Dori Saltzman Posted April 6, 2020 #1 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Do you have a favorite Royal Caribbean crew member? Someone you'd want to hear from or send a message of hope to? Do you have a favorite crew member memory you'd like to share? We'd love to hear your stories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik101 Posted April 6, 2020 #2 Share Posted April 6, 2020 My favorite was a bartender named Yasna from Argentina. She was on Navigator and this was over 7 years ago so I doubt she’s still on the ship. She told us stories on what the crew does when they leave the guests areas. She also told us that when you’re working so close with other crew members and being far away from your significant others, it was tempting and easy to find a temporary “buddy” for the entire contract. Her stories were entertaining but also a learning point on the behaviors and attitudes of crew members. We saw her everyday for the entire cruise and on the last day, we gave her a huge cash tip and a hug. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zekekelso Posted April 6, 2020 #3 Share Posted April 6, 2020 I don't really have one. But I'll use my SIL's favorite for a fun story. The crew member was from Brazil and worked the climbing wall on the Liberty several years back. I think his name was Carlos. Anyway, my SIL has zero interest in the climbing wall before the cruise started, but as soon as she met Carlos, she was hooked. Every day she was out there on the wall, sometime twice a day. Must have been his encouraging spirit 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted April 6, 2020 #4 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Allure of the Seas transatlantic 5 years ago. His name was HU. He said just call me who, like who's on first. We walked into a fully packed Diamond lounge on our first night and turned to walk out. Server came up to us and said follow me upstairs and he had a table along the railing for us. Most attentive server we had ever encountered. Saw him several times a day for 12 days. Always stoped to talk for a few minutes whether out by the pool, in the Windjammer or every night in the DL Always keep a eye out for him on every cruise but have never seen him again. I am sure he still goes by Who's on First. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopaholic6 Posted April 6, 2020 #5 Share Posted April 6, 2020 My favourite was Nino - he worked in the Schooner Bar on the Independence in May 2017 and then was in the Champagne Bar in October of the same year. He makes the best strawberry daiquiris and always made sure we were well looked after 😊😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Drock20J Posted April 6, 2020 #6 Share Posted April 6, 2020 There is legend of a man that sails on the Harmony of the Seas. On said ship he works the place they call Wonderland. His name is echoed in the halls of 12th floor. He is a man with vision, a man with style. A man who will give you a smile as quick as a recommendation on what you should eat. He is not a simple man, but a man who knows many-a-thing. Some call him: Hero or Guru. I simply call him, Elton. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpluvsdolphins Posted April 6, 2020 #7 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Mangeesh, better known as MJ. Was on the Vision as Concierge for years. He Is now on the Liberty. John, a server in CK on the Harmony. Mark, Andreea, and Chris, casino hosts (or Assist. Host) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grumpus Posted April 6, 2020 #8 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Whomever is the closest bartender at the time. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribbeanboy Posted April 6, 2020 #9 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Susana from the Philippines. I have met her on Brilliance, Serenade & Anthem. She usually works the Diamond or Concierge Lounge in the evening. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovescats5 Posted April 6, 2020 #10 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Genie Derick Martis on Anthem. Have had him 3 times and looking forward to at least one more time if not 2. Willing to go out of his way to make your time on Anthem memorable. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 6, 2020 #11 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Wanpen, massage therapist on Oasis. She is from Thailand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted April 6, 2020 #12 Share Posted April 6, 2020 (edited) Bobby from Jamaica- currently a bartender on the Mariner- met him when he was on the Oasis Edited April 6, 2020 by molly361 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted April 6, 2020 #13 Share Posted April 6, 2020 We love Grace, Waitress from Serenade of the Seas. This past January she was working in Giovanni's and her husband Diego was working in Chops. They both go above and beyond and she is so sweet. her and her husband's contract was ending in March (I think) and they were going to go back home to Brazil for a couple of months then see about new contract on Freedom of the Seas. I wish I had her email address or a way to reach out to find out if her and her husband are okay. Also, Sanya (spelling?) from Nicaragua and works as a Stateroom Attendant on the Serenade of the Seas. I hope she is okay too. We were on serenade for a month last january and the day she became a grandmother for the first time was so exciting. She loved showing us pictures and telling stories about the new baby girl. When we returned to the Serenade this past January I was able to track her down on the 9th floor and brought her some treats (bottle of wine and some candy). There are lots of other crew that we love and hope to see again someday soon but these 2 are my favorites. Stay Well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted April 6, 2020 #14 Share Posted April 6, 2020 About 10-12 years ago, we had a waiter named Mauricio from Mexico (Cancun) on several different sailings. He was exceptional! I wonder if he is still with Royal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTCruiser76 Posted April 6, 2020 #15 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Aevon, we met him on the Freedom in 2016 bartending at Boleros, i think he is now on the Navigator. