UPDATED List of Current Cruise Directors (CD)

[DonnaK]

Rico was the Cruise Director on the 11/11 sailing of the Vision (2 night out of Miami)

 

Adventure OTS - Drew Devine started on August 4 until January, then Mercedes Lafuente. (exact handover date needed)

 

Allure OTS - Ken Rush from November 10 (for 2 months? or for 4 months?) then Allan Brooks

 

Brilliance OTS - Steve Davis July 27 through November 23, then Clo O'Connor until Steve returns in February

 

Enchantment OTS - John Blair from November 8 through January 8, then Marc Walker January 8 for approx 4 months, followed by John Blair for approx. 2 months.

 

Explorer OTS - Leigh Xuereb October 5 until February 9, with Erky as his Activities Manager. Then John Blair from February 9 until April 5 with Katrina Blair as his Activities Manager. Then Leigh (CD) and Erky (AM) will be returning from their break on April 5, 2014 for approx. 4 months, followed by the Blairs for approx 2 months. (April thru August will be Erky's last contract, as he plans to marry and return to Turkey and work as a commercial airline pilot.)

 

Freedom OTS - Richard Spacey from Sept 8 until December 22, then Mike Hunnerup will be covering Richard's break from December 22 through mid-late February. Richard expects to be back on Freedom for one more contract mid-to-late February until mid-to-late June before heading over to Germany to prepare for Quantum, then to prepare for Anthem, then to prepare for Oasis III.

 

Grandeur OTS - Ricky Matthews Sept 13 thru November 26th, then John Eddison (sp?) from November 26 through mid-to-late January. Ricky Matthews will return in January for 4 months. (exact handover date in January?) (Daryl Dyball is returning as Activities Manager in late November)

 

Independence OTS - Joff Eaton November 2 to the end of March (exact date?). Joff will be returning at the end of May through Sept 2014 (exact dates?) (Fill-in for April and May 2014 not yet known).

 

Jewel OTS - Carly Boileau started Sept 7 Through early January. (exact date?) Dennis Charles from early January through early March

 

Legend OTS - Keith Williams started Sept 30 (until when? then who?) Topi Ylönen starts on March 17 for the 2014 European Season

 

Liberty OTS - Rick Edwards Oct 6 until Feb 11 (then who?)

Majesty OTS - Mitch Merucci from August 31 until December 13, then Jerome Sueur will be filling in for approx. 2 months until Mitch Merucci returns from his break in mid-February

 

Mariner OTS - Dan Whitney started in early September (until when?). (Rob is the Activities Manager)

 

Navigator OTS - John Perry from October 12 until ships goes into drydock on January 5. Then, Dave Chapman when ship returns from drydock on February 5

 

Oasis OTS - Dave Chapman September 14 until November 16. Jimmy Rhodes will be arriving on November 2 until sometime in March, then Drew Devine. (Frankie began as Activities Manager on Oct 5) Rico duBriel expects to be joining Oasis in the Spring/Summer 2014 (after Vision/Panama season)

 

Quantum OTS - Richard Spacey will be taking the ship out, with Ken Rush helping him with behind the scenes CD duties to provide a smooth take out. They will likely remain onboard until early January 2015, then Jimmy Rhodes will take over as regular CD of this ship.

 

Radiance OTS - Bobby/Becky Brown until November 16. Amy Fickert begins on November 16 (for 4 months? Then who?)

 

Rhapsody OTS - Graham Seymour for the Alaska season beginning May 31 until November 30. He will return on Feb 1. Ken Jones will be filling in Nov 30 through Feb 1 (per Graham: Ken is a Canadian gent, funny, great stage presence)

 

Serenade OTS - Casey Peltier until Nov 25. Topi Ylönen is joining Serenade on November 25

 

Splendour OTS - Mercedes Lafuente until Dec 8 then João Pereira begins Dec 8 for the South American season

 

Vision OTS - Rico du Breil for the Panama season, Nov 11 through April 26

 

Voyager OTS - Luke Aerowsmith October 24 for the repositioning and for the Australian season. Lixin Fang is expected to return for the Asian season

[DEIx15x8]

Have their been any updates on the Grandeur's next CD? Their was a name mentioned as starting on the 26th but it doesn't show up as being a past CD for RCCL, and googleing doesn't really show it as being a transfer from another line.

