Carnival Cruise Director Schedule 2026–2027 (By Ship)
Last updated: October 1, 2026
Cruise directors are the heartbeat of a Carnival sailing. They run the entertainment, host events, energize the crowd, and set the tone for your entire trip. If you have ever had an amazing cruise, chances are a great cruise director played a big role in that experience.
Carnival rotates its cruise directors across ships throughout the year. Some stay for several months, while others overlap briefly to ensure a smooth handoff. Because of this, knowing who will be onboard during your sailing can help you plan expectations and even get excited ahead of time.
Below is a clear, easy-to-follow guide to Carnival cruise directors and their current schedules for 2026 and early 2027.
Carnival Cruise Director Schedule
Carnival Adventure
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Felipe Do Couto: Aug 7, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026
- Ciara Crowley: Nov 20, 2026 – Feb 10, 2027
- Lizzie Clough: Feb 20, 2027 – Jun 17, 2027
Carnival Breeze
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Mike D’Auria: Sep 7, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027
- Simon London: Jan 7, 2027 – Feb 26, 2027
- Simon London: Mar 14, 2027 – May 22, 2027
Carnival Celebration
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Joey Boyes: Jul 12, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
- Rainier Scholtz: Nov 3, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027
- Joey Boyes: Jan 17, 2027 – Apr 5, 2027
- Joey Boyes: Apr 19, 2027 – May 30, 2027
Carnival Conquest
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Grant Bowden: Sep 28, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026
- TBA: Nov 27 2026 – Jan 17 2027
- Victor Pastrana: Jan 17, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027
- Victor Pastrana: May 21, 2027 – Sep 20, 2027
Carnival Dream
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Andy Mercer: Aug 16, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026
- Shylock Edwards II: Nov 7, 2026 – Mar 6, 2027
- Andy Mercer: Mar 6, 2027 – Jun 21, 2027
Carnival Elation
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Ivan Estrada: Sep 5, 2026 – Nov 5, 2026
- John Loney: Nov 5, 2026 – Mar 6, 2027
- John Loney: May 6, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027
Carnival Encounter
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Franco Spies: Jul 4, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026
- Kieran Wilson: Nov 3, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027
- Franco Spies: Jan 9, 2027 – May 22, 2027
- Abbie Lockett: May 15, 2027 – Sep 17, 2027
Carnival Firenze
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Amber Celen: Aug 28, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
- Gabe Coppolla: Dec 28, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027
- Zack Paiement-Dockrill: Mar 29, 2027 – Jul 8, 2027
Carnival Freedom
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Sara Taskoski: Oct 4, 2026 – Feb 4, 2027
- Sara Taskoski: Apr 5, 2027 – Aug 7, 2027
Carnival Glory
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Rainier Scholtz: Sep 7, 2026 – Nov 2, 2026
- Abbie Lockett: Nov 2, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
Carnival Horizon
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Zack Paiement-Dockrill: Sep 12, 2026 – Feb 21, 2027
- Rainier Scholtz: Feb 17, 2027 – Apr 24, 2027
- Sinclair Hammerbach: May 8, 2027 – Jul 17, 2027
Carnival Jubilee
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Kyndall Fire: Jul 18, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026
- Andy Mercer: Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 23, 2027
- Kyndall Fire: Jan 23, 2027 – May 23, 2027
- Tyler Meehan: May 9, 2027 – Jul 24, 2027
Carnival Legend
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Simon London: May 15, 2026 – Nov 16, 2026
- Frankie Portera: Nov 12, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027
- Leo Alexander: Jan 16, 2027 – Mar 13, 2027
- Keegan Van Zyl: Mar 7, 2027 – Jul 6, 2027
Carnival Liberty
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Kieran Wilson: Aug 20, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
- Lawrence West: Oct 18, 2026 – Feb 21, 2027
- TBA: Feb 21, 2027 – Onward
Carnival Luminosa
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Louie Clare: Jul 2, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026
- Gary Blair: Nov 8, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027
- Abbie Lockett: Jan 6, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027
- Gary Blair: Mar 12, 2027 – Jul 22, 2027
- Marq Anthony: Jul 12, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027
Carnival Magic
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Sophie Gideon: Jul 5, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026
- Ivan Estrada: Nov 8, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027
- Sophie Gideon: Jan 17, 2027 – May 15, 2027
Mardi Gras
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Jacky Tang: Sep 17, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027
- Filipe Mendes: Nov 28, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026
- Filipe Mendes: Jan 2, 2027 – Mar 13, 2027
- Louie Clare: Mar 6, 2027 – May 8, 2027
Carnival Miracle
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Gary Blair: Jul 23, 2026 – Nov 5, 2026
- Adam Gilbert: Oct 30, 2026 – Mar 7, 2027
- Frankie Portera: Mar 5, 2027 – May 6, 2027
- Adam Gilbert: May 6, 2027 – Oct 8, 2027
Carnival Panorama
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- George Cross: Jul 18, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
- Victor Pastrana: Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 16, 2027
- George Cross: Jan 16, 2027 – May 16, 2027
- Marq Anthony: May 8, 2027 – Jul 11, 2027
Carnival Paradise
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Vanessa Fredrich: Sep 10, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
- Vanessa Fredrich: Mar 2, 2027 – Jul 5, 2027
Carnival Pride
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Deon Williams: Jul 26, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
- Sam Thurgood: Nov 29, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
- Mike D’Auria: Mar 21, 2027 – Aug 1, 2027
Carnival Radiance
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Sam Thurgood: Sep 28, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026
- Marq Anthony: Nov 22, 2026 – Apr 1, 2027
- Amber Celen: Mar 28, 2027 – Aug 2, 2027
Carnival Spirit
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Jeimy Caro: Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
- James Love: Nov 8, 2026 – Mar 6, 2027
Carnival Splendor
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Victor Pastrana: Jul 31, 2026 – Oct 1, 2026
- Lizzie Clough: Oct 1, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026
- Jeimy Caro: Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 4, 2027
Carnival Sunrise
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Cryssi St Cyr: Jul 20, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027
- Cryssi St Cyr: Mar 29, 2027 – Jul 27, 2027
Carnival Sunshine
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Alex Siegler: Jun 28, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
- Sofia Tosches: Nov 8, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027
- Alex Siegler: Jan 9, 2027 – May 15, 2027
- James Love: May 10, 2027 – Oct 29, 2027
Carnival Valor
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Sinclair Hammerbach: Sep 10, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027
- Sinclair Hammerbach: Mar 6, 2027 – May 6, 2027
Carnival Venezia
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Robby Howell: Jul 1, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
- Tyler Meehan: Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027
Carnival Vista
📦 Cruise Director Schedule
- Keegan Van Zyl: Aug 22, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027
- Deon Williams: Jan 3, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027
Important Notes
📦 Schedule Changes
Cruise director assignments can change at any time. Contracts shift often, and overlaps between directors are common. Always double check closer to your sailing date for the most accurate information.
📦 Why Cruise Directors Matter
A great cruise director can completely change your experience. They lead shows, host activities, and bring energy to the ship. Some guests even choose cruises based on their favorite directors!
📦 Pro Tip
Follow your favorite cruise directors on social media. Many share updates about where they are sailing and what is happening onboard.
Want To Keep Up With Your Favorite Cruise Director?
Many Carnival cruise directors are highly active on Facebook, often posting daily updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and live content from their ships.
If you want a preview of your cruise before you even step onboard, following your cruise director is one of the best things you can do.
Here are some Facebook pages worth checking out:
