David.

It is difficult to believe it has been five years since you left us.  We miss you every day.

Best to your girls.

The years may go on but the memories remain. Thinking of your girls today.

David…so sorely missed and well remembered. You fought the good fight. Miss your updates and incredibly positive attitude. Rest well my friend.

There aren’t many people we meet in our lifetime who touch your life everyday … David was one of those rare friends for me.

David with our oldest Chris (1993)on his many visits to our home in the U.K. Our  youngest son Stephen’s middle name is David after our wonderful friend. We miss you .

David. Heading out for ship visits with Karl and then governance meetings at CSMART. Miss you. Bill

Time passes, some memories fade, some memories are as vivid today as they were on the day they were made, Captain David is one of those people who will always be fondly remembered. I only knew him through work, his presence would invigorate a dull room, he always had time to speak with me and was always fair & kind. I was once sick & flown home under his leadership & when I was well enough to return my office wanted to send me to another ship, David personally intervened and made sure I returned to the ship and the team I loved. Thank you David, you are at peace now, no doubt guiding your family  through the tricky navigation of life. Heaven has gained a true gem of a chap. 
Love to all your family 
James Quick - Ships Photographer 

David,

First, we at Carnival miss you.

Second, you would be surprised at what has occurred in the industry in the last year.

Best to your girls.

Bill

It's been a while since David's passing, but I was recently let go from Princess  Cruises/Cunard due to the devastating impact Covid-19 has had on the travel/cruise industry and was updating my LinkedIn profile.  I thought of David and wanted to share my thoughts about him here.  I worked as an Assistant in the Executive Office at Princess Cruises for over 13 years and had regular contact with the Executive team.  David always treated me with kindness and respect.  That may not sound like much to some people, but it actually means a lot.  How you treat people leaves a deep and lasting impression.  Not all are so kind and treat you with dignity and respect.  David was a kind, considerate, compassionate and brilliant professional.  I remember one evening he locked himself out of his office.  I had worked late that evening and was on my way out the door in the lobby.  He was panicked, so I asked what was wrong.  He said he locked himself out of his office and couldn't reach anyone in Facilities to assist.  I told him it was no problem, that I could help.  He looked shocked and was so grateful that I went back upstairs to assist.  He really was a kind man and I am so fortunate to have known him.  R.I.P. David and thank you for treating me as a valuable human being, an equal.

I met Dave in the 80s in the good old days of Mykonos, Greece. There were a  small group of us working on the island and he called us collectively the United Nations: I was Australian, Tom was from California, Peter was from Sweden and Lorenzo was from Mexico. He helped us find accommodation through his contacts on the island and we toured around, partied and had some of the best times of our lives. Dave sought us out everytime the Sea Princess came into Mykonos port. He was energised, very ambitious, insanely positive, a great networker but still somewhere so grounded. One of the biggest lessons he taught me was charity. There was an Irish boy on the island who spent his whole time washing dishes in restaurants. He had an opportunity to travel by sailing boat to Turkey and he wanted to go but was scared because he didn't swim. He knew I had a black coral necklace which was meant to give good luck over water. He had asked me  for it and I was reluctant to give it up as someone had gifted it to me. That was where Dave stepped in to tell me all the good reasons I should part with it to keep the Irish boy safe on his journey. I have never regretted giving that black coral away to a good cause and Dave's advice made me more charitable in my life. We had only just reconnected as I came to Seattle USA to live four years ago for my husband's work. It took me a while to adjust and chase Dave down.  He had invited me to catch up if I came to Florida but not so long afterwards he  informed me about the cancer. So glad to know he had a beautiful family and a stunning life. Remembering the amazing fun times and an incredible inspirational person.  RIP Dave. 

First met David when he was Chief Officer on the mv Pacific Princess in early 1981 and enjoyed a great two years before I left Princess Cruises in late 1983. We became the best of pals working on the “PP”. He was always a thorough Gent when we were together and I am deeply saddened by his passing.  I still have two small drinking glasses emblazoned with his name celebrating the day  he got his Captains ticket.  Condolences to his family.  RIP old friend. Peter Marsh.  BandMaster

What a guy!

