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1. Ask Larry Pimentel: Destination Immersion®! "Stay Longer. Experience More" READ ONLY (2017)

   Direct from Larry Pimentel about Destination Immersion^®! "Stay Longer. Experience More" with Azamara Club Cruises.

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   • Expansion plans - new ships?
   • By JVNYC, February 21, 2017
2. Q&A with Edie Rodriguez, Americas Brand Chairman & Corporate Advisor, Ponant Cruises (READ ONLY)

   Explore Ponant Cruises with Edie Rodriguez!
   
   Edie Rodriguez
   Americas Brand Chairman and Special Corporate Advisor
   
   Edie Rodriquez was here the week of September 24th to answer your questions about the Ponant brand, read what she had to say!
   
   Learn all about Ponant Cruises

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   • Yacht Club Loyalty Program
   • By Host Jazzbeau, July 26, 2019
3. Q&A with InsureMyTrip - (2023) - READ ONLY

    

   Check coverage, not boxes.

   Stay tuned; insuremytrip was here Feb 21st and answered all questions, see what they had to say!

   No new questions, please. 

    

    

   Tip:  Don't forget to "FOLLOW" this forum so you don't miss any content!

    

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   • Evacuation insurance for seniors over 75
   • By GeezerCouple, May 24, 2023
4. Q&A: Cruise Insurance with Steve Dasseos of the TripInsuranceStore.com (Read Only)

   

   Purchasing cruise insurance should be top of mind for all cruisers!  Steve Dasseos of The TripInsuranceStore.com will answer your cruise insurance questions. 

    

    

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   • When to buy cruise / travel insurance
   • By iamtrustworthy, November 19, 2021
5. Q&A: Cruise Insurance w/ Steve Dasseos of the TripInsuranceStore.com June 2020 (Read Only)

    

   So many questions!  This forum has been archived for your convenience.   Steve was here throughout the month of June 2020 .

    

    

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   • Year-round or individual cruise insurance?
   • By trbarton, November 11, 2020
6. Q&A with Chris Prelog , President of Windstar Cruises (READ ONLY)!

   Chris was here Nov 23 & 24, and he's answered your questions!

   (Any new questions will be moved to the Windstar forum, but discussion on these can begin!)

   

    

   Star Breeze, which will launch this month, is the first to emerge from the $250 million project that also includes sister ships Star Pride and Star Legend. Learn more about Windstar's $250 Million Star Plus Initiative and Destination Delivery.  Ask about itineraries, features and just about anything Windstar Cruises

   Our Community Guidelines are in effect, please be respectful of our special guest and your fellow community members.

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   • will Windstar allow cancelled cruises to be moved to new date at same price?
   • By Petoonya, December 16, 2020
7. SPECIAL EVENT: Q&A with Barbara Muckermann, CMO Silversea Cruises (READ ONLY)

   

   Silversea Cruises will return to service on June 18^th in the Eastern Mediterranean, with 9 all-new itineraries covering Greece, Cyprus and Israel. The occasion will also mark the debut of the cruise company’s new flagship, Silver Moon, as well as the official launch of the innovative culinary program, S.A.L.T. Barbara Muckermann, Silversea’s Chief Marketing Officer, was  here beginning Tuesday, May 18th to answer all your questions about this long-awaited return to service, and all things Silversea!

    

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   • How will COVID 19 rules change the Antarctica expedition cruises?
   • By rosewood jo, October 4, 2021
8. Q&A with InsureMyTrip - January 2024 ~ READ ONLY

   

   Compare Cruise Insurance on InsureMyTrip.com.

   Stay tuned; insuremytrip will be monitoring this forum and all your questions!

    

   This forum will remain available as READ ONLY through the month of February 2023.  Thank you all for your participation!

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   • To whomever at InsureMyTrip moderated this board
   • By klfrodo, January 31
9. Q&A with Larry Pimentel, President & CEO, Azamara Club Cruises Nov 2017

   We are pleased to welcome Larry Pimentel, President and CEO Azamara Club Cruises to Cruise Critic. Larry will be here intermittently through Nov. 7th to answer your questions about Azamara Pursuit, or anything at all! This is the place to ask.
   
