Now we are pleased that this fall our arrival in Fort Lauderdale on the Maasdam will complete a circumnavigation of North America for us. Thanks for keeping this going. There are a lot of safety drills that we have to carry out now. Is there a way to find out which Captain will be on which ship? Captain Fred Eversen is on a long leave to work his accumulated leave days down. He even sent me a copy of his company identification card. We enjoy reading your blog. Last summer we were lucky to traverse the Northwest Passage (with a competitor), thus making this circumnavigation possible. Captain Roberts did us the honor of inviting us to the captains table one evening, where we had the double honor of dining with both captains, and had interesting and enjoyable conversations with them both. That is why captains who work out of busy ports in larger cities make more money than others. Sometimes masters will work very irregular hours depending on what is happening at any specific time at sea, and will rest whenever there is an opportunity. Wij kennen hem als een zeer innemend iemand en volmaakt gastheer tijdens de doop-reis van de Koningsdam. We sailed on the Amsterdam with Captain Daniel Bolton this summer and dont see him listed. Captain Albert very nice to receive this captains list and very helpful to figure out who is where. We will be cruising on the ms Zuiderdam 10-20 December, 2019. Its as good as filling in the blanks on the Current Captains and their schedules blog sub directory, Captain! Captain Donselaar preferred not to have his biography published as he want to keep the life of his wife and two children private. Best regards Capt. Captain John Scott is o/b but is there a chsncce that Captain Werner Timmers would be o/b at the end of the month ? Always enjoy your blog, such vivid descriptions along with bits of other information. Hello Captain Albert, any idea when the present Captain list will be updated and maintained again. Who will be the Captain of the Zuiderdam from April 2019-June 2019? Part I was published on 30 January 2023. Can you provide any information? Mijn dank voor de interesse voor mijn blog. Love this info! Granted, there are a few layers of management in between, but a caring captain's wishes are clearly communicated to those that report to him, and as the captain, has the discretion to directly support and encourage the crew in a myriad of ways to make their time aboard ship a better experience. His random act of kindness will never be forgotten by both my wife and I whilst on a Caribbean cruise, wonderful PR. These are the best cities to apply in when it comes to a ships captain position because work there will generate a higher pay. This is hard to say as Captain Mark Zoll (currently on board) is to go on leave on October 12 and Captain Mark Rowden is to take over. We hope that he may attend a Meet & Mingle with our group and would like to know a little bit about him. Cargo that comes aboard the ship must follow cargo regulations, for example. 2. Back on board in October I think ? Please note this dates and assignments are subject to extremely much change, dates will vary as captains have to attend many more training classes than was usual in the past and those trainings are sometimes assigned at the last minute when space is available at the training centres. Should be made available onboard I would really like to read it but there does not appear to be a Kindle edition which would be great for onboard reading. Will this be added in the future? A full 10 weeks on board the ship can . The facilities mean that if you are a deckhand or in another position on the deck you have to endure storms, high winds and extreme temperatures out in the open, completely at the mercy of all the elements. We komen als kapiteins in zoveel vreemde en bizarre situaties terecht, met leuke, nare, vreemde en exentrieke mensen dat de rederij altijd aan de kant van de kapitein zal staan. Cruise ships are equipped with security and procedures to deal with this type of activity. Captain Jan Smit is currently serving as Staff Captain and is thus not on my current captain schedule. We have sailed with Holland America many times beginning in summer 2000 on the Statendam, which we learned was her last season before being sent elsewhere. I much enjoyed reading your biography and noticed that you have written several books (one co-authored) Is there any chance these books are still obtainable ? I am assigned as the priest/chaplain for that cruise. We'll send you a weekly newsletter to your inbox. Dont see Fred Everson on the schedule in the future. If you are looking for a job, please contact UPL in Manilla which is our hiring agent. CC Help Jenn Captain Arno Jutten 11 Augustus 208 15 October 2018. Yes. Currently at home with the fleet in lay up. ZipRecruiter reports the following 10 locations to be above the national average when it comes to this position. ZipRecruiter reports that the annual pay for 2022 for cruise ship captains is $54,229 per year. Cruises are so destination-focused that travelers often overlook . Furthermore, factors that influence salary will vary according to the size of the ship and the company. Cruise Hive was established back in 2008 and among the earliest blogs in the industry. She's among only 2% of the world's female mariners and hopes to inspire other women to follow in her footsteps. You are currently on the Zuiderdam sailing on the same cruise that we will be doing in April ( plus a couple of more on a back-to-back cruise). We sailed from Italy transatlantic to the Caribbean, spent 6 months there then sailed down to Rio De Jeneiro, Brazil. He was a most personable fellow and very attentive to his passengers. Since the start, it's been our aim to provide the latest cruise news covering all the major cruise lines. Captain Kan is scheduled to leave the Koningsdam on 28 April and Captain Henk