Frankie the Cruise Director?

[ambergj]

Has anyone else had the Cruise Director Frankie? I know that last summer he was an assistant director to a Irish guy named paul who was not very good, but Frankie was OUTSTANDING!!!!!!! Just wondering if he still is with Princess and what ship!

 

Sea Princess: 08/2000

RCCL Voyager of the Seas: 12/2002

Golden Princess: 07/2003

 

Can NEVER get ENOUGH cruisin

 

Keep on Cruisin!

 

[cruiserw/kids]

Take a look at the attached review. Is the Frankie mentioned in this review the Frankie that you are taling about?

 

http://messages.cruisecritic.com/2/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=927093444&f=887097554&m=865108391

 

Westfield Friends - July 4th Golden Princess

 

[ambergj]

yes!! That is totally who I was talking about...he should be the CD!! He is great...too bad though! He seriously could sway my decision on which ship and itin I go on next b/c he is that outstanding!

 

Sea Princess: 08/2000

RCCL Voyager of the Seas: 12/2002

Golden Princess: 07/2003

 

Can NEVER get ENOUGH cruisin

 

Keep on Cruisin!

 

[Guest]

I found it rather poor taste for Paul to communicate those kinds of thoughts about Frankie to a passenger and further found it unfortunate that the passenger chose to post them on the internet. I’m a personal friend of Frankie – he’d be quite disappointed if he knew.

 

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Sun Princess, 03/2004; Pacific Princess, 07/2003; Star Princess, 05/2003; Grand Princess, 10/2002; Grand Princess, 10/2002; Sun Princess, 05/2001; Sun Princess, 04/2001; Sun Princess, 09/2000; Sun Princess, 09/2000; Regal Princess, 10/1999; Sun Princess, 08/1998; Holiday, 05/1998; Westerdam, 09/1997; Regal Princess, 11/1996; Royal Odyssey, 09/1995; Starward, 11/1993

 

 

[cruiserw/kids]

I'm in full agreement with you! I actually have read many posts where people felt that Frankie is would be a great Cruise Director and that many thought that he was better then the CD that he was working under. Reading the rest of that review makes me wonder if some of the comments weren't possibly embellished on a little bit.

 

Westfield Friends - July 4th Golden Princess

 

[ambergj]

I absolutley love Frankie. He was the best and I got the priveledge of meeting him in person. He was so great and very very funny. I personally thought that he was way better than Paul. I had seen Paul off of the ship in Venice and he has a very very dirty mouth the way that he was talking off of the ship, I was in shock! I was walking in front of them and I dont think that he even cared if anyone heard him. I Just think that a CD should have more class like Frankie. What I love about Frankie, even though he sees SOOOOO many people every week, he still does try to remember peoples names as much as he can, even though it is very hard. He is a great guy and I'm always commenting on him and his talents. He is outstanding! Please pass along that he is doing a great job!

 

Sea Princess: 08/2000

RCCL Voyager of the Seas: 12/2002

Golden Princess: 07/2003

 

Can NEVER get ENOUGH cruisin

 

Keep on Cruisin!

 

[Guest]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Please pass along that he is doing a great job! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> The best thing to do is to pass your comments on to Passenger Services at Princess Cruises...

 

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Sun Princess, 03/2004; Pacific Princess, 07/2003; Star Princess, 05/2003; Grand Princess, 10/2002; Grand Princess, 10/2002; Sun Princess, 05/2001; Sun Princess, 04/2001; Sun Princess, 09/2000; Sun Princess, 09/2000; Regal Princess, 10/1999; Sun Princess, 08/1998; Holiday, 05/1998; Westerdam, 09/1997; Regal Princess, 11/1996; Royal Odyssey, 09/1995; Starward, 11/1993

 

 

[ambergj]

Are you from Hershey PA where he said that he's from?

 

I just might have to do that and contact Princess and tell him what a wonderful job he is doing...he really made me look forward to the next day and the next quirky thing he might do!

 

Sea Princess: 08/2000

RCCL Voyager of the Seas: 12/2002

Golden Princess: 07/2003

 

Can NEVER get ENOUGH cruisin

 

Keep on Cruisin!

 

[Guest]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Are you from Hershey PA where he said that he's from? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Nope...Frankie and I met through mutual friends.

