A Carnival cruise director isn’t just the face you see at deck parties or trivia nights—they’re at the heart of your onboard experience. From coordinating dazzling entertainment and hosting lively game shows to making sure guests always know what’s coming next, these energetic personalities play a huge part in making your cruise memorable.
Carnival employs dozens of cruise directors, rotating them across ships to keep the fun flowing seamlessly. Contracts vary widely – some directors might step onboard for just a few weeks, while others stay for months, becoming familiar faces to guests. Often, cruise directors overlap briefly to ensure a smooth transition, helping new arrivals get comfortable with the ship’s routine and ready to entertain.
Curious about who will be hosting your next sailing? Here’s your regularly updated guide to Carnival cruise directors and their upcoming schedules!
Carnival Adventure Cruise Directors
Carnival Breeze is a Dream-class ship with a gross tonnage of 128,052 and a maximum passenger capacity of 3,690.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| SOPHIE GIDEON | 11/17/2025 | 01/24/2026 |
| FELIPE DO COUTO | 01/24/2026 | 06/05/2026 |
| LIZZIE CLOUGH | 06/01/2026 | 08/07/2026 |
| FELIPE DO COUTO | 08/07/2026 | 11/30/2026 |
Carnival Breeze Cruise Directors
Carnival Breeze is a Dream-class ship with a gross tonnage of 128,052 and a maximum passenger capacity of 3,690.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| SINCLAIR HAMMERBACH | 09/08/2025 | 01/12/2026 |
| ABBIE LOCKETT | 01/08/2026 | 03/14/2026 |
| SINCLAIR HAMMERBACH | 03/14/2026 | 07/13/2026 |
| ADAM GILBERT | 07/09/2026 | 09/12/2026 |
Carnival Celebration Cruise Directors
Carnival Celebration is an Excel-class ship with a gross tonnage of 183,521 and a maximum passenger capacity of 5,282.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| LOUIE CLARE | 11/02/2025 | 01/04/2026 |
| JOEY BOYES | 01/11/2026 | 05/10/2026 |
| RAINIER SCHOLTZ | 05/03/2026 | 06/28/2026 |
| JACKY TANG | 06/21/2026 | 11/07/2026 |
Carnival Conquest Cruise Directors
Carnival Conquest is a Conquest-class ship with a gross tonnage of 110,480 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,980.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| VICTOR PASTRANA | 11/03/2025 | 01/05/2026 |
| GEORGE CROSS | 01/02/2026 | 02/06/2026 |
| RICO BETANCOURT | 05/15/2026 | 07/17/2026 |
Carnival Dream Cruise Directors
Carnival Dream is a Dream-class ship with a gross tonnage of 128,251 and a maximum passenger capacity of 3,646.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE WEST | 02/01/2026 | 02/07/2026 |
| FILIPE MENDES | 02/01/2026 | 03/03/2026 |
| FILIPE MENDES | 03/16/2026 | 04/18/2026 |
| LAWRENCE WEST | 04/18/2026 | 08/16/2026 |
Carnival Elation Cruise Directors
Carnival Elation is a Fantasy-class ship with a gross tonnage of 71,909 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,130.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| LEO ALEXANDER | 11/03/2025 | 01/15/2026 |
| FRANCO SPIES | 02/02/2026 | 04/27/2026 |
| JOHN LONEY | 04/23/2026 | 09/10/2026 |
| AMBER CELEN | 09/05/2026 | 01/09/2027 |
Carnival Encounter Cruise Directors
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| LIA STIVERS | 10/11/2025 | 02/16/2026 |
| SOPHIE GIDEON | 02/26/2026 | 05/08/2026 |
| KIERAN WILSON | 05/01/2026 | 07/11/2026 |
| FRANCO SPIES | 07/04/2026 | 11/07/2026 |
Carnival Firenze Cruise Directors
Carnival Firenze is a Venice-class ship with a gross tonnage of 135,156 and a maximum passenger capacity of 4,126.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| KEEGAN VAN ZYL | 10/30/2025 | 01/12/2026 |
| ZACK PAIEMENT-DOCKRILL | 01/08/2026 | 03/09/2026 |
Carnival Freedom Cruise Directors
Carnival Freedom is a Conquest-class ship with a gross tonnage of 110,556 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,980.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| TODD EVANS | 11/08/2025 | 03/14/2026 |
| RICO BETANCOURT | 03/09/2026 | 05/14/2026 |
| TODD EVANS | 05/14/2026 | 09/01/2026 |
Carnival Glory Cruise Directors