Draper will take over. East Sussex. Cruise ship captains must be fully licensed to be considered the commander of the ship. Part III, IV and V (Photobooks) will follow over the summer. The airlines are suffering also and many of our Air Canada crews are laid-off (my late husband was a Captain with Air Canada, so it hits close to home.) Dankjewel. The cameras are not there to spy on you but are rather there for emergency purposes. Such a great fluctuation in salary is reflective of the skill level, years of experience, location, and cruise line. Thank you very much. I was lucky enough to get a great deal on Edge last monthwould not have missed it for the worldI was thrilled that Captain Kate (and Bug) were onboard, but would have taken the cruise regardless. but he is still around. I love reading your blog. Most passengers may not know this, but there are cameras in many locations throughout a cruise ship. My daughter Tessa and I have made several good friends among the crews. Long story. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. I would have loved to have been able to access information regarding the history of HAL available while onboard, as well as more technical information about the basics of the ships technology (ie, propulsion and guidance systems). Required fields are marked *. She reminded me of some of the CDs I've had on Carnival, and I suppose that style can be off-putting to Celebrity fans. Ok you cant leave us hanging. Your Cruise and Travel Director n Jan. 2020 will be a Dutch Lady called Karlijn Verpalen. Thank you, for your time. We got off the Koningsdam on the Nov. 24 2019 to Dec. 4 2019 cruise. Boschoff, Jan Pieter. Cruise casual is the dress code on Norwegian. Not that we've ever had a bad X cruise with respect to service, but there have been certain ships at certain times where it was apparent that the crew felt more appreciated and were truly happy to be working for a particular captain. so not much to report. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. We are sailing on the Zuiderdam this coming October, which if nothing changes should be under the command of Captain van Hoogdalem. I also am looking forward to when you get your visa and can begin sailing again. We will be sailing on the Noordam September 2 October 2 and the Koningsdam from October 8 to 24 and would appreciate knowing who the Captains will be. Friendly, and so charming. Chief Engineer: The chief engineer usually works for 8 hours per day, but is always on call. My wife and I will be sailing to Alaska, on your ship, on the 8th Sept.. Jackie and I are Ham radio operators. Deckhands: On a commercial in-shore vessel, the deckhands can work anywhere from 5 hours to 16 hours per day and will normally get a day off during the week, especially if returning home each day. Please don't take this the wrong way, but does the captain make a real difference for the cruise? Captain's Schedule By UnMe4ever2gether, October 6, 2021 in Celebrity Cruises Followers 5 1 2. Able Seaman Deckhand: There are various able seaman positions which means that shift work is offered and you can expect to be on duty for long hours, and can sometimes work for 4 to 7 days, and then get 3 days off (in a fishing environment). You are allowed to bring HAM radios on board. RCI's 2024-2025 Caribbean schedule . We are excited to be sailing the 31 day South America cruise from BA to FLL. Because that will limit or increase where you can use the Ham radio. Many ports / places have a restriction on the power of the transmission and if caught the fines are quite hefty. Dit is niet gelukt en onze vrees is dat hij het slachtoffer is geworden van de zeer onaangename situatie waaraan hij en zijn lieftallige echtgenote part noch deel had. 2 years ago, when we met in Nov 2019 on the Kdam, you told me you were looking forward to it before your retirement I hope you manage soon. Booking Window Date Calculator; Captains; Castaway Cay Information; Castaway . 4. 360: An Extraordinary Experience. A captain will never allow passengers to notice if they are having a bad day, are stressed, or if they havent even slept. Captain Kate McCue will take control of the new vessel when it debuts in Spring 2022. Another possible drawback is that you, as an employee on the cruise ship, must be "on" nearly twenty-four hours a day. I have just returned from Voyage of the Vikings and somehow I am not getting recent information on your daily blog. I am Looking for Capt. I think this page reverted to an older version. Bright and early on the morning of our first full day in Antarctica, L . Bob T. The company estimates that it will take at least a month, to get sufficient crew on board to provide the normal service. Same of course with the cruise line officers and crews. I cannot see him on any of the ship assignments nor on the current Captains list. Thanks, Mary Beth Burns. Past and present Disney Cruise Line Captains. In 1880, just like the fictional seaman Jim, captain Joseph Clark and crew abandoned the Jeddah, convinced that the leaking ship would have sunk. Current cruise: N/A. were used. (but please remember our schedules are subject to extremely much change at times). I hope I am not going to be too old to cruise once if and when operations will resume. Oh, and my first sailing on the Summit about 4 years ago was with Captain Kate. Thank you for all your blogs. and was involved in the process redesign effort following the Costa Concordia disaster. 1. I , all being well , will be joining Rotterdam on 31 January 16 for cruise to Singapore. Thank you, Captain. 