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Galaxa

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Here's what I need to verify. If anyone can help me, please post what you know (and provide your source), or refer me to a review or thread that contains the info.

 

 

Is Leigh Xuerob still the CD on Serenade, or has he been replaced after just a few weeks by Rich E?

 

 

Hi we just got of the Serenade last Saturday (31 March) and Leigh was still CD

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Talked to RCCL representative yesterday. Ken Rush returns from his vacation on June 10th and is aboard the Allure through September 2nd. My family likes him so we're happy since we are going on Allure August 19th. :)

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This list is maintained based on anecdotal info reported by cruisers on these ships, therefore I depend upon returning cruisers to post their CD here or to include it in their reviews. I try to sift through all the reviews for CD info. If anyone can help me, please post what you know (and provide your source if possible), or refer me to a review or thread that contains the info.

 

Please note the info does not come from an "official" source, and emails from RCI stating who the CD will be on a future cruise are often incorrect. CD's are not on a specific rotation schedule, and they move around from ship to ship, so it's impossible to predict in advance. Accuracy of this list is only as good as people reporting back to us after their cruises. It may be off by weeks, or even months.

 

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Adventure OTS - Abel Jeney *verified on 3/30 that he is still there

 

Allure OTS - Allan Brooks *started 4/1; Ken Rush will be back June 10th through September 2nd.

 

Brilliance OTS - Paul Lancaster *started 3/31

 

Enchantment OTS - John Blair *due to take a break sometime in May - Carly Boileau May and June

 

Explorer OTS - Richard Spacey *started March 9. Richard stated on his FB page that he is leaving EX on June 7th and will be returning in 2 months. Jimmy Rhodes will be filling in during Richard's break.

 

Freedom OTS - Graham Seymour *taking his break sometime in July, and returning sometime in September *Drew Devine for July and August

 

Grandeur OTS - Rico Du-Breil (need dates)

 

Independence OTS - Joff Eaton until 4/7 (according to his morning show report on last week's cruise) per Joff: Luke Aerosmith will be covering Joff's 2 month break until at least the June 2nd cruise. (needs verification)

 

Jewel OTS - Dennis Sciortino (aka Dennis Charles) *Started 2/13; verified 3/25 that he is still there. (Clo O'Connor for the westbound TA, then Carly Boileau back in Boston on Sept 16 after TA.)

 

Legend OTS - Dan Whitney *since March

 

Liberty OTS - James Andrews (need dates)

 

Majesty OTS - Dave Chapman *per Dave: his break is May 7 through mid-July, and Mitch Merucci will be the CD on MJ during that time

 

Mariner OTS - Mitch Merucci *due to take a break soon (needs verification)

 

Monarch OTS - Drew Devine (Marc Walker will be going to Monarch at the end of his paternity leave)

 

Navigator OTS - Warren Allen (aka Warren Melhuish) *verified on 3/25 that he was still there

 

Oasis OTS - Ricky Matthews *started 3/31 *Amy Fickert said that she's returning to Oasis after her two month break.

 

Radiance OTS - Bobby and Becky Brown **Paul Rutter is thought to be joining Radiance as the CD for the first northbound Alaska cruise

 

Rhapsody OTS - Casey Pelter (was on when ship went into Singapore drydock March 1, he verified he would be on ship for post drydock cruise Mar 29, and he is in the RCI publicity photo cutting ribbon at start of the post drydock cruise which is currently sailing).

 

Serenade OTS - Leigh Xuereb *started 3/17 (verified)

 

Splendour OTS - João Pereira (need dates)

 

Vision OTS - Claudia Periou (need dates)

 

Voyager OTS - Jimmy Rhodes *started 3/24. Gordon Whatman's facebook says he's back to Voyager on 30th Apr which is the beginning of the Barcelona-Dubai segment. Other info says that Gordon will be replacing Jimmy in Dubai, which would be May 15.

 

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Currently unassigned (or on break, but do not have info regarding his/her return): Mike Hunnerup, Clo O'Connor, Simeon Baker, Leo Pappa, Bill Brunkhurst, Keith Williams, Anna Bass

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No love no dislike... didnt even know who the cruise director was until around the 3rd day. As time went on I can say I did enjoy John Blair but cant see him standing out down the line as a fave, where as others sure will. (other lines) I just got off the 3/31 Enchantment sailing.

 

Good to know. I like having a good cruise director but hubby and I always manage to have a great time regardless. Even a 'bad' day on a cruise is better than a good day at work LOL

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I am going on the Allure cruise in December..

 

I guess Allan Brooks will be on since Ken is only on Allure until September 2.

 

If anyone gets any updates on who will be CD on the Allure in December 9

I will be very thankful.

 

I wish RCL had a website listing of all CD like John Heald has for Carnival cruise..

 

Thanks

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I am going on the Allure cruise in December..

 

I guess Allan Brooks will be on since Ken is only on Allure until September 2.

