The Problem with Captains

[brillo]

I have just returned from a cruise to the Med on Azura, Captain Robert Camby,

I do not normally I have no problems with the crew but I feel that I have to make a few comments about Mr Camby,

1/ Too Young,
2/ Too Nice,
3/ Too Good Looking,
4/ Too Good at his job,
5/ He is not Charlie Carr

Just thought I would get that off my chest

Forgot to say my wife is now in love with him !!!

[Stephen]

You just can't get decent staff these days

[barney]

He certainly knows how to play the crowd, brillo

He also did a memorable 11/11 service on one of our cruises

[Manoverboard]

Too young you say, has he started shaving yet ?

[sunseeker16]

Is he the one who looks rather like the England cricket captain, Alastair Cook?

[brillo]

I rather thought that he went for the WW 2 U boat Captain look !!!

[oldbluefox]

Should've gone to Specsavers. For a minute I thought it said 'WW2 U boat Captain hook'!!!

[Onelife]

Well we've had cook, look and hook... I dread to think what's coming next....

[Jan Rosser]

Well can't say Captain Camby "floated my boat" so to speak I thought he was a bit full of himself - "I'm the youngest captain blah di blah" and Alastair Cook is far better looking

[Onelife]

.....but not as good looking as me Jan.....isn't that right Jo?

[Onelife]

....which reminds me why haven't l been made a captain yet?!!

Btw...where is our leader David?

[Dancing Queen]

.....but not as good looking as me Jan.....isn't that right Jo?

Certainly is Keefy

[Onelife]

Thanks Jo.....l could have ended up looking like a horses backside if you hadn't seen the better half of me

Regards

Keefy x

[whycantibecruising]

My vote would always be for Neil Turnbull.
Mr Camby looks a little young...

[gravy1955]

I never really think about or care who the captain is, as long as he/she can steer the ship in the right direction, is able to keep it afloat and upright and isn't called Schettino!

[emjay45]

I never really think about or care who the captain is, as long as he/she can steer the ship in the right direction, is able to keep it afloat and upright and isn't called Schettino!

I only ever cared about the captain steering the ship properly until our last cruise. Captain Angelo Vago was exceptional, he seemed to really care about all the passengers, the crew loved him. He was an extremely competent captain, very funny, charismatic, charming, with a lovely Italian accent. I'm sure Brillo's wife would love him too.

[oldbluefox]

Captain Vago - the ladies' favourite? Indeed he is very amusing, plays to his Italian nationality and seems very relaxed with crew and passengers alike. But most of all we had a safe and enjoyable cruise onboard his ship.

[CaroleF]

I agree with what you say about Captain Vago - his announcements each day were always amusing and at the end of each broadcast he would sign off with "Thank you Captain!" He learnt that a couple on our table were celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary and he invited the whole table to go up to the Bridge - we were up there for about an hour. We got the impression he really enjoys both his job and talking to people, not all Captains are good at both - but I agree the most important thing about any Captain is that he is good at his job.

[Whynd1]

I also liked Captain Vago. He was the Captain on Oceana about two years ago. We thought he was excellent. He was also highly thought of by the crew.

[Gill W]

Captain Vago was our captain on Oceana in 2011 when there was a complete electrical failure on the ship in Bergen.

He kept us up to date with progress on a regular basis, immediately announced we'd all get £40pp OBC for the inconvenience, and we had free drinks that evening, after the repairs had been done. I think a lot of that was down to him, as the £40 OBC was an immediate announcement, I'm not sure if there was time to clear it with Head Office.

He was also very visible that evening, making sure all the passengers were happy

[emjay45]

I agree with what you say about Captain Vago - his announcements each day were always amusing and at the end of each broadcast he would sign off with "Thank you Captain!" He learnt that a couple on our table were celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary and he invited the whole table to go up to the Bridge - we were up there for about an hour. We got the impression he really enjoys both his job and talking to people, not all Captains are good at both - but I agree the most important thing about any Captain is that he is good at his job.

He was most concerned about our son too and told my husband he really wanted to do something for him. He invited us up to the bridge too. He was so patient and caring with our son and took ages showing him how everything worked, even taking his hand and making him feel things that he thought my son couldn't make out. Yes he gets my vote for the best captain with P&O.

[Frank Manning]

I agree with what you say about Captain Vago - his announcements each day were always amusing and at the end of each broadcast he would sign off with "Thank you Captain!" He learnt that a couple on our table were celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary and he invited the whole table to go up to the Bridge - we were up there for about an hour. We got the impression he really enjoys both his job and talking to people, not all Captains are good at both - but I agree the most important thing about any Captain is that he is good at his job.

He was most concerned about our son too and told my husband he really wanted to do something for him. He invited us up to the bridge too. He was so patient and caring with our son and took ages showing him how everything worked, even taking his hand and making him feel things that he thought my son couldn't make out. Yes he gets my vote for the best captain with P&O.

When we were on Aurora with OBF he was just the same; "Thank you Captain." So glad he made a fuss of your son Emjay45. Captain Turnbull is very nice as well, and David Box, and Sarah Breton.

[emjay45]

Actually Frank we were invited to the bridge on our 2013 World cruise. Captain Turnbull was the captain then. We were taken up there by our butler who we feel had organised it. There were 2 very junior officers who were very nice but didn’t get off their backsides once to show us around and Captain Turnbull didn’t bother to even come and say hello. So quite frankly I don’t rate him and he really bears no comparison to Captain Vego, not for me anyhow.

[Frank Manning]

Actually Frank we were invited to the bridge on our 2013 World cruise. Captain Turnbull was the captain then. We were taken up there by our butler who we feel had organised it. There were 2 very junior officers who were very nice but didn’t get off their backsides once to show us around and Captain Turnbull didn’t bother to even come and say hello. So quite frankly I don’t rate him and he really bears no comparison to Captain Vego, not for me anyhow.

Hmm! I suppose it is all about empathy. Some have it and some don't, and that applies throughout humanity. Sometimes it is one of the gifts which you gain through personal troubles and experiences. Reflective learning. Some are lucky and skate through life, others learn from their problems, and however hard they have been, they become more rounded people as a result. Others will never learn from anything because they are totally self obsessed.

[JillD66]

I was most impressed with Captain Box on the Adonia earlier this year. I know its a small (extremely friendly and hopefully returning soon to the UK!) ship, but most mornings he was in the Conservatory for breakfast - joining with passengers.

He was always highly visible round the ship and kept us informed.

Cant wait to see Captains Camby and Vago though!