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted April 6, 2020 #16 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Maria Hernandez, was a bartender in Boleros on Anthem. We hit it off from day one and saw her on two more cruises after that, where We hugged like long lost friends. Only problem now is her email is lost. Maria,if you are out there, I miss you. Marietta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted April 6, 2020 #17 Share Posted April 6, 2020 (edited) Aries in Izumi on Adventure is a long-time friend we love. Naceur, Allure Coastal Kitchen server - a great individual we adore. Edited April 6, 2020 by lovelife 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cristyr22 Posted April 6, 2020 #18 Share Posted April 6, 2020 We love Veronika from Ukraine who was at the Windjammer on Serenade of the seas. She was always sweet. We are friends with her on fb and she is doing well in quarantine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleueyes44 Posted April 7, 2020 #19 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Best serving team ever Hannielyn and Melvin Freedom dining room. Just love them so much personality . Mohammad in the Windjammer Adventure. Had the pleasure of sailing 3 times with him and he'd always bring a smile to my face when I'd see him he'd say , hi gorgeous and stop by to chat for a minute or two. Also Arina from the Adventure Windjammer beautiful girl who the first time we were on made the omelettes in the morning , always a kind word and remembered every morning what I ordered. She was promoted by the time I returned but she still remember me, would stop by and chat and give a hug. Not sure if either one is still there. I was going on the Adventure April 19th thought maybe i'd see them but oh well maybe some other time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inconspicuous Posted April 7, 2020 #20 Share Posted April 7, 2020 (edited) During a January 2019 sailing on Liberty we had a server named Amine, from Tunisia. He was awesome. I usually just want to get in and out of the MDR as I don't like trying to keep our (at the time) 3 year old daughter under control and not annoying everyone else. He was great with her - She'll sit and not eat, Amine noticed this and would come over and cut up her chicken strips and feed them to her in a fun way, which allowed my wife and I the time to enjoy our own dinners. He also created all sorts of different dessert concoctions for her, a new one each night. He knew our favorite dishes and was very prompt. We were on My Family Time dining so we weren't set up for a specific table, but we went in at the same time each night and requested to be sat in his area, and they took care of us. I tried to find him during our March 2020 sailing on LOS, but to no avail. I was somewhat disappointed. Edited April 7, 2020 by Inconspicuous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molsonschooner Posted April 7, 2020 #21 Share Posted April 7, 2020 A few years ago we had Hefelia look after us at the pub. Such a sweet heart. She took such great care of us. We keep in touch on face book. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cured Posted April 7, 2020 #22 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Our servers on Oasis last summer were beyond excellent. Jino and Amarendra. Even though we were on MTD, no matter what time we arrived, our table was waiting for us. Those two spoiled us immensely. I haven't had that attentive of service in some of the 5* restaurants we have visited on land. The first night, Amarendra brought us out an amazing curry from the Indian line while we perused our menus. When he found out we loved Indian food, from that moment forward, he loaded our table with different dishes to try. Those two were the best. I know Jino was moving to Symphony, but Amarendra was coming back to Oasis after Christmas at home. I hope he is still there when we cruise Oasis again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted April 7, 2020 #23 Share Posted April 7, 2020 John Denton..."JD" the HD that bounces around from MJ, Grandeur, Empress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F27TW Posted April 7, 2020 #24 Share Posted April 7, 2020 (edited) 17 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Wanpen, massage therapist on Oasis. She is from Thailand ...<wink> 😉😄😮 Edited April 7, 2020 by F27TW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F27TW Posted April 7, 2020 #25 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Captain Karyn. Met her when she was the Captain of Monarch years ago. Anyone know which ship she has now ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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