m-dfromjersey Posted January 23, 2015 #151 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Definitely add me to the "loved Richard Spacey" group. We found him much more approachable and sincere. +1 for me as well. I'm a bit spoiled - my first ever cruise was FOS in December 2013, which ended up being Richard's second to last sailing on both FOS and RCCL. It helps that I'm very much into British comedy, so his cheeky, somewhat absurdist style appealed to me right away. He set such an upbeat tone that you couldn't not have a good time. We actually looked forward to the morning show on the Space Station. We made sure to listen all the way through to the end of his announcements for his tidbits and the requisite "I love you". Even if we didn't have an interest in the evening's show, we made sure to catch his introductions (and his sock selection). And as busy as he was, he was never too busy to talk to guests or take a picture. My wife may hit me for saying this, but as close as we got to getting up on stage for the Love & Marriage Show (Katie didn't select the newlywed couple by length of marriage, but rather by "audition" and audience vote - we got into a triple tiebreak revote with the couple who eventually won...not for nothing, but we'd been married 2.5 weeks to their 8 months...), Richard was so entertaining and worked the contestants' responses so well that I think I enjoyed watching it more than I would have enjoyed playing. (One of the husbands actually said his wife's bra size was 18C, and Richard was off to the races.) Contrast this with our recent cruise on the NCL Breakaway: the CD, Julie (yes, really) was just kinda...there. She wasn't awful, or "car salesman"-like (although the Welcome Aboard show was pretty pitch-heavy), and she wasn't great (she seemed like she was just going through the motions in some of her hosting duties). We ran into her on deck a few times, and she was perfectly pleasant, but aside from wanting to know what activity you'd be attending next (and don't get me started on the scheduling on Breakaway), there just wasn't much to her. Richard Spacey practically radiated joy by comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted January 23, 2015 #152 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Haven't cruised with Ken Rush but we had Ken Jones on the ROS this past Spring and enjoyed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish6 Posted January 23, 2015 #153 Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) Donna expresses my thoughts precisely. But I also love Richard Spacey. :D I miss Richard.......might have to book on Summitt to see him again! I've always wanted to try Celebrity :) We get to experience Ken Rush on our upcoming Quantum cruise......I will wait to comment on his CD capabilities after that.....lol! Edited January 23, 2015 by fish6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisehappymn Posted January 23, 2015 #154 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Richard Spacey. :) Thanks for clarifying. I'm such a dork....where did I get Kevin from? I wasn't even thinking about him...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stones902 Posted January 23, 2015 #155 Share Posted January 23, 2015 We've sailed with Ken Rush a couple of times. Didn't really care for his act that much - sort of like a game show host. The only CD we really enjoy is Ricky Williams for his energy and creativity. All that being said the CD really doesn't make the cruise for me one way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenaeG Posted January 25, 2015 #156 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I has Ken on Allure in Jan 2014 - absolutely loved him!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenaeG Posted January 25, 2015 #157 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I had Ken on Allure in Jan 2014 and thought he was brilliant. I couldn't get enough of him !!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abridalmaven Posted January 25, 2015 #158 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I always enjoy him as a CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand isle joe Posted January 25, 2015 #159 Share Posted January 25, 2015 We've sailed with Ken Rush a couple of times. Didn't really care for his act that much - sort of like a game show host. All that being said the CD really doesn't make the cruise for me one way or another. ...agree.........but more like a game show host "wannabe"........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave85 Posted January 25, 2015 #160 Share Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) We like Ken, he always does an excellent job. He's not our favorite (that would be Ricky Matthews), but I definitely hope to sail with Ken again in the future. Edit: just realized this is an old thread that I already posted on last May lol. Love when that happens. Sent from my iPhone using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Edited January 25, 2015 by Dave85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abridalmaven Posted January 25, 2015 #161 Share Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) You know other than Ken and maybe Richard Spacey I don't really remember the names of all the other CD's on our cruises. I do recall one being very boring but for the life of me I don't recall his name. I guess it's not all that important to me. Edited January 25, 2015 by abridalmaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhill Posted January 25, 2015 #162 Share Posted January 25, 2015 NO:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED MARYANN Posted January 26, 2015 #163 Share Posted January 26, 2015 No he is one arrogant person :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpannkuk Posted January 26, 2015 #164 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Where is he a cruise director on currently? I didn't care for the one on the oasis last week. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beigedog Posted January 26, 2015 #165 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Ken Rush is currently on the Quantum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmers Posted January 27, 2015 #166 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Of all our cruises only two CDs stand out. Amy and Leigh. Ken Rush is the only other one I recall and that was probably only because he fell, on the flowrider I believe, and cracked his head open. Wore a bandaid on his forehead the rest of the cruise :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_nyc Posted October 21, 2015 #167 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Just saw this on Facebook: Harmony of the Seas cruise director will be Ken Rush It appears that the Cruise Director for Royal Caribbean's brand new Harmony of the Seas cruise ship will be Ken Rush. Cannot wait for our cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted October 21, 2015 #168 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Just saw this on Facebook:Harmony of the Seas cruise director will be Ken Rush It appears that the Cruise Director for Royal Caribbean's brand new Harmony of the Seas cruise ship will be Ken Rush. Cannot wait for our cruise! He does all the new ships. Quite the entertainer and high profile, so a good face for them to use. "Spend a week with Ken Rush, featuring Harmony of the Seas!" Unfortunately that means sticking to the formula so don't expect anything innovative you haven't already seen from him on other ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sunset Glow Posted October 21, 2015 #169 Share Posted October 21, 2015 So now who will be the other CD? How many weeks are they on a time and how many weeks off do they get? Just trying to figure out who might be on when we sail on Harmony in Nov/Dec 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted October 21, 2015 #170 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Unfortunately that means sticking to the formula so don't expect anything innovative you haven't already seen from him on other ships. Probably so, but if there are new things that are unique to Harmony, he will point it out in his Emcee roll or on his morning show. Never talked to the man personally, but he is great about packing in useful information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_nyc Posted October 21, 2015 #171 Share Posted October 21, 2015 He does all the new ships. Quite the entertainer and high profile, so a good face for them to use. "Spend a week with Ken Rush, featuring Harmony of the Seas!" Unfortunately that means sticking to the formula so don't expect anything innovative you haven't already seen from him on other ships. That's OK, we have not sailed with him in a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mcatmcat Posted October 21, 2015 Author #172 Share Posted October 21, 2015 The number one reason I don't do new ships is because of him. I don't book based on a cruise director but I try to avoid him at all cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mcatmcat Posted October 21, 2015 Author #173 Share Posted October 21, 2015 No he is one arrogant person :( I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looking4info Posted October 21, 2015 #174 Share Posted October 21, 2015 The number one reason I don't do new ships is because of him. I don't book based on a cruise director but I try to avoid him at all cost You are not alone. He needs to be on the larger ships. Only way he and his over inflated ego can get on together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted October 21, 2015 #175 Share Posted October 21, 2015 No he is one arrogant person :( That seems to be a consensus of people who have talked one one one with him. In 11 cruises, I have only spoken one on one with Casey Pelter and thought he was really personable.(and a good CD) However, I found Ken to be very good at his job and always having useful information. The only one on one conversation I had with him was at the Captain's Corner in a professional setting. From my point of Vew, he was a good host, ran a good Quest, so I would cruise with him any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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