Carnival Cruise Director Schedule 2025/2026

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This guide is updated every Wednesday to show the dates that each of the Carnival Cruise Directors are scheduled to work.

Carnival Breeze Cruise Directors

Cruise DirectorSign OnSign Off
LOUIE CLARE01/04/202503/06/2025
SINCLAIR HAMMERBACH03/01/202506/12/2025
LOUIE CLARE06/12/202509/08/2025
LOUIE CLARE
LOUIE CLARE

The Cruise Director schedule for Carnival Breeze has now been set through to September 2025.

The very popular Louie Clare joined the ship in January for a lengthy stint – with a break scheduled for March to June.

During that break, Sinclair Hammerbach will take charge of the ship’s entertainment for the first time.

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 DirectorSign OnSign Off
MARTY PITTS11/24/202405/04/2025
JOSEPH BOYES05/11/202507/06/2025
MARTY PITTS07/06/202511/09/2025
LOUIE CLARE11/02/202501/11/2026

The Carnival Celebration cruise director schedule has enjoyed some fantastic names for 2025.

Marty Pitts is your current cruise director – and he’ll be onboard all the way through until early May 2025! He’ll be back from July to November as well – Joseph Boyd giving him the two month break in summer. Louie Clare will then board the ship into the new year.

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 DirectorSign OnSign Off
SAVANNAH MITCHELL01/13/202502/28/2025
ROBBY HOWELL03/03/202505/09/2025

The Carnival Conquest has had some fantastic Cruise Directors onboard, and that trend continues now!

Savannah Mitchell was due onboard over the Christmas period but plans changed. She did join the ship in mid-January though, and will remain onboard through to the end of February.

We now know that Robby Howell will then join the ship in March, staying onboard until May.

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 DirectorSign OnSign Off
LAWRENCE WEST10/13/20242/22/2025
GABRIELLA GAMBOA02/08/202504/27/2025
LAWRENCE WEST04/27/202508/31/2025

Get ready to experience the dream vacation of a lifetime with the talented Cruise Directors onboard the Carnival Dream!

Lawrence West is your main man, having joined the ship in October and remaining on the ship all the way until February 2025.

Lawrence will also be back later in 2025 following another short break. It’s not been confirmed that Gabriella Gamboa will be the cruise director during that break.

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 DirectorSign OnSign Off
FRANCO SPIES01/02/202505/03/2025
STJEPAN NERAL04/28/202507/03/2025
FRANCO SPIES07/03/202511/06/2025

Carnival Elation’s schedule has got a little more clarity now than it did a few weeks ago!

Franco Spies is currently onboard until early May, according to the latest schedule. Stjepan Neral will then join until July before Spies re-joins the ship through to November.

These 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 Firenze Cruise Directors

Cruise DirectorSign OnSign Off
JOSEPH BOYES11/9/20243/25/2025
KEEGAN VAN ZYL03/10/202505/15/2025
JOSEPH BOYES07/10/202508/31/2025

Joseph Boyes was the initial cruise director for Carnival’s new ship, Carnival Firenze. It’s no surprise that a new ship was given to such an experienced hand – and Joseph did a great job welcoming guests to the newly refurbished ship for heaps of fun!

After a recent break, Joseph is back onboard once again and then after another break from March to May, he’ll rejoin the ship once more! During that break, it’ll be Keegan Van Zyl in charge.

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 DirectorSign OnSign Off
ROBBY HOWELL01/04/202503/10/2025
TODD EVANS03/10/202507/05/2025

The Carnival Freedom brings some fantastic Cruise Directors along for the ride!

Robby Howell has just joined the ship, taking over from Todd Evans until mid-March. Todd will then return to the role, remaining onboard until July.

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 DirectorSign OnSign Off
STJEPAN NERAL01/03/202503/14/2025
RICARDO ALFONSO BETANCOURT LOPEZ03/14/202507/07/2025

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!

Stjepan Neral is the current cruise director and he’ll be in charge of the entertainment onboard through early 2025.

In March, Ricardo Alfonso Betancourt Lopez will re-join the ship, having been the cruise director onboard as 2025 began.

With their unique personalities and passion for creating unforgettable experiences, these Cruise Directors 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 DirectorSign OnSign Off
GEORGE CROSS01/18/202503/29/2025
TYLER MEEHAN03/29/202507/27/2025

Cruising on Carnival Horizon soon? You’re assured of a fantastic cruise director if you do!

Currently, that’s George Cross, who will handle the entertainment from January until March. Then Tyler Meehan will make his return to the ship until July.

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 DirectorSign OnSign Off
KYNDALL FIRE11/9/202403/08/2025
LOUIE CLARE03/08/202505/10/2025
KYNDALL FIRE05/17/202508/23/2025
ANDREW MERCER08/09/202501/10/2026

The newest Excel-class ship sailing for Carnival has three big hitters as her cruise directors. Kyndall Fire led the way since the ship debuted, and she’s back onboard once again now.