[DonnaK]

Have their been any updates on the Grandeur's next CD? Their was a name mentioned as starting on the 26th but it doesn't show up as being a past CD for RCCL, and googleing doesn't really show it as being a transfer from another line.

 

 

I don't recognize the name John Eddison either. (The spelling may be incorrect). He is not a past CD.

 

My guess is that he's an activities director who will be filling in as CD during the regular CD's break.

 

 

Has anyone encountered him on any of their previous cruisers????

[scubadogbones]

We were on the 28 Oct 13 cruise with Anthony Richards and he said he was headed to the Serenade after a break from Vision.

[DonnaK]

We were on the 28 Oct 13 cruise with Anthony Richards and he said he was headed to the Serenade after a break from Vision.

Adventure OTS - Drew Devine started on August 4 until January, then Mercedes Lafuente. (exact handover date needed)

 

Allure OTS - Ken Rush from November 10 (for 2 months? or for 4 months?) then Allan Brooks

 

Brilliance OTS - Steve Davis July 27 through November 23, then Clo O'Connor until Steve returns in February

 

Enchantment OTS - John Blair from November 8 through January 8, then Marc Walker January 8 for approx 4 months, followed by John Blair for approx. 2 months.

 

Explorer OTS - Leigh Xuereb October 5 until February 9, with Erky as his Activities Manager. Then John Blair from February 9 until April 5 with Katrina Blair as his Activities Manager. Then Leigh (CD) and Erky (AM) will be returning from their break on April 5, 2014 for approx. 4 months, followed by the Blairs for approx 2 months. (April thru August will be Erky's last contract, as he plans to marry and return to Turkey and work as a commercial airline pilot.)

 

Freedom OTS - Richard Spacey from Sept 8 until December 22, then Mike Hunnerup will be covering Richard's break from December 22 through mid-late February. Richard expects to be back on Freedom for one more contract mid-to-late February until mid-to-late June before heading over to Germany to prepare for Quantum, then to prepare for Anthem, then to prepare for Oasis III.

 

Grandeur OTS - Ricky Matthews Sept 13 thru November 26th, then John Eddison (sp?) from November 26 through mid-to-late January. Ricky Matthews will return in January for 4 months. (exact handover date in January?) (Daryl Dyball is returning as Activities Manager in late November)

 

Independence OTS - Joff Eaton November 2 to the end of March (exact date?). Joff will be returning at the end of May through Sept 2014 (exact dates?) (Fill-in for April and May 2014 not yet known).

 

Jewel OTS - Carly Boileau started Sept 7 Through early January. (exact date?) Dennis Charles from early January through early March

 

Legend OTS - Keith Williams started Sept 30 (until when? then who?) Topi Ylönen starts on March 17 for the 2014 European Season

 

Liberty OTS - Rick Edwards Oct 6 until Feb 11 (then who?)

Majesty OTS - Mitch Merucci from August 31 until December 13, then Jerome Sueur will be filling in for approx. 2 months until Mitch Merucci returns from his break in mid-February

 

Mariner OTS - Dan Whitney started in early September (until when?). (Rob is the Activities Manager)

 

Navigator OTS - John Perry from October 12 until ships goes into drydock on January 5. Then, Dave Chapman when ship returns from drydock on February 5

 

Oasis OTS - Dave Chapman September 14 until November 16. Jimmy Rhodes will be arriving on November 2 until sometime in March, then Drew Devine. (Frankie began as Activities Manager on Oct 5) Rico duBriel expects to be joining Oasis in the Spring/Summer 2014 (after Vision/Panama season)

 

Quantum OTS - Richard Spacey will be taking the ship out, with Ken Rush helping him with behind the scenes CD duties to provide a smooth take out. They will likely remain onboard until early January 2015, then Jimmy Rhodes will take over as regular CD of this ship.

 

Radiance OTS - Bobby/Becky Brown until November 16. Amy Fickert begins on November 16 (for 4 months? Then who?)