 

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Sun Princess, 03/2004; Pacific Princess, 07/2003; Star Princess, 05/2003; Grand Princess, 10/2002; Grand Princess, 10/2002; Sun Princess, 05/2001; Sun Princess, 04/2001; Sun Princess, 09/2000; Sun Princess, 09/2000; Regal Princess, 10/1999; Sun Princess, 08/1998; Holiday, 05/1998; Westerdam, 09/1997; Regal Princess, 11/1996; Royal Odyssey, 09/1995; Starward, 11/1993

 

 

[ambergj]

Well, you're very lucky, I'm so glad that were able to meet him, I just think that he's the best....I LOVE LOVE LOVE his morning show w/ his cocktail of the day!! LOL, Funny stuff!

 

Sea Princess: 08/2000

RCCL Voyager of the Seas: 12/2002

Golden Princess: 07/2003

 

Can NEVER get ENOUGH cruisin

 

Keep on Cruisin!

 

[Skitter]

I have to agree with you. He is by far better than several of the CD's we had on many, many Princess cruises. They should promote him.

Skitter

[cruzfiend]

Sorry I must have missed it - but what ship is Frankie on?

 

Aweigh we go

[TICK1946]

I was on the Pacific Princess in 2001 and Frankie was the Deputy Cruise Director---I don't even remember the Cruise Director's name. Frankie was fabulous---we spoke every day. He seemed extremely competent. My wife and I wrote a great review and letter to Princess about him. He was promoted to Cruise Director of the Sea Princess that year. He was reluctant to accept the promotion as he wanted to stay on th PP as a smaller ship, but knew she was being phased out. Apparently something must have happend if he is not a Cruise Director now. That is such a shame---He was the best of all the 7 cruises we have been on. I would love to know what ship he is on now.

[GloriaF]

I thought it was in poor taste to write that about Frankie in a review, and in even poorer taste for Paul to say it. Maybe Paul is jealous and worried about job security.

 

Gloria

 

Grand Princess, Eastern, April 2001

Grand Princess, Western,April 2002

Regal to Hawaii, April 5-20, 2004

[caryh]

Frankie is Deputy Cruise Director on the Star Princess, which is in the Mediterranean.

[cruzfiend]

Thanx, CARYH

 

Aweigh we go

[ambergj]

Thanks so much!

 

I am so glad that you enjoyed him too....didn't you love his cocktail of the day!?!?! on his morning show....with paul.

 

Hie is a great guy!

Had a blast w/ him.

 

Sea Princess: 08/2000

RCCL Voyager of the Seas: 12/2002

Golden Princess: 07/2003

 

Can NEVER get ENOUGH cruisin

 

Keep on Cruisin!

 

[kool kruiser]

Good to see Frankie in The Med again this year. Last summer he was on the Golden on the same itinerary and was quite simply a knock-out. Sad to hear the negatives about Paul, as he and Frankie were together on the Golden and were brilliant together. We had the pleasure of speaking to them both on many occasions and they were both always charming helpful and real fun. Great guys. For those on the Star, do not miss the morning show on your cabin tv...it's a scream!!

[argosy]

Frankie is STELLAR. He made our trip on the Golden, in 2002, really something. He was assistant CD to Janet, who I also liked...but Frankie (quite frankly) outshone her. Unfortunately, I have not met another cruise director who was half as good as Frankie was, so I now lower my expectations a little. Thanks Frankie, wherever you are...and I hope we meet again.

[ambergj]

That is very nice of your argosy! I just think that is outstanding also. There was always like a excitement to see him at the enxt activity the next day or the morning show. He has the best personality, and he did not make it apparent to the guests that he was very busy and had all sorts of other things to do. The cruise director last july just made it seem like he was actually too busy to spend too much time at one thing. I think Frankie did a nice job disguising what a busy guy that he is. Well Done Frankie!

 

Sea Princess: 08/2000

RCCL Voyager of the Seas: 12/2002

Golden Princess: 07/2003

 

Can NEVER get ENOUGH cruisin

 

Keep on Cruisin!

 

[ambergj]

If anyone has any pics w/ Frankie could you please post them or possible give me the LINK to where I might be able to find them?

 

If not that's okay, I just would be interested in seeing them, Thanks!

 

Sea Princess: 08/2000

RCCL Voyager of the Seas: 12/2002

Golden Princess: 07/2003

 

Can NEVER get ENOUGH cruisin

 

Keep on Cruisin!

 

[floridarob]

he is now on the Sapphire Princess as the Deputy Cruise Director.

[drezmagic]

I met frankie on the golden with Alastair. BEST CD'S EVER!!! Love the morning show! I hope he moves to the coral! Everytime I hear "I'm walking on sunshine" I think back to him. Great cruise!:D

[laxdad944]

We had him on the grand back in 02 and he was a trip !!!!!

He is a real assett to Princess !!

 

any idea where he is now as I am going on the carribean in january ? (15th)

 

Thanks ..Laxdad944