 

If anyone gets any updates on who will be CD on the Allure in December 9

I will be very thankful.

 

I wish RCL had a website listing of all CD like John Heald has for Carnival cruise..

 

Thanks

 

Keep an eye on this thread - I will update as info becomes available.

 

I had Allan on my Allure cruise and thought he was wonderful!

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Will Rico Du-Breil be on the Grandeur of the Seas during the 9 night venice cruise? 13th of July?:)

If not does anyone know who may be taking over?!

 

I just asked someone who posted that he was leaving on the Grandeur transatlantic this week if he would report back to us any CD info - perhaps he can find out how long Rico is staying on the ship.

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This list is maintained based on anecdotal info reported by cruisers on these ships, therefore I depend upon returning cruisers to post their CD here or to include it in their reviews. I try to sift through all the reviews for CD info. If anyone can help me, please post what you know (and provide your source if possible), or refer me to a review or thread that contains the info.

 

Please note the info does not come from an "official" source, and emails from RCI stating who the CD will be on a future cruise are often incorrect. CD's are not on a specific rotation schedule, and they move around from ship to ship, so it's impossible to predict in advance. Accuracy of this list is only as good as people reporting back to us after their cruises. It may be off by weeks, or even months.

 

*******************************************

Adventure OTS - Abel Jeney *verified on 3/30 that he is still there

 

Allure OTS - Allan Brooks *started 4/1; Ken Rush will be back June 10th through September 2nd.

 

Brilliance OTS - Paul Lancaster *started 3/31

 

Enchantment OTS - John Blair *due to take a break sometime in May - Carly Boileau May and June

 

Explorer OTS - Richard Spacey *started March 9. Richard stated on his FB page that he is leaving EX on June 7th and will be returning in 2 months. Jimmy Rhodes will be filling in during Richard's break.

 

Freedom OTS - Graham Seymour *taking his break sometime in July, and returning sometime in September *Drew Devine for July and August

 

Grandeur OTS - Rico Du-Breil (need dates)

 

Independence OTS - Joff Eaton until 4/7 (according to his morning show report on last week's cruise) per Joff: Luke Aerosmith will be covering Joff's 2 month break until at least the June 2nd cruise. (needs verification)

 

Jewel OTS - Dennis Sciortino (aka Dennis Charles) *Started 2/13; verified 3/25 that he is still there. (Clo O'Connor for the westbound TA, then Carly Boileau back in Boston on Sept 16 after TA.)

 

Legend OTS - Dan Whitney *since March

 

Liberty OTS - James Andrews (need dates)

 

Majesty OTS - Dave Chapman *per Dave: his break is May 7 through mid-July, and Mitch Merucci will be the CD on MJ during that time

 

Mariner OTS - Mitch Merucci *due to take a break soon (needs verification)

 

Monarch OTS - Drew Devine (Marc Walker will be going to Monarch at the end of his paternity leave)

 

Navigator OTS - Warren Allen (aka Warren Melhuish) *verified on 3/25 that he was still there

 

Oasis OTS - Ricky Matthews *started 3/31 *Amy Fickert said that she's returning to Oasis after her two month break.

 

Radiance OTS - Bobby and Becky Brown **Paul Rutter is thought to be joining Radiance as the CD for the first northbound Alaska cruise

 

Rhapsody OTS - Casey Pelter (was on when ship went into Singapore drydock March 1, he verified he would be on ship for post drydock cruise Mar 29, and he is in the RCI publicity photo cutting ribbon at start of the post drydock cruise which is currently sailing).

 

Serenade OTS - Leigh Xuereb *started 3/17 (verified)

 

Splendour OTS - João Pereira (need dates)

 

Vision OTS - Claudia Periou (need dates)

 

Voyager OTS - Jimmy Rhodes *started 3/24. Gordon Whatman's facebook says he's back to Voyager on 30th Apr which is the beginning of the Barcelona-Dubai segment. Other info says that Gordon will be replacing Jimmy in Dubai, which would be May 15.

 

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Currently unassigned (or on break, but do not have info regarding his/her return): Mike Hunnerup, Clo O'Connor, Simeon Baker, Leo Pappa, Bill Brunkhurst, Keith Williams, Anna Bass

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Is Mitch still on Mariner? (if he is going over to Majesty on May 7 to cover Dave's break, is he taking a break in between or is he going straight there?)

Luke is supposed to be the CD on Indy beginning this past week. Can anyone confirm that he is actually there?

Can anyone find out:

When Abel is taking his break from Adventure?

When Rico is taking his break from Grandeur?

When Dennis is taking his break from Jewel?

When John is taking his break from Enchantment?

When Dan is taking his break from Legend?

When James is taking his break from Liberty?

When Drew is taking his break from Monarch?

When Warren is taking his break from Navigator?

When Bobby and Becky are taking their break from Radiance?

When Joao is taking his break from Splendour?