Carnival Glory is a Conquest-class ship with a gross tonnage of 110,000 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,980.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| RICARDO ALFONSO BETANCOURT LOPEZ | 09/08/2025 | 01/09/2026 |
| JOHN LONEY | 01/05/2026 | 03/02/2026 |
| ANDY MERCER | 02/27/2026 | 04/09/2026 |
| ABBIE LOCKETT | 05/15/2026 | 09/14/2026 |
Carnival Horizon Cruise Directors
Carnival Horizon is a Vista-class ship with a gross tonnage of 133,868 and a maximum passenger capacity of 4,008.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| TYLER MEEHAN | 09/27/2025 | 02/22/2026 |
| DEON WILLIAMS | 02/14/2026 | 05/23/2026 |
| MARQ ANTHONY | 05/17/2026 | 09/20/2026 |
| ZACK PAIEMENT-DOCKRILL | 09/12/2026 | 01/16/2027 |
Carnival Jubilee Cruise Directors
Carnival Jubilee is an Excel-class ship with a gross tonnage of 183,521 and a maximum passenger capacity of 5,282.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| ANDREW MERCER | 08/09/2025 | 01/10/2026 |
| KYNDALL FIRE | 01/08/2026 | 05/09/2026 |
| LOUIE CLARE | 05/09/2026 | 07/11/2026 |
| KYNDALL FIRE | 07/11/2026 | 11/14/2026 |
Carnival Legend Cruise Directors
Carnival Legend is a Spirit-class ship with a gross tonnage of 85,942 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,124.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| FILIPE MENDES | 11/06/2025 | 01/15/2026 |
| ADAM GILBERT | 01/15/2026 | 04/29/2026 |
| SIMON LONDON | 05/15/2026 | 11/16/2026 |
Carnival Liberty Cruise Directors
Carnival Liberty is a Conquest-class ship with a gross tonnage of 110,428 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,980.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| PAULLY MUNHOLLON | 11/09/2025 | 03/07/2026 |
| GABE COPPOLLA | 05/03/2026 | 08/30/2026 |
Carnival Luminosa Cruise Directors
Carnival Luminosa is a Spirit-class ship with a gross tonnage of 92,270 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,260.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE O’CALLAGHAN | 10/26/2025 | 01/11/2026 |
| LOUIE CLARE | 01/08/2026 | 03/05/2026 |
| KEEGAN VAN ZYL | 02/26/2026 | 06/22/2026 |
Carnival Magic Cruise Directors
Carnival Magic is a Dream-class ship with a gross tonnage of 128,048 and a maximum passenger capacity of 3,690.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| RAINIER SCHOLTZ | 11/09/2025 | 03/15/2026 |
Mardi Gras Cruise Directors
Mardi Gras is an Excel-class ship with a gross tonnage of 181,808 and a maximum passenger capacity of 5,282.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| JACKY TANG | 12/06/2025 | 04/18/2026 |
| ANDY MERCER | 04/11/2026 | 07/11/2026 |
| JOEY BOYES | 07/04/2026 | 11/07/2026 |
Carnival Miracle Cruise Directors
Carnival Miracle is a Spirit-class ship with a gross tonnage of 85,942 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,124.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| FRANKIE PORTERA | 11/20/2025 | 01/17/2026 |
| GARY BLAIR | 01/17/2026 | 05/21/2026 |
| FRANKIE PORTERA | 05/21/2026 | 07/23/2026 |
| GARY BLAIR | 07/23/2026 | 11/23/2026 |
Carnival Panorama Cruise Directors
Carnival Panorama is a Vista-class ship with a gross tonnage of 133,868 and a maximum passenger capacity of 4,008.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| SIMON LONDON | 08/30/2025 | 02/14/2026 |
| GEORGE CROSS | 02/08/2026 | 05/03/2026 |
| ZACK PAIEMENT-DOCKRILL | 04/28/2026 | 07/18/2026 |
| GEORGE CROSS | 07/18/2026 | 11/15/2026 |
Carnival Paradise Cruise Directors
Carnival Paradise is a Fantasy-class ship with a gross tonnage of 71,925 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,124.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| EDGAR TOSCANO MURILLO | 10/09/2025 | 01/10/2026 |
| SOFIA TOSCHES | 01/05/2026 | 03/07/2026 |
| LIA STIVERS | 05/07/2026 | 09/10/2026 |
Carnival Pride Cruise Directors
Carnival Pride is a Spirit-class ship with a gross tonnage of 86,071 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,124.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| KIERAN WILSON | 10/26/2025 | 03/15/2026 |
| FRANKIE PORTERA | 04/04/2026 | 05/17/2026 |
| DEON WILLIAMS | 07/26/2026 | 11/29/2026 |
