Celebrity Female Captain Kate: A Big First!!

From CBS's Morning News within the past few minutes, they had this video story and headline: "Kate McCue makes waves and history for women at sea". CBS News's travel editor, Peter Greenberg had this story with lots of interviews and video details on Celebrity having the first female ship Captain. This included an interview segment with the female President of Celebrity cruise lines.

Among the story highlights: "Kate McCue is at the helm of the Celebrity Summit, with more than 2,000 passengers and a crew of almost 1,000. She is the first American woman to do so. Captaining cruise ships still remains a profession dominated by men. But McCue's boss, the first female chief executive of Celebrity Cruise Lines, said she hopes McCue's example would 'makes girls and women raise their hands and say, 'yeah, I think I'd like to do this too.' "

Interesting story and background for being a ship Captain, her hard-work, interests, etc. Her husband is a First Engineer with Celebrity, but they do not do sailing together. The story also noted: "She started as a cadet at the California Maritime Academy in 1996 when men at the school outnumbered women 15 to one. Nineteen years and 10 ships later, she is now a maritime master in charge of her own ship."

Anybody having sailed with her? She seems very out-going, nice and skilled.

Full story at:

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/kate-mccue-first-american-woman-to-captain-cruise-ship-celebrity-summit/

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

Enjoyed a 14-day, Celebrity Solstice Jan. 20-Feb. 3, 2014, Sydney to Auckland adventure, getting a big sampling for the wonders of "down under” before and after this cruise. Go to:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1974139

for more info and many pictures of these amazing sights in this great part of the world. Now at 120,038 views for this posting.

From CBS's Morning News within the past few minutes, they had this video story and headline: "Kate McCue makes waves and history for women at sea". CBS News's travel editor, Peter Greenberg had this story with lots of interviews and video details on Celebrity having the first female ship Captain. This included an interview segment with the female President of Celebrity cruise lines.

 

Among the story highlights: "Kate McCue is at the helm of the Celebrity Summit, with more than 2,000 passengers and a crew of almost 1,000. She is the first American woman to do so. Captaining cruise ships still remains a profession dominated by men. But McCue's boss, the first female chief executive of Celebrity Cruise Lines, said she hopes McCue's example would 'makes girls and women raise their hands and say, 'yeah, I think I'd like to do this too.' "

 

Interesting story and background for being a ship Captain, her hard-work, interests, etc. Her husband is a First Engineer with Celebrity, but they do not do sailing together. The story also noted: "She started as a cadet at the California Maritime Academy in 1996 when men at the school outnumbered women 15 to one. Nineteen years and 10 ships later, she is now a maritime master in charge of her own ship."

 

Anybody having sailed with her? She seems very out-going, nice and skilled.

 

Full story at:

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/kate-mccue-first-american-woman-to-captain-cruise-ship-celebrity-summit/

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

Enjoyed a 14-day, Celebrity Solstice Jan. 20-Feb. 3, 2014, Sydney to Auckland adventure, getting a big sampling for the wonders of "down under” before and after this cruise. Go to:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1974139

for more info and many pictures of these amazing sights in this great part of the world. Now at 120,038 views for this posting.

Welcome Kate!

This topic has been covered on several threads in the past month or more. And their statistics are in error. Cunard has had a female ship captain since Dec. 1, 2010, and I believe Royal Caribbean has had one even longer by several years. EM

http://wearecunard.com/2010/12/cunard-appoints-the-line%E2%80%99s-first-female-captain/

Royal Caribbean in 2007

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/royal-caribbean-international-names-first-female-captain-of-a-major-cruise-ship-58142532.html

Loved sailing with Captain Kate this past week on Summit. She is the "voice inside your head."

She was charming and very visible all around the ship.

This topic has been covered on several threads in the past month or more. And their statistics are in error. Cunard has had a female ship captain since Dec. 1, 2010, and I believe Royal Caribbean has had one even longer by several years. EM

 

http://wearecunard.com/2010/12/cunard-appoints-the-line%E2%80%99s-first-female-captain/

 

Royal Caribbean in 2007

 

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/royal-caribbean-international-names-first-female-captain-of-a-major-cruise-ship-58142532.html

I believe the distinction is that she is the first AMERICAN female captain.

Go Kate!

This topic has been covered on several threads in the past month or more. And their statistics are in error. Cunard has had a female ship captain since Dec. 1, 2010, and I believe Royal Caribbean has had one even longer by several years. EM

 

http://wearecunard.com/2010/12/cunard-appoints-the-line%E2%80%99s-first-female-captain/

 

Royal Caribbean in 2007

 

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/royal-caribbean-international-names-first-female-captain-of-a-major-cruise-ship-58142532.html

P&O have a female captain too.

I believe the distinction is that she is the first AMERICAN female captain.

 

Go Kate!

That's correct. She's the first American Female Captain.

Wishing Captain Kate all the best of Success as Summit's Captain, and in her Celebrity career :)

Loved sailing with Captain Kate this past week on Summit. She is the "voice inside your head."

 

She was charming and very visible all around the ship.

As opposed to the "voice from above"? Shows she has a sense of humor.

That's correct. She's the first American Female Captain.

