Your Carnival Cruise Director Guide for 2026/2027

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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!

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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.

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FELIPE DO COUTO08/07/202611/30/2026
CIARA CROWLEY11/20/202602/10/2027
LIZZIE CLOUGH02/20/202706/17/2027
FRANCO SPIES07/29/202711/29/2027
FELIPE SERRINA DO COUTO
FELIPE SERRINA DO COUTO
CIARA CROWLEY
CIARA CROWLEY
ELIZABETH CLOUGH
ELIZABETH CLOUGH
FRANCO SPIES
FRANCO SPIES

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.

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MIKE D’AURIA09/07/202601/11/2027
SIMON LONDON01/07/202702/26/2027
SIMON LONDON03/14/202705/22/2027
MICHAEL D'AURIA
MICHAEL D’AURIA
SIMON LONDON
SIMON LONDON

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.

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JOEY BOYES07/12/202611/08/2026
RAINIER SCHOLTZ11/03/202601/17/2027
JOEY BOYES01/17/202704/05/2027
DEON WILLIAMS04/19/202705/30/2027
JOEY BOYES08/01/202711/28/2027
JOEY BOYES
JOEY BOYES
RAINIER SCHOLTZ
RAINIER SCHOLTZ
CHRISTIAN DEON-WILLIAMS
CHRISTIAN DEON-WILLIAMS

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.

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GRANT BOWDEN09/28/202611/27/2026
VICTOR PASTRANA01/17/202703/19/2027
VICTOR PASTRANA05/21/202709/20/2027
GRANT BOWDEN
GRANT BOWDEN
VICTOR PASTRANA
VICTOR PASTRANA

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.

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ANDY MERCER08/16/202611/14/2026
SHYLOCK EDWARDS II11/07/202603/06/2027
ANDY MERCER03/06/202706/21/2027
ANDREW MERCER
ANDREW MERCER
SHYLOCK EDWARDS II
SHYLOCK EDWARDS II

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.

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IVAN ESTRADA09/05/202611/05/2026
JOHN LONEY11/05/202603/06/2027
JOHN LONEY05/06/202709/09/2027
IVAN ESTRADA
IVAN ESTRADA
JOHN LONEY
JOHN LONEY

Carnival Encounter Cruise Directors

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FRANCO SPIES07/04/202611/07/2026
KIERAN WILSON11/03/202601/17/2027
FRANCO SPIES01/09/202705/22/2027
ABBIE LOCKETT05/15/202709/17/2027
FRANCO SPIES
FRANCO SPIES
KIERAN WILSON
KIERAN WILSON
ABBIE LOCKETT
ABBIE LOCKETT

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.

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AMBER CELEN08/28/202601/04/2027
GABE COPPOLLA12/28/202604/04/2027
ZACK PAIEMENT-DOCKRILL03/29/202707/08/2027
AMBER CELEN
AMBER CELEN
GABE COPPOLLA
GABE COPPOLLA
ZACKARY PAIEMENT DOCKRILL
ZACKARY PAIEMENT-DOCKRILL

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.

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SARA TASKOSKI10/04/202602/04/2027
PAOLA SOLORZANO01/24/202704/10/2027
SARA TASKOSKI04/10/202708/07/2027
SARA TASKOSKI
SARA TASKOSKI
PAOLA SOLORZANO
PAOLA SOLORZANO

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.

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RAINIER SCHOLTZ09/07/202611/02/2026
ABBIE LOCKETT11/02/202601/04/2027
EDGAR TOSCANO MURILLO01/14/202703/15/2027
RAINIER SCHOLTZ
RAINIER SCHOLTZ
ABBIE LOCKETT
ABBIE LOCKETT
EDGAR TOSCANO MURILLO
EDGAR TOSCANO MURILLO

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.

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ZACK PAIEMENT-DOCKRILL09/12/202602/21/2027
RAINIER SCHOLTZ02/17/202704/24/2027
SINCLAIR HAMMERBACH05/08/202707/17/2027
ZACKARY PAIEMENT DOCKRILL
ZACKARY PAIEMENT-DOCKRILL
RAINIER SCHOLTZ
RAINIER SCHOLTZ
SINCLAIR HAMMERBACH
SINCLAIR HAMMERBACH

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.

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KYNDALL FIRE07/18/202611/14/2026
ANDY MERCER1/14/202601/23/2027
KYNDALL FIRE01/23/202705/23/2027
TYLER MEEHAN05/09/202707/24/2027
KYNDALL FIRE07/24/202711/28/2027
KYNDALL FIRE
KYNDALL FIRE
ANDREW MERCER
ANDREW MERCER
TYLER MEEHAN
TYLER MEEHAN

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.

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SIMON LONDON05/15/202611/16/2026
LEO ALEXANDER01/16/202703/13/2027
SAM THURGOOD03/07/202707/06/2027
SIMON LONDON
SIMON LONDON
LEO ALEXANDER
LEO ALEXANDER
SAM THURGOOD
SAM THURGOOD

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.

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LAWRENCE WEST10/18/202602/21/2027
FELIPE DO COUTO02/28/202707/11/2027
LAWRENCE WEST
LAWRENCE WEST
FELIPE SERRINA DO COUTO
FELIPE SERRINA DO COUTO

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.

