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Anyone On The Edge March 8 Cruise?: All-Female Bridge Crew And Officer Team

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Celebrity is celebrating International Women's Day in an interesting manner. They will have 27 women from 17 countries running the show on the Edge. They will also have special events, such as films featuring female leads or directed by women, Q&A with the female leadership team and even Women of the World Trivia.

 

 

 

 

From Cruise Critic News:

 

https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/4776/

 

 

 

 

 

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Here are some of the women onboard - includes Sue Denning and Julie Sheraton!

The below all-women bridge and leadership team for this historic sailing of Celebrity Edge represents 17 different countries, including:

  • Captain Kate McCue – USA
  • Staff Captain Maria Gotor – Spain
  • Hotel Director Niina Hautaniemi – Finland
  • Guest Relations Director Julie Sherrington – United Kingdom
  • F&B Director Byliana Velikova – Bulgaria
  • Senior Doctor Jennifer Bernardo – Philippines
  • Cruise Director Sue Denning – United Kingdom
  • Safety Officer Ionela Burduja – Romania
  • Associate Hotel Director Milana Dortangs – Netherlands
  • Revenue and Marketing Director Sarah Guinot – France
  • HR Manager Angel George – USA
  • Financial Controller Teresa de Guzman – Philippines
  • Chief Housekeeper Lyudmyla Miroshnychenko – Ukraine
  • Safety Investigation Officer Alexandra Villarreal – USA
  • Environmental Officer Maria Karoutsou – Greece
  • Chief Security Officer Mor Segev – Israel
  • Chief Officer Maria Koliou – Greece
  • Chief Officer Maria Agius – Malta
  • Doctor Sumaya Guffar – South Africa
  • First Officer Rachel Arnold – United Kingdom
  • First Officer Despoina Tsairi – Greece
  • Third Engineer Anna Avgoustaki – Greece
  • Second Officer Nicholine Tifuh Azirh, who was the first West African woman to ever work on the bridge of a cruise ship when hired in 2017 – Cameroon
  • Second Officer Ioana Tzovara – Greece
  • Third Officer Esperanza Romero – Spain
  • Third Officer Cassandra May Mead – New Zealand
  • Apprentice Officer Gifty Adu Gyami – Ghana

 

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11 minutes ago, WrittenOnYourHeart said:

 

I'm pretty sure they ARE on other ships in the fleet. It's just pulling them all together for a special cruise.

Yes, but my point is imagine the synergies that could be created with an all female staff.  We've seen it with men since the beginning. 

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8 minutes ago, TeeRick said:

Some are cynical but I think this is a great thing!  Even if one time.  I am glad that Celebrity has achieved enough hiring and advancement to be able to actually do this.  Kudos!

 

Exactly!

 

And they are not the first. In December 1986 (the 30th to be exact), American Airlines had what is believed to be the first all-female flight crew on a flight from DC to Dallas headed by Capt Beverly Bass. And it was a huge news event. Bass was actually flying reserve but traded with another pilot to make it happen.

 

Woman Power! 🙂

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19 hours ago, vtcruising said:

I looked at the availability and they have suite guarantees and other pretty good prices. It would be a fun cruise for my sisters and me, but unfortunately I can't get out of work at this late date.

You really need to retire and dedicate your life to cruising like me!

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9 hours ago, vtcruising said:

As the title asked, anyone here on this cruise?

Yes, we are a group of 4 on this cruise. From my post on Facebook looks like it’s really gaining interest. Looking forward to it. 😊 

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On 11/19/2019 at 10:38 AM, JFontaine said:

Yes, but my point is imagine the synergies that could be created with an all female staff.  We've seen it with men since the beginning. 

 

What are the synergies that would be created with an all female staff?  If everyone is a professional doing their job, why would an all female staff be better than an all male staff or a mixed crew?

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