Best comedian on a cruise - Carnival or not?

[Honolulu Blue]

Hi guys.  Are you ready for a non-scientific poll that doesn't have anything to do with the usual hot button topics?  Of course you are!

 

In case you can't read the poll, the question is was the best comedian you've seen on a cruise ship on a Carnival cruise, not on a Carnival cruise, or have you never seen a comedian on a cruise?

 

I'll tell you my story - early in my cruising career, I saw three comedians on the same Carnival cruise.  Since their real names don't matter, call them Moe, Larry, and Curly.  Moe and Larry I saw as part of a doubleheader show - 15 minutes for each.  Curly I saw separately; his show was 30 minutes long.  I graded all three of them "meh" - better than sitting around twiddling my thumbs, but not worth standing in line for, IMHO.

 

Last year I saw a comedian named Carlos Oscar on a Princess ship.  I thought he was pretty good and thus he's the best comedian I've ever seen.  I should note that there's some room for improvement at the top.

 

Anyway, I've spent too long on my story.  Yours is much more interesting.  Let's hear it!  Thanks!!

[steveknj]

I've seen comedians on various cruises, and all were OK, but none memorable to actually remember their names.   Best comedy I saw though was on NCL where they used to have Second City touring troupe.  I love improv and I thought it was great.  They also had a workshop where us in the audience could participate

Edited December 28, 2022 by steveknj

[groundloop]

The best comedian I've even seen on a cruise was on Carnival, and he was memorable enough that I actually recall his name - Spike Davis.

 

And the second best cruise comedian I've seen was also on Carnival - Jose Sarduy.

[sunshower9]

5 minutes ago, groundloop said:

The best comedian I've even seen on a cruise was on Carnival, and he was memorable enough that I actually recall his name - Spike Davis.

 

And the second best cruise comedian I've seen was also on Carnival - Jose Sarduy.

Spike Davis is my favorite.  I'll always make it a point to see his shows if I'm on a sailing with him.

[Honolulu Blue]

9 minutes ago, groundloop said:

The best comedian I've even seen on a cruise was on Carnival, and he was memorable enough that I actually recall his name - Spike Davis.

 

2 minutes ago, sunshower9 said:

Spike Davis is my favorite.  I'll always make it a point to see his shows if I'm on a sailing with him.

Spike Davis, eh?  (scribble, scribble)  I'll make a note.  Maybe he'll be on one of my upcoming cruises.

[ninjacat123]

I saw Spike Davis on MG.  Very funny!!

[CaptG]

Saw Jorge Solano on the Glory...he was the best I've seen on a cruise.

[Raiderguy8]

I have never truly felt that any comedian on a cruise ship provided entertainment that was on par with what I would expect when paying to go to a comedy club onshore.  That changed last week on the Celebration with Tim Young.  Thought he was genuinely funny and laughed more in his half hour set then I probably laughed during all other Carnival comedian's sets, that I have seen, combined.

[nwcruiselover]

I like Happy Cole the best.

[CCRUZER]

Years ago on another cruise line I saw a British comedian named Lenny Windsor. He use to write for Benny Hill and was very funny.

[DanvilleCruiser]

On the Celebration, my family loved Michael Isaac and Happy Cole, so much so that we actually went to both the PG and not PG shows.

[Slush]

I remember the way that Vince Acevedo worked the audience. He really made me laugh.

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

I'll keep notes too - for upcoming cruises!  🙂

 

I'd say the best comedian I've seen was on the Oasis. But, we've seen plenty of good ones (and plenty not so good ones) on Carnival.

 

Tom

[LatinaInTexas]

Manny Oliveira, seen him a few times on Carnival. Don't know which I did more cringe or laugh, loved it.

[Aquahound]

I'm guessing this thread started on the Carnival board.  

 

But to answer the question, the best comedian(s) I've seen were on RCI Oasis Class.  

[dolittle]

John Heald the legendry C.D. on Carnival is funnier than any comic on any ship. Quick witted and just a bit naughty in a classy way . Has a bit of Benny Hill in him (that is a good thing).

[Cruzaholic41]

6 minutes ago, dolittle said:

John Heald the legendry C.D. on Carnival is funnier than any comic on any ship. 

You forgot to say “in my opinion”.  I’ve been on ships with him as the CD and while I agree he was entertaining, I wouldn’t put him up there with the better comedy acts I’ve seen. 
 

 

[navybankerteacher]

17 minutes ago, dolittle said:

John Heald the legendry C.D. on Carnival is funnier than any comic on any ship. Quick witted and just a bit naughty in a classy way . Has a bit of Benny Hill in him (that is a good thing).

Benny Hill certainly had his "thing" --- but "good"?  

 

I've seen dozens of comedians on ships - and generally enjoyed them, but not enough to be able to recall any names

[Shmoo here]

I liked Dick Hardwick on a Holland America Cruise.

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

56 minutes ago, navybankerteacher said:

...

 

I've seen dozens of comedians on ships - and generally enjoyed them, but not enough to be able to recall any names

 

I remembered at least one name: LINK

 

Tom

[Honolulu Blue]

2 hours ago, Aquahound said:

I'm guessing this thread started on the Carnival board.  

 

But to answer the question, the best comedian(s) I've seen were on RCI Oasis Class.  

It did. Thank you for the answer. No further comment. 🤬

[cruisemom42]

Best I've seen was Sarge, on Princess ships about 12-15 years ago.

[RumpunchGirl]

Hands down it is Manny Oliveira.  I saw him on Vista and then 2 years later on Victory. DH and I saw almost all of his show. He's one of the best comedians I've seen anywhere.

[K32682]

The best comedian I've seen was Mickey Manners on a Princess Cruise years ago. He was so unfunny he was hilarious. I couldn't stop laughing because no one else was.

[Hlitner]

We have found that the best comedy on a cruise is to simply watch (and observe) fellow passengers.