UPDATED List of Current Cruise Directors (CD)

[Yorkshire Voyagers]

Mercedes left the Adventure yesterday when we reached Southampton

[Missus Makkem]

Mercedes left the Adventure yesterday when we reached Southampton

 

Correct and Rob Macnally took over.

He worked with Joff Eaton as the Activities Manager on the Indie and is excellent.

Had a long chat with him the day before we reached Southampton.

 

ps Rob loves Candy specially the old ones, a friend for life for a Curly Whirly.

[Harooni]

this was the CD on the Grandeur , Ricky Mathews and he was really good. saw him behind the scenes with some staff joking around and personable and he his personality is real ,not just putting on an act for guests.

 

[CRUISEFAN0001]

General question...

 

How far in advance are CD's scheduled for specific ships? The reason I ask is that we just booked Allure for its new/first season in the Mediterranean May 2015, and will be curious at some point to learn who will be the CD on her.

 

Thanks in advance.

[mommabean]

this was the CD on the Grandeur , Ricky Mathews and he was really good. saw him behind the scenes with some staff joking around and personable and he his personality is real ,not just putting on an act for guests.

 

 

I also think he's really great. I'm always disappointed to read people bashing him. Not everyone clicks. But I just can't imagine what's not to like about Ricky.

[SailingSiggy]

I also think he's really great. I'm always disappointed to read people bashing him. Not everyone clicks. But I just can't imagine what's not to like about Ricky.

 

Agree. Ricky is great.

[KBRADFORD79]

this was the CD on the Grandeur , Ricky Mathews and he was really good. saw him behind the scenes with some staff joking around and personable and he his personality is real ,not just putting on an act for guests.

 

 

 

I LOVE HIM! He was super.

[DonnaK]

General question...

 

How far in advance are CD's scheduled for specific ships? The reason I ask is that we just booked Allure for its new/first season in the Mediterranean May 2015, and will be curious at some point to learn who will be the CD on her.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

There is no standard. Some CD's have a schedule that follows a clear pattern, while others have more random assignments. Some ships have two regular CDs who alternate in a set pattern, and other ships are covered by various CDs in no particular pattern. Some CD's announce their schedules on social media, and others are more "secretive" or simply do not know beyond the near future. As well, CD's generally have a maximum of 3 consecutive years on the same ship. And, in all cases, everything can change at a moment's notice, so nothing is set in stone.

 

Allure is one of the ships that's had a pattern of Ken Rush for 4 months, followed by Allan Brooks for 2 months. But that is all about to change with Ken moving over to prep and take out the new builds. Until his replacement is announced and a new pattern emerges, it will be hard to predict too far in advance.

 

Keep an eye on this thread though, because I update as soon as new info is reported!

[DonnaK]

Mercedes left the Adventure yesterday when we reached Southampton

Adventure OTS - Rob McNally started on May 4.

 

Allure OTS - Ken Rush returns on March 30 (for 2 months? 4 months?) Then, Allan Brooks (need handover date) This is likely Ken's last contract on Allure before he heads over to prepare for the takeout of Quantum.

 

Anthem OTS - Joff Eaton will be taking out the ship and continuing on as its regular CD. Ken Rush will also be onboard for the first 6-8 weeks doing behind the scenes duties to provide a smooth take out

 

Brilliance OTS - Clo O'Connor began on April 30 (until when? then who?)

 

Enchantment OTS - Marc Walker January 10 until May 9. Mitch Merucci will be filling-in from May 9 to July 12, followed by Marc Walker from July 12 for another 4 months.

 

Explorer OTS - Keith Williams from March 11 until May 8, followed by Leigh Xuereb on May 8 until September 6, followed by Keith Williams on September 6 for 2 months. (this is likely to be Leigh's last contract on EX, as he expects to be reassigned to another ship)

 

Freedom OTS - Casey Pelter started on March 9 until June 6, then Rich Edwards takes over as the new regular CD of Freedom on June 6. (Rich's break will likely be October and November, returning for December through end of March 2015).

 

Grandeur OTS - Ricky Matthews started on January 31 until May 30, then Paul Rutter May 30 until August 1.

