This guide is updated every Wednesday to show the dates that each of the Carnival Cruise Directors are scheduled to work.
Carnival Adventure Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| FELIPE DO COUTO | 01/24/2026 | 06/05/2026 |
| GRANT BOWDEN | 06/01/2026 | 08/07/2026 |
| FELIPE DO COUTO | 08/07/2026 | 11/30/2026 |
Carnival Adventure is one of the newer additions to the Carnival fleet – the former P&O Australia ship gives many Carnival guests a fantastic cruise, and the cruise directors onboard play a big part in that!
Felipe Do Couto is the current cruise director, joining in January, and he’ll be onboard until the early summer. Grant Bowden will take over for a couple of months before Felipe returns for another run until November.
Carnival Adventure is an Adventure-class ship with a gross tonnage of 108,865 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,600.
Carnival Breeze Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| SINCLAIR HAMMERBACH | 03/14/2026 | 07/13/2026 |
| CIARA CROWLEY | 06/01/2026 | 06/11/2026 |
| ADAM GILBERT | 07/09/2026 | 09/12/2026 |
| KEEGAN VAN ZYL | 09/07/2026 | 01/11/2027 |
The Cruise Director schedule for Carnival Breeze has now been set through to January 2027.
Sinclair Hammerbach is the current cruise director on Carnival Breeze. She’ll be onboard until July, with Ciara Crowley joining her for part of that period. The later summer period will be covered by Adam Gilbert before Keegan Van Zyl joins the ship in September.
Carnival Breeze is a Dream-class ship with a gross tonnage of 128,052 and a maximum passenger capacity of 3,690.
Carnival Celebration Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| JOEY BOYES | 01/11/2026 | 05/10/2026 |
| LOUIE CLARE | 05/10/2026 | 06/28/2026 |
The Carnival Celebration cruise director schedule has enjoyed some fantastic names.
Joey Boyes has been on the ship since early January, before Louie Clare returns to the ship again from May to June.
Carnival Celebration is an Excel-class ship with a gross tonnage of 183,521 and a maximum passenger capacity of 5,282.
Carnival Conquest Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| GABBY GAMBOA | 02/15/2026 | 05/18/2026 |
| FELIPE MENDES | 05/15/2026 | 07/17/2026 |
| GABBY GAMBOA | 07/17/2026 | 11/20/2026 |
The Carnival Conquest has had some fantastic Cruise Directors onboard, and that trend continues now!
Gabby Gamboa is the current cruise director on the ship. Her current run will end in May, but she’ll be back again later in the year. The May-to-July period will feature Felipe Mendes onboard.
The ship’s talented Cruise Directors are sure to make the cruise experience unforgettable for all guests!
Carnival Conquest is a Conquest-class ship with a gross tonnage of 110,480 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,980.
Carnival Dream Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE WEST | 04/18/2026 | 08/16/2026 |
| ANDY MERCER | 08/16/2026 | 11/14/2026 |
Get ready to experience the dream vacation of a lifetime with the talented Cruise Directors onboard the Carnival Dream!
Lawrence West returned to the ship in April for the summer months, and Andy Mercer will then take over in August.
With their exceptional personalities, these Cruise Directors are sure to bring a smile to every passenger’s face and make the cruise an unforgettable experience!
Carnival Dream is a Dream-class ship with a gross tonnage of 128,251 and a maximum passenger capacity of 3,646.
Carnival Elation Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN LONEY | 04/23/2026 | 09/10/2026 |
| AMBER CELEN | 09/05/2026 | 01/09/2027 |
John Loney is the current cruise director on Carnival Elation, with Amber Celen boarding later in the year and staying onboard until January 2027.
The ship’s Cruise Directors are sure to bring joy and excitement to all passengers on the Carnival Elation.
Carnival Elation is a Fantasy-class ship with a gross tonnage of 71,909 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,130.
Carnival Encounter Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| SOPHIE GIDEON | 02/26/2026 | 05/08/2026 |
| KIERAN WILSON | 05/01/2026 | 07/11/2026 |
| FRANCO SPIES | 07/04/2026 | 11/07/2026 |
| KIERAN WILSON | 11/03/2026 | 01/17/2027 |
Carnival Encounter is the second of the former P&O Australia ships to join the fleet, and this ship continues the trend of bringing amazing cruise directors to the party!
