R&S Posted February 23, 2021 #26 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Marijana from the Grand Princess. We spent two weeks with her going to Hawaii and back (Crooners). She is the absolute best. Ron and Sue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jwattle Posted February 23, 2021 #27 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Jeni and Bond in Crooners on the Grand in 2017. We went San Francisco round trip to Hawaii with them and had the best times! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted February 23, 2021 #28 Share Posted February 23, 2021 So many to mention. One stands out above the rest. Met Prashant Chimbaikar while on a short Golden cruise. Returned for many more of her "short" cruises. He began as our waiter. Then moved to the Crown Grill/Suite breakfasts. He was on his way upward. Just before I left, he informed me that by the time I returned, he would be a head waiter. Sure enough, several years later, he remembered me, approached me in the Piazza, AND was a head waiter on the Golden. I hope to see him again soon, but since the Golden has been transferred, not sure where he is. I was very proud to see him make his way through the ranks. Glad to see that Princess rewards her loyal staff with promotions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jeter02 Posted February 24, 2021 #29 Share Posted February 24, 2021 On 2/22/2021 at 12:22 PM, capriccio said: I don't have a picture but I'll give a shout out to Carmen in Vines on the Crown Princess. She is so friendly to everyone, knowledgeable about wine, and loves her job. We sailed with her for 31 days and then 2 1/2 years later we re-boarded the Crown and she remembered us and our names the first morning of the cruise when working as a barrista in the International Cafe. She even asked if my sister and brother-in-law were cruising with us (they had been on the first cruise)! As others have noted, over the years we've completed commendation cards and provided extra tips to recognize many Princess waiters and stewards. I was very excited to see your comment. I took a screenshot and sent it to Carmen as I'm very close friends with her. She wanted me to pass the message on to you, to let you know you have literally made her day as you gave her the world's biggest smile. She truly misses her job onboard and all of her passengers. She wanted me to pass on the very big thank you, for your kind words. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted February 24, 2021 #30 Share Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) Absolutely loved CD Dave Clark. The guy was great. Sadly, I wouldn't be at all surprised to find he's gone on to other pursuits. How many of the great cruise staff can afford this much time without employment? Edited February 24, 2021 by Thrak 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted February 24, 2021 #31 Share Posted February 24, 2021 21 minutes ago, Jeter02 said: I was very excited to see your comment. I took a screenshot and sent it to Carmen as I'm very close friends with her. She wanted me to pass the message on to you, to let you know you have literally made her day as you gave her the world's biggest smile. She truly misses her job onboard and all of her passengers. She wanted me to pass on the very big thank you, for your kind words. Jeter02 - that just made my day! My smile right now rivals her’s. Thank you so much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted February 24, 2021 #32 Share Posted February 24, 2021 On 2/22/2021 at 2:46 PM, ceilidh1 said: Hands down, this guy! Our favourite Cruise Director - Matt O! We have never sailed with Matt as a CD but did sail with him when he was one of the assistant CDs. At that time I he really made an impression on us and I made a point of telling him I thought he was "going to be a great CD someday". Apparently I was correct as he has a massive following. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amphoto Posted February 24, 2021 Author #33 Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Thrak said: Absolutely loved CD Dave Clark. The guy was great. Sadly, I wouldn't be at all surprised to find he's gone on to other pursuits. How many of the great cruise staff can afford this much time without employment? That's a good point! It's very possible that many of our favorite staff members may have moved on to other things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amphoto Posted February 24, 2021 Author #34 Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Jeter02 said: I was very excited to see your comment. I took a screenshot and sent it to Carmen as I'm very close friends with her. She wanted me to pass the message on to you, to let you know you have literally made her day as you gave her the world's biggest smile. She truly misses her job onboard and all of her passengers. She wanted me to pass on the very big thank you, for your kind words. That's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceilidh1 Posted February 24, 2021 #35 Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Thrak said: Absolutely loved CD Dave Clark. The guy was great. Sadly, I wouldn't be at all surprised to find he's gone on to other pursuits. How many of the great cruise staff can afford this much time without employment? I'm very concerned that some of the cruise staff will not return. As you say, how long can they afford to "wait and see". So sad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AnyMajorCruiseDude Posted February 24, 2021 #36 Share Posted February 24, 2021 4 hours ago, jwattle said: Jeni and Bond in Crooners on the Grand in 2017. We went San Francisco round trip to Hawaii with them and had the best times! Yes, Jeni and Bon! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted February 24, 2021 #37 Share Posted February 24, 2021 David Juneau. He's a pianist but not contract labor. He's actually a Princess employee. While others hung out in Crooner's listening to Tommy McPhee (?) we would head to Wheelhouse to listen to, and interact with David. He doesn't sing but is an amazing pianist and loves to take requests. Sometimes he will say he doesn't really know a song but will try to "fake it" and then gives a great version of the song. We saw him one night in the buffet and he invited us to sit with him while he was eating had a good talk. We were on Caribbean Princess at the time and he was a bit worried as he was being transferred to the Chinese cruises and wasn't at all sure how he would be received there. We would absolutely love to sail with him again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom_of_Al Posted February 24, 2021 #38 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Brandy V. was our waiter in the Da Vinci dining room on the Ruby Princess. He was by far the best waiter we have ever had on any cruise. Very pleasant, fast, efficient, and anticipated all of our needs. I wish I had taken a picture with him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AnyMajorCruiseDude Posted February 24, 2021 #39 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Here's Bon 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AnyMajorCruiseDude Posted February 24, 2021 #40 Share Posted February 24, 2021 And everyone loves Franco! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billco Posted February 24, 2021 #41 Share Posted February 24, 2021 This was a TA on the Emerald Princess May 2015. Didn't see this very often on princess cruises, but it was a nice touch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrottdizes Posted February 24, 2021 #42 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Rey.......Crooners Bar......Coral Princess 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasgirl29 Posted February 25, 2021 #43 Share Posted February 25, 2021 (edited) It was a long time ago, 2009, but we’ve never forgotten Alvin. He totally charmed our daughters on the Island Princess on our Christmas Panama Canal trip. Edited February 25, 2021 by texasgirl29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted February 25, 2021 #44 Share Posted February 25, 2021 On 2/21/2021 at 5:51 PM, CineGraphic said: Nobody can make us laugh harder than Mirella from Romania. She is fabulous! If you were to add maybe 40 pounds you would be a dead ringer for our primary care physician. I showed this picture to my wife and she agrees. You have a near twin here in Butte County. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CineGraphic Posted February 25, 2021 #45 Share Posted February 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, Thrak said: If you were to add maybe 40 pounds you would be a dead ringer for our primary care physician. I showed this picture to my wife and she agrees. You have a near twin here in Butte County. Someone who looks like me!? Give him my condolences! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1emerald1 Posted February 25, 2021 #46 Share Posted February 25, 2021 On 2/24/2021 at 5:39 AM, billco said: This was a TA on the Emerald Princess May 2015. Didn't see this very often on princess cruises, but it was a nice touch. Ohhh I remember that from a 10 day Carribean in March 2015. So nice to come back to after being in a hot port! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted February 26, 2021 #47 Share Posted February 26, 2021 I only had the milk and cookies come by once. I was walking across Lido deck and noticed that Casablanca had just started. I took a lounge for "just a minute" (I ended up watching the whole movie) and partway through a trolley came through with milk and cookies. I thought it was great but never saw it again. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted February 26, 2021 #48 Share Posted February 26, 2021 My wife loved Arta and 2 K they made dinner a fun night. We never seen them without a smile on their faces. Tony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted February 26, 2021 #49 Share Posted February 26, 2021 My wife always like guys by the name of Tony. This was her favorite Captain so that leaves me out.😁 Captain Tony & Margie The Captain of The Rowboat, Anthony 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare donswife Posted February 26, 2021 #50 Share Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) On 2/23/2021 at 7:18 AM, Bgwest said: Mary Grace. Club Class server on the CB in Nov/Dec 2018. Heard she moved to the Sky. We look for her the first time we enter the MDR on each new cruise. We loved Mary Grace (sorry to cross you!) and that team in the CB club class. We were on in October 2018. Was Arnold still there, with is magic tricks? Edited February 26, 2021 by donswife 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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