 

Rhapsody OTS - Graham Seymour for the Alaska season beginning May 31 until November 30. He will return on Feb 1. Ken Jones will be filling in Nov 30 through Feb 1 (per Graham: Ken is a Canadian gent, funny, great stage presence)

 

Serenade OTS - Casey Peltier until Nov 25. Topi Ylönen is joining Serenade on November 25 (for two months?), then Anthony Richards. (need handover date between Topi and Anthony)

Splendour OTS - Mercedes Lafuente until Dec 8 then João Pereira begins Dec 8 for the South American season

 

Vision OTS - Rico du Breil for the Panama season, Nov 11 through April 26

 

Voyager OTS - Luke Aerowsmith October 24 for the repositioning and for the Australian season. Lixin Fang is expected to return for the Asian season

[KarinaGW]

This doesn't actually answer anything significant, but is actually a semi-useful information:

http://www.royalcaribbeanproductions.com/team?field_team_member_job_category_value=cruise_directors

[dprcan]

Directly from Mr. Rush He will leave the ship from 11/17 to 11/24 . Allan Brooks will take over that week. Ken will be back on 11/24 and rsmain on the ship till Feb.2014. MR. Rush was answering question during the Captain Corner Q&A.

 

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk

[DonnaK]

Directly from Mr. Rush He will leave the ship from 11/17 to 11/24 . Allan Brooks will take over that week. Ken will be back on 11/24 and rsmain on the ship till Feb.2014. MR. Rush was answering question during the Captain Corner Q&A.

Adventure OTS - Drew Devine started on August 4 until January, then Mercedes Lafuente. (exact handover date needed)

 

Allure OTS - Allan Brooks Nov 17 through Nov 24, then Ken Rush Nov 24 until sometime in February, then Allan Brooks. (need handover date between Ken and Allan in Feb)

Brilliance OTS - Steve Davis July 27 through November 23, then Clo O'Connor until Steve returns in February

 

Enchantment OTS - John Blair from November 8 through January 8, then Marc Walker January 8 for approx 4 months, followed by John Blair for approx. 2 months.

 

Explorer OTS - Leigh Xuereb October 5 until February 9, with Erky as his Activities Manager. Then John Blair from February 9 until April 5 with Katrina Blair as his Activities Manager. Then Leigh (CD) and Erky (AM) will be returning from their break on April 5, 2014 for approx. 4 months, followed by the Blairs for approx 2 months. (April thru August will be Erky's last contract, as he plans to marry and return to Turkey and work as a commercial airline pilot.)

 

Freedom OTS - Richard Spacey from Sept 8 until December 22, then Mike Hunnerup will be covering Richard's break from December 22 through mid-late February. Richard expects to be back on Freedom for one more contract mid-to-late February until mid-to-late June before heading over to Germany to prepare for Quantum, then to prepare for Anthem, then to prepare for Oasis III.

 

Grandeur OTS - Ricky Matthews Sept 13 thru November 26th, then John Eddison (sp?) from November 26 through mid-to-late January. Ricky Matthews will return in January for 4 months. (exact handover date in January?) (Daryl Dyball is returning as Activities Manager in late November)

 

Independence OTS - Joff Eaton November 2 to the end of March (exact date?). Joff will be returning at the end of May through Sept 2014 (exact dates?) (Fill-in for April and May 2014 not yet known).

 

Jewel OTS - Carly Boileau started Sept 7 Through early January. (exact date?) Dennis Charles from early January through early March

 

Legend OTS - Keith Williams started Sept 30 (until when? then who?) Topi Ylönen starts on March 17 for the 2014 European Season

 

Liberty OTS - Rick Edwards Oct 6 until Feb 11 (then who?)

Majesty OTS - Mitch Merucci from August 31 until December 13, then Jerome Sueur will be filling in for approx. 2 months until Mitch Merucci returns from his break in mid-February

 

Mariner OTS - Dan Whitney started in early September (until when?). (Rob is the Activities Manager)

 

Navigator OTS - John Perry from October 12 until ships goes into drydock on January 5. Then, Dave Chapman when ship returns from drydock on February 5

 

Oasis OTS - Dave Chapman September 14 until November 16. Jimmy Rhodes will be arriving on November 2 until sometime in March, then Drew Devine. (Frankie began as Activities Manager on Oct 5) Rico duBriel expects to be joining Oasis in the Spring/Summer 2014 (after Vision/Panama season)

 

Quantum OTS - Richard Spacey will be taking the ship out, with Ken Rush helping him with behind the scenes CD duties to provide a smooth take out. They will likely remain onboard until early January 2015, then Jimmy Rhodes will take over as regular CD of this ship.

 

Radiance OTS - Bobby/Becky Brown until November 16. Amy Fickert begins on November 16 (for 4 months? Then who?)