The fantastic Sophie Gideon recently boarded the ship for a run lasting until May. She’ll be followed by Kieran Wilson and Franco Spies, before Kieran returns to the ship again in November.
These talented cruise directors are sure to give guests an amazing time on this fun-packed ship!
Carnival Encounter is an Adventure-class ship with a gross tonnage of 108,977 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,600.
Carnival Firenze Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| AMBER CELEN | 03/05/2026 | 07/06/2026 |
| JEIMY CARO | 07/03/2026 | 08/21/2026 |
| MIKE D’AURIA | 08/17/2026 | 01/04/2027 |
Amber Celen is the current cruise director on Carnival Firenze. She’ll be onboard until the summer. Jeimy Caro will board in July, to be followed by Mike D’Auria.
Carnival Firenze is a Venice-class ship with a gross tonnage of 135,156 and a maximum passenger capacity of 4,126.
Carnival Freedom Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE PURDY | 03/09/2026 | 05/14/2026 |
| TODD EVANS | 05/14/2026 | 09/01/2026 |
| FRANKIE PORTERA | 10/04/2026 | 11/07/2026 |
The Carnival Freedom brings some fantastic Cruise Directors along for the ride!
Michelle Purdy is the current cruise director and will be onboard for a couple of months, before Todd Evans will be back onboard in May until September. Frankie Portera will then be onboard for a month from October.
The Cruise Directors on this ship are guaranteed to bring a smile to every passenger’s face and make the cruise an unforgettable adventure.
Carnival Freedom is a Conquest-class ship with a gross tonnage of 110,556 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,980.
Carnival Glory Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| CRYSSI ST CYR | 04/06/2026 | 05/11/2026 |
| ABBIE LOCKETT | 05/08/2026 | 09/14/2026 |
| CIARA CROWLEY | 05/22/2026 | 05/29/2026 |
The Carnival Glory is about to embark on a journey filled with fun and adventure, and there are some truly exceptional cruise directors leading the team!
Cryssi St Cyr joined the ship at the start of April. Abbie Lockett then joins the ship in May for the summer months, joined for a week by Ciara Crowley.
With their unique personalities and passion for creating unforgettable experiences, the Cruise Directors for this ship are sure to make the Carnival Glory cruise one to remember!
Carnival Glory is a Conquest-class ship with a gross tonnage of 110,000 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,980.
Carnival Horizon Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| DEON WILLIAMS | 02/14/2026 | 05/23/2026 |
| MARQ ANTHONY | 05/17/2026 | 09/20/2026 |
| ZACK PAIEMENT-DOCKRILL | 09/12/2026 | 01/16/2027 |
Cruising on Carnival Horizon soon? You’re assured of a fantastic cruise director if you do!
Currently, that’s Deon Williams, who joined the ship in February for a run until May, with Marq Anthony then onboard until September. We also know that Zack Paiement-Dockrill will take charge into early 2027 – unless things change, that’s very well organised in advance!
Carnival Horizon is a Vista-class ship with a gross tonnage of 133,868 and a maximum passenger capacity of 4,008.
Carnival Jubilee Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| KYNDALL FIRE | 01/08/2026 | 05/09/2026 |
| RAINIER SCHOLTZ | 05/02/2026 | 07/18/2026 |
| KYNDALL FIRE | 07/18/2026 | 11/14/2026 |
| ANDY MERCER | 11/14/2026 | 01/17/2026 |
The newest Excel-class ship sailing for Carnival has big hitters as her cruise directors.
Kyndall Fire led the way since the ship debuted, and she has made her return again in January.
In May, she’ll make way for Rainier Scholtz, before returning for the July to November period. Andrew Mercer will then take her place onboard.
Carnival Jubilee is an Excel-class ship with a gross tonnage of 183,521 and a maximum passenger capacity of 5,282.
Carnival Legend Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| SIMON LONDON | 05/15/2026 | 11/16/2026 |
| FRANKIE PORTERA | 11/12/2026 | 01/24/2027 |
Get ready for a legendary experience on the Carnival Legend with its fantastic Cruise Directors!
