Rare Saint Greg Posted December 27, 2023 #26 Share Posted December 27, 2023 13 hours ago, AilishsMom said: Wondering why there would be a 2 month gap between CD's. I thought it might be a typo? I'm looking at the Valor for April 29, 2024. They always have gaps. They'll fill it before then. Their most immediate gap is 1/15-1/26 Mardi Gras. Two weeks away and they haven't filled that yet. Then Luminosa in March. Then they have several ships in April. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthworm Jim Posted December 27, 2023 #27 Share Posted December 27, 2023 On 12/26/2023 at 9:44 AM, mz-s said: ..sells bingo like their life depends on it (because it literally does). Wait, Carnival is executing CDs who don't sell bingo?? Seems harsh. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz-s Posted December 27, 2023 #28 Share Posted December 27, 2023 53 minutes ago, Earthworm Jim said: Wait, Carnival is executing CDs who don't sell bingo?? Seems harsh. Perhaps not executing, but I am sure their jobs are tied to onboard revenue for things they're directly involved in like bingo and Deal or No Deal etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyglow Posted December 27, 2023 #29 Share Posted December 27, 2023 1 hour ago, mz-s said: Perhaps not executing, but I am sure their jobs are tied to onboard revenue for things they're directly involved in like bingo and Deal or No Deal etc... How are you "sure" about that? I have never seen anything that says that, official or unofficial. If anything, I would think they would be pushing that stuff much harder if they got a cut of the action. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted December 27, 2023 #30 Share Posted December 27, 2023 1 hour ago, staceyglow said: How are you "sure" about that? I have never seen anything that says that, official or unofficial. If anything, I would think they would be pushing that stuff much harder if they got a cut of the action. Five years ago a bingo person filled in as CD on two of my cruises. She told me CDs got a % of the bingo money. Don't know if that's still the case or not though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drvmywifecrzy Posted December 27, 2023 #31 Share Posted December 27, 2023 Quite a few have left for other cruise lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebOinKC Posted December 28, 2023 #32 Share Posted December 28, 2023 On 12/26/2023 at 7:11 PM, pajazz28 said: We sail 1/21 Lee is leaving, so disappointed. We get Leon Smith. Anyone ever crusied with him? Leon is a lot of fun. He'll go to the Alchemy bar and mix some drinks that he hands out. BYEEEE...I said BYE 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N7786W Flyer Posted December 28, 2023 #33 Share Posted December 28, 2023 On 12/26/2023 at 1:45 PM, reeinaz said: Does anyone have any feedback on Jake Miller? He will be the CD on my Magic Cruise next month. I think. This is the week he starts and overlaps with the leaving CD, Michael D’Aria. I don't know how that works, if they will share duties for that week? We also had Jake on the Sunshine a couple of years ago...and I agree, he's a good one. Also, this past November, he was in a transition period with Lei Lei Ross (he was leaving, while she was transitioning onboard) on the Glory. Anyway, since Lei Lei was the acting CD, he had a little more available time to speak with the passengers. During one evening's 30 minute conversation, he recounted (if I remember correctly) how he, Lei Lei, Andy Mercer, and one other CD had all been placed in the same Fun Squad shortly after their hiring. He remarked how rare it was for so many members of the same Fun Squad to make it to the level of CD. He struck me as a very intelligent, charismatic, while focused guy. Hopefully, we'll get to cruise with him again one day. Garnett 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter69 Posted December 28, 2023 #34 Share Posted December 28, 2023 I also are not to fussed on Carnivals obsession on CD's. At least the New CD's where the real stand-outs in the Fun-Squads in The Past. Aka:Checky Charlie. Hopefully she and the new ones don't get to obsessed with hearing there owe voice over The PA system's Telling us what's happening & whats coming up every 2 hours. Like we cant read The FUNTIMES or use The Carnival APP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsglow Posted December 28, 2023 #35 Share Posted December 28, 2023 (edited) My criterion for a good CD is pretty simple. ~ be out, visible and approachable on the ship ~ throw a decent party (think embarkation, 80s or white out) allowing folks to participate (or not) at their comfort level. ~ keep 'chatter' over the PA to a minimum ~ do a d@mn good job with important announcements like tenders/disembarkation, etc. Not everyone aboard has done this 200 times Edited December 28, 2023 by jsglow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted December 28, 2023 #36 Share Posted December 28, 2023 (edited) On 12/27/2023 at 10:06 AM, Saint Greg said: They always have gaps. They'll fill it before then. Their most immediate gap is 1/15-1/26 Mardi Gras. Two weeks away and they haven't filled that yet. Then Luminosa in March. Then they have several ships in April. I left some out. Spirit and Splendor in February. Miracle in March. So I don't even know who is going to be my CD in February on Spirit. I'm sure they're all fighting over that coveted spot in Mobile, Alabama. Edited December 28, 2023 by Saint Greg 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCDragonfly Posted December 29, 2023 #37 Share Posted December 29, 2023 After finishing his WW2 army hitch, J. D. Salinger spent a summer as a CD. I'm surprised he lasted the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsglow Posted December 29, 2023 #38 Share Posted December 29, 2023 On 12/28/2023 at 10:58 AM, Saint Greg said: I left some out. Spirit and Splendor in February. Miracle in March. So I don't even know who is going to be my CD in February on Spirit. I'm sure they're all fighting over that coveted spot in Mobile, Alabama. They haven't told you it's YOU yet, huh Greg? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted December 29, 2023 #39 Share Posted December 29, 2023 On 12/28/2023 at 10:37 AM, jsglow said: My criterion for a good CD is pretty simple. ~ be out, visible and approachable on the ship ~ throw a decent party (think embarkation, 80s or white out) allowing folks to participate (or not) at their comfort level. ~ keep 'chatter' over the PA to a minimum ~ do a d@mn good job with important announcements like tenders/disembarkation, etc. Not everyone aboard has done this 200 times Those are the qualities of my three top CDs (Matt Mitchum, Steven Schwartz and Chris (Donkey). Their atrium parties were so much fun and their debarkations ran like clockwork including them leading groups out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexintheboro Posted December 29, 2023 #40 Share Posted December 29, 2023 On 12/26/2023 at 8:11 PM, pajazz28 said: We sail 1/21 Lee is leaving, so disappointed. We get Leon Smith. Anyone ever crusied with him? Yes. DW and I sailed with him in March with the Sunshine. He was very energetic and we saw him everywhere. His catch phrase was "bye.......I said bye". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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