 

Rhapsody OTS - Graham Seymour for the Alaska season beginning May 31 until November 30. He will return on Feb 1. Ken Jones will be filling in Nov 30 through Feb 1 (per Graham: Ken is a Canadian gent, funny, great stage presence)

 

Serenade OTS - Casey Peltier until Nov 25. Topi Ylönen is joining Serenade on November 25 (for two months?), then Anthony Richards. (need handover date between Topi and Anthony)

Splendour OTS - Mercedes Lafuente until Dec 8 then João Pereira begins Dec 8 for the South American season

 

Vision OTS - Rico du Breil for the Panama season, Nov 11 through April 26

 

Voyager OTS - Luke Aerowsmith October 24 for the repositioning and for the Australian season. Lixin Fang is expected to return for the Asian season

[NorbertsNiece]

Drew Devine goes on leave from Adventure on 19th January.

 

His Oasis dates :

 

Sign on March 8th for a handover

Sign off May 17th for 2 months vacation.

Return for a full contract July 19th until Nov TBD.

[DonnaK]

Drew Devine goes on leave from Adventure on 19th January.

 

His Oasis dates :

 

Sign on March 8th for a handover

Sign off May 17th for 2 months vacation.

Return for a full contract July 19th until Nov TBD.

 

Adventure OTS - Drew Devine started on August 4 until January 19, then Mercedes Lafuente.

 

Allure OTS - Allan Brooks Nov 17 through Nov 24, then Ken Rush Nov 24 until sometime in February, then Allan Brooks. (need handover date between Ken and Allan in Feb)

Brilliance OTS - Steve Davis July 27 through November 23, then Clo O'Connor until Steve returns in February

 

Enchantment OTS - John Blair from November 8 through January 8, then Marc Walker January 8 for approx 4 months, followed by John Blair for approx. 2 months.

 

Explorer OTS - Leigh Xuereb October 5 until February 9, with Erky as his Activities Manager. Then John Blair from February 9 until April 5 with Katrina Blair as his Activities Manager. Then Leigh (CD) and Erky (AM) will be returning from their break on April 5, 2014 for approx. 4 months, followed by the Blairs for approx 2 months. (Erky will not be returning, as he plans to marry and work as a commercial airline pilot in Turkey.)

 

Freedom OTS - Richard Spacey from Sept 8 until December 22, then Mike Hunnerup will be covering Richard's break from December 22 through mid-late February. Richard expects to be back on Freedom for one more contract mid-to-late February until mid-to-late June before heading over to Germany to prepare for Quantum, then to prepare for Anthem, then to prepare for Oasis III.

 

Grandeur OTS - Ricky Matthews Sept 13 thru November 26th, then John Eddison (sp?) from November 26 through mid-to-late January. Ricky Matthews will return in January for 4 months. (exact handover date in January?) (Daryl Dyball is returning as Activities Manager in late November)

 

Independence OTS - Joff Eaton November 2 to the end of March (exact date?). Joff will be returning at the end of May through Sept 2014 (exact dates?) (Fill-in for April and May 2014 not yet known).

 

Jewel OTS - Carly Boileau started Sept 7 Through early January. (exact date?) Dennis Charles from early January through early March

 

Legend OTS - Keith Williams started Sept 30 (until when? then who?) Topi Ylönen starts on March 17 for the 2014 European Season

 

Liberty OTS - Rick Edwards Oct 6 until Feb 11 (then who?)

Majesty OTS - Mitch Merucci from August 31 until December 13, then Jerome Sueur will be filling in for approx. 2 months until Mitch Merucci returns from his break in mid-February

 

Mariner OTS - Dan Whitney started in early September (until when?). (Rob is the Activities Manager)

 

Navigator OTS - John Perry from October 12 until ships goes into drydock on January 5. Then, Dave Chapman when ship returns from drydock on February 5

 

Oasis OTS - Dave Chapman September 14 until November 16. Jimmy Rhodes will be arriving on November 2 until March 8. Then, Drew Devine March 8 through May 17. Then, Rico duBriel May 17 through July 19. Then Drew Devine July 19 through mid-November.

 

Quantum OTS - Richard Spacey will be taking the ship out, with Ken Rush helping him with behind the scenes CD duties to provide a smooth take out. They will likely remain onboard until early January 2015, then Jimmy Rhodes will take over as regular CD of this ship.

 

Radiance OTS - Bobby/Becky Brown until November 16. Amy Fickert begins on November 16 (for 4 months? Then who?)