Simon London is the current cruise director and he’ll be onboard all the way until November. Then, Frankie Portera will then oversee the Christmas & New Year period into 2027.
Carnival Legend is a Spirit-class ship with a gross tonnage of 85,942 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,124.
Carnival Liberty Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| VICTOR PASTRANA | 03/01/2026 | 05/03/2026 |
| GABE COPPOLLA | 05/03/2026 | 08/30/2026 |
| KIERAN WILSON | 08/23/2026 | 10/25/2026 |
| LAWRENCE WEST | 10/18/2026 | 02/21/2027 |
Carnival Liberty has quite the line-up of cruise directors for you to enjoy!
Victor Pastrana is currently leading the entertainment on the ship. He’ll remain on the ship until May, when Gabe Coppolla will board. He’ll be on the ship through to August. Kieran Wilson then joins the ship, and later in the year, Lawrence West will take over.
Carnival Liberty is a Conquest-class ship with a gross tonnage of 110,428 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,980.
Carnival Luminosa Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| KEEGAN VAN ZYL | 02/26/2026 | 07/06/2026 |
| LOUIE CLARE | 07/02/2026 | 10/23/2026 |
If you’re planning on sailing on the Carnival Luminosa soon, you’re in for a treat when it comes to the cruise directors.
The fantastic Keegan Van Zyl is running the entertainment team onboard until July. Louie Clare then takes over until October.
Carnival Luminosa is a Spirit-class ship with a gross tonnage of 92,270 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,260.
Carnival Magic Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| (TBC) | 05/21/2026 | 07/05/2026 |
| SOPHIE GIDEON | 07/05/2026 | 11/08/2026 |
Filipe Mendes was set to be the cruise director onboard until early July, followed by the fantastic Sophie Gideon.
However, in a last-minute move he is apparently now moving over to the conquest, which means that the current Cruise Director on the Magic is yet to be confirmed. Watch this space to updates.
Carnival Magic is a Dream-class ship with a gross tonnage of 128,048 and a maximum passenger capacity of 3,690.
Mardi Gras Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| ANDY MERCER | 04/11/2026 | 07/11/2026 |
| JOEY BOYES | 07/04/2026 | 11/07/2026 |
| RAINIER SCHOLTZ | 10/31/2026 | 01/16/2027 |
The Mardi Gras has an exciting line-up of cruise directors set to take the stage.
Andy Mercer recently took the reins, before Joey Boyes boards for the rest of summer and the fall season. Rainier Scholtz is tasked with entertaining guests throughout November, December and the first half of January.
With such an engaging and talented set of cruise directors, guests are sure to have a blast on the Mardi Gras.
Mardi Gras is an Excel-class ship with a gross tonnage of 181,808 and a maximum passenger capacity of 5,282.
Carnival Miracle Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| GARY BLAIR | 01/17/2026 | 05/21/2026 |
| FRANKIE PORTERA | 05/21/2026 | 07/23/2026 |
| GARY BLAIR | 07/23/2026 | 11/23/2026 |
The Carnival Miracle has a talented set of cruise directors in the 2026 schedule.
Gary Blair spent most of 2025 on the ship, and he’s now back for another run, taking over from Frankie Portera. Gary and Frankie will continue to swap places through 2026.
Carnival Miracle is a Spirit-class ship with a gross tonnage of 85,942 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,124.
Carnival Panorama Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| GEORGE CROSS | 02/08/2026 | 05/03/2026 |
| ZACK PAIEMENT-DOCKRILL | 04/28/2026 | 07/18/2026 |
| GEORGE CROSS | 07/18/2026 | 11/15/2026 |
The Carnival Panorama is set to have an amazing team of cruise directors on board.
George Cross has now boarded for a run until early May. Zack Paiement-Dockrill will be responsible for the fun until July, with George then returning until November.
Carnival Panorama is a Vista-class ship with a gross tonnage of 133,868 and a maximum passenger capacity of 4,008.
