Your 2026 Royal Caribbean Cruise Director Guide

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Curious about who will be hosting your next sailing? Here’s your guide to Royal Caribbean cruise directors and their upcoming schedules!

Sidenote: The schedule below may change on short notice. Cruise director assignments frequently shift due to operational needs, ensuring each ship has the right team in place to deliver an exceptional guest experience. We will update the information as it becomes available.

This image appears to be a digitally manipulated or AI-generated rendering of four massive, luxurious cruise ships sailing side by side in the open ocean. Each ship has multiple decks packed with water parks, pools, slides, and various entertainment areas, giving them a theme-park-like appearance. The ships have names on their sterns, such as "Icon of the Seas," "Legend of the Seas," and "Surf of the Seas," suggesting a fleet of high-end cruise liners. In the top-left corner, there's a silhouette of a person within a circular frame, which might imply an association with the fleet—perhaps a mystery Cruise director, or a marketing element. The image emphasizes excess, luxury, and the grandeur of modern cruise ships, possibly referencing Royal Caribbean's upcoming mega-cruise liners. It could also be a conceptual vision of future cruise tourism.

Adventure of the Seas Cruise Directors

Adventure of the Seas is a Voyager-class ship with a gross tonnage of 137,276 and a maximum passenger capacity of 3,807.

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MICKEY MARTINUnknown02/14/2026
MARC WALKER02/14/202603/06/2026
Mickey Martin
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Allure of the Seas Cruise Directors

Allure of the Seas is an Oasis-class ship with a gross tonnage of 225,282 and a maximum passenger capacity of 6,780.

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JOHN GRANTHAMUnknownTBA
John Grantham Royal Caribbean Cruise Director
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Anthem of the Seas Cruise Directors

Anthem of the Seas is a Quantum-class ship with a gross tonnage of 168,666 and a maximum passenger capacity of 4,905.

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Kat Falcon Royal Caribbean Cruise Director
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Brilliance of the Seas Cruise Directors

Brilliance of the Seas is a Radiance-class ship with a gross tonnage of 90,090 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,543.

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ERIC RODASUnknown02/01/2026
ADAM DONALDSON02/01/202604/12/2026
ADAM DONALDSON08/03/202610/05/2026
Eric Rodas
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ADAM DONALDSON
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Enchantment of the Seas Cruise Directors

Enchantment of the Seas is a Vision-class ship with a gross tonnage of 82,910 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,730.

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Caroline Peters Royal Caribbean Cruise Director
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Explorer of the Seas Cruise Directors

Explorer of the Seas is a Voyager-class ship with a gross tonnage of 137,308 and a maximum passenger capacity of 3,840.

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JERRY SALCEDOUnknownMarch 2026
CHRIS GRUBYMarch 2026July 2026
CHRIS GRUBY
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Freedom of the Seas Cruise Directors

Freedom of the Seas is a Freedom-class ship with a gross tonnage of 156,271 and a maximum passenger capacity of 4,515.

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Renato Arana
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Grandeur of the Seas Cruise Directors

Grandeur of the Seas is a Vision-class ship with a gross tonnage of 73,817 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,440.

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LAUREN ARMSTRONG01/17/202604/10/2026
LAUREN ARMSTRONG
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Harmony of the Seas Cruise Directors

Harmony of the Seas is an Oasis-class ship with a gross tonnage of 226,963 and a maximum passenger capacity of 6,687.

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KATIE KNOWLES11/09/2025TBA
Katie Knowles
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Icon of the Seas Cruise Directors

Icon of the Seas is an Icon-class ship with a gross tonnage of 250,800 and a maximum passenger capacity of 7,600.

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CORY ROGERS01/10/202603/21/2026
CORY ROGERS05/08/202609/19/2026
CORY ROGERS11/21/202603/13/2027
Cory Rogers
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Independence of the Seas Cruise Directors

Independence of the Seas is a Freedom-class ship with a gross tonnage of 155,889 and a maximum passenger capacity of 4,560.

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SUSAN ADAMS09/10/2025TBA
BRIAN LEAVITT09/26/202611/29/2026
Brian Leavitt Royal Caribbean Cruise Director
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Jewel of the Seas Cruise Director

Jewel of the Seas is a Radiance-class ship with a gross tonnage of 90,090 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,501.

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MICHELE SCARPATO01/24/2026TBA
Michele Scarpato Royal Caribbean Cruise Director
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Liberty of the Seas Cruise Directors

Liberty of the Seas is a Freedom-class ship with a gross tonnage of 154,407 and a maximum passenger capacity of 4,960.

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CLO O’CONNORUnknownTBA

Mariner of the Seas Cruise Directors

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DANIEL GILHAM01/15/202605/30/2026
LAUREN ARMSTRONGMay 202608/03/2026
DANIEL GILHAM08/03/202611/27/2026
Daniel Gilham Royal Caribbean Cruise Director
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LAUREN ARMSTRONG
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Navigator of the Seas Cruise Directors

Navigator of the Seas is a Voyager-class ship with a gross tonnage of 139,999 and a maximum passenger capacity of 4,000.