 

Rhapsody OTS - Graham Seymour for the Alaska season beginning May 31 until November 30. He will return on Feb 1. Ken Jones will be filling in Nov 30 through Feb 1 (per Graham: Ken is a Canadian gent, funny, great stage presence)

 

Serenade OTS - Casey Peltier until Nov 25. Topi Ylönen is joining Serenade on November 25 (for two months?), then Anthony Richards. (need handover date between Topi and Anthony)

Splendour OTS - Mercedes Lafuente until Dec 8 then João Pereira begins Dec 8 for the South American season

 

Vision OTS - Rico du Breil for the Panama season, Nov 11 through April 26

 

Voyager OTS - Luke Aerowsmith October 24 for the repositioning and for the Australian season. Lixin Fang is expected to return for the Asian season

Edited November 18, 2013 by DonnaK

[Hammy's Manager]

Just wanted to let you know Ken will be taking over a cruise early 19th Nov (today)

 

Sadly My Mum passed away 2 days ago very suddenly, She had an

Upset Tummy and went into hospital for a check they found internal bleeding which lead to organ failure and she slipped away Saturday morning at 8.33am

I was so lucky to get to talk to her briefly before she got worse and she knew it was me...and even said sorry for causing a fuss, that was my mum didnt like to put anybody out

 

It has been a tough two days as we have been at sea we can into Sydney in a few hours then I can get home

 

Jamie my AM filled in and was superb but of course rumours start as I have not been seen...but its easier to write about it than speak

 

Anyway be well all

 

Graham x

 

Heather Scott 19/01/1934 - 16/11/2013

[Cookiecookie]

So very sorry to hear your news Graham. Commiserations to you and your family.

[Otterman34]

So sorry for your loss Graham.

 

-Matt

[Cruising Fool]

So sorry for your loss, Graham. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

[DonnaK]

Just wanted to let you know Ken will be taking over a cruise early 19th Nov (today)

 

Sadly My Mum passed away 2 days ago very suddenly' date=' She had an

Upset Tummy and went into hospital for a check they found internal bleeding which lead to organ failure and she slipped away Saturday morning at 8.33am

I was so lucky to get to talk to her briefly before she got worse and she knew it was me...and even said sorry for causing a fuss, that was my mum didnt like to put anybody out

 

It has been a tough two days as we have been at sea we can into Sydney in a few hours then I can get home

 

Jamie my AM filled in and was superb but of course rumours start as I have not been seen...but its easier to write about it than speak

 

Anyway be well all

 

Graham x

 

Heather Scott 19/01/1934 - 16/11/2013[/quote']

 

 

God bless, Graham.

 

I'm so sorry for your loss, and appreciate that you took time to let us know.

[DonnaK]

Adventure OTS - Drew Devine started on August 4 until January 19, then Mercedes Lafuente.

 

Allure OTS - Allan Brooks Nov 17 through Nov 24, then Ken Rush Nov 24 until sometime in February, then Allan Brooks. (need handover date between Ken and Allan in Feb)

Brilliance OTS - Steve Davis July 27 through November 23, then Clo O'Connor until Steve returns in February

 

Enchantment OTS - John Blair from November 8 through January 8, then Marc Walker January 8 for approx 4 months, followed by John Blair for approx. 2 months.

 

Explorer OTS - Leigh Xuereb October 5 until February 9, with Erky as his Activities Manager. Then John Blair from February 9 until April 5 with Katrina Blair as his Activities Manager. Then Leigh (CD) and Erky (AM) will be returning from their break on April 5, 2014 for approx. 4 months, followed by the Blairs for approx 2 months. (Erky will not be returning, as he plans to marry and work as a commercial airline pilot in Turkey.)

 

Freedom OTS - Richard Spacey from Sept 8 until December 22, then Mike Hunnerup will be covering Richard's break from December 22 through mid-late February. Richard expects to be back on Freedom for one more contract mid-to-late February until mid-to-late June before heading over to Germany to prepare for Quantum, then to prepare for Anthem, then to prepare for Oasis III.

 

Grandeur OTS - Ricky Matthews Sept 13 thru November 26th, then John Eddison (sp?) from November 26 through mid-to-late January. Ricky Matthews will return in January for 4 months. (exact handover date in January?) (Daryl Dyball is returning as Activities Manager in late November)

 

Independence OTS - Joff Eaton November 2 to the end of March (exact date?). Joff will be returning at the end of May through Sept 2014 (exact dates?) (Fill-in for April and May 2014 not yet known).