I first met David over 7 years ago during the start up of CSMART. After a few meetings in Jupiter he invited me to join his team. My role  was as his advisor and program manager for the training center and hotel. 

From the beginning it was obvious what a special person David was. He radiated a wonderful mix of charm, humor and quick wit that made every moment with him a pleasure. And of course there was his unforgettable and infectious smile. He was a good listener and ever ready with help if needed.

David had no ego. He liked to refer to himself as a “just a simple sailor”. However his CSMART legacy demonstrates he was so much more. He was an extraordinary visionary and leader who stepped outside the norm and shaped innovative maritime training programs he insured were supported by the best resources. Then he built the teams needed to move the programs forward, motivate it’s leaders and make adjustments along the way to get the job done. David always acted with resolve and was very clear about what he wanted. 

But more important to David was his “Tribe” as he referred to his daughters Cameron, Allie and Nicki. He always mentioned them with a really big smile. You could tell he stayed close to them and loved them dearly. He didn’t let too much time go by without organizing a trip with the Tribe. If he knew you had a dog after asking, usually by name about yours, he would give you brief updates on Charlie his East LA rescue dog. David insured that Charlie was well taken care of.  AC in his garage for times when he was at work and a doggy door to high end grass for his potty breaks. He took very good care of those close to him.  

David your memory and spirit will continue on with us all.

What a guy!


I sailed with David on numerous occasions, both as Staff Captain and then as his pCaptain, mainly on the various early Princess shops. My memories are legion, too many to detail but I will always remember his interest in all aspects of the job and above all his sense of humour and love of fun  .The last time we met was my final voyage on Dawn Princess when I handed over command to him. and I followed his career there after with interest as he rose further up the ladder. 
He will be sorely missed, not least by his three daughters who zI have never met  but I am sure they will have inherited his love of life and common sense. RIP

Even with your departure  you remain an inspiration - your sense of commitment remained till the end! 

May your family proudly continue to carry your legacy -  committing to  and embracing what life brings. 

Petra Kendall
CSMART HR




It was with great sadness that I learned of David's passing.
We met in the mid-70's when I believe he was First Officer onboard Island Princess. Over the years we became good friends as his seagoing career progressed.
I was delighted when he accepted the invitation to come ashore and assume a leadership role in the Fleet Operations Management team at Princess Cruises in Los Angeles.
He brought his  professional experience and knowledge as well as a deep understanding of how ships work, not only the marine, technical and safety elements but also the  human aspects.  He knew what made a happy ship, for both passengers and crew.
To Cameron,  Allie and Nicki.  We've never met but your father and I spent many hours traveling together and he would often talk about you.  His love and deep pride in you was obvious and always central to his stories.
Please accept my deepest condolences and those of my wife Colleen, who also knew David well.
He was more than a colleague, a professional and a friend.  Truly an officer and a gentleman.
He will be missed by so many who respected him for all that he was and all that he achieved.
Bon Voyage David
RIP

Many a great times with David.   Bringing in the year 2000 at your house!!!.  You will be missed.  DB, Jax, LB and Shelby.



It was with profound sadness that all shipmates at CSMART learned of the passing of Commodore David Christie. Recognized as the visionary and one of the ‘driving forces’ behind the creation of CSMART and, more importantly,  the fundamental and essential culture change required to ensure that all ships of Carnival Corporation were being operated in the safest manner;  David leaves behind a legacy of excellence. His commitment to CSMART  was apparent not only in his vision but also in his tireless efforts to see it through to reality. Once established, David remained intently focused on nurturing CSMART to realize its full potential. This was evident in the preparation for grand opening of the new CSMART in 2016 – David had a plan and you had to work very hard to convince the Commodore to change anything in the defined plan; everything needed to be spot on and that showed on the opening day and every day after!     