Carnival Paradise Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE O’CALLAGHAN | 03/02/2026 | 07/06/2026 |
| CIARA CROWLEY | 06/14/2026 | 09/14/2026 |
| MICHELLE O’CALLAGHAN | 09/14/2026 | 11/15/2026 |
Carnival Paradise guests are all set to have a blast with their upcoming Cruise Directors.
Michelle O’Callaghan recently joined the ship in March and she’s onboard for a lengthy run until July. Ciara Crowley will then join the ship, before Michelle returns in September.
The ship’s top-class Cruise Directors are sure to make the Carnival Paradise experience an unforgettable one for all those on board.
Carnival Paradise is a Fantasy-class ship with a gross tonnage of 71,925 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,124.
Carnival Pride Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| FRANKIE PORTERA | 04/04/2026 | 05/17/2026 |
| SAM THURGOOD | 05/10/2026 | 08/02/2026 |
| DEON WILLIAMS | 07/26/2026 | 11/29/2026 |
| CRYSSI ST CYR | 11/22/2026 | 01/31/2027 |
The Carnival Pride is all set to have amazing Cruise Directors in 2026.
Frankie Portera is currently onboard from early April until mid-May. Sam Thurgood will take over from Frankie. Deon Williams will join the ship later in the summer, before Cryssi St Cyr joins the ship for the end of the year and the start of 2027.
With such dynamic cruise directors, passengers on the Carnival Pride can look forward to an exciting and unforgettable experience.
Carnival Pride is a Spirit-class ship with a gross tonnage of 86,071 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,124.
Carnival Radiance Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| JEIMY CARO | 02/07/2026 | 05/10/2026 |
| IVAN ESTRADA | 05/01/2026 | 06/25/2026 |
| FILIPE MENDES | 09/28/2026 | 11/28/2026 |
| MARQ ANTHONY | 11/22/2026 | 04/01/2027 |
On the Carnival Radiance, guests are set to enjoy a fantastic cruise director for the next few months.
Jeimy Caro is the cruise director onboard right now. She’ll be running things until early May. Filipe Mendes and Marq Anthony are due onboard for their own stints later in the year.
Carnival Radiance is a Sunshine-class ship with a gross tonnage of 102,232 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,984.
Carnival Spirit Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| CHARNE MARAIS | 02/28/2026 | 05/05/2026 |
| JAMES LOVE | 05/05/2026 | 09/08/2026 |
| JEI CARO | 09/01/2026 | 11/08/2026 |
| JAMES LOVE | 11/08/2026 | 03/06/2027 |
The Carnival Spirit is all set to have an incredible team of Cruise Directors in 2026 and beyond.
James Love, one of the most well-known cruise directors for Carnival, has been leading the entertainment on the ship for a while, but he’s now on a break – new cruise director Charne Marais taking over recently.
James is then returning for the May to September cruise season. He’ll have another break – Jei Caro taking over – before returning for the end of the year and start of 2027.
Carnival Spirit is a Spirit-class ship with a gross tonnage of 85,920 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,124.
Carnival Splendor Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| LIZZIE CLOUGH | 04/02/2026 | 08/07/2026 |
| LIZZIE CLOUGH | 10/01/2026 | 11/28/2026 |
The Carnival Splendor is also set to have fantastic Cruise Directors throughout 2026.
Lizzie Clough is on the ship now from April until August, and then again from October until November. We’re not currently sure who will fill her absence in between.
Carnival Splendor is a Splendor-class ship with a gross tonnage of 113,573 and a maximum passenger capacity of 3,012.
Carnival Sunrise Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| DEAN POMPEY | 03/30/2026 | 05/30/2026 |
| CRYSSI ST CYR | 07/20/2026 | 11/05/2026 |
The Carnival Sunrise is a ship that’s had a schedule shuffle in recent times.
Dean Pompey recently took over the cruise director role onboard, and he’ll be onboard until May. Cryssi St Cyr returns later in the year.
Carnival Sunrise is a Sunshine-class ship with a gross tonnage of 102,239 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,984.
Carnival Sunshine Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| SARA TASKOSKI | 01/04/2026 | 05/02/2026 |
| SOFIA TOSCHES | 04/26/2026 | 07/05/2026 |
| ALEX SIEGLER | 06/28/2026 | 11/08/2026 |
| TODD EVANS | 10/31/2026 | 01/09/2027 |
If you’re sailing on Carnival Sunshine, you’ve got great Cruise Directors to look forward to.
