sealover61 Posted July 7, 2010 #1 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Does any one know if Richard Spacey is the Cruise Director on the Oasis ? We will be on the Oasis in Oct, and just enjoyed him on the Freedom in 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swwake Posted July 7, 2010 #2 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Does any one know if Richard Spacey is the Cruise Director on the Oasis ?We will be on the Oasis in Oct, and just enjoyed him on the Freedom in 2008. His first week on Oasis was June 12-19. I am not sure how long he'll be on that ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negrilbride Posted July 7, 2010 #3 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I've never cruised, and am fascinated by the people who either avoid or seek out certain cruise directors. So what are everyone's thoughts on this Richard Spacey guy? I have a hard time imagining that on a cruise with 6000 people the cruise director could really be that significant in our lives on the ship. I'm anxious to see what this is all about :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH711 Posted July 7, 2010 #4 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Some cruise directors are better than others. People may want to see Richard because he's energetic and they want to see him do this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbP_G546O5k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swwake Posted July 7, 2010 #5 Share Posted July 7, 2010 If you attend many of the Cruise Director and Cruise Staff events (dance parties, competitions, game shows, etc), a good CD can make a big difference. It doesn't really make a big difference to our family, because, while we enjoy those events, they aren't the highlight of our cruise experience. I only watched the first minute of that video posted above, but I can tell you, Richard Spacey was lots of fun when he stripped down to his Indian garb for the YMCA segment at the 70s dance party. He also played a fun Austin Powers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgncruise Posted July 7, 2010 #6 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I have a hard time imagining that on a cruise with 6000 people the cruise director could really be that significant in our lives on the ship. I felt exactly the same but, I have to tell you, Richard Spacey was really good. Smart, energetic, funny, etc. I spoke with several staff members about Richard versus Ken Rush and others. All agreed, Richard was the best in the company. My wife would concur with the comments above about Richard in to 70's dance party costumes. Also, I have a video of him doing a silly bit at the end of the Aquatheater show. When he appears in his diving suit (unitard thingy), my wife was hooting and hollering so loud on the video, you can't hear Richard speaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Prix Racer Posted July 7, 2010 #7 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Richard Spacey is the CD that you either love or hate. My son can not stand him, my wife and I love hin. Think of Jerry Lewis as a CD. We have been on cruises where we never saw the CD, just heard her voice over the loudspeakers, very boring. A CD job is to try to make you a great time on the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamacane71 Posted July 7, 2010 #8 Share Posted July 7, 2010 When we were on the Oasis the week of the 5th of June, Ken Rush was CD. He told us that Richard Spacey would be coming back as CD the next week along with Ken and then Ken would be taking some time off and then going to Allure and will be the CD on Allure. He mentioned another CD (Cannot remember his name) that would be tihe fill in for Richard and Ken during any time off that they will have. So Richard will be Oasis and Ken will be Allure. Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn the Cruiser Posted July 7, 2010 #9 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Richard Spacey was our CD on our June 26 sailing. He was hysterical!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlcentralchmps03 Posted July 7, 2010 #10 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Yes, Richard is great. He just got on, so he will be on for a while. I do believe Allan Brooks (currently Freedom CD) got the assignment for Allure as soon as Ken is finished taking her out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfish Posted July 7, 2010 #11 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I felt exactly the same but, I have to tell you, Richard Spacey was really good. Smart, energetic, funny, etc. I spoke with several staff members about Richard versus Ken Rush and others. All agreed, Richard was the best in the company. I'll take Ken any day - he's energetic, personable and hilarious! He's typically part of the inaugural/rollout crew for any new ship, and I think it's because he such a great representative for the brand/company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catlady27 Posted July 7, 2010 #12 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Yes, Richard is great. He just got on, so he will be on for a while. I do believe Allan Brooks (currently Freedom CD) got the assignment for Allure as soon as Ken is finished taking her out. We had Becky as our CD on the Freedom the first time we sailed and she was awesome. Ken was the second one and, well, he was ayyyight :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shagirl Posted July 8, 2010 #13 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Does any one know if Richard Spacey is the Cruise Director on the Oasis ?We will be on the Oasis in Oct, and just enjoyed him on the Freedom in 2008. I saw Richard Spacey on Freedom also, I absolutely loved him, he was the best cruise director we have ever had. I would love it if he was the cruise director on Oasis, we will be on Oasis on9-11, can't wait. Pat :):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shagirl Posted July 8, 2010 #14 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Yes, Richard is great. He just got on, so he will be on for a while. I do believe Allan Brooks (currently Freedom CD) got the assignment for Allure as soon as Ken is finished taking her out. , After reading your post, having Richard the cruise director for Oasis makes the cruise even better. Absolutely loved him on Freedom, hope you are right and he is on Oasis, going on 9-11, Pat :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shagirl Posted July 8, 2010 #15 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Yes, Richard is great. He just got on, so he will be on for a while. I do believe Allan Brooks (currently Freedom CD) got the assignment for Allure as soon as Ken is finished taking her out. I hope you are right about Richard Spacey being the cruise director for Oasis, I loved having him for a CD. Will be on Oasis on 9-11, so he will make the cruise even better. :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamW Posted July 11, 2010 #16 Share Posted July 11, 2010 We have been very fortunate to have awesome CD's, and actually, we have had the same CD more than once. That being said, and while I loved them all, Richard is my favorite!! :D He has such energy, is super friendly and loads of fun. It's all personal but he is my fave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegal415 Posted July 11, 2010 #17 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Richard was our CD on the July 3-10th cruise, he was fantastic! We looked forward to every event hoping he would be there. We also thought Marvin was fantastic, he emceed'd one event and was great. I found a FB page devoted to Richard, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6219194638&ref=ts which is fun to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don P Posted July 12, 2010 #18 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I've never cruised, and am fascinated by the people who either avoid or seek out certain cruise directors. So what are everyone's thoughts on this Richard Spacey guy? I have a hard time imagining that on a cruise with 6000 people the cruise director could really be that significant in our lives on the ship. I'm anxious to see what this is all about :) We sailed on the Freedom of the Seas last July. Richard Spacey MADE the cruise the best of the previous 9 we had been on! We sailed this past January on a ship that I can't remember (RCCL). The cruise director was so poor I don't remember much about it. Mr. Spacey is genuinely funny, friendly, engaging, charming and absolutely wonderful. I hope we have him on our Oasis cruise the 14th of August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Prix Racer Posted July 12, 2010 #19 Share Posted July 12, 2010 We sailed on the Freedom of the Seas last July. Richard Spacey MADE the cruise the best of the previous 9 we had been on! We sailed this past January on a ship that I can't remember (RCCL). The cruise director was so poor I don't remember much about it. Mr. Spacey is genuinely funny, friendly, engaging, charming and absolutely wonderful. I hope we have him on our Oasis cruise the 14th of August. Hello Don P, We are also go on the August 14th cruise. Amazing but true we were on the Freedom last July also with Richard Spacey. Meet us at the meet and mingle and the Sailaway party at the Sky Bar on Saturday. look for my red hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyGirl Posted July 14, 2010 #20 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I was on Oasis the week of June 26th. I thought Richard Spacey was very good but I also can see where he can wear thin. As much as I enjoyed him, I have to say that I enjoyed Alan Brooks on the Liberty of the Seas last year even more. (My teenage daughter absolutely LOVED Alan and said Richard didn't come close). Alan was slightly less...shall we say, "manic"? than Richard but just as entertaining and funny. Please understand that I have no complaints about Richard and he did make me laugh often! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bug18 Posted July 17, 2010 #21 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Just off Oasis and thought Richard Spacey was wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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