 

Independence OTS - Mike Hunnerup will be filling in from March 15 until May 17. Joff Eaton will be returning on May 17 through Sept 20. This is likely Joff's last contract on Indy, as he will be needed at corporate to prepare for taking out Anthem in Spring 2015.

 

Jewel OTS - Carly Boileau returned on March 15 for 4 months, followed by Dennis Charles for 2 months, followed by Carly for 4 more months, then Dennis for 2 more months.

 

Legend OTS - Topi Ylönen started on April 1 for the 2014 European Season

 

Liberty OTS -Rich Edwards from April 12 until June 6. Then Jerome Sueur returns as the new regular CD of Liberty on June 6 (Jerome's break will likely be October and November, returning for December through end of March 2015).

 

Majesty OTS - Simona Ferraiuolo started Feb 10 until mid-June.

 

Mariner OTS - Dan Whitney started March 15 until May 18, then Ken Jones

 

Navigator OTS - John Perry from April 20 for 4 months.

 

Oasis OTS - Drew Devine March 22 through May 17. Jimmy Rhodes will be filling in from May 17 through July 19, then Drew Devine July 19 through mid-November.

 

Quantum OTS - Jimmy Rhodes will be taking out the ship and continuing on as its regular CD. Ken Rush will also be onboard for the first 6-8 weeks doing behind the scenes duties to provide a smooth take out. (Zach Stratford will be the Activities Manager)

 

Radiance OTS - Amy Fickert starts April 27 for approx. 4 months.

 

Rhapsody OTS - Graham Seymour Feb 1 through August 1

 

Serenade OTS - Bobby Brown started April 26

 

Splendour OTS - Michelle Pimentinha started Dec 8 for the South American season

 

Vision OTS - Luke Aerowsmith April 28 through June 9, then Steve Davis will begin on June 9

 

Voyager OTS - Lixin Fang began April 10 for the Asian season

 

 

Richard Spacey is now Manager of Entertainment, Activities and Family Strategy Development for Celebrity Cruises in their corporate offices in Miami, working alongside Becky Thompson.

Dave Chapman has left RCCL. He is taking an extended break, and then he will be moving over to another cruiseline.

James Andrews is a real estate agent in Sydney

Mike Szwajkowski is a Canadian Mountie

Leo Papa at Cornell University working on a Master's degree in Hospitality Administration/Management

Anna Bass is now Client Services Manager at ISS London

Abe Hughes is Director of Port Revenue Operations at Royal Media Partners

João Pereira is studying Portuguese/English education and translation at Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas in Brazil

Kirk Detweiler is now CD with Silversea cruises.

Simeon Baker - married a dancer, had a baby girl and is a sales exec at a Porsche dealer in Saskatchewan

Matt Baker - Sim's brother - recently married and living in Wales. They bought a pub called the Tiddley

Kieron Buffrey - CD with Holland America

Tom Canosa - teaching 6th grade science in North Carolina

Peter Benfield and Johnny Osborne have emigrated to Thailand

Anthony Richards is living in Miami with his wife, and is working for Royal Media Partners as Manager Port Revenue Operations

Rico du Breil is now a CD with NCL

Paul Lancaster is no longer with RCI, and resides in England

Abel Jeney is International Manager at Kingswood Education and Adventure in London

Parker Cristan is living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - staging/choreographing for local theater

Ashley Kerr - married and living in Vancouver BC, working as a marketing rep for a PR firm

Karen Maybury - has a consultant/pr/entertainment agency

Jannie Cloete - leading expeditions on small ships

Where is Warren Allen? (aka Warren Melhuish)

 

(If anyone knows the whereabouts of other former RCI cruise directors, I'd be happy to add them to the end of this list, as there seems to be a lot of questions about them)

[Joe12]

What is Jimmy Rhodes like? On Oasis July 5

Thanks

[Harooni]

I also think he's really great. I'm always disappointed to read people bashing him. Not everyone clicks. But I just can't imagine what's not to like about Ricky.