Throughout his 50  year career with Carnival, David’s professionalism, leadership, tenacity and unwavering commitment to his shipmates stand out.  Ever present, his love of the sea and untiring efforts to modernize the industry were second only to his love for his amazing three daughters; Cameron, Allie and Nicki. His advocacy, his enthusiasm and his always honest and frank perspective will be missed dearly.  On behalf of your entire CSMART family;  thank you David, for everything! 

Thank you, Captain Christie for always coming by our little "haberdasheries" in the shops, From the Star Princess to the Sea Princess it was always an "excellent"experience. May God bless your soul and continue to take care of your family.

Stuart and I want you to know how much your Dad meant to us. We both knew your Dad before we met each other. He was such a wonderful friend and so many memories of our times on the ships were with him. He was our Best Man at our wedding and we chose to give our youngest son Stephen the middle name of David after him. Whenever he was in Southampton he would come and visit and our boys looked forward to seeing him because he was so kind to them and so much fun. His greatest joy in his life was the three of you. He was so proud to be your Dad and he loved and cherished you beyond words. We will miss him and please know we are thinking of you and will always remember your Dad.

DC – “A Legend”
It is hard to be able to walk our path without him in front of us. 

The footprints are fading
Our pace is slowing - without those footprints of guidance

The laughter is fading
Our pace is slowing- the lack of peal is confusing

Our pace is slowing – But our thoughts and memories of “A legend” will never, ever be forgot

He spent his Career doing what he loved being a seaman, even when ashore he never stopped. His vision and drive to develop CSMART was the final “cherry on the cake” and I feel extremely proud to be part of his vision.


I met David just seven years ago through our work at Carnival Corp but in that short time, our friendship blossomed into a trusted relationship that felt just like a life-long friendship.  We also had great fun! I will forever cherish our breakfast get-togethers and grey goose/oyster outings.   I learned from David everyday as he was a leader's leader.    David - your contributions are countless.  Your positive impact on people and  organizations continue to be enjoyed and appreciated.  I miss you my friend and will keep your memory alive.

First time I met David was at the Sea Princess delivery.    Far more than a "simple sailor" as David liked to refer to himself.   He was a very talented, smart and practical guy.   David always made you feel good when you talked with him.  So genuine, so funny, so endearing.   We always laughed and have great stories from our escapades in Almere as we worked on CSMART together.  Great legacy of David's for sure, as well as, of course, his daughters who he adored so much and constantly talked about, doted on and supported while having a all-consuming job.  David was able to affect people in a unique way.  Had a rare presence about him.  Not many David's in the world.  You always looked forward to seeing him.  Special guy,  irreplaceable and he will be missed and remembered.  

David Christie
Always to be remembered
Never to be forgotten
You were so much a focal point in those latter golden years of the previous P&O Princess which are remembered by so many of your past shipmates from the 70’s through the 80’s to the 90’s. So many times and adventures which you were then a part of have passed into legend.
But you went beyond that, and made the move from sea staff to shore management.You did that without forgetting your sailors instincts or your past colleagues, always giving them advice and guidance when needed. Latterly  the development of the Almere centre in Holland which you were so involved with, has shown all sea staff the way forward and to update their thinking for the general benefit and safety of ship operation.
Above it all is the legacy of your three wonderful girls who we know are the most precious people in your life. And we all should make sure they are always part of  those times when we remember you and celebrate your life. Sandy and I personally will never forget the time when we minded them in Sydney when you had to attend a P&O management meeting. Their hearts must be breaking now but hopefully some measure of comfort can be gained by them knowing how much you meant to those who knew you.
You have crossed the bar to make your last voyage over the horizon and we shall join you in time.
Philip and Sandy Pickford
Sydney Australia.