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GARY BLAIR11/08/202601/11/2027
ABBIE LOCKETT01/06/202703/14/2027
GARY BLAIR03/12/202707/22/2027
MARQ ANTHONY07/12/202710/02/2027
GARY BLAIR
GARY BLAIR
ABBIE LOCKETT
ABBIE LOCKETT
MARQ ANTHONY
MARQ ANTHONY

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.

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SOPHIE GIDEON07/05/202611/14/2026
IVAN ESTRADA11/08/202601/09/2027
SOPHIE GIDEON01/17/202705/15/2027
SOPHIE GIDEON
SOPHIE GIDEON
IVAN ESTRADA
IVAN ESTRADA

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.

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JACKY TANG09/17/202601/02/2027
DEON WILLIAMS01/02/202703/13/2027
LOUIE CLARE03/06/202705/08/2027
JACKY TANG05/06/202709/06/2027
JACKY TANG
JACKY TANG
CHRISTIAN DEON-WILLIAMS
CHRISTIAN DEON-WILLIAMS
LOUIE CLARE
LOUIE CLARE

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.

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GARY BLAIR07/23/202611/05/2026
ADAM GILBERT10/30/202603/07/2027
FRANKIE PORTERA03/05/202705/06/2027
ADAM GILBERT05/06/202710/08/2027
GARY BLAIR
GARY BLAIR
ADAM GILBERT
ADAM GILBERT
FRANKIE PORTERA
FRANKIE PORTERA

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.

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GEORGE CROSS07/18/202611/15/2026
VICTOR PASTRANA11/07/202601/16/2027
GEORGE CROSS01/16/202705/16/2027
MARQ ANTHONY05/08/202707/11/2027
GEORGE CROSS
GEORGE CROSS
VICTOR PASTRANA
VICTOR PASTRANA
MARQ ANTHONY
MARQ ANTHONY

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.

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VANESSA FREDRICH09/10/202601/09/2027
MICHELLE PURDY01/04/202702/18/2027
VANESSA FREDRICH03/02/202707/05/2027
VANESSA FREDRICH
VANESSA FREDRICH
MICHELLE PURDY
MICHELLE PURDY

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.

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DEON WILLIAMS07/26/202611/29/2026
SAM THURGOOD11/29/202601/31/2027
ALEX SPURDLE01/24/202704/11/2027
MIKE D’AURIA03/21/202708/01/2027
CHRISTIAN DEON-WILLIAMS
CHRISTIAN DEON-WILLIAMS
SAM THURGOOD
SAM THURGOOD
ALEX SPURDLE
ALEX SPURDLE
MICHAEL D'AURIA
MICHAEL D’AURIA

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.

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SAM THURGOOD09/28/202611/28/2026
MARQ ANTHONY11/22/202604/01/2027
AMBER CELEN03/28/202708/02/2027
SAM THURGOOD
SAM THURGOOD
MARQ ANTHONY
MARQ ANTHONY
AMBER CELEN
AMBER CELEN

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.

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JEI CARO09/01/202611/08/2026
JAMES LOVE11/08/202603/06/2027
JEI CARO04/14/202708/19/2027
JEIMY CARO
JEIMY CARO
JAMES LOVE
JAMES LOVE

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.

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LIZZIE CLOUGH10/01/202611/28/2026
JEI CARO11/21/202602/04/2027
GRANT BOWDEN01/31/202704/15/2027
KIERAN WILSON04/11/202709/17/2027
ELIZABETH CLOUGH
ELIZABETH CLOUGH
JEIMY CARO
JEIMY CARO
GRANT BOWDEN
GRANT BOWDEN
KIERAN WILSON
KIERAN WILSON

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.

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CRYSSI ST CYR07/20/202601/09/2027
COLLINS SIBANDA01/22/202703/15/2027
CRYSSI ST CYR03/15/202707/27/2027
Cryssi St. Cyr, a Carnival cruise director, smiles confidently while posing in front of a white draped backdrop. She is wearing a bright pink blazer, a white top, and a sparkly necklace, presenting a professional and approachable demeanor.
CRYSSI ST CYR
COLLINS SIBANDA
COLLINS SIBANDA

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.

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ALEX SIEGLER06/28/202611/08/2026
SOFIA TOSCHES11/08/202603/20/2027
ALEX SIEGLER03/20/202705/15/2027
JAMES LOVE05/10/202710/29/2027
ALEX SIEGLER
ALEX SIEGLER
SOFIA TOSCHES
SOFIA TOSCHES
JAMES LOVE
JAMES LOVE

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.

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SINCLAIR HAMMERBACH09/10/202601/09/2027
CHARNE MARAIS01/04/202703/06/2027
SINCLAIR HAMMERBACH03/06/202705/06/2027
SINCLAIR HAMMERBACH
SINCLAIR HAMMERBACH
CHARNE MARAIS
CHARNE MARAIS

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.

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ROBBY HOWELL07/01/202611/08/2026
TYLER MEEHAN11/01/202603/14/2027
LAWRENCE WEST04/25/202709/12/2027
ROBBY HOWELL
ROBBY HOWELL
TYLER MEEHAN
TYLER MEEHAN
LAWRENCE WEST
LAWRENCE WEST

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.

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KEEGAN VAN ZYL08/22/202601/09/2027
ALEX SIEGLER01/03/202703/14/2027
KEEGAN VAN ZYL03/14/202707/10/2027
KEEGAN VAN ZYL08/21/202711/28/2027
KEEGAN VAN-ZYL
KEEGAN VAN-ZYL
ALEX SIEGLER
ALEX SIEGLER

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.

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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:

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