Rare mcatmcat Posted May 25, 2014 #1 Share Posted May 25, 2014 A positive cruise director will make me motivated but I don't try to be influenced that much by a bad or not that energetic cruise director. I had Ken Rush last week and for some reason I didn't like him. He has years of experience with royal but I had the feeling that he feels like the "king" of the cruise. On the other hand the " captain" which don't have a big role when it comes to entertainment I saw him riding his bike in the promenade ( how cool was that) and you can tell he is having fun Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misty57 Posted May 25, 2014 #2 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Not my cup of tea, but other people do like him. He must be doing something right if they use him as CD on the newest ships. I don't book a cruise with concern over who the CD is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearlie Posted May 25, 2014 #3 Share Posted May 25, 2014 He is really good in my opinion, one of my top 3! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipLondon Posted May 25, 2014 #4 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Ken is very proffessional, and yes he (like others) has a set routine and some standard jokes. But he cares about his guests and wants them to have a good time. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneputt18 Posted May 25, 2014 #5 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Ken does his job and does it well. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted May 25, 2014 #6 Share Posted May 25, 2014 One of the reasons RCI has Ken bringing out the new ships is that he is skillful in the CD duties that are behind the scenes, such as organizational duties, and motivating the activities crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeofus Posted May 25, 2014 #7 Share Posted May 25, 2014 We have been on several ships with Ken and always enjoyed having him as CD. I think he is a polished professional and does a terrific job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoey Posted May 25, 2014 #8 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I must be SO unobservant!! After a dozen cruises, I have never even noticed who the cruise director was on any of them!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted May 25, 2014 #9 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Ar·ro·gant: having or showing the insulting attitude of people who believe that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flpenguin Posted May 25, 2014 #10 Share Posted May 25, 2014 A positive cruise director will make me motivated but I don't try to be influenced that much by a bad or not that energetic cruise director. I had Ken Rush last week and for some reason I didn't like him. He has years of experience with royal but I had the feeling that he feels like the "king" of the cruise. On the other hand the " captain" which don't have a big role when it comes to entertainment I saw him riding his bike in the promenade ( how cool was that) and you can tell he is having fun Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app You must have had Capt. Johnny-we had him several years ago and loved him riding his bike in the promenade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicNac4498 Posted May 25, 2014 #11 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Ken is my least favorite cruise director I have ever had in my life. He is super cocky and what really bothers me is that almost all of his humor comes at the expense of others. Im sure he is a great and nice guy, but his cruise director persona is arrogant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted May 25, 2014 #12 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Ken is my least favorite cruise director I have ever had in my life. He is super cocky and what really bothers me is that almost all of his humor comes at the expense of others. Im sure he is a great and nice guy, but his cruise director persona is arrogant. I had a negative opinion of him as of last year. But since I last sailed with Ken, I have had FOUR whom I would put lower on the list. So he is at worst the fifth worst CD. ;) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denamo Posted May 25, 2014 #13 Share Posted May 25, 2014 DH and I have commented that the activities seem varied and events seem greatly organized and well oiled on the cruises when Ken Rush has been the CD. His delivery at shows when making announcements is low key. For some, where cruise directors are more animated, he may seem less exciting. Have met him in passing a couple of times, and he comes across pleasantly. We've never not cruised or cruised on a ship due to who is the cruise director for the duration of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted May 25, 2014 #14 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Ken is my least favorite cruise director I have ever had in my life. He is super cocky and what really bothers me is that almost all of his humor comes at the expense of others. Im sure he is a great and nice guy, but his cruise director persona is arrogant. This was how we felt, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev71 Posted May 25, 2014 #15 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Hes been a