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I  met David on the first day of his inaugural  command as a captain. It was on a Caribbean cruise up the Amazon to Manaus in the 1990’s. 
Our mutual friend the legendary Commodore John King had told him to look after this family of Geordies with four young children. Not quite what David had planned for his first outing in command. 
It took three or four nights and the odd glass of port to become firm friends and we  have remained close ever since as have all our children and my wife Sue. 
We were married on his watch on the Sea Princess whilst he was captain with a party of 40 family and friends. 
David was a truly charismatic personality with a warm heart and was a true gentleman to everyone he met of whatever rank or station. 
He brought joy and life into every room he entered and despite a number of long term worries which beset his later life, he remained optimistic, always upbeat and ready for the next challenge. 
Sue and I managed to meet up for a night out in London just a few months ago launching into a few martinis at the Ritz before enjoying a memorable fish supper, his favorite.  
He remained positive about the future despite his gloomy prognosis and spent much time telling us how the children were getting on. 
The Cussins family have lost a true friend who will  forever live in our memory.  May He Rest In Peace   
Peter Cussins 

I only met David for the first time some five years ago.
He was with his Carnival team to set op a new simulation centre, Csmart in Almere, the Netherlands. And as they also planned a hotel, we crossed paths, because that was what I was doing.
That I used to be an officer with Holland America Line made that we found each other very quickly.
From that moment on a professional working relation started in which both parties recognized each other's strength.
And on that base a friendship started to develop.
David came over in the summer to our house with Cameron, Nicki and Allie. They loved it and it showed how proud he was of his girls.
This winter we visited him in Jupiter and although he was already sick we had a few fantastic days together.

After three years of operating the hotel he came by a few times a year and besides the business part we always had a private dinner and we talked about the true matters in life. 
The girls and Carnival were his main focus and his own health was a minor detail that he he would take care of. And till the end he showed that fighting spirit.

My family, the staff  of the Csmart hotel and myself will miss him dearly. We never met somebody this positive, professional and humoristic.
We wish the girls and the rest of the family lots of strength and may David rest in peace! We'll miss you.

Jan, Monique and Kim




When I was transferred from the BI school ships to Arcadia David was my third officer on watch. He lead me around and guided me in  all facets of this " new company". We had soooo much fun and a life long friendship was born. We had Mike Carr, Bertie, Mark Hoddinot, et al in that amazing team.
Later we formed our first business venture buying land at Mahogany Run in St Thomas with Dr Frank Zaniewski then our first condo at Sapphire Beach. We had the world at our feet.
David was a Colussus.He was my friend and I will always miss him but my life is richer for having shared so many adventures together. Full credit to Carnival for recognising his enormous talents.
Our last time together in Port Douglas Australia with Cameron, Allie and Nicki was a joy and he adored his gorgeous girls.
Our thoughts are with the girls, Charles and Jenny and all the family
Rest in Peace my friend
Aye
TR

I was very saddened to hear of Captain David's premature death. I thought this big Chief Mate, and Captain would go on almost for ever  and fade away in a hundred years. I sailed with him on the Island Princess, and Royal princess on the South American run as Radio Officer and elecronics Officer...back in 1998/9. He was always very good with people and with us all onboard ship. May he rest in peace

Captain Christie was an amazing man and will be sorely missed.  I wanted to share the tribute I've posted about him for all of the travel agents who support Princess Cruises.  The feedback has been very touching.   Fair winds...

https://www.facebook.com/PrincessVPSales/posts/1438420226306004


David was one of the best.
One of the best school friends from Pangbourne days.
One of the best at ensuring good fun was had by all around him.
One of the best leaders I ever came across.
One of the best Captains in the Cruise Industry.
One of the best Operational Fleet Safety Leaders in shipping.
I am saddened by his passing but will not forget him.
RIP David
Job well done

I first met David in 1980 when I sailed  from Los Angeles to Sydney Australia on Pacific Princess. His charm and fun manner made that a wonderful trip. He had insisted that I join in on the Crossing the Line Ceremony . I have never laughed or had more fun!  He became a very good friend of my husband, Deacon and I we cruised many more times with David. He always went out of his way to see that we enjoyed our time on board. He would often come and stay with us, on his leave,  at our home in Newport Beach. There was never a dull moment when David visited! I last saw him  in November 2018,  while I was in Florida  for a cruise. In our conversation he spoke of the love of his girls and how proud of all of you he was.  I have no doubt he was a wonderful father to you girls and that you will carry  precious  memories of him in your hearts forever.  Farewell  dear David,  Rest In Peace. You will be missed by all who knew you. 

