2018 #23 Share Posted August 5, 2018 My DH and I have sailed with her twice. Both times she made the trip more enjoyable by being so visible and personable. I was even able to pose for several pictures with her. She is also a really good captain and cares for the safety of her guests. She also used to take the Summit by the Statute of Liberty before leaving NY Harbor. I see other ships doing that now so I wonder if she started it. You know you are in good hands sailing with Captain Kate!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted August 5, 2018 #24 Share Posted August 5, 2018 My DH and I have sailed with her twice. Both times she made the trip more enjoyable by being so visible and personable. I was even able to pose for several pictures with her. She is also a really good captain and cares for the safety of her guests. She also used to take the Summit by the Statute of Liberty before leaving NY Harbor. I see other ships doing that now so I wonder if she started it. You know you are in good hands sailing with Captain Kate!! Captain Leo started it. He was the Captain if the Summit just prior to Captain Kate. He was also a visible Captain. I was on the Summit the first time the Summit sailed by the Statue of Liberty. They have to get permission from the Harbormaster. It doesn’t happen every sailing. Depends on weather and getting permission. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplsmurf Posted August 5, 2018 #25 Share Posted August 5, 2018 :cool:Hopefully she will be on board in October! Yes! She will be there in October! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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