cbowls30 Posted January 22, 2020 #1 Share Posted January 22, 2020 We've cruised many times mainly on Royal carribbean, norweigan and carnival. We ended up becoming loyal to carnival after our first cruise with them a few years ago. We loved the 'fun' vibe, the interaction with crew and friendly activity staff. Unfortunately our past two carnival cruise's has shown us how much effect on the fun a poor CD/fun squad can have! The past two cruises the entertainment staff and mainly the CD where terrible! Hardly saw the CD around the ship, CD's never taking time to talk to anyone, almost just going through the motions to do what they must, no personality or interest in the guests, and, at times were pretty much rude!. Until recently we never really thought to check who the CD would be before booking a cruise, but in future we will do! Does anybody book a particular ship/itinerary based on who is the CD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxer Posted January 22, 2020 #2 Share Posted January 22, 2020 I do not book my Carnival cruises based on the CD. But a CD that I like is icing on the cake. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted January 22, 2020 #3 Share Posted January 22, 2020 I agree with @naxer - We don't book based on who the CD is but they definitely can enhance a cruise if they're a great CD. There have been some voyages where I couldn't tell you who our CD was, and then I have my 3 favorite CDs who I can remember so much about them because they were so fun. (Cookie, Dr. E, Mat Seguin) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andoria Posted January 22, 2020 #4 Share Posted January 22, 2020 I've never once paid any attention to who the CD is but I tend to avoid crowds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted January 22, 2020 #5 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Not really for me but I can see how it would for some that attend all of the CD hosted events. Some CDs are memorable. Others are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted January 22, 2020 #6 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Never have noticed any of them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdemps Posted January 22, 2020 #7 Share Posted January 22, 2020 no impact on my cruise at all. I wish there were less announcements about nonsense though so maybe it impacts me in a negative way to hear the CD....lol 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airlink diva Posted January 22, 2020 #8 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Shrug CD have only a minor impact of my cruise. I don't attend some things due to sailing alot or the hassle of crowds before and after. To me long as the flow of activities are ongoing for cruisers that's good for me. I shake my head at some threads when people get upset because a CD was warm or funny enough. What may be warm or funny or delightful to you,the person next to you think otherwise. If they dont answer an email or recall you from six months ago or not engaging. How many of these same folks are super chipper everyday at home or at work? Of course it's their job but all of us has had going through the motions days. Will it change my mind on a certain cruise if xyz is the CD,no. My reason for picking a cruise is where it's going, the price and vacation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcathome Posted January 22, 2020 #9 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Usually none. Occasionally you will get one who has not figured out what the PA is for and makes announcements all day long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob NC Posted January 22, 2020 #10 Share Posted January 22, 2020 how much effect does a CD have on your cruise fun? Absolutely none, unless she has a loud, screeching annoying voice that makes you want to rip your ears off and throw them in the water. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galfromkazoo Posted January 22, 2020 #11 Share Posted January 22, 2020 I never remember the CD. There are some that I have enjoyed at various functions and some I found rather annoying but I assume it is personal preference. I never remember their names after the cruise. A CD would not make me book a cruise or not book a cruise. I do believe their job is a lot harder than it looks and it is an important. The vibe of the guests may also impact how they do their jobs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSHLOT Posted January 22, 2020 #12 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Whats a CD? 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotTooCritical Posted January 22, 2020 #13 Share Posted January 22, 2020 3 hours ago, cbowls30 said: We've cruised many times mainly on Royal carribbean, norweigan and carnival. We ended up becoming loyal to carnival after our first cruise with them a few years ago. We loved the 'fun' vibe, the interaction with crew and friendly activity staff. Unfortunately our past two carnival cruise's has shown us how much effect on the fun a poor CD/fun squad can have! The past two cruises the entertainment staff and mainly the CD where terrible! Hardly saw the CD around the ship, CD's never taking time to talk to anyone, almost just going through the motions to do what they must, no personality or interest in the guests, and, at times were pretty much rude!. Until recently we never really thought to check who the CD would be before booking a cruise, but in future we will do! Does anybody book a particular ship/itinerary based on who is the CD? What CDs did you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbertandB Posted January 22, 2020 #14 Share Posted January 22, 2020 CD doesn't effect my cruise fun at all (unless they are super annoying and talk too much). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted January 22, 2020 #15 Share Posted January 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Andoria said: I've never once paid any attention to who the CD is but I tend to avoid crowds. and you cruise? I can't think of any vacation with more crowds than a cruise ship 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbowls30 Posted January 22, 2020 Author #16 Share Posted January 22, 2020 10 minutes ago, NotTooCritical said: What CDs did you have? We've had two brilliant ones on vista - Matt mitchem and breeze Schwartz and one fairly dull on magic Simon london and a terrible one on spirit Chloe loddo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PekingeseLady Posted January 22, 2020 #17 Share Posted January 22, 2020 The CD doesn't effect us. But we don't do the deck parties, or all the party events after 10pm. We don't do trivia. But if you are night owl people I would think the CD would be important. Emma was our CD on the Panorama, and she was amazing, very visible and always happy and glowing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biomedbob Posted January 22, 2020 #18 Share Posted January 22, 2020 I posted on another thread here on CC that I could care less who they are and I was jumped on. I guess there are some folks who do give a rip who that person is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotTooCritical Posted January 22, 2020 #19 Share Posted January 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, cbowls30 said: We've had two brilliant ones on vista - Matt mitchem and breeze Schwartz and one fairly dull on magic Simon london and a terrible one on spirit Chloe loddo I haven't sailed with Chloe, but I have sailed with the other three and I somewhat agree with you. Matt, Schwartz and Mikey were awesome! Simon was...ok. The only interaction I had with him was the Dr.Seuss story time and parade ( I was with my 5 yr old niece) and he did that well. Other than that, it wasn't much. I thought maybe it was me. I honestly can't remember if I went to the events he hosted, like the 80's party, but I figure maybe I just wasn't around much. Interesting to see you say the same. That whole cruise was so so for me. I had Simon on the Magic and even the ship didn't blow me away. I haven't booked a cruise based on the CD...yet. I'm booking one to cruise with Dr E. I heard he's similar to Matt and Schwartz in styles and everything I see of him online looks impressive. I've also heard good things about Mike Pack, The Flying Scottsman and Cookie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABQrobin Posted January 22, 2020 #20 Share Posted January 22, 2020 We have had some AMAZING CDs, and some mediocre, and worst is the ones that are just annoying. Jen is the most annoying ever... We loved Matt, Mike Pack, Schwartz, Dr E, and our new favorite Kyndall (we had her on Vista last Sept and just found out she is now on the Conquest and so are we in 2 weeks!) CDs can really hurt a cruise but a great one can really be memorable. here is Matt from last April... He was everywhere on ship, all day and all night....and interacted with every person, took photos with everyone, just a real PEOPLE person who loves his job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sillyjilly Posted January 22, 2020 #21 Share Posted January 22, 2020 zip, zero, zilch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cntrydncr1 Posted January 22, 2020 #22 Share Posted January 22, 2020 1 hour ago, fyree39 said: I love Chloe! I had her on I think the Miracle. She was wonderful. I agree! met her on a ship and the next day she remembered my name! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgore83 Posted January 22, 2020 #23 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Matt Mitchem. If you have ever had the opportunity to sail with him, he will set the bar. All over the ship, interacting with the passengers. So entertaining, funny, and talk about eye candy. That is all.... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNcruising02 Posted January 22, 2020 #24 Share Posted January 22, 2020 I never thought a CD would make a bit of difference until I cruised with Matt Mitcham. I had already cruised on several lines by then and the only one I could remember was an annoying one. Matt set the bar. He was so funny and entertaining that it made us enjoy the cruise more. We later had MarQ on a cruise and he was just as good. Very, very entertaining and funny. Other than those two, the rest were all the same and not very memorable to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atobols Posted January 23, 2020 #25 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Normally they don't make much of a difference. I think it was my second Carnival cruise where we had John Heald as our CD. He was by far the best CD I have ever encountered. I would absolutely book a cruise just because he was going to be the CD. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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