 

Jewel OTS - Carly Boileau started Sept 7 Through early January. (exact date?) Dennis Charles from early January through early March

 

Legend OTS - Keith Williams started Sept 30 (until when? then who?) Topi Ylönen starts on March 17 for the 2014 European Season

 

Liberty OTS - Rick Edwards Oct 6 until Feb 11 (then who?)

Majesty OTS - Mitch Merucci from August 31 until December 13, then Jerome Sueur will be filling in for approx. 2 months until Mitch Merucci returns from his break in mid-February

 

Mariner OTS - Dan Whitney started in early September (until when?). (Rob is the Activities Manager)

 

Navigator OTS - John Perry from October 12 until ships goes into drydock on January 5. Then, Dave Chapman when ship returns from drydock on February 5

 

Oasis OTS - Dave Chapman September 14 until November 16. Jimmy Rhodes will be arriving on November 2 until March 8. Then, Drew Devine March 8 through May 17. Then, Rico duBriel May 17 through July 19. Then Drew Devine July 19 through mid-November.

 

Quantum OTS - Richard Spacey will be taking the ship out, with Ken Rush helping him with behind the scenes CD duties to provide a smooth take out. They will likely remain onboard until early January 2015, then Jimmy Rhodes will take over as regular CD of this ship.

 

Radiance OTS - Bobby/Becky Brown until November 16. Amy Fickert begins on November 16 (for 4 months? Then who?)

 

Rhapsody OTS - Ken Jones Nov 19 through Feb 1. Graham Seymour returns from his break on Feb 1 (per Graham: Ken is a Canadian gent, funny, great stage presence)

 

Serenade OTS - Casey Peltier until Nov 25. Topi Ylönen is joining Serenade on November 25 (for two months?), then Anthony Richards. (need handover date between Topi and Anthony)

Splendour OTS - Mercedes Lafuente until Dec 8 then João Pereira begins Dec 8 for the South American season

 

Vision OTS - Rico du Breil for the Panama season, Nov 11 through April 26

 

Voyager OTS - Luke Aerowsmith October 24 for the repositioning and for the Australian season. Lixin Fang is expected to return for the Asian season

[DonnaK]

Adventure OTS - Drew Devine started on August 4 until January 19, then Mercedes Lafuente.

 

Allure OTS - Allan Brooks Nov 17 through Nov 24, then Ken Rush Nov 24 until sometime in February, then Allan Brooks. (need handover date between Ken and Allan in Feb)

Brilliance OTS - Steve Davis July 27 through November 23, then Clo O'Connor until Steve returns in February

 

Enchantment OTS - John Blair from November 8 through January 8, then Marc Walker January 8 for approx 4 months, followed by John Blair for approx. 2 months.

 

Explorer OTS - Leigh Xuereb October 5 until February 9, with Erky as his Activities Manager. Then John Blair from February 9 until April 5 with Katrina Blair as his Activities Manager. Then Leigh (CD) and Erky (AM) will be returning from their break on April 5, 2014 for approx. 4 months, followed by the Blairs for approx 2 months. (Erky will not be returning, as he plans to marry and work as a commercial airline pilot in Turkey.)

 

Freedom OTS - Richard Spacey from Sept 8 until December 22, then Mike Hunnerup will be covering Richard's break from December 22 through mid-late February. Richard expects to be back on Freedom for one more contract mid-to-late February until mid-to-late June before heading over to Germany to prepare for Quantum, then to prepare for Anthem, then to prepare for Oasis III.

 

Grandeur OTS - Ricky Matthews Sept 13 thru November 26th, then John Eddison (sp?) from November 26 through mid-to-late January. Ricky Matthews will return in January for 4 months. (exact handover date in January?) (Daryl Dyball is returning as Activities Manager in late November)

 

Independence OTS - Joff Eaton November 2 to the end of March (exact date?). Joff will be returning at the end of May through Sept 2014 (exact dates?) (Fill-in for April and May 2014 not yet known).

 

Jewel OTS - Carly Boileau started Sept 7 Through early January. (exact date?) Dennis Charles from early January through early March

 

Legend OTS - Keith Williams started Sept 30 (until when? then who?) Topi Ylönen starts on March 17 for the 2014 European Season

 

Liberty OTS - Rick Edwards Oct 6 until Feb 11 (then who?)

