Marc, Giuseppe is not gone he is returning to the Navigator. I forget the date but he is definitely not gone.

I have to admit I too was worrying a little as it seemed that many of the old favorites were leaving. However, this last Mariner cruise the team were terrific. Captain Philippe, John Baron, Elsa (social hostess), Franck (F&B) great dining room managers, Chimi (Jimmy) August and Gary, Steve the security officer and Lyn the cruise consultant were also everywhere and engaging all the guests.

The new Captain Felice is great. He will be a star and very popular. The audience in the theater actually applauded his noon announcement on his fourth day of being a Captain. Never seen that before with any Captain. So outgoing and natural.

I think those with me on this trip will agree this was a great team overall.

So there may be some new people but if they are like Captain Felice all will be well.

I am looking forward to the 5/21/09 cruise to see if the Voyager has a team that can match the Mariner.