thjeepster Posted August 24, 2019 #1376 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Ok cool thank you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingJoe09 Posted August 24, 2019 #1377 Share Posted August 24, 2019 CD's take 2 month vacations so it will be Ricky for the 9/28 cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard54 Posted August 24, 2019 #1378 Share Posted August 24, 2019 13 hours ago, DELTABLUE said: Mike is a former RCMP now working as a RCCL CD. How's that for alphabet soup? I'd 'guess' that he will be back for your 9-28 cruise. 13 hours ago, DELTABLUE said: He was a mountie..Royal Canadian Mounted Police. I've had him a few times and he does a good job. Fairly easy to see around the ship, but I was with him on a small one. He had been with the RCMP, became a CD, went back to the RCMP and now is back as a CD. We had him on the Serenade a number of years ago. He is a very good CD and was out and about quite a bit back then. As I recall he even check in on the roll call before the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwich Cruiser Posted August 25, 2019 #1379 Share Posted August 25, 2019 We’ve had Mike as cruise director a couple of times and thought he was superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe76 Posted August 25, 2019 #1380 Share Posted August 25, 2019 I've heard that for Jewel of the Seas, the CD is Simona, is that true????. I thought it was Andrea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsHFQ Posted August 25, 2019 #1381 Share Posted August 25, 2019 On 8/16/2019 at 12:22 PM, CruisingJoe09 said: Cuddy Cudworth is on Indy until sometime in October, per post #1342. Please refer to the most recent 2-3 pages of the thread for future reference - you'll always be able to find a current update, the list doesn't usually go more than 3 pages without an update. The list on the first page is from 2018 and is no longer relevant. Have just come off the Indy - didn't see Cuddy during the 2nd week at all, he didn't do the Morning Show and didn't present big events like 'Rock Britannia' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garnetpalmetto Posted August 26, 2019 #1382 Share Posted August 26, 2019 DW and I are going to be on Symphony for the 9/14 Western Caribbean itinerary, so it looks like Ricky will be the CD - going back through the thread it seems like he's got mixed reviews - anything particularly good or bad about him? If it helps baseline the "type" of CD we like, thus far we've had John Blair, Graham Seymour, Topi Ylonen, Carlos Torres, Drew Devine, and Michelle Olivera and of those, Graham's been our favorite. with Blair being our least favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingJoe09 Posted August 28, 2019 #1383 Share Posted August 28, 2019 On 8/26/2019 at 5:38 AM, garnetpalmetto said: DW and I are going to be on Symphony for the 9/14 Western Caribbean itinerary, so it looks like Ricky will be the CD - going back through the thread it seems like he's got mixed reviews - anything particularly good or bad about him? If it helps baseline the "type" of CD we like, thus far we've had John Blair, Graham Seymour, Topi Ylonen, Carlos Torres, Drew Devine, and Michelle Olivera and of those, Graham's been our favorite. with Blair being our least favorite. Not sailed with Ricky or most of the CD's mentioned above (except for John & Carlos), but these videos could help give you an impression of his style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicat Posted August 28, 2019 #1384 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I thought they said no video taping during the ice show?😎😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingJoe09 Posted August 28, 2019 #1385 Share Posted August 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Magicat said: I thought they said no video taping during the ice show?😎😀 Yes - I believe they still do, although not sure if this counts as it is after the show. Not my video though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimala Posted August 28, 2019 #1386 Share Posted August 28, 2019 We have had Mike Hunnerup before and he was one of my favorite CDs. Will be happy to see him this October on Allure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crism Posted September 3, 2019 #1387 Share Posted September 3, 2019 On 8/26/2019 at 12:38 AM, garnetpalmetto said: DW and I are going to be on Symphony for the 9/14 Western Caribbean itinerary, so it looks like Ricky will be the CD - going back through the thread it seems like he's got mixed reviews - anything particularly good or bad about him? If it helps baseline the "type" of CD we like, thus far we've had John Blair, Graham Seymour, Topi Ylonen, Carlos Torres, Drew Devine, and Michelle Olivera and of those, Graham's been our favorite. with Blair being our least favorite. We just got off Symphony with Ricky. He does a good job and is always dancing. BUT...the Love and Marriage was TERRIBLE. He was incredibly boring during it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garnetpalmetto Posted September 3, 2019 #1388 Share Posted September 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Crism said: We just got off Symphony with Ricky. He does a good job and is always dancing. BUT...the Love and Marriage was TERRIBLE. He was incredibly boring during it. That's a shame as the CD really makes or breaks Love & Marriage, especially if there's a poor draw of the couples taking part and it's generally one of our favorites during the cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DELTABLUE Posted September 3, 2019 #1389 Share Posted September 3, 2019 ADVENTURE: Chris Brown as of 7-5-19 #1267ALLURE: Mike Hunnerup as of 8-11-19 #1371 ANTHEM: Mitch Merucci #1368 to January 5, 2020BRILLIANCE: Rob McNally #1169EMPRESS: Cece Del Razo through 9/7 when Elvis Pinto returns from vacation #1273ENCHANTMENT: Bobby Broughton. Will join Liberty April 2020. #1277EXPLORER: Clo O'Connor 7-21 for full contract #1280FREEDOM: Cory Rogers for 30 days to take ship to Cadiz for drydock any update here?GRANDEUR: John Blair August 8 until November 30 #1194HARMONY: Dennis Charles as of 7-7 #1248, for 2 months, Marc Walker (back on 9-29 #1097)INDEPENDENCE: Cuddy Cudsworth as of June 11 for 4 months #1151JEWEL: Andrea Oliviri returns March 13 #878 any change?LIBERTY: Jeff Arpin as of 8-18, Brian Leavitt returns October 13 #1365 MARINER: Marcelo Alvarado #1192, Gemma Stubs will be on 9-16 #1327MAJESTY: Tornado Tanya Yates Tongue as of 6-24 #1234NAVIGATOR: Cory Rogers coming aboard August 9 ish #1278OASIS: Mike Whitte as of May 12. #1201, any change?OVATION: Joff Eaton as of 6-21 #1217QUANTUM: Paul Rutter any change?RADIANCE: Mark Rous as of mid July #1301RHAPSODY: Michele Scarpato #1109SERENADE: David Bradshawe #1086SPECTRUM: Fang Lixin as of June 13 #1213 SYMPHONY: Ricky Matthews #1123, Mark Walker back 9-29 #1297 VISION: Steve Davis as of May 6 #1147, any change here?VOYAGER: Michelle Oliveria #1141 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timf2001 Posted September 3, 2019 #1390 Share Posted September 3, 2019 There appears to be an error with Symphony. Marc Walker is scheduled to be on Harmony, which is what post 1297 refers to. There's no mention of Symphony at all in that post. Who is next up on Symphony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingJoe09 Posted September 3, 2019 #1391 Share Posted September 3, 2019 2 hours ago, timf2001 said: There appears to be an error with Symphony. Marc Walker is scheduled to be on Harmony, which is what post 1297 refers to. There's no mention of Symphony at all in that post. Who is next up on Symphony? Mike Szwajkowski should be coming back when Ricky leaves. No idea where the rumour of Marc came from, he is permanent on Harmony due to being based out of Port Canaveral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCCLNYMETS41 Posted September 4, 2019 #1392 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Anyone know who will be on Oasis Dec 8, 2019? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DELTABLUE Posted September 6, 2019 #1393 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Was just told "Susan Adams will be taking over for John and Katrina, on Grandeur, while they are on vacation." Anyone have any skinny on her? We have not crossed wakes yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaikG Posted September 6, 2019 #1394 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Michelle Oliveria is currently on vacation. Not sure who the current VY CD is. For Spectrum, Fang said that he would be on until the end of the year then going on vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioBoy Posted September 6, 2019 #1395 Share Posted September 6, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, BaikG said: Michelle Oliveria is currently on vacation. Not sure who the current VY CD is. For Spectrum, Fang said that he would be on until the end of the year then going on vacation. Voyager goes into dry dock next week... so i would suggest there will be no one (from next week) until mid October when it next sails. Edited September 6, 2019 by RadioBoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaylemh Posted September 6, 2019 #1396 Share Posted September 6, 2019 How is MItch Merucci on Anthem? I'll be on 5 cruises with him. Really liked Dan Dan last month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counsdr Posted September 6, 2019 #1397 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Unfortunately, Drew Devine is back on the Adventure. i can’t understand why Royal continues to employ him. He’s been Cruise Director on 3 cruises I’ve taken and the man only appears at the shows. He does the morning show with the Activities Manager, a little Irish guy and the two of them do nothing but giggle at each other. Drew is not visible or interactive with passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayhorn Posted September 6, 2019 #1398 Share Posted September 6, 2019 We will be on Freedom in about 2 weeks for a B2B 9/22-10/6. Does anyone know if it will be Katie, Cory, or Patricio at that time? I've heard some conflicting information so I just wanted to see if anyone had a definitive answer. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 6, 2019 #1399 Share Posted September 6, 2019 2 hours ago, counsdr said: Unfortunately, Drew Devine is back on the Adventure. i can’t understand why Royal continues to employ him. He’s been Cruise Director on 3 cruises I’ve taken and the man only appears at the shows. He does the morning show with the Activities Manager, a little Irish guy and the two of them do nothing but giggle at each other. Drew is not visible or interactive with passengers. This is interesting as we've enjoyed Drew on Mariner, Monarch, and Oasis. He was very visible on Mariner and Monarch and interacted with us and other passengers. Oasis class is a different environment for Cruise Directors and I can understand why they might have a different approach on those ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scspartan76 Posted September 6, 2019 #1400 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Just came of Jewel on Sunday. The Cruise Director was the worst one I have ever experienced. Some Italian girl, she could not speak on a microphone. She was yelling into it. And at times she suddenly yelled higher, can you hear me.... over the PA system... It was impossible to hear her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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