Carnival Radiance Cruise Directors
Carnival Radiance is a Sunshine-class ship with a gross tonnage of 102,232 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,984.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| GABE COPPOLLA | 11/17/2025 | 02/26/2026 |
| PAULLY MUNHOLLON | 05/04/2026 | 09/12/2026 |
Carnival Spirit Cruise Directors
Carnival Spirit is a Spirit-class ship with a gross tonnage of 85,920 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,124.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| JAMES LOVE | 11/02/2025 | 03/08/2026 |
| MICHELLE O’CALLAGHAN | 03/01/2026 | 05/05/2026 |
| JAMES LOVE | 05/05/2026 | 09/08/2026 |
Carnival Splendor Cruise Directors
Carnival Splendor is a Splendor-class ship with a gross tonnage of 113,573 and a maximum passenger capacity of 3,012.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| LIZZIE CLOUGH | 09/17/2025 | 01/24/2026 |
| BEN KITCHEN | 01/16/2026 | 04/02/2026 |
| LIZZIE CLOUGH | 04/02/2026 | 05/30/2026 |
| BEN KITCHEN | 05/30/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| LIZZIE CLOUGH | 10/01/2026 | 11/28/2026 |
Carnival Sunrise Cruise Directors
Carnival Sunrise is a Sunshine-class ship with a gross tonnage of 102,239 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,984.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| ABBIE LOCKETT | 11/24/2025 | 01/05/2026 |
| CRYSSI ST CYR | 12/31/2025 | 03/07/2026 |
Carnival Sunshine Cruise Directors
Carnival Sunshine is a Sunshine-class ship with a gross tonnage of 103,881 and a maximum passenger capacity of 3,002.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| AMBER CELEN | 09/06/2025 | 01/10/2026 |
| SARA TASKOSKI | 01/04/2026 | 03/07/2026 |
| ALEX SIEGLER | 06/28/2026 | 11/08/2026 |
Carnival Valor Cruise Directors
Carnival Valor is a Conquest-class ship with a gross tonnage of 110,438 and a maximum passenger capacity of 2,980.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| DEAN POMPEY | 09/15/2025 | 01/15/2026 |
| ALEX SIEGLER | 01/10/2026 | 05/11/2026 |
Carnival Venezia Cruise Directors
Carnival Venezia is a Venice-class ship with a gross tonnage of 135,225 and a maximum passenger capacity of 4,208.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| MIKE D’AURIA | 10/06/2025 | 01/11/2026 |
| ROBBY HOWELL | 01/04/2026 | 05/03/2026 |
| MIKE D’AURIA | 05/03/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
Carnival Vista Cruise Directors
Carnival Vista is a Vista-class ship with a gross tonnage of 133,596 and a maximum passenger capacity of 3,934.
| Cruise Director | Sign On | Sign Off |
|---|---|---|
| MARQ ANTHONY | 11/09/2025 | 03/15/2026 |
| MIKE D’AURIA | 03/07/2026 | 05/02/2026 |
| TYLER MEEHAN | 04/26/2026 | 08/30/2026 |
Cruise Director schedule changes
Please note that the schedule above may change at 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.
To confirm the latest updates, please click here.
We refresh this schedule weekly, so you’ll always have the most accurate information on current assignments, new contracts, and any reshuffles.
Cruise Directors on Social Media
Lots of Carnival Cruise Directors love sharing their adventures on social media. Following your favourites on Facebook or Instagram 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 Carnival’s most popular cruise directors:
- Adam Gilbert Facebook Page
- Alex Siegler Facebook Page
- Andy Mercer Facebook Page
- Cam Chavis Facebook Page
- Chris (Donkey) Salazar Facebook Page
- Chris Williams (The Flying Scotsman) Instagram
- Christian De La Rosa Instagram
- Christian Deon Williams Instagram
- Erin Weigand Facebook Page
- Georgia Craig Facebook Page
- Jacky Tang Facebook Page
- James Love Facebook Page
- Jasper Wade Facebook Page
- Jonathan Adams (Cookie) Facebook Page
- Kyndall Fire Facebook Page
- Lawrence West Facebook Page
- Lee Mason (Lee Your Cruise Director) Facebook Page
- Leon Smith Facebook Page
- Marq Anthony Facebook Page
Melessa Durrant Instagram - Ryan Rose Instagram
- Savannah Mitchell Facebook Page
- Simon London Facebook Page
- TJ Partida Facebook
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