 

there will always be people unhappy no matter what. but he was funny, even explaining things he wasnt the pc and boring type. and watching him before a show with staff i saw he was a nice person for real not just putting on an act for all, i liked that.

[Dave85]

this was the CD on the Grandeur , Ricky Mathews and he was really good. saw him behind the scenes with some staff joking around and personable and he his personality is real ,not just putting on an act for guests.

 

 

I also think he's really great. I'm always disappointed to read people bashing him. Not everyone clicks. But I just can't imagine what's not to like about Ricky.

 

Ricky Matthews is my favorite CD in 29 cruises. We had him on Oasis a couple of years ago, and (nothing against Graudeur but) I think it's a shame he isn't on one of the newest and largest ships. He's a natural entertainer with genuine enthusiasm! I really hope they'll consider upgrading his ship assignment in the near future.

[DonnaK]

Ricky Matthews is my favorite CD in 29 cruises. We had him on Oasis a couple of years ago, and (nothing against Graudeur but) I think it's a shame he isn't on one of the newest and largest ships. He's a natural entertainer with genuine enthusiasm! I really hope they'll consider upgrading his ship assignment in the near future.

Some of the best CDs actually prefer to be on the smaller and more intimate ships because their role is more visible and they have more passenger interaction.

[Dave85]

Some of the best CDs actually prefer to be on the smaller and more intimate ships because their role is more visible and they have more passenger interaction.

 

 

True, I recall when Richard Spacey wanted to move on from Oasis... Occurred the week before we sailed on her the first time, much to our disappointment.

 

 

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[Harooni]

Ricky Matthews is my favorite CD in 29 cruises. We had him on Oasis a couple of years ago, and (nothing against Graudeur but) I think it's a shame he isn't on one of the newest and largest ships. He's a natural entertainer with genuine enthusiasm! I really hope they'll consider upgrading his ship assignment in the near future.

 

i agree with you, his natural talent and pleasant nature comes through,. he enjoys what he does,

 

im kind of bummed looking at that list that he wont be the CD for my next GOS trip. :(

[DonnaK]

Adventure OTS - Rob McNally started on May 4.

 

Allure OTS - Ken Rush returns on March 30 (for 2 months? 4 months?) Then, Allan Brooks (need handover date) This is likely Ken's last contract on Allure before he heads over to prepare for the takeout of Quantum.

 

Anthem OTS - Joff Eaton will be taking out the ship and continuing on as its regular CD. Ken Rush will also be onboard for the first 6-8 weeks doing behind the scenes duties to provide a smooth take out

 

Brilliance OTS - Clo O'Connor began on April 30 (until when? then who?)

 

Enchantment OTS - Marc Walker January 10 until May 9. Mitch Merucci will be filling-in from May 9 to July 12, followed by Marc Walker from July 12 for another 4 months.

 

Explorer OTS - Keith Williams from March 11 until May 8, followed by Leigh Xuereb on May 8 until September 6, followed by Keith Williams on September 6 for 2 months. (this is likely to be Leigh's last contract on EX, as he expects to be reassigned to another ship)

 

Freedom OTS - Casey Pelter started on March 9 until June 6, then Rich Edwards takes over as the new regular CD of Freedom on June 6. (Rich's break will likely be October and November, returning for December through end of March 2015).

 

Grandeur OTS - Ricky Matthews started on January 31 until May 30, then Paul Rutter May 30 until August 1.

 

Independence OTS - Mike Hunnerup will be filling in from March 15 until May 17. Joff Eaton will be returning on May 17 through Sept 20. This is likely Joff's last contract on Indy, as he will be needed at corporate to prepare for taking out Anthem in Spring 2015.

 

Jewel OTS - Carly Boileau returned on March 15 for 4 months, followed by Dennis Charles for 2 months, followed by Carly for 4 more months, then Dennis for 2 more months.

 

Legend OTS - Topi Ylönen started on April 1 for the 2014 European Season

 

Liberty OTS -Rich Edwards from April 12 until June 6. Then Jerome Sueur returns as the new regular CD of Liberty on June 6 (Jerome's break will likely be October and November, returning for December through end of March 2015).

 

Majesty OTS - Simona Ferraiuolo started Feb 10 until mid-June.

 

Mariner OTS - Dan Whitney started March 15 until May 18, then Ken Jones

 

Navigator OTS - John Perry from April 20 for 4 months.

 

Oasis OTS - Drew Devine March 22 through May 17. Jimmy Rhodes will be filling in from May 17 through July 19, then Drew Devine July 19 through mid-November.

 

Quantum OTS - Jimmy Rhodes will be taking out the ship and continuing on as its regular CD. Ken Rush will also be onboard for the first 6-8 weeks doing behind the scenes duties to provide a smooth take out. (Zach Stratford will be the Activities Manager)

 

Radiance OTS - Amy Fickert starts April 27 for approx. 4 months.

 

Rhapsody OTS - Graham Seymour Feb 1 through August 1

 

Serenade OTS - Bobby Brown started April 26

 

Splendour OTS - Michelle Pimentinha started Dec 8 for the South American season

 

Vision OTS - Luke Aerowsmith April 28 through June 9, then Steve Davis will begin on June 9

 

Voyager OTS - Lixin Fang began April 10 for the Asian season

 

 

Richard Spacey is now Manager of Entertainment, Activities and Family Strategy Development for Celebrity Cruises in their corporate offices in Miami, working alongside Becky Thompson.

Dave Chapman has left RCCL. He is taking an extended break, and then he will be moving over to another cruiseline.

James Andrews is a real estate agent in Sydney

Mike Szwajkowski is a Canadian Mountie

Leo Papa at Cornell University working on a Master's degree in Hospitality Administration/Management

Anna Bass is now Client Services Manager at ISS London

Abe Hughes is Director of Port Revenue Operations at Royal Media Partners

João Pereira is studying Portuguese/English education and translation at Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas in Brazil

Kirk Detweiler is now CD with Silversea cruises.

Simeon Baker - married a dancer, had a baby girl and is a sales exec at a Porsche dealer in Saskatchewan

Matt Baker - Sim's brother - recently married and living in Wales. They bought a pub called the Tiddley

Kieron Buffrey - CD with Holland America

Tom Canosa - teaching 6th grade science in North Carolina

Peter Benfield and Johnny Osborne have emigrated to Thailand

Anthony Richards is living in Miami with his wife, and is working for Royal Media Partners as Manager Port Revenue Operations

Rico du Breil is now a CD with NCL

Paul Lancaster is no longer with RCI, and resides in England

Abel Jeney is International Manager at Kingswood Education and Adventure in London

Parker Cristan is living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - staging/choreographing for local theater

Ashley Kerr - married and living in Vancouver BC, working as a marketing rep for a PR firm

Karen Maybury - has a consultant/pr/entertainment agency

Jannie Cloete - leading expeditions on small ships

Where is Warren Allen? (aka Warren Melhuish)

 

(If anyone knows the whereabouts of other former RCI cruise directors, I'd be happy to add them to the end of this list, as there seems to be a lot of questions about them)

[TM38Rob]

Explorer OTS - Keith Williams from March 11 until May 8, followed by Leigh Xuereb on May 8 until September 6, followed by Keith Williams on September 6 for 2 months. (this is likely to be Leigh's last contract on EX, as he expects to be reassigned to another ship)

Just off Explorer today and Keith Williams confirmed the 5/3 cruise was his last cruise before his vacation during The Quest.

[setter73]

Just off Explorer today and Keith Williams confirmed the 5/3 cruise was his last cruise before his vacation during The Quest.

 

I took a peak at the Explorer Cruise Compass for Day 1 of the 9 nighter that began on 5/8, and it listed Leigh as the cruise director. I spoke to Erky and he will be there with Leigh until the end of July.

[DonnaK]

Just off Explorer today and Keith Williams confirmed the 5/3 cruise was his last cruise before his vacation during The Quest.

I took a peak at the Explorer Cruise Compass for Day 1 of the 9 nighter that began on 5/8, and it listed Leigh as the cruise director. I spoke to Erky and he will be there with Leigh until the end of July.

 

 

 

Adventure OTS - Rob McNally started on May 4.

 

Allure OTS - Ken Rush returns on March 30 (for 2 months? 4 months?) Then, Allan Brooks (need handover date) This is likely Ken's last contract on Allure before he heads over to prepare for the takeout of Quantum.

 

Anthem OTS - Joff Eaton will be taking out the ship and continuing on as its regular CD. Ken Rush will also be onboard for the first 6-8 weeks doing behind the scenes duties to provide a smooth take out

 

Brilliance OTS - Clo O'Connor began on April 30 (until when? then who?)

 

Enchantment OTS - Mitch Merucci will be filling-in from May 9 to July 12, followed by Marc Walker from July 12 for another 4 months.

 

Explorer OTS - Leigh Xuereb from May 8 until September 6, followed by Keith Williams on September 6 for 2 months. (this is likely to be Leigh's last contract on EX, as he expects to be reassigned to another ship)

 

Freedom OTS - Casey Pelter started on March 9 until June 6, then Rich Edwards takes over as the new regular CD of Freedom on June 6. (Rich's break will likely be October and November, returning for December through end of March 2015).

 

Grandeur OTS - Ricky Matthews started on January 31 until May 30, then Paul Rutter May 30 until August 1.

 

Independence OTS - Mike Hunnerup will be filling in from March 15 until May 17. Joff Eaton will be returning on May 17 through Sept 20. This is likely Joff's last contract on Indy, as he will be needed at corporate to prepare for taking out Anthem in Spring 2015.

 

Jewel OTS - Carly Boileau returned on March 15 for 4 months, followed by Dennis Charles for 2 months, followed by Carly for 4 more months, then Dennis for 2 more months.

 

Legend OTS - Topi Ylönen started on April 1 for the 2014 European Season

 

Liberty OTS -Rich Edwards from April 12 until June 6. Then Jerome Sueur returns as the new regular CD of Liberty on June 6 (Jerome's break will likely be October and November, returning for December through end of March 2015).

 

Majesty OTS - Simona Ferraiuolo started Feb 10 until mid-June.

 

Mariner OTS - Dan Whitney started March 15 until May 18, then Ken Jones

 

Navigator OTS - John Perry from April 20 for 4 months.

 

Oasis OTS - Drew Devine March 22 through May 17. Jimmy Rhodes will be filling in from May 17 through July 19, then Drew Devine July 19 through mid-November.

 

Quantum OTS - Jimmy Rhodes will be taking out the ship and continuing on as its regular CD. Ken Rush will also be onboard for the first 6-8 weeks doing behind the scenes duties to provide a smooth take out. (Zach Stratford will be the Activities Manager)

 

Radiance OTS - Amy Fickert starts April 27 for approx. 4 months.

 

Rhapsody OTS - Graham Seymour Feb 1 through August 1

 

Serenade OTS - Bobby Brown started April 26

 

Splendour OTS - Michelle Pimentinha started Dec 8 for the South American season

 

Vision OTS - Luke Aerowsmith April 28 through June 9, then Steve Davis will begin on June 9

 

Voyager OTS - Lixin Fang began April 10 for the Asian season

 

 

Richard Spacey is now Manager of Entertainment, Activities and Family Strategy Development for Celebrity Cruises in their corporate offices in Miami, working alongside Becky Thompson.

Dave Chapman has left RCCL. He is taking an extended break, and then he will be moving over to another cruiseline.

James Andrews is a real estate agent in Sydney

Mike Szwajkowski is a Canadian Mountie

Leo Papa at Cornell University working on a Master's degree in Hospitality Administration/Management

Anna Bass is now Client Services Manager at ISS London

Abe Hughes is Director of Port Revenue Operations at Royal Media Partners

João Pereira is studying Portuguese/English education and translation at Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas in Brazil

Kirk Detweiler is now CD with Silversea cruises.

Simeon Baker - married a dancer, had a baby girl and is a sales exec at a Porsche dealer in Saskatchewan

Matt Baker - Sim's brother - recently married and living in Wales. They bought a pub called the Tiddley

Kieron Buffrey - CD with Holland America

Tom Canosa - teaching 6th grade science in North Carolina

Peter Benfield and Johnny Osborne have emigrated to Thailand

Anthony Richards is living in Miami with his wife, and is working for Royal Media Partners as Manager Port Revenue Operations

Rico du Breil is now a CD with NCL

Paul Lancaster is no longer with RCI, and resides in England

Abel Jeney is International Manager at Kingswood Education and Adventure in London

Parker Cristan is living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - staging/choreographing for local theater

Ashley Kerr - married and living in Vancouver BC, working as a marketing rep for a PR firm

Karen Maybury - has a consultant/pr/entertainment agency

Jannie Cloete - leading expeditions on small ships

Where is Warren Allen? (aka Warren Melhuish)

 

(If anyone knows the whereabouts of other former RCI cruise directors, I'd be happy to add them to the end of this list, as there seems to be a lot of questions about them)

Edited May 9, 2014 by DonnaK

[kalliekae]

On our Feb Oasis cruise, our CD was named Dave and we see there is a Dave Chapman listed who has left RCCL. If this is the same person, then we're sorry to hear he has left Royal. Dave was fantastic on our Feb Oasis cruise. We'll be curious to see which cruise line he has joined.

 

 

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[thjeepster]

On our Feb Oasis cruise, our CD was named Dave and we see there is a Dave Chapman listed who has left RCCL. If this is the same person, then we're sorry to hear he has left Royal. Dave was fantastic on our Feb Oasis cruise. We'll be curious to see which cruise line he has joined.

 

 

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Yes...it must have been Dave Chapman !!!....we had him on the Oasis in Sept. and he was a very funny and active CD. (he's got an great accent too lol)

 

Just got off the Allure a few weeks ago and had Ken Rush....he was funny but no Dave funny. And just seemed like he was following the script and doing the whole paint by numbers type of job.

[DonnaK]

On our Feb Oasis cruise, our CD was named Dave and we see there is a Dave Chapman listed who has left RCCL. If this is the same person, then we're sorry to hear he has left Royal. Dave was fantastic on our Feb Oasis cruise. We'll be curious to see which cruise line he has joined.

 

 

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Yes, that was Dave Chapman. Even though he had already left RCI, he did an emergency fill in on Oasis, as a favor, when Jimmy Rhodes was recovering from knee surgery.

Edited May 9, 2014 by DonnaK

[DonnaK]

Can anyone going on Allure in the near future find out Ken's schedule? (How much longer will he be on the ship, and if he expects to return after his break, or if this is his last contract before moving up to Quantum. Any idea who will be taken over when his leaves? Also, will Allan be staying with Allure?)

Edited May 9, 2014 by DonnaK

[Sandy Foot 5]

Adventure OTS - Rob McNally started on May 4.

 

Allure OTS - Ken Rush returns on March 30 (for 2 months? 4 months?) Then, Allan Brooks (need handover date) This is likely Ken's last contract on Allure before he heads over to prepare for the takeout of Quantum.

 

Anthem OTS - Joff Eaton will be taking out the ship and continuing on as its regular CD. Ken Rush will also be onboard for the first 6-8 weeks doing behind the scenes duties to provide a smooth take out

 

Brilliance OTS - Clo O'Connor began on April 30 (until when? then who?)

 

Enchantment OTS - Mitch Merucci will be filling-in from May 9 to July 12, followed by Marc Walker from July 12 for another 4 months.

 

Explorer OTS - Leigh Xuereb from May 8 until September 6, followed by Keith Williams on September 6 for 2 months. (this is likely to be Leigh's last contract on EX, as he expects to be reassigned to another ship)

 

Freedom OTS - Casey Pelter started on March 9 until June 6, then Rich Edwards takes over as the new regular CD of Freedom on June 6. (Rich's break will likely be October and November, returning for December through end of March 2015).

 

Grandeur OTS - Ricky Matthews started on January 31 until May 30, then Paul Rutter May 30 until August 1.

 

Independence OTS - Mike Hunnerup will be filling in from March 15 until May 17. Joff Eaton will be returning on May 17 through Sept 20. This is likely Joff's last contract on Indy, as he will be needed at corporate to prepare for taking out Anthem in Spring 2015.

 

Jewel OTS - Carly Boileau returned on March 15 for 4 months, followed by Dennis Charles for 2 months, followed by Carly for 4 more months, then Dennis for 2 more months.

 

Legend OTS - Topi Ylönen started on April 1 for the 2014 European Season

 

Liberty OTS -Rich Edwards from April 12 until June 6. Then Jerome Sueur returns as the new regular CD of Liberty on June 6 (Jerome's break will likely be October and November, returning for December through end of March 2015).

 

Majesty OTS - Simona Ferraiuolo started Feb 10 until mid-June.

 

Mariner OTS - Dan Whitney started March 15 until May 18, then Ken Jones

 

Navigator OTS - John Perry from April 20 for 4 months.

 

Oasis OTS - Drew Devine March 22 through May 17. Jimmy Rhodes will be filling in from May 17 through July 19, then Drew Devine July 19 through mid-November.

 

Quantum OTS - Jimmy Rhodes will be taking out the ship and continuing on as its regular CD. Ken Rush will also be onboard for the first 6-8 weeks doing behind the scenes duties to provide a smooth take out. (Zach Stratford will be the Activities Manager)

 

Radiance OTS - Amy Fickert starts April 27 for approx. 4 months.

 

Rhapsody OTS - Graham Seymour Feb 1 through August 1

 

Serenade OTS - Bobby Brown started April 26

 

Splendour OTS - Michelle Pimentinha started Dec 8 for the South American season

 

Vision OTS - Luke Aerowsmith April 28 through June 9, then Steve Davis will begin on June 9

 

Voyager OTS - Lixin Fang began April 10 for the Asian season

 

 

Richard Spacey is now Manager of Entertainment, Activities and Family Strategy Development for Celebrity Cruises in their corporate offices in Miami, working alongside Becky Thompson.

Dave Chapman has left RCCL. He is taking an extended break, and then he will be moving over to another cruiseline.

James Andrews is a real estate agent in Sydney

Mike Szwajkowski is a Canadian Mountie

Leo Papa at Cornell University working on a Master's degree in Hospitality Administration/Management

Anna Bass is now Client Services Manager at ISS London

Abe Hughes is Director of Port Revenue Operations at Royal Media Partners

João Pereira is studying Portuguese/English education and translation at Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas in Brazil

Kirk Detweiler is now CD with Silversea cruises.

Simeon Baker - married a dancer, had a baby girl and is a sales exec at a Porsche dealer in Saskatchewan

Matt Baker - Sim's brother - recently married and living in Wales. They bought a pub called the Tiddley

Kieron Buffrey - CD with Holland America

Tom Canosa - teaching 6th grade science in North Carolina

Peter Benfield and Johnny Osborne have emigrated to Thailand

Anthony Richards is living in Miami with his wife, and is working for Royal Media Partners as Manager Port Revenue Operations

Rico du Breil is now a CD with NCL

Paul Lancaster is no longer with RCI, and resides in England

Abel Jeney is International Manager at Kingswood Education and Adventure in London

Parker Cristan is living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - staging/choreographing for local theater

Ashley Kerr - married and living in Vancouver BC, working as a marketing rep for a PR firm

Karen Maybury - has a consultant/pr/entertainment agency

Jannie Cloete - leading expeditions on small ships

Where is Warren Allen? (aka Warren Melhuish)

 

(If anyone knows the whereabouts of other former RCI cruise directors, I'd be happy to add them to the end of this list, as there seems to be a lot of questions about them)

Hi everyone!

 

Do you know who will be the CD on the August 15th sailing of Grandeur of the Seas?

[DonnaK]

Hi everyone!

 

Do you know who will be the CD on the August 15th sailing of Grandeur of the Seas?

 

I seem to remember that Ricky Matthews expects to return after his break, so it's likely him. Perhaps someone traveling on Grandeur soon can confirm this with him.

Edited May 10, 2014 by DonnaK