    

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   • New Zealand
   • By Host Jazzbeau, December 15, 2017
10. Q&A with Larry Pimentel, President & CEO, Azamara Club Cruises

    
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    Larry Pimentel
    
    CLOSED FOR NEW QUESTIONS

     

    Leave a question for Larry Pimentel -- he stops by from time to time to answer!
    
     

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    • Land Discoveries 25% cancellation - still confused
    • By wamma44, June 15, 2014
11. Q&A with Peter Shanks, President & Managing Director Cunard Line

     

    
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    Peter Shanks
    President & Managing Director
    
    
    
    Special Event: Peter Shanks was here answering your questions about Cunard Line. Check in to see what he had to say!
    
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    • Dance Hosts, Dance Teachers, Dance Music, Dancing (MERGED)
    • By Dancer Bob, September 6, 2013
12. Q&A with Daniel Skjeldam, CEO Hurtigruten

    

    Please join us as we welcome Daniel Skjeldam, CEO Hurtigruten was here during the week of February 4th...learn what he had to say!  (Forum is closed to new questions)

     

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    • Reducing food waste
    • By Aliyah17, September 14, 2019
13. Q&A with Nathan Philpot, Sales & Marketing Director~ Fred. Olsen Cruise Line

    
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    Please join us as we welcome Nathan Philpot as he answers your questions about Fred. Olsen Cruise Line.
    
    Rules For Participation
    - Use the "NEW THREAD" button for your question*.
    - No discussion/comments in response to other members' questions. You may, however, add a reply if your question is similar.
    - Mr. Philpot was here on July 25th.
    - Our Community Guidelines apply to all posts.
    - Threads will be closed once Mr. Philpot has replied!
    
    * We'll be merging duplicate and similar questions, and reserve the right to remove/move questions as appropriate. Customer service questions should be directed to the appropriate source at the cruise line.

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    • QUESTION....Nathan Philpot...Fred Olsen Cruises.
    • By Ernie Who, July 25, 2013
14. Q&A with Stephen M. Payne, OBE RDI

     

    
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    Stephen M. Payne
    QM2 Design Architect
    
    
    
    Special Event: Stephen Payne is here today, September 25th. This is an opportunity to learn about how ships are designed from a mere idea through sea trials! Ask Mr. Payne your question now!
    
    Our Community Guidelines are in effect, please be respectful of our special guest and your fellow community members.
     

     

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    • Safety of a transatlantic crossing on a cruise ship
    • By Alcorcon, October 8, 2013
15. Q&A with Christopher Edgington ~ P&O Cruises

    
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    Christopher Edgington - ARCHIVE: Q&A January 2014

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    • By kevinyork, April 22, 2014
16. Q&A with Edie Rodriguez, CEO & President Crystal Cruises - Jan 16th

    
    Edie Rodriguez

    We welcomed Crystal Cruises' Edie Rodriguez on Jan 16th. Read her answers to all your questions.

    • Our Community Guidelines are in effect, please be respectful of our special guest and your fellow community members.

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    • Onboard Internet Service
    • By ryndam, January 28, 2017
17. Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo - invites you to #CrewUpWithWomen READ ONLY (2019)

    We are so pleased to welcome Lisa to the Cruise Critic forums for the first time ever!

     

     

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    • Captain's club level between elite plus and zenith
    • By OuiOnboard, March 8, 2020
18. Q&A with Mark Conroy, Managing Director - Silversea Cruises (READ ONLY)

    Explore Silversea Cruises with Mark Conroy!
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    Mark Conroy
    Managing Director of the Americas
    
    Mark Conroy, Managing Director of the Americas for Silversea Cruises, was here recently and answered all your questions. See what he had to say!
    
    NOTE: This forum is now Read Only
    
    Learn all about Silversea Cruises.

