jlyn1216 Posted April 7, 2015 #26 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Best cruise director I have had was Matt Baker! He was the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi1 Posted April 7, 2015 #27 Share Posted April 7, 2015 We miss Simon from Australia the most. We were on several cruises with him and still wish he was onboard as a CD. Did have Julie on one cruise and Dan the Man on another. Neither were as memorable as Simon. :( Just my opinion though. I think CD's are as subjective as food. What I like and someone else likes can be worlds apart. A CD or food will not make or break a cruise for us, but the CD and/or their staff will be a big part of the memories...so thanks for the memories Simon! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattymo Posted April 7, 2015 #28 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I've cruised on carnival in 1999 with John Heald as the CD and wasn't that impressed. The best CD was Matt Baker , I cruised with him twice on RCL, later heard he jumped ship to NCL and retired ..Now he was funny !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanzador Posted April 7, 2015 #29 Share Posted April 7, 2015 You didn't like John Heald? I've always thought he deserves a late-night talk show gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezcruiser56 Posted April 7, 2015 #30 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Matt Baker was one of the best ever. The wiki wiki wah man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKR2011 Posted April 7, 2015 #31 Share Posted April 7, 2015 We really enjoyed Richard the cd on the Sun when we cruise the PC last October. Very friendly and did a great job; always out and about. I agree! Richard was my favorite. He knew our names from the very beginning and seemed to be everywhere all the time. He made The Sun our favorite cruise to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkincc Posted April 7, 2015 #32 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I really don't bother much with the cd eitherI just find it interesting that wether they are fake to a pax or not matters They are all acting so who cares If her being fake makes an impression on you then I guess the cd does matter to you In my book every single Ncl employee from the captain down to the knob polisher is just putting on a facade anyway when they greet you or help you Does anyone really think the crew on any ship is not just putting on a show for the pax? Of course they are because its there job to be overly nice and accommodating to the pax We will never see the "real" personality of any of the crew because we aren't supposed to I am still amused that anyone really cares if the cd is perceived as phony or genuine. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Do I think the NCL staff in general are professional and for the most part pleasant and approachable while doing their jobs? Yes I do. Putting on a facade and a show for the passengers? No, with a few exceptions. Do I think we see their "real" personalities? Yes, for the most part, with a few exceptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted April 7, 2015 #33 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I'm of the camp that a good cruise director can enhance the experience, but it isn't a deciding factor in any way. The most memorable one on NCL was a guy named Big Ken Mills on the Jewel. I don't think he's with the company any longer, but he was a good one: personable, approachable, not over-the-top.If he is the same Ken Mills that is on Celebrity now, he must have changed. I cruised on the Summit with him in January and many thought he was way over the top and quite juvenile, but then it is all a matter of opinion. His Activity Assistant was very well received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH Cruisers Posted April 7, 2015 #34 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I like Dan Dan for CD. Genuine good guy. Funny as all get up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soaringfalcon Posted April 7, 2015 #35 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Dan Dan! He'll be returning to the Gem in May after his vacation. I was in the cruise director doesn't matter camp until I met him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mush71 Posted April 7, 2015 #36 Share Posted April 7, 2015 There was one named Simon who was fantastic. English I believe... overused the word "Smashing" but it became a point of humor over the cruise. Believe he's more on the Corporate Entertainment side these days though but could be wrong. Really good guy though Simon was definitely a great CD. WE had him on our first cruise on the Spirit and then again on the Pearl. He was on a show about NCL and he is doing more in Miami, since he has gotten married and has a family now. I am not sure how different my cruise will be in August since Simon was the only CD I ever had. He was very funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jingle5616 Posted April 7, 2015 #37 Share Posted April 7, 2015 For you old time NCL cruisers, how about Denny Anderson...... He had the same end of cruise shtick on every cruise I ever saw him serving as CD.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattymo Posted April 7, 2015 #38 Share Posted April 7, 2015 You didn't like John Heald? I've always thought he deserves a late-night talk show gig.[/QUOT John Heald's schtik was nothing out of the ordinary...same old cruise jokes, etc...I just dont get his following..my sister is practically a groupie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edawn Posted April 7, 2015 #39 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Loved Matt Baker! A real entertainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck2810 Posted April 7, 2015 #40 Share Posted April 7, 2015 CD's are not in place to be your best friend - but to seem like they are cruising with you. NCL has had a ton of good ones - their job is to raise the common folk into getting up and doing something. If they annoy - then they have failed. I have enjoyed them all and judge successful as how many times I meet them in the week, in person. (assuming I get a greeting each time). NCL gets a :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UPNYGuy Posted April 7, 2015 #41 Share Posted April 7, 2015 You didn't like John Heald? I've always thought he deserves a late-night talk show gig.[/QUOT John Heald's schtik was nothing out of the ordinary...same old cruise jokes, etc...I just dont get his following..my sister is practically a groupie... I really enjoyed Julie and "Dan the Man". My least favorite CD regardless of cruise line has to be Linda Minnikin. She is with Holland America now but she was also with Norwegian. We were on the Statendam with Linda, and she was on the PA so much that it ruined our cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debnjoe1438 Posted April 7, 2015 #42 Share Posted April 7, 2015 We really enjoyed Richard the cd on the Sun when we cruise the PC last October. Very friendly and did a great job; always out and about. Yea, Richard is pretty cool. Was on the Epic this past Jan, docked next to the Sun in Cozumel and Richard was still on the Sun. (Welcome back dock party). I'm hoping he's still there in June. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhdelrod Posted April 8, 2015 #43 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Jersey Joel was great on the Getaway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwellito Posted April 8, 2015 #44 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Sinan was a great CD but he left NCL Haven't come across another CD who left such a good impression I liked JC on the Breakaway but didnt thrill me to pieces like Sinan always did Not a fan of Dan Dan on the Gem. He was OK but he was # 3 out of the 3 I mentioned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiideb Posted April 8, 2015 #45 Share Posted April 8, 2015 (edited) Jamie (Desouza) Weaver is AMAZING! I have been on quite a few ships, even this past year! Jamie by far outshines the rest. She picks fabulous talent to bring onboard and totally gained my respect during a brief 1 minute conversation I had with her regarding one particular entertainer on board! Plus, she seems to have fun with her job! I'm a big fan! BTW, she is currently on the Jewel! :) Debbie Edited April 8, 2015 by hawaiideb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC Teach 498 Posted April 10, 2015 #46 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Colin Kerr was the BEST CRUISE DIRECTOR EVER!!!!! [emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knitwitt44 Posted April 10, 2015 #47 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Thank you for helping me remember Colin. The best cruise director I ever sailed with. Never seen another on all my NCL cruise to compared. Wonder where he went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Bell Posted April 10, 2015 #48 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Another Pedro Serra fan here, he keeps things moving.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie4 Posted September 16, 2015 #49 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Any one know where Dan the Man is now ? is he still with NCL ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mush71 Posted September 16, 2015 #50 Share Posted September 16, 2015 He was on the Pearl on the August 23rd cruise, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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