Alaskabound77 Posted May 29, 2008 #1 Share Posted May 29, 2008 What exactly does the Cruise Director do? I think Jason will be our CD but I'm curious as to what his job entails. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted May 29, 2008 #2 Share Posted May 29, 2008 The CD oversees the activites on board. Some CDs interact with passengers more than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorgirlseattle Posted May 29, 2008 #3 Share Posted May 29, 2008 You'll see him around the ship a lot. He'll host events in the show lounge, acting as an MC. He'll give the disembarkation talk. Things like that. Other assistant CDs will run the various games aboard ship, at the pool, lead dances, etc. We met Jason on our cruise in March, and he's a great guy ... real nice, good and funny public speaker, plays a real active role in his job as CD. You'll like him a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted May 29, 2008 #4 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Jason told us that he leaves on vacation on June 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted May 29, 2008 #5 Share Posted May 29, 2008 What exactly does the Cruise Director do? I think Jason will be our CD but I'm curious as to what his job entails.This article on the Cruise Critic should answer your questions A Cruise Director's Calling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorgirlseattle Posted May 29, 2008 #6 Share Posted May 29, 2008 That makes me wonder: What do CD's do for THEIR vacations? Take a cruise? :D :rolleyes: :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted May 29, 2008 #7 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Now that they have party and event planners, the CD's do less of that sort of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedmondCruiser Posted May 29, 2008 #8 Share Posted May 29, 2008 It would be a shame if you missed Jason. I consider him to be the best CD I've run into in 43 cruises. He is a valued asset to Holland America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskabound77 Posted May 29, 2008 Author #9 Share Posted May 29, 2008 We sail on June 29th. I wonder how long Jason is on vacation. Darn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted May 30, 2008 #10 Share Posted May 30, 2008 That makes me wonder: What do CD's do for THEIR vacations? Take a cruise? :D :rolleyes: :D Sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted May 30, 2008 #11 Share Posted May 30, 2008 We sail on June 29th. I wonder how long Jason is on vacation. Darn Months. They deserve and need it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp006 Posted May 30, 2008 #12 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Just back from the Westerdam, and while I've never done a HAL cruise, I agree that Jason is a great cd. He is a great speaker and fun to listen to. Joked a lot and very easy on the eyes, if you know what I mean:) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskypup Posted May 30, 2008 #13 Share Posted May 30, 2008 How I miss "Good morning ladies and gentlemen from the beautiful MS Oosterdam", we had Eric Holland and he made me smile everytime his voice came over the tannoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevesan Posted May 30, 2008 #14 Share Posted May 30, 2008 What exactly does the Cruise Director do? I think Jason will be our CD but I'm curious as to what his job entails. Thanks! In brief, the CD is the activities director. Despite the title, The cruise director does not direct the cruise. The captain keeps that to himself. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannynurse Posted May 30, 2008 #15 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Just back from the Westerdam, and while I've never done a HAL cruise, I agree that Jason is a great cd. He is a great speaker and fun to listen to. Joked a lot and very easy on the eyes, if you know what I mean:) . I'm confused! When we were on Westerdam she was still a HAL ship, what do you mean by "I've never done a HAL cruise" ? Am I missing something? GN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp006 Posted May 31, 2008 #16 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Sorry, still had a little jet lag when I wrote that. What I meant was, I just got back from my first HAL cruise where Jason was the cd. Prior to that had never done a HAL cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheWASide Posted June 1, 2008 #17 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Jason told us that he leaves on vacation on June 1. I can confirm that. His assistant takes over as CD for the June 1 cruise. I was bummed to hear this, Jason is a great guy. He's assured me though that his assistant has a great sense of humor, awesome stage presence and that it's "a good thing" We've been in touch off and on since my last Westerdam cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimiq Posted June 1, 2008 #18 Share Posted June 1, 2008 So who will it be for our Cruise on the Westerdam in November ? Sea ya Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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