First, my condolences to the Cameron, Allie and Nicki. I know you will be just as strong as your great dad.

Commodore David Christie rose above it all. I was so fortunate to have worked for him for the past 3 years, communicating almost daily either face to face or by phone or text. I shared with David a lot of trips, meetings, meals, so I learned a lot about him and from him. I thought I knew how to travel but I learned a whole new level from David and enjoyed travelling for work more. I thought I worked hard but I learned from David how to work with passion. Most importantly, I learned how to let go, be easy going and accommodating, how to “Rise Above It”. To David, self-satisfaction was the true reward, that’s why he is leaving a legacy that will live for many years to come, in family and business.

I cherished David’s advice on how to raise my daughter, he gave me a great example of how to be a loving father and always find the time to be in touch with the family. I appreciated the comfort and confidence David gave me when I used to mention the challenges of fatherhood and how I am afraid of letting my daughter down.

David had a desk ornament that read “Rise Above It” I never asked what it is for or why that phrase, I did not need to ask. I could see him living that phrase in his day to day life and in the stories he shared with me. David indeed rose above it all and that was his secret. That’s how he managed to accomplish a lot, believe in his vision and see it come to reality and flourish, be loved and deeply missed by everyone who knew him.

I will deeply miss a lot of hard passionate work, a lot of support, front row seat to a lot of life experiences, fun stories, exceptional travel companion and the best “Nicknames” .

I will make sure to have one with 3 olives every now and again and re-live in my mind some of the wonderful memories I was so lucky to have shared with him.

I had the pleasure of being a crew member onboard several Princess cruise ships when David was the captain, the crew all admired him, he went out of his way to improve conditions and morale on the ships for the crew and would actively participate in crew activities (and parties) onboard. He was one of those Captains who held great respect and understood no matter how impressive the ship was or the destinations, it was the crew that made all the difference. 

David and I worked together at Carnival since I joined the team in late 2013.  David's main focus was improving the nautical safety of our ships.  Not surprisingly, he was the motive force behind the CSMART training center and the fleet captain and chief program.  We also visited nearly every ship in the Carnival Corporation fleet to understand the concerns and challenges of the officers and crew while looking for ways to enhance bridge resource management.  As we racked up the travel miles, David always found ways to have fun.  

David made a difference in improving our nautical safety and for that, we owe him a great amount of gratitude.  I think it is also important to know David recognized his efforts had significant benefit.  It was easy to see as we went from ship to ship.

Regardless of where we were in the world or the time of day, David regularly spoke to his three daughters helping them negotiate their teens.  He was a wonderful father.

I am among the many who will miss him.

 David, my half-brother, was 10 years younger than I  but, although we lived thousands of miles apart, we did manage to meet up occasionally over the years.

David was born in Edinburgh, our mother's home city, and he never really forgot his Scottish roots.  The best meeting venue was always at our late mother's home in Port Erin, Isle of Man, but so often we just missed each other by a few days due to David's shore leave dates.

Following David's career progress at sea was always  interesting  and often amusing.  Without doubt, he was 'the right man to go ashore with' and was always 'Hail fellow! Well met'.

My wife, Anne, and I met up with David on several occasions including Glasgow, Amsterdam and more recently Edinburgh when he disembarked at Rosyth on the River Forth.  His brief visit to Edinburgh just gave him enough time to come to our home where we dined in the wonderful company of his three lovely daughters.  As we all know, David was immensely proud of his three girls. I am sure they will do well in life and will have very fond memories of their father and his achievements.

For the record, I should like to mention David's  younger brother, Charles, who has provided him with such incredible care in his final days.  This outstanding level of care was also extended to our mother by Charles and his wife, Jenny, over the twilight years of her life in Australia.

David spent most of his school and college holidays at home on the family coffee farm in Kenya and would not have forgotten his Swahili.   David was a warrior and put up the bravest fight right to the end.

