how often does Captain/Crew change?

[zbuddy]

We're just back from 4/6 Wonder. We went last in Sept. of /02. The captain was different this time and the cruise director was too. On our Sept. cruise, Rachel was CD, but this time she was introduced as "assistant" CD. How often do the ships change captains and major crew?

zbuddy

 

[Señor Ferrari]

I'm sure it varies from position to position, but there is a kind of rotation. I remember reading an interview with Capt. Hans, the former captain of the Magic. I think he said that he spends 6 or 8 weeks on board, and then one of the "staff" captains takes over for a month, giving him some time on land to spend with his family. He also said that they occasionally sail with him.

In seven trips on the Magic, we've had Captains Hans, John and Henri (is it Henri? His last name is Andersson, he was interviewed on the Travel Channel special, his name escapes me right now).

There is a designated captain for each ship, and I believe there are two staff captains, which rotate in to give the others a break.

 

[cruisedad]

My understanding is that the officers are on 2-3 months on/ 2 months off cotracts and the crew has 6 months contracts with 4 months off.

 

[mmouse37]

Out of 7 DCL cruises we have had Captain Tom, Captain, Henry, Captain Hans, Captain John. Captain Henry is my fav...he is on the Wonder right now, but we always had him on the Magic.

We have sailed with CD Jacqui for most of our cruises and had one cruise with CD Jim. Looking forward to CD Rick on our upcoming 5/17 cruise if he is still onboard. On our first cruise, the maiden voyage of the Magic back on 7/30/98....DCL had no CD...they decided they needed one after some feedback from guests.

The cruise/entertainment staff changes quite a bit. I believe they have 6 months on, 6 weeks off.

MJ

 

[cruisedad]

CD Rick is a lot of fun. We have had him on our 3 cruises

 

[Buckaroo's Dad]

how often does Captain/Crew change?

Hopefully daily...