When Claudia is taking her break from Vision?

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Is Mitch still on Mariner? (if he is going over to Majesty on May 7 to cover Dave's break, is he taking a break in between or is he going straight there?)

Luke is supposed to be the CD on Indy beginning this past week. Can anyone confirm that he is actually there?

Can anyone find out:

When Abel is taking his break from Adventure?

When Rico is taking his break from Grandeur?

When Dennis is taking his break from Jewel?

When John is taking his break from Enchantment?

When Dan is taking his break from Legend?

When James is taking his break from Liberty?

When Drew is taking his break from Monarch?

When Warren is taking his break from Navigator?

When Bobby and Becky are taking their break from Radiance?

When Joao is taking his break from Splendour?

When Claudia is taking her break from Vision?

 

Luke is now on Indy , someone sailing now has just posted to confirm this .

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This list is maintained based on anecdotal info reported by cruisers on these ships, therefore I depend upon returning cruisers to post their CD here or to include it in their reviews. I try to sift through all the reviews for CD info. If anyone can help me, please post what you know (and provide your source if possible), or refer me to a review or thread that contains the info.

 

Please note the info does not come from an "official" source, and emails from RCI stating who the CD will be on a future cruise are often incorrect. CD's are not on a specific rotation schedule, and they move around from ship to ship, so it's impossible to predict in advance. Accuracy of this list is only as good as people reporting back to us after their cruises. It may be off by weeks, or even months.

 

*******************************************

Adventure OTS - Abel Jeney *verified on 3/30 that he is still there

 

Allure OTS - Allan Brooks *started 4/1; Ken Rush will be back June 10th through September 2nd.

 

Brilliance OTS - Paul Lancaster *started 3/31

 

Enchantment OTS - John Blair until May 3rd, then Carly Boileau for May and June

 

Explorer OTS - Richard Spacey *started March 9. Richard stated on his FB page that he is leaving EX on June 7th and will be returning in 2 months. Jimmy Rhodes will be filling in during Richard's break.

 

Freedom OTS - Graham Seymour *taking his break sometime in July, and returning sometime in September *Drew Devine for July and August

 

Grandeur OTS - Rico Du-Breil (need dates)

 

Independence OTS - Luke Aerosmith (started 4/7 until at least the June 2nd cruise) Joff Eaton should be returning after a 2 month break

 

Jewel OTS - Dennis Sciortino (aka Dennis Charles) *Started 2/13; verified 3/25 that he is still there. (Clo O'Connor for the westbound TA, then Carly Boileau back in Boston on Sept 16 after TA.)

 

Legend OTS - Dan Whitney *since March

 

Liberty OTS - James Andrews (need dates)

 

Majesty OTS - Dave Chapman *per Dave: his break is May 7 through mid-July, and Mitch Merucci will be the CD on MJ during that time

 

Mariner OTS - Mitch Merucci *due to take a break soon (needs verification)

 

Monarch OTS - Drew Devine (Marc Walker will be going to Monarch at the end of his paternity leave)

 

Navigator OTS - Warren Allen (aka Warren Melhuish) *verified on 3/25 that he was still there

 

Oasis OTS - Ricky Matthews *started 3/31 *Amy Fickert said that she's returning to Oasis after her two month break.

 

Radiance OTS - Bobby and Becky Brown **Paul Rutter is thought to be joining Radiance as the CD for the first northbound Alaska cruise

 

Rhapsody OTS - Casey Pelter (was on when ship went into Singapore drydock March 1, he verified he would be on ship for post drydock cruise Mar 29, and he is in the RCI publicity photo cutting ribbon at start of the post drydock cruise which is currently sailing).

 

Serenade OTS - Leigh Xuereb *started 3/17 (verified)

 

Splendour OTS - João Pereira (need dates)

 

Vision OTS - Claudia Periou (need dates)

 

Voyager OTS - Jimmy Rhodes *started 3/24. Gordon Whatman's facebook says he's back to Voyager on 30th Apr which is the beginning of the Barcelona-Dubai segment. Other info says that Gordon will be replacing Jimmy in Dubai, which would be May 15.

 

**************************************

Currently unassigned (or on break, but do not have info regarding his/her return): Mike Hunnerup, Clo O'Connor, Simeon Baker, Leo Pappa, Bill Brunkhurst, Keith Williams, Anna Bass

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Is Mitch still on Mariner? (if he is going over to Majesty on May 7 to cover Dave's break, is he taking a break in between or is he going straight there?)

 

Can anyone find out:

 

When Abel is taking his break from Adventure?

When Rico is taking his break from Grandeur?

When Dennis is taking his break from Jewel?

When Dan is taking his break from Legend?

When James is taking his break from Liberty?

When Drew is taking his break from Monarch?

When Warren is taking his break from Navigator?

When Bobby and Becky are taking their break from Radiance?

When Joao is taking his break from Splendour?

When Claudia is taking her break from Vision?

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