Kwaheri bwana

Lindsay Watson
Edinburgh




Firstly, please accept my condolences for the loss of David who was a charismatic and talented person of the highest calibre and a great friend to me at school.   In 1963 David and I joined the Nautical College Pangbourne on the same day and from that moment became firm friends.   In those first years we were not altogether the most well behaved pupils and earned some notoriety as “Child and Christie” amongst the masters.   David and I both set our sights on joining P & O and one of the first hurdles was passing “O” levels.   I distinctly remember sitting on the grass outside the exam room in a bit of a panic with David poring over an Oxford dictionary trying to find a complicated word to include in the exam essay in order to impress the  markers.   “Protuberant”  was the chosen word - but it didn’t work and we both failed.   Needless to say things did improve and exams were all later passed.   In 1967 the academic struggle had been completed and David and I both joined P & O as deck cadets.   I think that David’s first ship was the SS Bendigo on the Australian run.    During our cadetship we did sail together once and that was on M/V Strathbrora  to Japan - a memorable voyage.   David soon moved into the Passenger Division and a few years later we met up on the Canberra for a short time.   It was clear that Dave was naturally suited to passenger ships and was destined for a fine career in           P & O passenger division.  At that point in around 1972 I moved on to pastures new and sadly lost touch with David.   His subsequent meteoric rise to high offices within P & O and then with Carnival is testament to his professional competence and talent and I know that his incisive sense of humour, charm and charismatic personality will have served him well.    Goodbye old friend, thanks for many amusing and happy memories from our school days and early years in P & O.

I have had the pleasure  and value of David Christie’s friendship since the establishment of P&O Princess Board in 2000  and in the years since that followed the acquisition of the Company by Carnival Corporation.
David has been an outstanding professional Mariner and a leading light in establishing the now Arison training centre in Holland where all our officers and engineers are trained. 
His exceptional leadership skills combined with a wonderful sense of humour and wisdom added unique value to all our deliberations  especially in his role around the table at our Carnival HESS ( Health, Environment, Safety and Security)  Committee of the Board.
He will be greatly missed by us all but especially by  his family. 
Our thoughts and prayers are with them.


From the first day onboard the Island Princess in 1991 ( on my very first contract ) David Christie became my friend. It was just after sail away, and I was in the shop and in he strolled, then Deputy Captain, David. He looked around and then came over to me and jokingly  said, "I heard there was a "barnacle" onboard - I just had the hull scraped!" Yes, my maiden name was "Barnacle" and from that day forward David was my dear, dear friend.  He was always kind, fair and respectful to everyone onboard. His dry wit would always make me laugh. As luck would have it, my future husband, David Gilchrist, was also  a dear friend of David Christie. And, so, it was only fitting that he was one of our groomsmen at our wedding (Included picture) Rest in peace, Commodore Christie. You will be missed by all those who knew you and loved you. Our condolences to all of David's family and friends both  on land and at sea. The memories we have of you will forever be held close to our hearts.  Love, The Gilchrists XO

David Christie....an amazing man I was blessed to have crossed  paths with while working at Carnival.  He was always smiling, always caring about others and had the unique ability to lift you up with a few quick kind-hearted words. If David called, I would interrupt whatever I was doing so not to ever miss the opportunity to catch some of his positive light.  My thoughts are with his family and his daughters who he loved and spoke of so dearly. 

Lovely man,  very easy talk to,  one of the best Captains I ever sailed with, rest in peace xx