Majesty OTS - Mitch Merucci from August 31 until December 13, then Jerome Sueur will be filling in for approx. 2 months until Mitch Merucci returns from his break in mid-February

 

Mariner OTS - Dan Whitney started in early September (until when?). (Rob is the Activities Manager)

 

Navigator OTS - John Perry from October 12 until ships goes into drydock on January 5. Then, Dave Chapman when ship returns from drydock on February 5

 

Oasis OTS - Jimmy Rhodes November 16 until March 8. Then, Drew Devine March 8 through May 17. Then, Rico duBriel May 17 through July 19. Then Drew Devine July 19 through mid-November.

 

Quantum OTS - Richard Spacey will be taking the ship out, with Ken Rush helping him with behind the scenes CD duties to provide a smooth take out. They will likely remain onboard until early January 2015, then Jimmy Rhodes will take over as regular CD of this ship.

 

Radiance OTS - Amy Fickert began on November 16 (for 4 months? Then who?)

 

Rhapsody OTS - Ken Jones Nov 19 through Feb 1. Graham Seymour returns from his break on Feb 1 (per Graham: Ken is a Canadian gent, funny, great stage presence)

 

Serenade OTS - Casey Peltier until Nov 25. Topi Ylönen is joining Serenade on November 25 (for two months?), then Anthony Richards. (need handover date between Topi and Anthony)

Splendour OTS - Mercedes Lafuente until Dec 8 then João Pereira begins Dec 8 for the South American season

 

Vision OTS - Rico du Breil for the Panama season, Nov 11 through April 26

 

Voyager OTS - Luke Aerowsmith October 24 for the repositioning and for the Australian season. Lixin Fang is expected to return for the Asian season

[temple1]

Thanks to everyone who keeps this updated. I'm glad Joff Eaton will be CD on our December Independence cruise. I think his sail away party is the best I've seen and I hope we have a chance for DH to enjoy it.

[A&L_Ont]

Hi Donna,

 

We are on Oasis and found out the Richard Spacey and then Jimmy Rhodes were going to Quantum from the C&A event. Only to read you that you already knew. I was really hoping to give you great info, but sadly your other good sources beat me to it.;)

 

Andrew

[Folk Singer]

God bless, Graham.

 

I'm so sorry for your loss, and appreciate that you took time to let us know.

 

 

Will be thinking of you Graham at this time.

[jenn1313]

Just wanted to let you know Ken will be taking over a cruise early 19th Nov (today)

 

Sadly My Mum passed away 2 days ago very suddenly' date=' She had an

Upset Tummy and went into hospital for a check they found internal bleeding which lead to organ failure and she slipped away Saturday morning at 8.33am

I was so lucky to get to talk to her briefly before she got worse and she knew it was me...and even said sorry for causing a fuss, that was my mum didnt like to put anybody out

 

It has been a tough two days as we have been at sea we can into Sydney in a few hours then I can get home

 

Jamie my AM filled in and was superb but of course rumours start as I have not been seen...but its easier to write about it than speak

 

Anyway be well all

 

Graham x

 

Heather Scott 19/01/1934 - 16/11/2013[/quote']

Graham

 

I am so sorry to hear about your Mum passing away. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

 

All the Best

Jen

[DonnaK]

Hi Donna,

 

We are on Oasis and found out the Richard Spacey and then Jimmy Rhodes were going to Quantum from the C&A event. Only to read you that you already knew. I was really hoping to give you great info, but sadly your other good sources beat me to it.;)

 

Andrew

 

lol...both Richard and Jimmy posted the info on social media as soon as their appointments were made official.

 

Thanks for coming here and posting anyway! I appreciate that you thought of helping me to keep this list current.

[Annefran]

Hi Donna, thanks so much for keeping this thread up to date. Whenever I'm getting ready to cruise or planning on a cruise, I come here to see who the CD will be.

 

Hope you and the family are doing well. Happy Holidays! :D

[DonnaK]

Hi Donna, thanks so much for keeping this thread up to date. Whenever I'm getting ready to cruise or planning on a cruise, I come here to see who the CD will be.

 

Hope you and the family are doing well. Happy Holidays! :D

 

Thanks Anne! Happy holidays to you and Julie too!

[cruzfiend]

Just wanted to let you know we send our condolences to you....