frierpie Posted February 8, 2011 #1 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I couldn't see any previous posts on this, but can anyone confirm who is current CD and if this is likely to change. I've seen previous discussions before Allure was launched but nothing over past few months. Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nangelina Posted February 8, 2011 #2 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Allan Brooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanne3c Posted February 8, 2011 #3 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Yeah! I didn't like Ken Rush at all!! He came across as if he had done this cruise director thing one to many time.. He just was plain boring!!! Can't wait to see Allen Brooks.. he's got big shoes to fill if he's being compaired to Richard spacey in my eyes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Valley Posted February 8, 2011 #4 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Allan Brooks just got on the Allure two weeks ago on 1-23-11, so he should be staying on for 6 months. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjsatc86 Posted February 8, 2011 #5 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I am so happy allure got allan. We had him on freedom last may and he was awesome! I cant wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joand452 Posted February 9, 2011 #6 Share Posted February 9, 2011 We had Ken Rush a couple of years ago on Mariner. I didn't care for him at first, but he started to grow on me by the middle of the cruise. Hopefully it will be Allan Brooks. It'll be nice to have someone different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbcruise Posted February 9, 2011 #7 Share Posted February 9, 2011 All recent reviews said Allan Brooks is onboard. He came over from The Oasis. Looking forward to meeting him in 2 1/2 weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compman9 Posted February 9, 2011 #8 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Yeah, we had Ken Rush - he seemed to go through the motions and kept telling everyone it was his umptyumpththousandth cruise etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beccafcr Posted February 9, 2011 #9 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Hi, it's been said allan brooks is on for 6 months, then what? Is this usual, 1 cruise director for 6 months and then it changes to someone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted February 9, 2011 #10 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Ken Rush will be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmmbobb Posted February 9, 2011 #11 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Allan Brooks was very good...very talented...and funny!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted February 9, 2011 #12 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I spoke with Alan when I was on Allure a few weeks ago. He is a nice guy, he reads cruise critic blogs and keeps up with what we say about Royal Caribbean. He is funny, energetic, and don't miss his morning show on tv. 6-9. It is very funny show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joand452 Posted February 10, 2011 #13 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I spoke with Alan when I was on Allure a few weeks ago. He is a nice guy, he reads cruise critic blogs and keeps up with what we say about Royal Caribbean. He is funny, energetic, and don't miss his morning show on tv. 6-9. It is very funny show. Well then... Hi, Allan! I look forward to meeting you on Allure in a few weeks!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QTMichele Posted February 10, 2011 #14 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Allan is great - he was on our Freedom cruise. He's easy on the eyes too. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgncruise Posted February 10, 2011 #15 Share Posted February 10, 2011 We are on the 6/26 sailing. Anyone know whether Allan will be on that one? Not sure if six months is EXACTLY six months--- also not sure exactly when his current contract started. From what I have heard/read, I am hoping Allan is still the CD for our cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardE954 Posted February 11, 2011 #16 Share Posted February 11, 2011 We had Alan Brooks on the Oasis last Thanksgiving. He was awful. I think he's the only one who thinks he's funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgncruise Posted February 11, 2011 #17 Share Posted February 11, 2011 We had Alan Brooks on the Oasis last Thanksgiving. He was awful. I think he's the only one who thinks he's funny. Ouch. What do you think of Richard Spacey and Ken Rush? No offense, but I wonder if it is a generational or style issue. People seem very polarized about CDs. We liked Richard a lot (our only data point), and read that Allan is more like Spacey than Rush. If you love Spacey, but hate Allan, that would be a big warning sign for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibbysnow Posted February 11, 2011 #18 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Ouch. What do you think of Richard Spacey and Ken Rush? No offense, but I wonder if it is a generational or style issue. People seem very polarized about CDs. We liked Richard a lot (our only data point), and read that Allan is more like Spacey than Rush. If you love Spacey, but hate Allan, that would be a big warning sign for me. I do not care for Ken Rush, but I LOVE Richard Spacey. Have not seen Allan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibbysnow Posted February 11, 2011 #19 Share Posted February 11, 2011 We are sailing on the 4/10/11 Allure sailing and RCCL told me that Ken Rush would be our cruise director. I hope that has changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joand452 Posted February 11, 2011 #20 Share Posted February 11, 2011 The Cruise Director does not make or break a cruise for us; it's just interesting to see the different personalities out there. I've usually ended up liking them all, even if I haven't cared for them at the beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardE954 Posted February 11, 2011 #21 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Ouch. What do you think of Richard Spacey and Ken Rush? No offense, but I wonder if it is a generational or style issue. People seem very polarized about CDs. We liked Richard a lot (our only data point), and read that Allan is more like Spacey than Rush. If you love Spacey, but hate Allan, that would be a big warning sign for me. We enjoyed Richard Spacey a lot. Ken Rush not so much, he seemed very stand-offish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted February 12, 2011 #22 Share Posted February 12, 2011 We booked Allure for Oct. I hope KR is not back. As others posted, a CD does not make or break, but we've had KR 3 times. That was 2 6/7 too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiers Posted March 10, 2011 #23 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I was on the Feb 20 - 27 sailing of the Allure. Alan Brooks was there the first day, then got called away on a family emergency. Jimmy Rhodes from the Explorer stepped in and did a fantastic job. Alan was due back the next week. Allure of the Seas - Jimmy Rhodes by blmiers2, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Chew Posted March 10, 2011 #24 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Alan was back for the Feb 27 cruise. He was great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yj2cute Posted March 10, 2011 #25 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I've had Allan Brooks as CD twice on the Explorer and I loved him! Surprised that anyone wouldn't like him. I've also had Richard Spacey. I did think him a bit arrogant, but he was funny and entertaining. Have never had Ken Rush, but from what I've read, I wouldn't mind at all of he were NOT the CD on the Allure when I sail next January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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