It all started when I joined my first Princess Ship (I was from Sitmar Cruises which was just purchased by Princess).  It was a challenging time mixing Italian Culture with British Culture, believe me, a simple American asea.  Upon boarding I committed some crime, a faux-paux of some sort in front of then Captain John Young who was commanding the Original Royal Princess at the time.  After the scolding rather than welcome, I felt terrible.  No idea what I had done even then.  Having witnessed the entire thing, David (Staff Captain) came to me and apologized for the rudeness of the Captain and welcomed me properly aboard.  Fast forward:  I was joining the Original Island Princess for my first contract as Cruise Director and that same Staff Captain, David was on board and I just knew this was going to be an incredible contract which it truly was.  We were headed for China for the first time since the tragedy at Tiananmen Square and my first time cruising China and as Cruise Director!!  Once in China, David Led the entire, very intricate and difficult tour with me as his sidekick in chase limousines!!  He showed me all the ropes and I became nicknamed at Faulty Towers (Corporate Offices then in Century City, Los Angeles, CA) "China Boy".  The name stuck and I went on to lead 17 amazing, challenging and most rewarding tours through china in both directions, north and southbound.  David and I became solid "Amigos" and I will never forget him or his graceful, humorous, mischievous nature.  I never had or have again had so much fun.  Smooth Sailing Commodore, David L. Christie!!  I will miss you terribly.

In eleven years at sea, you were the captain that said you were genuinely interested in the thousands of crew under your command and were will to try things to improve their life. You were the only captain brave enough to back and seriously support Survivor and improve crew morale. You were my favourite captain because you cared.   

David will always be remembered, he always lit up the room with his sense of humor and kindness.  Working closely with David for the last 4 years, I learned so much about the deck / technical side of the business. He sincerely cared about his staff, and always took your thoughts into consideration - a true Leader.  He was also an amazing father to his three girls, they were lucky to be able to call him Dad. He was my mentor and friend, and he will always remain in my heart. 

Although we always lived oceans apart, we loved David very much indeed. As first cousins, Veronica and David spent happy times together on the Isle of Man. I was fortunate to get to know David first as a young exciting, energetic, entertaining young man and his endearing attributes never waned throughout our later encounters. He was an absolute delight to be with and always provided us with wonderful stories of his seagoing adventures. So sad that we shall never meet again on this earth. Wishing solace and a wonderful future to his beloved girls.
Veronica and Steve.

Having danced at sea for 10 years Captain Christie was the most memorable Captain.  He was always smiling and had a kind, warm manner, while still doing his job.  He had time for the passengers and the crew alike and was definitely a favorite among the crew.
His memory will live on with many I’m sure as he made our days at sea all the more enjoyable.
RIP & love to his family and friends 
Gone but definitely not forgotten 

Always a pleasure to have sailed with Captain Christie. Always a kind word for all crew. Rest in Peace.

Whilst working as a Bar Stewardess I was privileged to have had Captain Christie in charge. He always had a kind word for crew and officers and it really made a difference when you were far from home. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones and friends xx

"Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For though from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar."

Godspeed Captain. Thank you for the memories!

David is my best friend at Carnival. He taught me everything I know today about how to navigate a cruise ship and all things nautical and engineering. He taught me to question and be critical and inquisitive of all things we do both good and poor....
He is a great friend, an exemplary colleague and the best father I know. 
I’m a better man today for my time with David....and I’ll never forget the lessons he taught nor the friendship he so graciously gave...my favorite sailor...my favorite man....none better. 

I was lucky enough to sail with Dave Christie in the early 70's, when he was 2nd Officer in the Princess ships. He always had time for a friendly word, or to pitch in and help anybody and anything that needed doing. Everything always done with great care for detail and humour, when appropriate. I, being me, used to kid him in those days about his sexy "short" white shorts he donned. ( In those days P&O officers wore them). He always had a good reply, in good humour, to put me in my place..lol. As this was many years before he became Captain, I am so happy to read all the wonderful things Dave went on to achieve. I always knew he would be an exceptional leader and I am proud and happy to say I had the privalidge to know and sail with Dave Christie.

David!  We knew one another in the spectacular days of cruising when all things were possible and the future looked bright and endless.  At a difficult time in my life you stepped up with extraordinary kindness and compassion. I have never forgotten it. During your journey with cancer we wrote and commiserated our experiences. Always keeping it light and full of hope. You fought the good fight and your beautiful girls will now carry on your legacy of fun, adventure, kindness and love. I know you will be guiding them with your wisdom. God speed. 

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David Lovewell Christie

May 22, 1950 – September 4, 2019

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