Freedom of the Seas - new rumors

[ElvisandTracey]

KEN RUSH

 

He was the CD on the innagural Mariner sailing and I thought he was HORRIBLE....Very dry personality, FULL OF HIMSELF and just seemed cocky as all hell. The following times I was on the Mariner were much much better.

 

Tim

Wow!! I have heard his name come up often on these boards, this it the first negative comment I have heard-what did he do to yOu to leave this impression?? I want to know since he will be THE CD on my FOS sailing!!

[Cruising89143]

KEN RUSH

 

He was the CD on the innagural Mariner sailing and I thought he was HORRIBLE....Very dry personality, FULL OF HIMSELF and just seemed cocky as all hell. The following times I was on the Mariner were much much better.

 

Tim

 

That's good to hear. He is getting on the Navigator the same day that I leave on that ship. I understand that the CD coming off is one of the best out there. He recently left Princess and moved to RCI. Cannot think of his name at the moment.

[dobiusa]

skyking is that you? remember me dobiusa, I sailed with you on the mariner

[ElvisandTracey]

Any more opinion son Ken Rush-good or bad?? He sure seems to get around quite a bit!!

[AFT_LOVER]

Graham Seymour! The best of the best next to Simon Wier, his dad & brother the soap star in the UK.

 

That's good to hear. He is getting on the Navigator the same day that I leave on that ship. I understand that the CD coming off is one of the best out there. He recently left Princess and moved to RCI. Cannot think of his name at the moment.

[mo4040]

Yes, the Freedom WILL have Fresh Water Pools. As will all the ships in RCCLs fleet. They are all being changed over as we speak. Some have already been changed over.

 

I am on Freedom Oct. 1, 06. Just under a year now, and I can't contain myself.

 

I was on the Mariner last week and I could swear I smelled cholrine when I walked by the pools. I could be wrong as I did not take a dip.

[FitzLA]

I was on the Mariner last week and I could swear I smelled cholrine when I walked by the pools. I could be wrong as I did not take a dip.

 

There is also Chlorine in Salt Water pools

[Calvin]

We've had Ken Rush as a CD 3 times and we absolutely love him. Yes, he is definitely self-assured, but he really seems like he is in complete control, extremely knowledgeable, and has an excellent set of jokes to call upon when he needs them!

 

I think these are the reasons why RCI seems to use him frequently to 'open' a ship's sailing.

 

I also loved Jeffrey Arpin and Graham Seymour (2x) as CDs. I believe Jeff retired, though.

 

The worst CD we've had on RCI was Angela Fraser. She seemed very, very nice but simply not funny at all. Since much of a Cruise Director's job is introducing acts and making speeches about upcoming events, I think it is very important to be funny!

[Sea-shell]

We have sailed twice with Ken Rush, and we're not all that impressed. I would assume he is considered the "best" CD in the fleet since he always takes out the new ships, but we have no idea why. He is a bit too full of himself and sarcastic for our taste. Glad he will be busy elsewhere for our next cruise.

[ElvisandTracey]

OK-so it sounds like when it comes to Ken Rush, you either love him or hate him-no middle ground-I have heard similar things about myself!!

 

He must be doing something right if RCI trusts him to do all the big new sailings!! I love sarcasm, so I will probably take to him just fine, but I know many people who find sarcasm (mine and others) annoying and

off-putting-maybe that's why some don't care for him.

 

Guess I'll just wait until I met him in June on the FOS-

[ElvisandTracey]

any more Rush info??

[FitzLA]

any more Rush info??

 

I think they are reuniting for a new tour. lol. You said you like sarcasm.

[ElvisandTracey]

I think they are reuniting for a new tour. lol. You said you like sarcasm.

 

But I never liked RUSH-more of a cheap trick girl myself!!!

[FitzLA]

But I never liked RUSH-more of a cheap trick girl myself!!!

 

Well then maybe I can get you some tour info on Cheap Trick. I never really like either myself.

[ElvisandTracey]

These days the only shows I go to star Teletubbies, Boohbah or the dreaded Barney!!!

[FitzLA]

These days the only shows I go to star Teletubbies, Boohbah or the dreaded Barney!!!

 

Oh you poor thing!!! I can't take Barney. He drives me crazy. Teletubies I just don't get. My sister has a 9 month old, so she can relate to you. No more of what you want...its all about the kids. I actually hope to be right there with ya someday soon with one of my own.

[ElvisandTracey]

My little one is 1-prime teletubbie years!!

[oscarmoraz]

Matt Baker would be ideal with his personality!

 

C

[mrbocbox]

Underwater staterooms, so you can "sleep with the fishes."

[FitzLA]

Underwater staterooms, so you can "sleep with the fishes."

 

That would be a great idea. Staterooms under water so you could actually look out under the sea. I bet it would be a GREAT view. I know I would book one of those.

[ElvisandTracey]

That would be a great idea. Staterooms under water so you could actually look out under the sea. I bet it would be a GREAT view. I know I would book one of those.

 

Not me-I've seen too many of those boat movies-never good to be too low down in the ship-(Titanic, Poseidon Adventure...) Besides, I don't think that a "catagory U" (U for Underwater) would have a very nice view from the balcony-worse than the metal structure blocking the afts.:rolleyes:

[FitzLA]

Are you gonna watch the new Poseidon Adventure on NBC?

[keasc]

Hey dobi, how are ya. Haven't heard from you in a long time. Any cruises lately?

[nllim]

if anyone is interested it looks like the cruise director will be ken rush, which is currently the CR for the mariner. just got off a cruise with the mariner this sunday the 23rd and ken mentioned that he will be going to the freedom of the seas.

[Calvin]

I just heard from my travel agent that the new brochures for the Freedom are out BUT, there are NO deck plans in them!

 

As Cliff Claven would say: "What's up with THAT?"