2023 Where are they now? Officers & crew.

[snorklinbarb]

On 5/31/2023 at 5:06 AM, bmwman said:

Let's correct this. I was talking of crew still on the ships and was well aware of the situation. Who is Teo Grbic not on my post?

 

Also we should add Captain Mikael Hilden 

And I forgot Prem Kanikanara  (First class HD/GM)

 

You seem to have rudely not copied Papi and Richard Janicki who should always be remembered both of whom were giants of the industry. 

 

BTW check your facts regarding the Viva.

 

Denis is soon to retire 

Armando is not retired 

Sean W Retired 

Brois Kojic (I am in touch with but do not need to disclose)

 

What?  Are you sure Denis Prguda is retiring?  

[FL-Cruzer]

Looking for the officers and staff of the Getaway if anybody has the info it would be greatly appreciated.

[rjw103]

13 minutes ago, FL-Cruzer said:

Looking for the officers and staff of the Getaway if anybody has the info it would be greatly appreciated.

As of 06/15/2023:

 

Captain-Konstantinos Gkokas

 

Staff Captain-Luksa Stanisic

 

Chief Eng-Vasileious Nousis

 

GM- Marko Markovic 

 

Assistant GM-Davor Pikic 

 

Cruise Director-Yanique Smith 

 

ACD-Rod Elbo

 

F&B-Goran Rorbek 

 

Exec Chef-Alok Kumar

 

Bev. Mgr-Eleonore Reuda

 

Cruise Next Mgr-Michael Smith 

 

[hallux]

1 hour ago, rjw103 said:

ACD-Rod Elbo

If this is who I think it is (quick search on social media says it is!!) I'm happy to hear he got promoted to ACD!!  He was the solo host on my first cruise on NCL, I thought he was great!

[rjw103]

Rod is a great guy. He deserves to be CD some day soon. 

[hallux]

1 hour ago, rjw103 said:

Rod is a great guy. He deserves to be CD some day soon. 

I'm glad I'm not alone with that.  I wish I knew what Una was up to, I feel she was on the same track as she was very personable, energetic and had fun doing her job.  She was on the Bliss (as was Rod, still there 6 months after I first met him) for my Fall cruise in 2019...

[jls pebbles]

Does anyone know staff going on the Viva. I have read through comments 

[FL-Cruzer]

21 hours ago, rjw103 said:

As of 06/15/2023:

 

Captain-Konstantinos Gkokas

 

Staff Captain-Luksa Stanisic

 

Chief Eng-Vasileious Nousis

 

GM- Marko Markovic 

 

Assistant GM-Davor Pikic 

 

Cruise Director-Yanique Smith 

 

ACD-Rod Elbo

 

F&B-Goran Rorbek 

 

Exec Chef-Alok Kumar

 

Bev. Mgr-Eleonore Reuda

 

Cruise Next Mgr-Michael Smith 

 

 

[FL-Cruzer]

Thank You

[Elvis1209]

On 5/14/2023 at 6:37 PM, www3traveler said:

ESCAPE: 14 May-21 May 2023 as posted by BirdTravels (today 14 May):

 

  Captain: Matko Candrlic

  Staff Captain: Marco Spingardi

  General Manager: Zafer Dal

  Assistant Manager: Ray Espina

 Cruise Director: Will Oliva

 Food and Beverage Director: Yusuf Ozarslan

 Restaurant Manager: Melroy Rebeiro

 Beverage Manager: Fnu Mansyur

 Executive Chef: Ganesh Pamjami

 Guest Services Manager: Rashida Ramos

 Executive Housekeeper: Lunah Napoles

 CruiseNext Manager: Will Fishburn

Thank you!  I always wat to know who's doing the driving!

 

Elvis

[rjw103]

On 7/9/2023 at 1:40 PM, hallux said:

I'm glad I'm not alone with that.  I wish I knew what Una was up to, I feel she was on the same track as she was very personable, energetic and had fun doing her job.  She was on the Bliss (as was Rod, still there 6 months after I first met him) for my Fall cruise in 2019...

I was just told by someone who should know that Rod was promoted to Cruise Director on the Getaway. Great news.

[MikeandMarcia]

On 5/31/2023 at 11:43 AM, bmwman said:

 

Ok - so were is Nelson Martins these days 

Nelson Martins is on the Viva opening it. He will be the GM. Before arriving at the Viva he was GM on the Prima for some months, arriving there from a vacation he took when he left the Epic. The current plan is that he will be moving on to open the next ship, whenever. 

 

Metin Camurlu, who has most recently been GM on the Getaway, will be F&B on Viva, taking over as GM when Nelson takes on vacations.

 

Marcia

[www3traveler]

STAR:  As of 23 July as posted by YVRteacher

 

General Manager:  Manny Kampanakis

Food and Beverage Director:  Esteban Chorro

Restaurant Manager:  Garry Velez

Executive Chef:  Nelson Fernandes

Beverage Manager:  Alphanso Robinson

Guest Services Manager:  Gary Alldredge

Executive Housekeeper:  Jose Fletes

Cruise Director:  Beancka

Assistant Cruise Director:  Alvin

[lisabdh1]

Anyone on the Jewel please tell Hannah that Lisa and Scott from the Sun say hello! She is awesome. I was hoping to see her again soon.

 

Going on the Escape in November, will check back for updates when it gets closer.

[www3traveler]

4 minutes ago, lisabdh1 said:

Anyone on the Jewel please tell Hannah that Lisa and Scott from the Sun say hello! She is awesome. I was hoping to see her again soon.

 

Going on the Escape in November, will check back for updates when it gets closer.

I think that Hannah was to be re-assigned to a different ship after her vacation.  Not sure where she  is now.

[bmwman]

Thanks can not be sure but that what I have been told

[bmwman]

On 7/22/2023 at 6:26 AM, MikeandMarcia said:

Nelson Martins is on the Viva opening it. He will be the GM. Before arriving at the Viva he was GM on the Prima for some months, arriving there from a vacation he took when he left the Epic. The current plan is that he will be moving on to open the next ship, whenever. 

 

Metin Camurlu, who has most recently been GM on the Getaway, will be F&B on Viva, taking over as GM when Nelson takes on vacations.

 

Marcia

Many thanks for this - I had said months ago that Neson was  to be the GM on the Viva and one poster told me I was wrong. My information I know was correct

[bmwman]

On 6/1/2023 at 9:42 PM, snorklinbarb said:

Good point.  Maybe new projects of some sort, not sure.  

But Martin I. isn't GM on Prima or another ship and has taken a different position.  

 

Have never sailed with Nelson but there will be Viva GM Nelson.  

Looking forward.

He is a good guy and really knows the industry. 

[bmwman]

On 7/5/2023 at 2:58 AM, Crown Vic said:

Any news on Kaj Turunen who was GM on the Pride of America? Excellent GM and extremely pleasant and personable. Heard he has left NCL. Does anyone have any up to date news on Kaj?

Cheers…

One of the funniest guys we ever met - a real character. Last heard on the POA

[Crown Vic]

1 hour ago, bmwman said:

One of the funniest guys we ever met - a real character. Last heard on the POA

Thanks. Heard that he had left NCL. Haven’t been able to get any further information as to his whereabouts.

[Kite Woods]

Hi! I'm new to this site, I was in Norwegian Star last cruise and it was a really great experience. I really love the people I met and the crew members that has been so kind to me. 

 

I can remember some of them but I'm not really good at names. I made a friend who's working as a CruiseNext in Star but I can't remember it full.. can someone help me? 

I can only remember his first name, "Jeff" 

if anybody has the info it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance!

Edited August 4, 2023 by Kite Woods

[Ktuluorion]

Anyone know where Concierge Suzana is nowadays?  had a great experience with her years ago on the Pearl.

 

Also, anyone know the current concierge on Breakaway/have any info on how good they are?

 

 

 

 

[jimsig]

13 hours ago, Ktuluorion said:

Anyone know where Concierge Suzana is nowadays?  had a great experience with her years ago on the Pearl.

 

Also, anyone know the current concierge on Breakaway/have any info on how good they are?

 

 

 

 

We had her on our Alaskan cruise in 2016 on the Pearl.  I don't know of her whereabouts currently but I do know she was in Alaska last fall as she was the concierge on my parents cruise, but I can't remember what ship.  I know she said she likes the Alaskan itineraries. If no one here knows you might want to check out the Alaskan roll calls, maybe you can ask for someone on each current or next cruise who the concierge is?

[YVRteacher]

On 8/4/2023 at 9:13 AM, Kite Woods said:

Hi! I'm new to this site, I was in Norwegian Star last cruise and it was a really great experience. I really love the people I met and the crew members that has been so kind to me. 

 

I can remember some of them but I'm not really good at names. I made a friend who's working as a CruiseNext in Star but I can't remember it full.. can someone help me? 

I can only remember his first name, "Jeff" 

if anybody has the info it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance!

Do you mean Jefferson?

[Landl cruiser]

On 8/5/2023 at 8:56 PM, Ktuluorion said:

Anyone know where Concierge Suzana is nowadays?  had a great experience with her years ago on the Pearl.

 

Also, anyone know the current concierge on Breakaway/have any info on how good they are?

 

 

 

 

Susanna was on the Spirit in Alaska in 2021.  We think she was going to the Jade next, but that was two years ago.