cruise director twice while ive been on a royal ship. Hes good hes funny. Some of the same jokes. I don't pick my cruises either based on a CD. But I wouldn't not go on a cruise just because he is the Director Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinmama06 Posted May 25, 2014 #16 Share Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) I have never had such a negative response to a CD IN MY LIFE!!! Three weeks ago! Allure! OH MY GOSH! I felt like I was on the Ken Rush Show 24/7! It starts with "The Morning Rush!" his morning TV show where he and I QUOTE - read a letter from a pinnacle guest that said "Ken, you are the best cruise director we have ever had. And your Glow Party is phenomenal" "Well that was my idea - I told the big bosses about it and now we have glow parties" Really Ken??? And a TWO HOUR Love and Marriage! He showed a clip from his past love and marriage from two decades ago! I attend every Love and Marriage show - THAT was the worst. He talked through the entire Glow Party - the entire thing! Every song! Never shut up! While he ran around with a camera saying "You are on TV!" I think that's what he thinks this is - this is his own game show and we are his audience. Blech! Edited May 25, 2014 by crusinmama06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkvillain Posted May 25, 2014 #17 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I'll take Ken over Amy every day of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexCruise371 Posted May 26, 2014 #18 Share Posted May 26, 2014 We have had him several times and really don't care much for him. However, we really don't pay much attention to the cruise directors as we pretty well entertain ourselves while onboard. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted May 26, 2014 #19 Share Posted May 26, 2014 I'll take Ken over Amy every day of the week. One of my four. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeagle12 Posted May 26, 2014 #20 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Only one we ever liked on any ship any line was Becky Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkvillain Posted May 26, 2014 #21 Share Posted May 26, 2014 One of my four. ;) Ha. I'm trying to think who the other three are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha88 Posted May 26, 2014 #22 Share Posted May 26, 2014 My husband and I were on the Rising Tide Bar for the 70s show and it was so much fun. Ken ends it on this bar and, oh my, when I got remotely close to the THE man, his staff (ladies), pushed me back. Oh, my, they were quite rude. Just like the man. So annoying. But, hey, that is THE best place to watch that show. We almost missed getting on because they rope it off once the show starts, but Terry, a great cruise member of Ken's staff let us on as the last ones. So fun, but Ken's "Angels" PITA mean.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkvillain Posted May 26, 2014 #23 Share Posted May 26, 2014 My husband and I were on the Rising Tide Bar for the 70s show and it was so much fun. Ken ends it on this bar and, oh my, when I got remotely close to the THE man, his staff (ladies), pushed me back. Oh, my, they were quite rude. Just like the man. So annoying. But, hey, that is THE best place to watch that show. We almost missed getting on because they rope it off once the show starts, but Terry, a great cruise member of Ken's staff let us on as the last ones. So fun, but Ken's "Angels" PITA mean.:rolleyes: Wow. I think my next trivia team name will be "Ken's PITAngels" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tserface Posted May 26, 2014 #24 Share Posted May 26, 2014 A positive cruise director will make me motivated but I don't try to be influenced that much by a bad or not that energetic cruise director. I had Ken Rush last week and for some reason I didn't like him. He has years of experience with royal but I had the feeling that he feels like the "king" of the cruise. On the other hand the " captain" which don't have a big role when it comes to entertainment I saw him riding his bike in the promenade ( how cool was that) and you can tell he is having fun Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Don't really care much for him, but I wouldn't skip a cruise if I heard he was going to be on! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinmama06 Posted May 26, 2014 #25 Share Posted May 26, 2014 My husband and I were on the Rising Tide Bar for the 70s show and it was so much fun. Ken ends it on this bar and, oh my, when I got remotely close to the THE man, his staff (ladies), pushed me back. Oh, my, they were quite rude. Just like the man. So annoying. But, hey, that is THE best place to watch that show. We almost missed getting on because they rope it off once the show starts, but Terry, a great cruise member of Ken's staff let us on as the last ones. So fun, but Ken's "Angels" PITA mean.:rolleyes: I couldn't even stomach going to HIS 70's party. I took about 4 steps into the Promenade - saw him and promptly took quick steps out. And again - I have been to EVERY 70's party on every royal ship since they started doing it. I just couldn't do this one. I went to the quiet boardwalk - where he wasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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