Louie Clare did oversee things recently and he is set to be back from March to May. This is to cover a break for Kyndall, who will back once more for the May 2025 to August 2025 season. And then Andrew Mercer will step in and run the entertainment onboard through to early 2026.

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 DirectorSign OnSign Off
ADAM GILBERT01/05/202505/08/2025
FRANKIE PORTERA05/08/202507/07/2025
ADAM GILBERT07/07/202511/10/2025

Get ready for a legendary experience on the Carnival Legend with its fantastic Cruise Directors!

The hilarious Adam Gilbert recently took the reins through to May 2025. He’ll have a break for a couple of months, then he’ll be back in July until November.

We now know that it’ll be the hilarious Frankie Portera taking charge from May to July.

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 DirectorSign OnSign Off
WILLIAM “PAULLY” MUNHOLLON01/05/202503/16/2025
GABRIEL COPPOLLA03/09/202505/17/2025
GABRIEL COPPOLLA06/24/202509/28/2025

Carnival Liberty is another ship where things haven’t always been clear on the schedules.

The vibrant personality of William “Paully” Munhollon will be the cruise director onboard Carnival Liberty from January until March before Gabriel Coppolla joins for two stints later in 2025.

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 DirectorSign OnSign Off
ZACKARY PAIEMENT-DOCKRILL01/12/202505/08/2025
WILLIAM “PAULLY” MUNHOLLON05/01/202506/26/2025

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 excellent Zackary Paiement-Dockrill will be on the ship for the first few months of 2025, staying on the ship until May. The charming William “Paully” Munhollon then boards for almost two months, though we don’t yet know who’ll take over from him.

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 DirectorSign OnSign Off
JAKE MILLER01/11/202505/11/2025
GEORGE CROSS05/03/202506/22/2025
JAKE MILLER06/02/202510/06/2025

If you’re setting sail on Carnival Magic in the near future, you’ll be in good hands.

We know that Jake Miller will be the primary cruise director for the first half of 2025 on Carnival Magic. He’ll be in charge from January until May, and then following a month’s break he’ll be back for the June to October season. We now know that the fantastic George Cross will take the reins for that month.

With these experienced Cruise Directors, your time on the Carnival Magic is sure to be a memorable and fun-filled adventure.

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 DirectorSign OnSign Off
JACKY TANG10/12/20243/8/2025
RAINIER SCHOLTZ03/01/202505/10/2025
JACKY TANG05/10/202509/27/2025

The Mardi Gras has an exciting lineup of cruise directors set to take the stage.

TJ Pardita and Jacky Tang have been bouncing the role back and forth between them throughout 2024. However TJ is now done, with Jacky rejoining the ship once more in October for a longer run that will last all the way through to March.

Rainier Scholtz will then board the ship to take charge as cruise director – he’s scheduled to be on the ship until May. Jacky will then be back again for a few months, joining until September 2025.

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 DirectorSign OnSign Off
GARY BLAIR10/12/202402/17/2025
ELIZABETH CLOUGH02/09/202503/30/2025
GARY BLAIR05/05/202511/22/2025

The Carnival Miracle has a talented set of cruise directors in the 2025 schedule.

Gary Blair is currently onboard and will remain in charge right the way through to February. Gary will then have a break – during which time Elizabeth Clough takes over – before returning for an epic May to November run.

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 DirectorSign OnSign Off
RAINIER SCHOLTZ01/11/202503/01/2025
ANDREW MERCER02/22/202507/05/2025
RAINIER SCHOLTZ07/05/202509/07/2025

The Carnival Panorama is set to have an amazing team of cruise directors on board.

The fun-loving Rainier Scholtz recently re-joined the ship after a short break, with the super-friendly Andrew Mercer taking over in March.

It’s then back to Rainier Scholtz once again until September 2025.

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 DirectorSign OnSign Off
AMBER LYNNE CELEN02/08/202504/10/2025
JOHN LONEY04/10/202508/10/2025

The Carnival Paradise is all set to have a blast with their upcoming Cruise Directors in 2025.

The charismatic John Loney is one of the main cruise directors for the ship, but he’s currently taking a short break. The fabulous Amber Lynne Celen has recently taken over, before John’s back in April through to August.

These 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 DirectorSign OnSign Off
DUSTIN GABRIEL01/05/202505/11/2025
AMBER LYNNE CELEN05/11/202507/06/2025
DUSTIN GABRIEL07/06/202511/02/2025

The Carnival Pride is all set to have amazing Cruise Directors in 2025.

