Comments on: Boris the Dream Maker http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/06/17/boris-the-dream-maker/ The official blog of Carnival Cruise Line's Sr. cruise director, John Heald Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:29:51 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Joshua York http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/06/17/boris-the-dream-maker/#comment-66748 Joshua York Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:10:25 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=9474#comment-66748 John Please Reply, I sent an earlier message but I forgot to put John please reply. My name is Josh York and I am getting ready to set sail on my 26th Carnival Cruise on the Carnival Dream on Dec. 12,2009. I am only 24 years old, but my family normally take a cruise for a week generally in August and December. I am soo looking forward to my cruise and I am ready to go. We are booked in a 11th floor balcony stateroom, there is a group of about 11 cabins of us. I have met you on a few past cruises that I have been on. One suggestion that I have is I want to know if there is any benefits for people that have been on over 20 carnival cruises in addition to Platinum status. I have already used my milestone rewards on my 25th cruise last year. I LOVE carnival and all the benefits that we get being Platinum, but Carnival should have extra benefits for those that have traveled on more than 20 cruises, just a suggestion. I hope that you will be on the Dream during the week that I am, because I think that you are great. And another question I am sorry that I have is I have never had dinner at the Supper club and I want to know if you recommend it? Well John please reply I would love to hear from you and I hope you have a pleasant day!! Joshua York John Please Reply,

I sent an earlier message but I forgot to put John please reply. My name is Josh York and I am getting ready to set sail on my 26th Carnival Cruise on the Carnival Dream on Dec. 12,2009. I am only 24 years old, but my family normally take a cruise for a week generally in August and December. I am soo looking forward to my cruise and I am ready to go. We are booked in a 11th floor balcony stateroom, there is a group of about 11 cabins of us. I have met you on a few past cruises that I have been on. One suggestion that I have is I want to know if there is any benefits for people that have been on over 20 carnival cruises in addition to Platinum status. I have already used my milestone rewards on my 25th cruise last year. I LOVE carnival and all the benefits that we get being Platinum, but Carnival should have extra benefits for those that have traveled on more than 20 cruises, just a suggestion. I hope that you will be on the Dream during the week that I am, because I think that you are great. And another question I am sorry that I have is I have never had dinner at the Supper club and I want to know if you recommend it? Well John please reply I would love to hear from you and I hope you have a pleasant day!!
Joshua York

]]> By: Joshua York http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/06/17/boris-the-dream-maker/#comment-66510 Joshua York Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:23:33 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=9474#comment-66510 Hello John, I have met you a few times on past cruises. I am 24 years old and I will be going on my 26th Carnival cruise on Dec 12th on the new Carnival Dream. I am soo excited we have an 11th floor balcony stateroom. One question I have for you is that I have never experienced the Supper club on a cruise and I want to know if you recommend?. Second thing that I want to know is that is there any special things besides being a milestone Platinum member for guests that have been on over 20 cruises? I really love being a platinum guests, but there should be other benefits for guests who have traveled on over 20 cruises. I LOVE Carnival and I am soo looking forward to this cruise. I have been to all of the ports that we are going to except Isla Roatan, and I want to know with your suggestions on what is good to do there? John when I return from my Dream cruise, I will write on your blog to tell you how it went. Peace!! Hello John,

I have met you a few times on past cruises. I am 24 years old and I will be going on my 26th Carnival cruise on Dec 12th on the new Carnival Dream. I am soo excited we have an 11th floor balcony stateroom. One question I have for you is that I have never experienced the Supper club on a cruise and I want to know if you recommend?. Second thing that I want to know is that is there any special things besides being a milestone Platinum member for guests that have been on over 20 cruises? I really love being a platinum guests, but there should be other benefits for guests who have traveled on over 20 cruises. I LOVE Carnival and I am soo looking forward to this cruise. I have been to all of the ports that we are going to except Isla Roatan, and I want to know with your suggestions on what is good to do there? John when I return from my Dream cruise, I will write on your blog to tell you how it went. Peace!!

]]> By: Bob http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/06/17/boris-the-dream-maker/#comment-58968 Bob Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:09:25 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=9474#comment-58968 I can understand not wanting to look at someones gut during dinner. On non cruise eligant nights i wore tennis shoes w/ socks, Nice clean pressed khaki shorts and a new / clean tee shirt w/ a fishing or sports logo. As i wear a cap from time i get up to time i go to bed .one night i wore a cap to dinner (oops). As soon as i realized it i took it off and placed it in my lap. on cruise eligant nights i wore nice pressed khakis and a button up shirt w/ a collar. i don't own a suit or a coat or tie. wasn't married in one , won't be planted in one either. One woman in a 2 sizes to small gown and a whole paint palete on her face sitting at the next table made a comment about my dress one cruise eligant night and i politely told her that if she didn't like my clothes to turn around and mind her own business. Her Dh/Dbf Started to say something till he got a look at me then he shut up. She got all over his arse about not defending her . Like i said i was polite and never raised my voice at anyone . My table mates were laughing at all the commotion she was making about me wearing khakis and a hawaian shirt . Her table mates seemed embarresed by her as 2 or 3 of them made apologies for her behavior after she left. Don't know if she had been drinking or was just a wanna be socialite but She decided to pick on the wrong Good ole boy. I can understand not wanting to look at someones gut during dinner.
On non cruise eligant nights i wore tennis shoes w/ socks, Nice clean pressed khaki shorts and a new / clean tee shirt w/ a fishing or sports logo. As i wear a cap from time i get up to time i go to bed .one night i wore a cap to dinner (oops). As soon as i realized it i took it off and placed it in my lap.
on cruise eligant nights i wore nice pressed khakis and a button up shirt w/ a collar.
i don’t own a suit or a coat or tie.
wasn’t married in one , won’t be planted in one either.
One woman in a 2 sizes to small gown and a whole paint palete on her face sitting at the next table made a comment about my dress one cruise eligant night and i politely told her that if she didn’t like my clothes to turn around and mind her own business.
Her Dh/Dbf Started to say something till he got a look at me then he shut up. She got all over his arse about not defending her .
Like i said i was polite and never raised my voice at anyone .
My table mates were laughing at all the commotion she was making about me wearing khakis and a hawaian shirt .
Her table mates seemed embarresed by her as 2 or 3 of them made apologies for her behavior after she left.
Don’t know if she had been drinking or was just a wanna be socialite but She decided to pick on the wrong Good ole boy.

]]> By: Joko Joan http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/06/17/boris-the-dream-maker/#comment-58953 Joko Joan Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:00:11 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=9474#comment-58953 John: Re: dining room dress code. Way back in the 70's when we first started cruising, we started by sailing with Home Lines. If people don't like the dress code nowadays, back then it was formal every night - and - there were no other choices. And the maitre' de was at the door checking out how people were dressed. The friend that I was travelling with had on a strapless gown and she was given a shawl for her shoulders. I think they thought that because my lady friend was so thin that the gown might not stay up! He also had a supply of ties for the gents who may have forgotten to put one on. I'm for today's dress code but with more of a nudge from the maitre' de. If the staff is afraid of hurting these people's feelings, they ought to stop and think about the majority of us. There have been many times lately that we are tired from a day of sightseeing and maybe had too much of the sun that we don't want to bother dressing up. Thank goodness now that we have other options. As for hairy chests and underarms and rolls of fat, I wonder if these people ever stand in front of a mirror. John:
Re: dining room dress code. Way back in the 70’s when we first started cruising, we started by sailing with Home Lines. If people don’t like the dress code nowadays, back then it was formal every night – and – there were no other choices. And the maitre’ de was at the door checking out how people were dressed. The friend that I was travelling with had on a strapless gown and she was given a shawl for her shoulders. I think they thought that because my lady friend was so thin that the gown might not stay up!

He also had a supply of ties for the gents who may have forgotten to put one on.

I’m for today’s dress code but with more of a nudge from the maitre’ de. If the staff is afraid of hurting these people’s feelings, they ought to stop and think about the majority of us.

There have been many times lately that we are tired from a day of sightseeing and maybe had too much of the sun that we don’t want to bother dressing up. Thank goodness now that we have other options. As for hairy chests and underarms and rolls of fat, I wonder if these people ever stand in front of a mirror.

]]> By: Kathy http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/06/17/boris-the-dream-maker/#comment-58901 Kathy Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:45:17 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=9474#comment-58901 I have to agree with some of the posters about the dress code in the main dining room. When I was on the Pride last October, I was surprised that a woman who had just gotten out of the pool was allowed to come into the dining room with a very, very skimpy two piece bikini on and just a towel wrapped around her waist. There was a lady sitting at my table (bless her heart) told the woman that she should go get dressed because that was not allowed in the dining room and the lady in the bikini told her that if she wanted to come into the dining room stark naked she could and no one could stop her since she was a paying customer. Not one waiter said anything to her because I think they liked what they were looking at. Most of them would smile when they saw her and that was not appropriate either. Another incident happened on formal night when a guy came in with his wife, now the wife was all dressed up and looked really nice, but the husband came in with jeans on that were basically falling off of him (you could see his crack in the back) and had a tee shirt on that was old and ripped. The problem with me was where he was sitting and where I was sitting, every time I looked up, guess what I got to look at, yep, his crack, now that ruined my dinner and I decided after these two incidents that if I had to look at that people dressed like that, I might as well eat in the buffet area. I have to agree with some of the posters about the dress code in the main dining room. When I was on the Pride last October, I was surprised that a woman who had just gotten out of the pool was allowed to come into the dining room with a very, very skimpy two piece bikini on and just a towel wrapped around her waist. There was a lady sitting at my table (bless her heart) told the woman that she should go get dressed because that was not allowed in the dining room and the lady in the bikini told her that if she wanted to come into the dining room stark naked she could and no one could stop her since she was a paying customer. Not one waiter said anything to her because I think they liked what they were looking at. Most of them would smile when they saw her and that was not appropriate either. Another incident happened on formal night when a guy came in with his wife, now the wife was all dressed up and looked really nice, but the husband came in with jeans on that were basically falling off of him (you could see his crack in the back) and had a tee shirt on that was old and ripped. The problem with me was where he was sitting and where I was sitting, every time I looked up, guess what I got to look at, yep, his crack, now that ruined my dinner and I decided after these two incidents that if I had to look at that people dressed like that, I might as well eat in the buffet area.

]]> By: Cruzin2some http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/06/17/boris-the-dream-maker/#comment-58874 Cruzin2some Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:38:30 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=9474#comment-58874 Dear John, Per you request here is my opinion about the dress code aboard the ship. Lido Deck Pool area should only require the same as any land based restraurant, which is shirt and shoes required. This is the pool area and having to go back to the room and get dressed before returning to the pool area is just not a reasonable request. I like to go there and get some fruit and something cool to drink and go back out on deck and enjoy the sun shine and cool breezes. The Dining Room is different. The dress code and especially on formal night should be enforced. Not because it will ruin my meal if someone is wearing improper clothing but it does ruin the atmosphere. You would not wear beach clothing to go to a fancy restraurant on land so why would this be OK onboard ship. A nice dinner is made a little more special by the atmosphere and don't you want your guest to experience something special? I think so. After all there are plenty of places to get great food onboard without compromising the standards in special areas. The Supper Clubs are another place that I think this should apply. It just makes for a classier experience. The whole idea of crusing is very classy all by itself. So "WHY NOT" keep it classy. LOL! Sorry about the bad reference. One day I hope to sail on a CUNARD ship and really experience the classiest of all sailing ships. So in my humble opinion, Please!!! Don't compromise. James & Nancy The Cruzin2some Dear John,
Per you request here is my opinion about the dress code aboard the ship. Lido Deck Pool area should only require the same as any land based restraurant, which is shirt and shoes required. This is the pool area and having to go back to the room and get dressed before returning to the pool area is just not a reasonable request. I like to go there and get some fruit and something cool to drink and go back out on deck and enjoy the sun shine and cool breezes. The Dining Room is different. The dress code and especially on formal night should be enforced. Not because it will ruin my meal if someone is wearing improper clothing but it does ruin the atmosphere. You would not wear beach clothing to go to a fancy restraurant on land so why would this be OK onboard ship. A nice dinner is made a little more special by the atmosphere and don’t you want your guest to experience something special? I think so. After all there are plenty of places to get great food onboard without compromising the standards in special areas. The Supper Clubs are another place that I think this should apply. It just makes for a classier experience. The whole idea of crusing is very classy all by itself. So “WHY NOT” keep it classy. LOL! Sorry about the bad reference. One day I hope to sail on a CUNARD ship and really experience the classiest of all sailing ships. So in my humble opinion, Please!!! Don’t compromise.
James & Nancy
The Cruzin2some

]]> By: Karen http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/06/17/boris-the-dream-maker/#comment-58866 Karen Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:48:23 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=9474#comment-58866 John.........and Heidi: Just wondering if you both have webcams and have Skype on your computers so you can call and SEE each other everyday............it's been a lifesaver for us grandparents living away from grandkids!! John………and Heidi:
Just wondering if you both have webcams and have Skype on your computers so you can call and SEE each other everyday…………it’s been a lifesaver for us grandparents living away from grandkids!!

]]> By: CLT-Bryce http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/06/17/boris-the-dream-maker/#comment-58864 CLT-Bryce Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:10:29 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=9474#comment-58864 I am quite happy with the current dress code as it is written...but agree that the enforcement of it has been lacking on the ships I have sailed. John, looking forward to seeing you on the Freedom next week (6/20 sailing)! I am quite happy with the current dress code as it is written…but agree that the enforcement of it has been lacking on the ships I have sailed.

John, looking forward to seeing you on the Freedom next week (6/20 sailing)!

]]> By: Bill (Zydecocruiser) from ZydecoCruiser.com http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/06/17/boris-the-dream-maker/#comment-58863 Bill (Zydecocruiser) from ZydecoCruiser.com Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:03:17 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=9474#comment-58863 John, Please reply... How about a status report on the construction of Carnivals new terminal at Mahogany Bay in Roatan? Is it still going to open this summer?? Has there been any progress on the on again, off again one in Belize? Thanks, bill John, Please reply…

How about a status report on the construction of Carnivals new terminal at Mahogany Bay in Roatan? Is it still going to open this summer??

Has there been any progress on the on again, off again one in Belize?

Thanks,
bill

]]> By: dwa76 http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/06/17/boris-the-dream-maker/#comment-58862 dwa76 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:40:40 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=9474#comment-58862 Hi John! What a fantastic interview with Boris. He has made a heck of a climb up the corporate ladder and it seems like he has a great head on his shoulders. Thanks for posting this for us as it was extremely enjoyable. I look forward to hearing more after your trip to Dover over the next few days. Good luck on your flight tomorrow and keep in touch. Hi to Heidi/Kye! Take care! David Hi John!
What a fantastic interview with Boris. He has made a heck of a climb up the corporate ladder and it seems like he has a great head on his shoulders. Thanks for posting this for us as it was extremely enjoyable.
I look forward to hearing more after your trip to Dover over the next few days. Good luck on your flight tomorrow and keep in touch.
Hi to Heidi/Kye!
Take care!
David

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