Cruise Director Solstice?

[Painter]

Who will be the Cruise Director on Solstice from March 28th to April 8th?. Thanks.

[CruisingGatorGirl]

When we were on the Solstice last summer it was Esperanza- not sure how often they change. We loved her! I got to talk with her several times :) We took this picture right after my parents won a piece at the Hot Glass Show auction:

 

[grandgeezer]

We got off the Constellation the middle of December, and Esperanza was just getting on. Esperanza was the cruise director on the Solstice when we were on it in May.

[Painter]

Thanks for your replies.

[MicCanberra]

Thanks for your replies.

Painter, it looks like your job is taken by Esperanza.:D

[Painter]

Few names have been suggested like Ian Cresswell and Esperanza.

No one has come forward for sure...I'm still in with a chance Mic.

[MicCanberra]

Few names have been suggested like Ian Cresswell and Esperanza.

No one has come forward for sure...I'm still in with a chance Mic.

You may be in luck. I am sure you would have everyone dancing to your tune soon.:D

[grandgeezer]

As my previous post stated, Esperanza is on the Constellation, starting December 15, 2012. I would bet she is still there.

[Andy]

As my previous post stated, Esperanza is on the Constellation, starting December 15, 2012. I would bet she is still there.

 

Interestingly, Esperanza has already left Constellation. I was surprised, as she was not onboard very long. She was onboard Connie a few weeks ago, but another CC member reported that Damian De Lorenzis is the current CD. Perhaps she's on vacation now, or was moved to another ship.

[Painter]

Interestingly, Esperanza has already left Constellation. I was surprised, as she was not onboard very long. She was onboard Connie a few weeks ago, but another CC member reported that Damian De Lorenzis is the current CD. Perhaps she's on vacation now, or was moved to another ship.

 

 

Thanks Andy...well then... I am still in with a chance.(G)

[MicCanberra]

Thanks Andy...well then... I am still in with a chance.(G)

Go Painter go, Ed may get his icecream after all.:D

[Cruiser Nonna]

Just got off Solstice (2/15/13) and it was Ian - and I know that he was on for the next sailing - however - not sure after that - there were several key people in many different departments that were going off in March and April

[MicCanberra]

Just got off Solstice (2/15/13) and it was Ian - and I know that he was on for the next sailing - however - not sure after that - there were several key people in many different departments that were going off in March and April

Ian may have the job but can he keep it from Painter.:D

[Big Kev]

Paul Bayer was Solstice CD on the repo from Barcelona Oct/Nov/Dec.

Esperanza last known to be on Silhouette

 

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Phil

[odysee]

We were not too impressed with Esperanza on our Spring 2012 Solstice TA.

She has an extremely grating voice and yells too much.

[teajak]

Why does it matter who the CD is? Some are good,some are bad but it doesn't affect our cruise. Not being nasty,just curious.

[JacintaH]

Why does it matter who the CD is? Some are good,some are bad but it doesn't affect our cruise. Not being nasty,just curious.

 

I also query why people like to ask that sort of question. Ian Cresswell was the CD on Solstice for our trip in Dec/Jan but as Solstice is such a large ship there are few opportunities to cross paths with any particular person let alone a busy staff member.

[MicCanberra]

I beg to differ. A good CD can make a good cruise better. They pick up the general vibe of the ship and tailor their program to suit.:D

[Painter]

I also query why people like to ask that sort of question. Ian Cresswell was the CD on Solstice for our trip in Dec/Jan but as Solstice is such a large ship there are few opportunities to cross paths with any particular person let alone a busy staff member.

 

Well maybe it's because I want to have the same enjoyment I had when I cruised the Sapphire Princess some years back and Alistair Greener was our fabulous cruise director with Frankie his fall guy. Cruises I have done since then without these two on board just didn't generate that same happy faces of every passenger on board. I hope one day you will experience this for yourself. It's magic!

[chessbriar]

Ian should be on until March/April. They like have the Aussie running the Aussie cruises.

Stewart Turnbull is on the Silhouette

[MicCanberra]

Ian should be on until March/April. They like have the Aussie running the Aussie cruises.

Stewart Turnbull is on the Silhouette

Excellent, I can't wait. Hope he shows up to our connections Party.:D

[gsb]

Why does it matter who the CD is? Some are good,some are bad but it doesn't affect our cruise. Not being nasty,just curious.

 

If you're fortunate enough to be on a cruise with a Richard Spacey(RC-Explorer right now, or a John Heald(Carnival), you'd see what they can and do add to the cruise experience. Some people choose the ships with these guys as CDs just because of them.

[maggie.1008]

Even though we don`t go on Carnival anymore John Heald was the best CD we have had in 38 cruises. X has no one like him. We cruise on the Solstice out of Honolulu on April 25 and I would lone to know who officers and CC hostess is.

[gsb]

Even though we don`t go on Carnival anymore John Heald was the best CD we have had in 38 cruises. X has no one like him. We cruise on the Solstice out of Honolulu on April 25 and I would lone to know who officers and CC hostess is.

 

We haven't gone on a Carnival recently, but there's nothing wrong with its newer ships that do the Med and Europe. John Heald is usually on the newest ship.