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MARK ROUS12/12/202502/02/2026
MARK ROUS
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Oasis of the Seas Cruise Directors

Oasis of the Seas is an Oasis-class ship with a gross tonnage of 226,838 and a maximum passenger capacity of 6,780.

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Elvis Pinto Royal Caribbean Cruise Director
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Odyssey of the Seas Cruise Directors

Odyssey of the Seas is a Quantum Ultra-class ship with a gross tonnage of 167,704 and a maximum passenger capacity of 5,510.

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STEVE KNISLEY11/16/202503/15/2025
ELVIS PINTO05/31/202609/06/2026
Steve Knisley
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Elvis Pinto Royal Caribbean Cruise Director
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Ovation of the Seas Cruise Directors

Ovation of the Seas is a Quantum-class ship with a gross tonnage of 168,666 and a maximum passenger capacity of 4,905.

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MIKE HUNNERUP11/24/202502/02/2026
RICKY MATTHEWS02/02/202605/29/2026
BRIAN LEAVITT05/22/202608/07/2026
RICKY MATTHEWS08/07/202612/11/2026
BRIAN LEAVITT11/30/202602/19/2027
Ricky Matthews Royal Caribbean Cruise Director
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Brian Leavitt Royal Caribbean Cruise Director
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Quantum of the Seas Cruise Directors

Quantum of the Seas is a Quantum-class ship with a gross tonnage of 168,666 and a maximum passenger capacity of 4,905.

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TAMI SALTO1/16/2026TBA
TAMI SALTO
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Radiance of the Seas Cruise Directors

Radiance of the Seas is a Radiance-class ship with a gross tonnage of 90,090 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,466.

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BRIAN LEAVITT01/20/202603/06/2026
Brian Leavitt Royal Caribbean Cruise Director
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Rhapsody of the Seas Cruise Directors

Rhapsody of the Seas is a Vision-class ship with a gross tonnage of 78,878 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,416.

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SHEENAGH WALKERJanuary 2026Early May
Sheenagh Walker Royal Caribbean Cruise Director
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Serenade of the Seas Cruise Directors

Serenade of the Seas is a Radiance-class ship with a gross tonnage of 90,090 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,476.

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ARTURO ENCALADA01/24/2026TBA
CHRIS GRUBYOctober 2026January 2027
ARTURO ENCALADA
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CHRIS GRUBY
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Spectrum of the Seas Cruise Directors

Spectrum of the Seas is a Quantum Ultra-class ship with a gross tonnage of 169,379 and a maximum passenger capacity of 4,905.

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Star of the Seas Cruise Directors

Star of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s highly anticipated Icon-class ship, is set to debut in August 2025. With groundbreaking features, this ship will offer approximately 250,800 gross tonnes and welcome around 7,600 passengers, promising revolutionary experiences at sea.

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DAN WHITNEY01/25/2026TBA
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Symphony of the Seas Cruise Directors

Symphony of the Seas is an Oasis-class vessel featuring a gross tonnage of 228,081 and a maximum passenger capacity of 6,680, known for its vibrant onboard atmosphere and innovative amenities.

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JAMIE FENTIMAN11/09/202503/31/2026
JAMIE FENTIMANMid-May 202609/10/2026
ELVIS PINTO09/10/2026TBA
JAMIE FENTIMANNovember 2026March 2027
Jamie Fentiman
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Elvis Pinto Royal Caribbean Cruise Director
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Utopia of the Seas Cruise Directors

Utopia of the Seas is an Oasis-class ship with a gross tonnage of approximately 236,860 and a maximum passenger capacity of around 6,700.

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JAMES ROBINSON01/26/202503/09/2026
MARC WALKER05/01/202608/17/2026
JAMES ROBINSON08/17/202610/19/2026
MARC WALKER10/19/202602/08/2027
James Robinson
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Marc Walker Royal Caribbean Cruise Director
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Vision of the Seas Cruise Directors

Vision of the Seas is a Vision-class ship with a gross tonnage of 78,717 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,514.

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BILL BRUNKHORST01/24/2026TBA

Voyager of the Seas Cruise Directors

Voyager of the Seas is a Voyager-class ship with a gross tonnage of 138,194 and a maximum passenger capacity of 4,269.

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TORNADO TANYA10/27/2025TBA
Tornado Tanya Royal Caribbean Cruise Director
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Wonder of the Seas Cruise Directors

Wonder of the Seas is an Oasis-class ship currently the largest cruise ship in the world, boasting a gross tonnage of 236,857 and accommodating up to 6,988 passengers.

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KATY MCCULLAGH11/28/25TBA
KATY MCCULLAGH
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Cruise Directors on Social Media

Lots of Royal Caribbean Cruise Directors love sharing their adventures on social media. Following your favourites on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok is an easy way to keep up with their latest news, onboard events, and behind-the-scenes fun.

Here are social media links for some of Royal Caribbean’s cruise directors:

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