The job is bouncing between Amber Lynne Celen and Dustin Gabriel for the foreseeable, with Dustin currently onboard.

He’ll oversee things from January 2025 until May. Then, after another break where Amber will run things, he’ll return for the latter half of 2025 as well.

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 DirectorSign OnSign Off
LIA STIVERS01/20/202503/27/2025
MICHAEL D’AURIA03/27/202508/15/2025
LIA STIVERS08/15/202510/18/2025

On the Carnival Radiance, guests are set to enjoy a fantastic cruise director for the next few months.

The fantastic Lia Stivers joined the ship for the first three months of 2025. Michael D’Auria will then come onboard for the spring and early summer months, with Lia back in August through October.

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 DirectorSign OnSign Off
TBA01/30/202503/11/2025
TJ PARTIDA03/11/202507/15/2025
ALEX SIEGLER07/15/202509/09/2025

The Carnival Spirit is all set to have an incredible team of Cruise Directors in 2025 – but right now things are a little unclear.

Alex Siegler just left the ship, and he’s been replaced with a TBA on the schedule, until TJ Pardita joins in March. Alex is back in July for another two months.

With such a dynamic team, passengers on the Carnival Spirit can look forward to an unforgettable and lively cruising experience. And as soon as the current situation is cleared up, I’ll let you know!

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 DirectorSign OnSign Off
SIMON LONDON11/22/202404/27/2025
ELIZABETH CLOUGH04/18/202507/07/2025

The Carnival Splendor is also set to have fantastic Cruise Directors throughout 2025.

Simon London is charismatic and fun, and last year he joined the ship in late February 2024, remaining onboard until September – that’s quite the run!

He’s now back after taking a well-earned break until November, when he re-joined the ship until April 2025. Elizabeth Clough will then take over until July.

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 DirectorSign OnSign Off
CHRISTIAN “DEON” WILLIAMS01/06/202505/08/2025
CHRISTIAN "DEON" WILLIAMS
CHRISTIAN “DEON” WILLIAMS

The Sunrise is another ship that’s had a schedule shuffle in recent times.

We do know that the magnificent Christian “Deon” Williams is now onboard, and will be responsible for helping to entertain guests on this magnificent ship through to May.

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 DirectorSign OnSign Off
JAMES LOVE10/12/202403/22/2025
ALEX SIEGLER03/16/202505/25/2025
JAMES LOVE05/25/202509/14/2025

If you’re sailing on Carnival Sunshine, you’ve got great Cruise Directors to look forward to.

James Love is the main man for the ship and after spending much of 2024 onboard, he’s now back for the first part of 2025, taking another break in March so that Alex Siegler can have a turn entertaining guests. James will be back once more in May 2025, right through to September.

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 DirectorSign OnSign Off
FELIPE SERRINA DO COUTO01/11/202505/10/2025
FELIPE SERRINA DO COUTO07/12/202511/15/2025
FELIPE SERRINA DO COUTO
FELIPE SERRINA DO COUTO

Guests can enjoy some popular Cruise Directors when sailing on Carnival Valor.

Felipe Serrina Do Couto boarded in January, staying until May. He’ll get a couple of months off after that, before returning in July until November.

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 DirectorSign OnSign Off
TJ PARTIDA12/29/202402/16/2025
GEORGIA CRAIG02/23/202506/30/2025
GEORGE CROSS06/26/202509/02/2025
GEORGIA CRAIG09/02/202501/04/2026

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.

TJ Pardita joined the ship in early January, staying onboard until February. Then, Georgia Craig will be back through the spring months.

George Cross will then pick things up before Georgia returns again in September, right through until January 2026.

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 DirectorSign OnSign Off
MARQ ANTHONY11/2/20243/8/2025
FRANKIE PORTERA03/03/202505/03/2025
MARQ ANTHONY05/03/202509/06/2025
FRANKIE PORTERA09/06/202511/09/2025

The friendly and cheerful Marq Anthony will be in charge from November through to March 2025 before the fun-loving Frankie Portera enjoys a couple of months onboard.

And then, once Frankie’s done, Marq’s back for another few months through to September 2025, at which point Frankie will return for another couple of months.

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:

FAQs About Carnival Cruise Directors

Is the Carnival Cruise director schedule final?

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.

How many cruise directors does Carnival have?

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.

How long do Carnival cruise directors stay?

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.

How much do cruise directors make on Carnival?

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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11 thoughts on “Carnival Cruise Director Schedule 2025/2026”

  1. Georgia was the best i have seen on the horizon. She made the cruise fun.

  2. Christian Mattheui was wonderful. Always upbeat, friendly, just made the cruise fun. He was a plus on our first cruise.

  3. 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!

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. Loved Todd Evans on the Paradise last week.He’s the best so far,

  7. 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.

  8. Where is Dr E?

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