Carnival has a reputation for doing one thing exceptionally well: fun!
If the goal of a cruise is laughing, doing more, and never feeling bored, this is probably the perfect line for you.
A big reason for that is the cruise director. On Carnival ships, they are not just making announcements or hosting a game or two.
They set the tone for the entire cruise, from sail-away parties to late-night shows, and their personality can genuinely shape the whole experience.
So can you find out who will be running the show on your sailing before you even step onboard? Yes. Carnival releases cruise director schedules in advance, and below you will find the updated assignments for the coming months.
The Full 2026 Schedule
Carnival Adventure
SOPHIE GIDEON 11/17/2025 to 01/24/2026
FELIPE DO COUTO 01/24/2026 to 06/05/2026
LIZZIE CLOUGH 06/01/2026 to 08/07/2026
FELIPE DO COUTO 08/07/2026 to 11/30/2026
Carnival Breeze
ABBIE LOCKETT 01/08/2026 to 03/14/2026
SINCLAIR HAMMERBACH 03/14/2026 to 07/13/2026
ADAM GILBERT 07/09/2026 to 09/12/2026
Carnival Celebration
LOUIE CLARE 11/02/2025 to 01/04/2026
JOEY BOYES 01/11/2026 to 05/10/2026
RAINIER SCHOLTZ 05/03/2026 to 06/28/2026
JACKY TANG 06/21/2026 to 11/07/2026
Carnival Conquest
VICTOR PASTRANA 11/03/2025 to 01/05/2026
GEORGE CROSS 01/02/2026 to 02/06/2026
RICO BETANCOURT 05/15/2026 to 07/17/2026
Carnival Dream
LAWRENCE WEST 02/01/2026 to 02/07/2026
FILIPE MENDES 02/01/2026 to 03/03/2026
FILIPE MENDES 03/16/2026 to 04/18/2026
LAWRENCE WEST 04/18/2026 to 08/16/2026
Carnival Elation
LEO ALEXANDER 11/03/2025 to 01/15/2026
FRANCO SPIES 02/02/2026 to 04/27/2026
AMBER CELEN 09/05/2026 to 01/09/2027
Carnival Encounter
LIA STIVERS 10/11/2025 to 02/16/2026
SOPHIE GIDEON 02/26/2026 to 05/08/2026
KIERAN WILSON 05/01/2026 to 07/11/2026
FRANCO SPIES 07/04/2026 to 11/07/2026
Carnival Firenze
KEEGAN VAN ZYL 10/30/2025 to 01/12/2026
ZACK PAIEMENT-DOCKRILL 01/08/2026 to 03/09/2026
Carnival Freedom
TODD EVANS 11/08/2025 to 03/14/2026
RICO BETANCOURT 03/09/2026 to 05/14/2026
TODD EVANS 05/14/2026 to 09/01/2026
Carnival Glory
RICO BETANCOURT 09/08/2025 to 01/09/2026
JOHN LONEY 01/05/2026 to 03/02/2026
ANDY MERCER 02/27/2026 to 04/09/2026
ABBIE LOCKETT 05/15/2026 to 09/14/2026
Carnival Horizon
TYLER MEEHAN 09/27/2025 to 02/22/2026
DEON WILLIAMS 02/14/2026 to 05/23/2026
MARQ ANTHONY 05/17/2026 to 09/20/2026
ZACK PAIEMENT-DOCKRILL 09/12/2026 to 01/16/2027
Carnival Jubilee
ANDREW MERCER 08/09/2025 to 01/10/2026
KYNDALL FIRE 01/08/2026 to 05/09/2026
LOUIE CLARE 05/09/2026 to 07/11/2026
KYNDALL FIRE 07/11/2026 to 11/14/2026
Carnival Legend
FILIPE MENDES 11/06/2025 to 01/15/2026
ADAM GILBERT 01/15/2026 to 04/29/2026
SIMON LONDON 05/15/2026 to 11/16/2026
Carnival Liberty
PAULLY MUNHOLLON 11/09/2025 to 03/07/2026
GABE COPPOLLA 05/03/2026 to 08/30/2026
Carnival Luminosa
