Comments on: Talking Cruise Directors

By: John

John — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 23:37:03 +0000

I just heard that that the Platinum requirements will be changed next year.

By: David

David — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:50:26 +0000

Hi John

I would like to say that I have found your youtube video’s entertaining and informative.

I also have a question for you. I was on the Carnival Glory last summer and they a contest, I use the word contest loosely, called Carnival Colors. Can you tell me if this is a fleet wide thing or just to specific ships. I will be sailing on the Carnival Dream on 4-10-2010 and was wondering if this was something I could look forward to. If the Dream does partake in this contest can you tell me what deck’s are what colors please?

I look forward to seeing more of you in the youtube video’s.

David

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:20:28 +0000

John!!!!!!

Thrilled to have come across this- I was on the CCL Glory October 2004, and YOU made the cruise! I have oftentimes thought of you, and how to book a cruise ensuring you are the CD!!!! Noone does it like you!

signed,

a devoted fan from VA

By: Jennifer Adams

Jennifer Adams — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:56:59 +0000

Hi John,
Dont know if I am doing this right but I just want to ask you a quick question or 2.
We are sailing with you on February 13, 2010 on the Dream.
My 18 yr old son has always wanted be a cruise director. He has very outgoing, can do magic and dance like MJ and is works a crowd very well…
What courses should he be taking in college??? Hotel management?? communications??? Liberal Arts???
Any suggestions would be appreiciated.
Thanks so much..

~Jennifer

By: Mary-please reply

Mary-please reply — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:28 +0000

Feel so lucky to have found your blog. Your comments reflect your wonderful personality, and I’m sure the admiration of those who post here. I found the Carnival recipe for the delicious cinnamon pumpkin yam cheddar pot pie, which I recently enjoyed on my cruise with the Carnival Spirit. The recipe is portioned for a large crowd, 100 servings. Is there any way you could as one of the chefs to post the recipe on this site for 6-8 people? It would be great for a dinner party. Keep up the good work, and please pass my compliments along to the cheff on the Carnival Spirit, Mr. V.
Thanks again,
Mary

By: Corby Botts

Corby Botts — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:48:14 +0000

Sorry I forgot the d in windstream

By: Corby Botts

Corby Botts — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:46:56 +0000

John,

I’ve been trying for over a week to log onto CarnivalConnections.com. Is the site still down for scheduled maintenance or am I having a problem on my end? Thanks

By: Genevieve Koesling

Genevieve Koesling — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:37:00 +0000

Technology has made our lives easier and in many ways more connected to each other. On the other hand, it is very difficult to unplug and connect with each other one on one and face to face. It takes discipline to unplug and focus on the here and now.

By: Mike & Lori Drew

Mike & Lori Drew — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:23:07 +0000

John,

Yes, we would love to see a facebook page for each CD. What a great idea! As for the top 3 things we look for in a great CD they are:

1. A great personality with fresh, funny stories.

2. Mingle with the guests and show that you really enjoy meeting them.

3. Be well organized and make sure there is something for everyone to do.

By: Caryn Luckett

Caryn Luckett — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:17:55 +0000

Maybe you have heard this one before but I thought you might enjoy it:)

A crowded Virgin flight was cancelled after Virgin’s 767s had been withdrawn from service. A single attendant was rebooking a long line of inconvenienced travellers. Suddenly an angry passenger pushed his way to the desk. He slapped his ticket down on the counter and said, ‘I HAVE to be on this flight and it HAS to be FIRST CLASS’.

The attendant replied, ‘I’m sorry, sir. I’ll be happy to try to help you, but I’ve got to help these people first, and I’m sure we’ll be able to work something out.’

The passenger was unimpressed. He asked loudly, so that the passengers behind him could hear, ‘DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHO I AM?’

Without hesitating, the attendant smiled and grabbed her public address microphone: ‘May I have your attention please, may I have your attention please,’ she began – her voice heard clearly throughout the terminal. ‘We have a passenger here at Desk 14 WHO DOES NOT KNOW WHO HE IS. If anyone can help him find his identity, please come to Desk 14.’

With the folks behind him in line laughing hysterically, the man glared at the Virgin attendant, gritted his teeth and said, ‘F… You!’

Without flinching, she smiled and said, (I love this) ‘I’m sorry, sir, but you’ll have to get in line for that too.’