866-562-7625. Thank you for a wonderful blog, by the way! Thanks. We are off to Hawaii/Tahiti and the Marquesas on 3/21/20 and hope that the disease does not spread any further. We had the honor of sitting at your table for a luncheon on one occasion, and it was a most enjoyable experience, as was the entire voyage. If you want to transmit from the ship, then your license needs to be acceptable under Dutch law as the ship flies the dutch flag. I'm pretty sure my recent sailing on the Summit featured this S.D. If you think you comply with everything listed, then in principle you can take it on board as it is not a restricted item. China sent 25 warplanes and three warships towards Taiwan this morning, the island's Defense Ministry said, as tensions . I have just done so, but it is extremely limited as HR planning still has to deal with a lot of challenges due to travel restrictions and other (Covid) issues. I see that he will be our captain on Koningsdam next month. Could you let your readers know what is happening with your Blog? The Holland America Line recipient of the Presidents Leadership award, Veendam Employee of the Month of December 2008, A Gentlemens cruise to the opening of the Kieler Kanal, Notes for the Reader & My sailing Schedule. Thanks for the info. Yet while it sounds promising, this will be dependent on the growth of the luxury market and whether people will have enough disposable income to board cruise ships. Being on the last cruise captained by Peter Bos was a great pleasure. Captain Kate McCue to Take Helm of Celebrity Beyond October 14, 2021 Maria Romanenko Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo has announced that Captain Kate McCue, the first American female cruise ship captain, will take the helm of the cruise line's new ship, the Celebrity Beyond. I have updated the schedule as much as I can. A USA license does not mean anything to anybody outside the USA Furthermore, the weekly and monthly luxury cruise skipper pay may not provide a whole picture. Arno Jutten is on leave. In the mean time I have been busy writing the companies history for 2023 when we are 150 years young. Kindest regards, Gerdina, Blog will come back in due course. Enjoy an all-new entertainment concept blending breathtaking acrobatics, dance and live music to create exclusive original productions specially designed for MSC Meraviglia Class ships. I can name one, partially, Captain Johnny. At the moment you should have as your captain, Ane Smit, but it could be Chris Norman as the sailing is just on the edge of two contracts. What Is the Future Outlook for this Position? Yes unfortunately that long time thread was removed and the member running it was banned from Celebrity ships. thank you for your comment. What is the situation with Captain Jeroen Schuchmann? You mention that Capt. When may we expect an update? The initial idea was to publish one book, but as there is so much to tell about our glorious history this has now been expanded to 5. Has he retired or do you have any further information. He was the Captain on both of my Oosterdam cruises in 2008 and in 2011. biography pending, Molier A.H.J Biography pending, Tirion; Cornelis Hubertus Biography in progress, Vis, Gerardus Johannes. Photo gallery: Faces of the Hotel Department. Please have a look in October when I have the latest schedules. If you do a google search for the Curme Islands and then click on the map which will appear then you can see that these little islands are obscured by Mink island which in turn is obscured by some other islands. Some vendors may process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interest, which you can object to by managing your options below. But HAL and I will be back, Captain, how much notice do you think the teammembers will get when cruising actually is set to resume. Merry Christmas Captain Albert and a happy and healthy 2020 ! Even if they go with very little or no sleep for several weeks at a time, they can look forward to the subsequent 10 weeks of relaxation. John Scott, thank you. Enjoy your blog and all the information you present. Best regards, I am Looking for Capt. A cruise ship captain truly earns their wage, and to do this job, you must love working on the sea. (International License with FWIW, these events arewhere my avatar came from. Alex is great. What Is the Salary of a Cruise Ship Captain? Compare all New Zealand High Adventure Small Ship Cruise tours, cruises, and vacations from hundreds of companies. Can you please let me know if ( assuming we are standing in the right place on deck ) we will be able to see either or both sites from MS Volendam . By You will also need to pass a licensure competency like the CMM. There are multiple requirements, based on the cruise ship and its size. biography pending, Hodenius F.F.J Biography pending, Mohr, Gunther Johan Hendrik Herman. . View our best cruise deals and offers. Captains must comply and abide by Customs and immigration laws. What Are the Responsibilities of a Cruise Ship Captain? I enjoy reading about whatever Captain may be guiding the ship that I will sail on, but I cant find this one. Thank You! We will be back on the Volendam late September and all of October , could you tell me please who will be her Captain . Much appreciated. Will you still be on the Westerdam on the 5 Dec 2015 cruise? Second and Third Mates: You will normally work in shifts while on board of about 12 to 16 hours per day, but are on call 24 hours a day. Im cruising on the Eurodam, once again, to Alaska on 9/21/2019, still no Captain listed for that cruise Any ideas? Geachte Captain Schoonderbeek, bij toeval ontdekte ik Uw blog aangaande de actuele plaatsing van HAL kapiteins op de verschillende HAL schepen. Thanks for posting this, it is useful. Same as a Dutch or British license does not mean anything in the USA. Why is there no bio for Darin Bowland? Captain Bayens is rotating out of the Fleet Captain schedule in due course. missing cruise ship passengers list. But Igive the captains major credit here on CC at least for all of their technological know-how. arriving in FLL on Oct. 18th. So please have a look late summer. 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