Sara Taskoski is onboard now until May, with Sofia Tosches joining for the spring months. Then from June it’s the turn of Alex Siegler to entertain guests onboard through to November, at which point Todd Evans will board for the remainder of the year.
Carnival Sunshine is a Sunshine-class ship with a gross tonnage of 103,881 and a maximum passenger capacity of 3,002.
Carnival Valor Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| ALEX SIEGLER | 01/10/2026 | 05/11/2026 |
| BEN KITCHEN | 05/07/2026 | 09/14/2026 |
| SINCLAIR HAMMERBACH | 09/10/2026 | 01/09/2027 |
Guests can enjoy some popular Cruise Directors when sailing on Carnival Valor.
Alex Siegler is scheduled to be onboard for the early part of 2026, through to May. Ben Kitchen will then take over for a run lasting until September, with Sinclair Hammerbach then joining the ship.
Carnival Valor is a Conquest-class ship with a gross tonnage of 110,438 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,980.
Carnival Venezia Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| ROBBY HOWELL | 01/04/2026 | 05/03/2026 |
| MIKE D’AURIA | 05/03/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| ROBBY HOWELL | 07/01/2026 | 11/08/2026 |
| TYLER MEEHAN | 11/01/2026 | 03/04/2027 |
One of Carnival’s newest ships, Carnival Venezia made her debut on June 15th, 2023. This ship joined the fleet after a refurbishment following her time spent sailing for Costa Cruises as Costa Venezia.
There are some fantastic cruise directors that guests can look forward to on this ship, all with plenty of experience.
Michael D’Auria and Robby Howell are trading the post between them in 2026. As of mid-January, Robby is onboard, but Mike will be back in May.
Then in 2027, Tyler Meehan will be the cruise director onboard for you.
Carnival Venezia is a Venice-class ship with a gross tonnage of 135,225 and a maximum passenger capacity of 4,208.
Carnival Vista Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| MIKE D’AURIA | 03/07/2026 | 05/02/2026 |
| TYLER MEEHAN | 04/26/2026 | 08/30/2026 |
Carnival Vista has some excellent cruise directors onboard, with Mike D’Auria having recently joined in March. He’ll be onboard until May, at which point Tyler Meehan will take over.
Carnival Vista is a Vista-class ship with a gross tonnage of 133,596 and a maximum passenger capacity of 3,934.
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The role of the Cruise Director
On a Carnival cruise, the cruise director is responsible for overseeing all of the entertainment team. They work closely with the hotel director and entertainers to ensure that every guest has a memorable experience on board.
Carnival cruise directors are also responsible for hosting events like trivia contests, gameshows, and deck parties. They keep guests informed about what’s happening on the ship.
The cruise line employs a large number of cruise directors – around 40 or so – because they need to rotate between the different cruise ships (and have some time off too).
Contracts can vary though – someone might be on a ship for just a couple of weeks, to fill a gap in a schedule, or they might be onboard for months at a time.
Dates for these contracts can overlap too – that’s when a new cruise director will join a ship while the old one is still working, so that there’s time for the new arrival to get up to speed and meet the team.
Cruise Director schedule changes
The cruise director schedules can change at short notice. Often there are changes to plans which can mean a lot of work for the cruise line to move people around and make sure each ship has the experienced team onboard to give guests the best experience.
This schedule is updated each week, so you can always stay on top of the latest developments as new contracts are announced and older ones are reshuffled.
Cruise Directors on Social Media
Many of the Carnival cruise directors are active on social media and following your favourite directors on Facebook can be a great way to see what they’re up to.