 

Wishing Captain Kate all the best of Success as Summit's Captain, and in her Celebrity career :)

I wonder how many male American Captains serve on cruise ships.

Best wishes for a successful career to Captain Kate.

That's correct. She's the first American Female Captain.

 

Wishing Captain Kate all the best of Success as Summit's Captain, and in her Celebrity career :)

For my 15 years of cruising on numerous different cruise lines, I don't ever recall an American captain.

Also saw the bit on CBS news this morning, it was on in the waiting lounge while I was waiting to get my car serviced and it was very nicely done. Learned all captains have a tattoo :D Wishing Captain Kate the best success.

Best wishes Captain Kate, look forward to sailing with you in the future:cool:

I wonder how many male American Captains serve on cruise ships.

Best wishes for a successful career to Captain Kate.

And who was the first? A quick Yahoo search did not turn up an answer

I love Capt. Kate's announcements just before setting sail where she uses the Azipods to thrust away from the dock. She says it in a way that makes sailing with her fun. ;) Then ends it with her humorous Confucius sayings.

I found her very unassuming and humble in a way but showing a lot of strength and cordiality.

It was a pleasure to be on her first cruise where she took control as the Master Captain in Quebec when Capt. Leo left for vacation.

BTW is she the first non Greek captain since Celebrity bought X?

And who was the first? A quick Yahoo search did not turn up an answer

One Celebrity Captain told a group that until recently there was a law that banned American Captains, male or female, from becoming Masters on Cruise Ships. He said that this was changed recently and we could expect to see more American serving as Masters. Captain Kate may very will be the first and appears to be a great choice.

One Celebrity Captain told a group that until recently there was a law that banned American Captains, male or female, from becoming Masters on Cruise Ships. He said that this was changed recently and we could expect to see more American serving as Masters. Captain Kate may very will be the first and appears to be a great choice.

I might have guessed NCL when they had to have all American crew for Hawaii?

This topic has been covered on several threads in the past month or more. And their statistics are in error. Cunard has had a female ship captain since Dec. 1, 2010, and I believe Royal Caribbean has had one even longer by several years. EM

 

http://wearecunard.com/2010/12/cunard-appoints-the-line%E2%80%99s-first-female-captain/

 

Royal Caribbean in 2007

 

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/royal-caribbean-international-names-first-female-captain-of-a-major-cruise-ship-58142532.html

She is the first female AMERICAN Captain. There are a number of females from other countries with RCCL and other lines but no female AMERICAN.

As opposed to the "voice from above"? Shows she has a sense of humor.

Yes, as opposed to the voice from above and she always ends with a saying from her favorite philospher, Confucius. One example, "Wife who put husband in dog house, will soon find him in cat house."

 

BTW is she the first non Greek captain since Celebrity bought X?

At one time Celebrity had a Norwegian Captain as Master. But he is no longer with the fleet.

She came onboard our 8/30 sailing after attending the Captains Conference in Miami.

Very nice and personable.

"Kate McCue is . . . the first American woman to do so.

Appreciate all of these various postings, experiences with Kate and clarification that it was been more recently that operating these ships is now more open to Americans holding such important posts. As I noted originally (in bold italic type), she is an American female first. Glad to see this progress by Celebrity. For our first cruise on the Solstice in June 2011 in the Med, the Hotel Director was a female and she did a great job.

During our bridge tour last year, one of the top officers giving us this tour was a female. See my photo "evidence" below. Good leadership by Celebrity!!

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

Did a June 7-19, 2011, cruise from Barcelona that had stops in Villefranche, ports near Pisa and Rome, Naples, Kotor, Venice and Dubrovnik. Dozens of nice visuals with key highlights, tips, comments, etc. We are now at 204,232 views for this live/blog re-cap, including much on wonderful Barcelona. Check these postings and added info at:

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1426474

From our Solstice Bridge Tour last January going from Tasmania to New Zealand, here is one visual sample. Here are some people doing this tour in the glassed, over-hang area with the ship officer explaining what all of the many buttons, dials and knobs do to control the ship's speed, direction, etc. Plus, you can see many other screens that update all of the key navigating information, etc.:

CBS has a story about Captain Kate making history as the first American female captain of a cruise ship. We were honored to dine with her and her husband at her first captain's table on our current cruise. What an awesome time and experience. Pictures to follow when we get home.

CBS has a story about Captain Kate making history as the first American female captain of a cruise ship. We were honored to dine with her and her husband at her first captain's table on our current cruise. What an awesome time and experience. Pictures to follow when we get home.

Wow.. sounds great. Can't wait to see the pics.

I watched the interview from CBS.. so inspiring :)

CC

Does anyone who's

recently sailed with Captain Kate know if by chance she'll be changing ships soon? Sure would be fun to sail with her on our next cruise on the Infinity at the end of October, after drydock.

Does anyone who's

recently sailed with Captain Kate know if by chance she'll be changing ships soon? Sure would be fun to sail with her on our next cruise on the Infinity at the end of October, after drydock.

Captain Kate just took command of Summit on September 13 when Captain Leo went on vacation.. I asked her if Summit was her permanent ship and she replied yes.

Kate is an excellent choice, and very qualified. In a recent correspondence I had with Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, I commended her on the choice. Lisa was thrilled with the opportunity to place Kate in the position.