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    • Silver Whisper
    • By DCCruiser57, June 27, 2018
19. Q&A with Richard Twynam, Managing Director U.K. & Ireland, Azamara Club Cruises

    
    We are pleased to welcome Richard Twynam, Managing Director U.K. & Ireland for Azamara Club Cruises to Cruise Critic. Richard was here on Feb. 19th. You asked questions, he answered!
    
    
    Rules For Posting
    - Post questions using the NEW THREAD button.
    - Please no discussion before Mr. Twynam has answered.
    - Please do not ask Customer Service or Booking related questions.
    - Our Community Guidelines are in effect, please be respectful of our special guest and your fellow community members.
    
    

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    • Shoreside Issues
    • By malcliz, April 3, 2018
20. Royal Princess Q&A with Rai Caluori, EVP Fleet Operations ~ Princess Cruises

     

    
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    Rai Caluori, EVP Fleet Operations ~ Princess Cruises
    
    All Things Royal Princess!
    
    
    Rules for Participation
    - This Q&A is about Royal Princess; all other questions will be moved to the Princess Forum
    - Discussion may commence after Mr. Caluori has replied
    - Similar questions/comments will be merged
    - Customer service issues should be addressed through the proper venues via Princess Cruises
    Our Community Guidelines are in effect, please be respectful of our special guest and your fellow community members.

     

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    • Coffee
    • By Lindaras, October 28, 2013
21. Q&A with Graham Sadler- Managing Director at Regent Seven Seas Cruises UK & Europe

    
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    Graham Sadler
    
    
    Please join us in welcoming Graham Sadler as he answers your questions about Regent Seven Seas Cruises UK and Europe.
    Mr. Sadler will be here on November 7th to begin answering your questions.
    
    Rules for Participation
    - Thank you for your participation; no new questions as of Nov 7th in order to give Mr. Sadler an opportunity to answer those already posted
    - Discussion may commence after Mr. Sadler has replied to a question
    - Similar questions/comments will be merged
    - Customer service issues should be addressed through the proper venues via RSSC Cruises
    Our Community Guidelines are in effect, please be respectful of our special guest and your fellow community members.

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    • Alcohol policy
    • By timeforme, December 2, 2013
22. Q&A with Randall Soy and Carolyn Spencer Brown - Seven Seas Explorer

    
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    ---This forum is now closed to new posting. We thank Randall and Carolyn for taking the time to answer our questions ---- We’re pleased to welcome Randall Soy - Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and Carolyn Spencer Brown, Editor-in-Chief of Cruise Critic, as they answer questions about Regent's newest ship, Seven Seas Explorer
    Mr. Soy will be here on June 17th 11 am est along with our own Carolyn Spencer Brown to begin answering your questions.
    
    Please post your question as a New Thread in this forum. You may begin posting in advance.
    Questions will be answered by Randall Soy and/or Carolyn Spencer Brown on June 17
    
    Our Community Guidelines are in effect, please be respectful of our special guest and your fellow community members.
    Thank you for your participation

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    • Night lights?
    • By Jim B, June 27, 2016
23. Q&A with Walter Littlejohn, Vice President and Managing Director - Crystal River Cruises

    
    Walter Littlejohn, Vice President and Managing Director of Crystal River Cruises will be here May 15 to answer your questions!
    
    Please use the NEW THREAD button to ask your question
    
    Our Community Guidelines are in effect, please be respectful of our special guest and your fellow community members.
     

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    • 2020 Itineraries
    • By NJCruiserBoy, June 8, 2018
24. Q&A with the Quark Expeditions Team!

    

    Expedition cruises to the Arctic and Antarctic enable seasoned travelers to explore remote parts of the world that relatively few get to experience. Polar bears. Whales. Penguins. Vast wilderness. Icebergs. Glaciers.

    Discover more about the Polar Regions in a special Q&A event with the Quark Expeditions team.  They were here earlier this week, see what they had to say!