With that in mind, here are links to the Facebook and Instagram pages of some of Carnival’s most popular cruise directors:
- ​Adam Gilbert Facebook Page
- Alex Siegler Facebook Page
- Andy Mercer Facebook Page
- Cam Chavis Facebook Page
- Chris (Donkey) Salazar Facebook Page
- Chris Williams (The Flying Scotsman) Instagram
- Christian De La Rosa Instagram
- Christian Deon Williams Instagram
- Erin Weigand Facebook Page
- Georgia Craig Facebook Page
- Jacky Tang Facebook Page
- James Love Facebook Page
- Jasper Wade Facebook Page
- Jonathan Adams (Cookie) Facebook Page
- Kyndall Fire Facebook Page
- Lawrence West Facebook Page
- Lee Mason (Lee Your Cruise Director) Facebook Page
- Leon Smith Facebook Page
- Marq Anthony Facebook Page
​Melessa Durrant Instagram - Ryan Rose Instagram
- Savannah Mitchell Facebook Page
- Simon London Facebook Page
- TJ Partida Facebook
FAQs About Carnival Cruise Directors
It’s possible for Carnival’s cruise director schedule to change at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness, family emergencies, or other unexpected events. However, the cruise line typically does its best to avoid last-minute changes.
Carnival has at least 30 to 40 cruise directors. Carnival operates a fleet of 27 ships, and each ship has a cruise director. However, cruise directors may rotate between ships or take time off in between contracts, so the number of active cruise directors at any given time may vary.
The length of time that a Carnival cruise director stays in their position can vary. Typically, they will stay onboard for several weeks or months, before being rotated to a different ship or taking time off. However, this can depend on a variety of factors including the needs of the company and their personal preferences.
The salary of a Carnival cruise director varies depending on their experience, level, and the size of the ship they are working on. However, the average salary for a cruise director at Carnival Cruise Lines is around $60,000 per year. Additionally, cruise directors typically receive free travel, food, and accommodation as well as other benefits, such as discounted cruises for family and friends.
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Excited to see which cruise directors will be sailing in 2026/2027! Carnival always brings amazing energy onboard, and the right director can make your trip even more fun.
Thanks so much for keeping this schedule updated weekly – super helpful for those of us who like to sail based on who’s directing the fun! I’ve cruised with both Louie Clare and Abbie Lockett before, and they truly elevate the whole experience. Great to see names like Sinclair Hammerbach and Marty Pitts returning too – Carnival definitely knows how to pick the best for guest engagement!
Where is Austin-he was on Valor when I did my first cruise
This is incorrect. The panorama cruise director is Gerry Berrones. From February 8th until June
Hi Jackie. Thanks for this. Do you have a source for that info please? Just double checked and it doesn’t match our source. Thanks! Jenni
Sinclair Hammerbach, a newer CD is amazing! She has so much energy and passion. There wasn’t one activity she didn’t make a showing at and have a change of outfit each time. I was on the Liberty with her over the New Year. She is currently on the Breeze now that she back from her break. I recommend planning a cruise with her!
Georgia was the best i have seen on the horizon. She made the cruise fun.
I agree
She was a blast
Christian Mattheui was wonderful. Always upbeat, friendly, just made the cruise fun. He was a plus on our first cruise.
What happened to Cookie? He was carnivals BEST Cruise Director. Carnival better learn how to treat their staff otherwise alot more staff will leave.
I know, right!? He was sooo awesome and really made the cruise a LOT more fun. We’ve been on about 30 cruises and he was in our top 3 cruise directions. Will never forget him. As a matter of fact, we would probably book any given cruise just because he was the cruise director!
Hi how come some directors are on here twice if not more, and some are just on there once
Hi Karina. The cruise directors rotate and take time off. So they often return to the same ship after a break. Jenni
Something is wrong with your info. Joseph Boyes is listed on Horizon 11/5/23 to 2/3/24 and also on Vista 11/4/23 to 1/8/24. I know Carnival is short staffed, but don’t think they are flying CD’s from ship to ship 🙂
Ah thanks for spotting! Looks like there’s an error in the data that Carnival provides via the Airtable. I’ve added a note to explain and will update it as soon as I see that they have. Thank you.
Loved Todd Evans on the Paradise last week.He’s the best so far,
Jacky Tang is the Best Carnival Cruise Line Have as a Cruise Director. He’s so kind and personal with the quest. I will always find the Ship Jacky Tang is on so I can have a Memorable experience again. I Love Jacky Tang. He’s the Best.
Where is Dr E?