MICHELLE O’CALLAGHAN 10/26/2025 to 01/11/2026
LOUIE CLARE 01/08/2026 to 03/05/2026
KEEGAN VAN ZYL 02/26/2026 to 06/22/2026
Carnival Magic
RAINIER SCHOLTZ 11/09/2025 to 04/18/2026
Mardi Gras
JACKY TANG 12/06/2025 to 04/18/2026
ANDY MERCER 04/11/2026 to 07/11/2026
JOEY BOYES 07/04/2026 to 11/07/2026
Carnival Miracle
FRANKIE PORTERA 11/20/2025 to 01/17/2026
GARY BLAIR 01/17/2026 to 05/21/2026
FRANKIE PORTERA 05/21/2026 to 07/23/2026
GARY BLAIR 07/23/2026 to 11/23/2026
Carnival Panorama
SIMON LONDON 08/30/2025 to 02/14/2026
GEORGE CROSS 02/08/2026 to 05/03/2026
ZACK PAIEMENT-DOCKRILL 04/28/2026 to 07/18/2026
GEORGE CROSS 07/18/2026 to 11/15/2026
Carnival Paradise
EDGAR TOSCANO MURILLO 10/09/2025 to 01/10/2026
SOFIA TOSCHES 01/05/2026 to 03/07/2026
LIA STIVERS 05/07/2026 to 09/10/2026
Carnival Pride
KIERAN WILSON 10/26/2025 to 03/15/2026
FRANKIE PORTERA 04/04/2026 to 05/17/2026
DEON WILLIAMS 07/26/2026 to 11/29/2026
Carnival Radiance
GABE COPPOLLA 11/17/2025 to 02/26/2026
PAULLY MUNHOLLON 05/04/2026 to 09/12/2026
Carnival Spirit
JAMES LOVE 11/02/2025 to 03/08/2026
MICHELLE O’CALLAGHAN 03/01/2026 to 05/05/2026
JAMES LOVE 05/05/2026 to 09/08/2026
Carnival Splendor
LIZZIE CLOUGH 09/17/2025 to 01/24/2026
BEN KITCHEN 01/16/2026 to 04/02/2026
LIZZIE CLOUGH 04/02/2026 to 05/30/2026
BEN KITCHEN 05/30/2026 to 10/01/2026
LIZZIE CLOUGH 10/01/2026 to 11/28/2026
Carnival Sunrise
ABBIE LOCKETT 11/24/2025 to 01/05/2026
CRYSSI ST CYR 12/31/2025 to 03/07/2026
Carnival Sunshine
AMBER CELEN 09/06/2025 to 01/10/2026
SARA TASKOSKI 01/04/2026 to 03/07/2026
AMBER CELEN 03/07/2026 to 07/05/2026
ALEX SIEGLER 06/28/2026 to 11/08/2026
Carnival Valor
DEAN POMPEY 09/15/2025 to 01/15/2026
ALEX SIEGLER 01/10/2026 to 05/11/2026
Carnival Venezia
MIKE D’AURIA 10/06/2025 to 01/11/2026
ROBBY HOWELL 01/04/2026 to 05/03/2026
MIKE D’AURIA 05/03/2026 to 07/01/2026
Carnival Vista
MARQ ANTHONY 11/09/2025 to 03/15/2026
MIKE D’AURIA 03/07/2026 to 05/02/2026
TYLER MEEHAN 04/26/2026 to 08/30/2026
If you are going on a cruise with Carnival, don’t forget to check out the articles on the 7 easy ways to save money on a Carnival cruise and the 10 things you should always know before a cruise with Carnival!
Theme Nights on Carnival
As you probably already know, Carnival ships also feature parties and themed nights.
What you definitely shouldn’t miss is the Sail Away Party, held immediately after departure to say goodbye to the port and finally start your vacation.
Then, during the cruise, there will be several themed nights that vary depending on the length of the cruise, the ship, and the type of itinerary.
There may be a nostalgic 80s or 90s theme night, a total white night, and of course, the elegant night where you can show off your best outfit!
For the specific ones you should find on your cruise, please check this schedule.