     

     

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    • Medical Conditions
    • By arctic_cruiser, July 28, 2023
25. Q&A with James Rodriguez, President & CEO of Atlas Ocean Voyages. July 2023

    

    We're excited to invite you to our Q&A, an open forum for questions, feedback,

    and discussions about Atlas Ocean Voyages. Whether it's about our services,

    amenities, itineraries, or any other aspect of your journey, we're here to listen and

    answer your questions. Your voice matters to us,  and we want to ensure that

    we're continuously improving and delivering the best possible experiences. We

    value your input and believe that through active communication, we can create

    an even more remarkable voyage experience together.

     

    Mr. Rodriguez was here on July 24th, please check out what he had to say!

    You will need to be registered/logged in to post

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    • By GICNJC, October 20, 2023
26. SPECIAL EVENT: Q&A with Barbara Muckermann, CMO Silversea Cruises

    

     

     

    You will need to be registered/logged in to ask a question

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27. Q&A: Cruise Insurance with Steve Dasseos of the TripInsuranceStore.com Jan/Feb '22

    

    Purchasing cruise insurance should be top of mind for all cruisers! 

    Steve Dasseos of The TripInsuranceStore.com will answer your cruise insurance questions. 

     

     

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    • Travel Insurance for healthy 70 year old - which one???
    • By iamtrustworthy, February 5, 2023
28. Q&A: Cruise Insurance with Steve Dasseos of the TripInsuranceStore.com November - December 2022 (READ ONLY)

    

    Purchasing cruise insurance should be top of mind for all cruisers! 

    Steve Dasseos of The TripInsuranceStore.com will answer your cruise insurance questions. 

     

     

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    • Tricare for Life Coverage
    • By LeeW, January 3, 2023
29. Q&A with Rudi Schreiner, President, Co-Founder and Co-Owner - AmaWaterways

    

    Rudi Schreiner
    President, Co-Founder and Co-Owner
    
    Special Event: Rudi Schreiner was here on April 24th to answer your questions about all things AmaWaterways --

    see what he had to say!
    
    Rules for Posting
    - Forum is closed to new questions!
    - Replies/Discussion may continue.
    - Similar questions will be merged.
    - Cruise Critic reserves the right to remove any content which, in our sole discretion, we deem inappropriate for this forum.
    
    Our Community Guidelines are in effect, please be respectful of our special guest and your fellow community members.

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    • When designing new boats, what are your 2 to 3 most important considerations?
    • By bfamily9, January 8
30. Q&A with Avoya Travel: Turn Your Passion into Success by Becoming an Independent Travel Advisor

    

    There’s a fast-growing number of people who have become small business owners that plan and book vacations for others. And with the complexities of travel today, it’s no wonder that travel agents are making a huge comeback. There’s never been a better time to get into the travel industry.

    Avoya Travel helps independent travel advisors become successful in earning a living and traveling the world. No matter your experience level, we offer both new and experienced travel advisors a better path to success through award-winning systems and amazing support.

    Benefits of Becoming an Independent Travel Advisor with Avoya:

    ·       Travel at discounted rates

    ·       Be your own boss

    ·       Work whenever and wherever

    ·       Earn money selling travel

     

    Limited-Time Offer
    Act fast to claim your Avoya exclusive limited-time offer for Cruise Critic members! Don’t delay your success, or your future earnings, any longer.

    Learn More
    With the Cruise Critic Community in mind, we’ve put together this information sheet for you here.

    Frequently Asked Questions
    Got questions? Check out our handy FAQ guide.

     

     

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    • Travel Education required
    • By Bubarqslegit, December 15, 2023
31. Q&A: Cruise Insurance with Steve Dasseos of the TripInsuranceStore.com - Summer 2023

    

    Purchasing cruise insurance should be top of mind for all cruisers! 

    Steve Dasseos of The TripInsuranceStore.com will answer your cruise insurance questions. 

     

     

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    • Trip Cancellation
    • By iamtrustworthy, November 17, 2023