The role of Cruise Director with “Hello Clo” and “You Just Have To Laugh” with Comedian David Naster

04/20/20 • 47 min

The role of Cruise Director and how the new big ships are changing the duties and responsibilities. We also dive into why cruise ships are not flagged in the US.

Special Guests: Cruise Directors “Hello Clo” and one of our favourite Comedians, author and creator of “You Just Have to Laugh”, David Naster.
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Show Notes

0:01
Welcome, introduction & show summary
1:25
The role of a Cruise Director and how the new ships are changing those duties and responsibilities.

4:53
Those with aspirations of becoming a Cruise Director, how do they get there?

6:00
Special Guest - one of RC’s friendliest and most recognized; Cruise Director Clo O’Connor

7:17
Clo shares her story and discusses how the CD role has changed over the years for her.
9:37
Clo tells us what it was like coming up as a female Cruise Director.

12:43
Many believe that working on a cruise ship means you can’t have a family life. Clo essentially raised her son onboard and explains some of the benefits and retractors.

16:08
Trivia Time: Which countries are cruise lines registered/flagged?

19:40
Misconceptions segment - Why ships are not flagged/registered in the US?
19:50
Jones Act / Merchant MarineAct information / official definition
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merchant_Marine_Act_of_1920

More information on the Jones Act and if it hurts the industry
https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/is-this-old-law-hurting-america-s-cruise-industry.html

22:06
Mitch talks about the Jones act and river cruises including smaller American cruise lines
https://www.workboat.com/news/government/jones-act-hurdles-not-stopping-us-river-cruise-growth/

22:43
Special Guest - Comedian, award winning Author and creator of the brand series, You Just Have to Laugh, which speaks about how to get through life’s difficult times through humour. Please welcome David Naster.

23:38
How David got started within the cruise industry

24:10
What is the Naster Blaster!?
https://naster.com/product/the-naster-blaster/

26:06
David discusses “You Just Have To Laugh” and the value of humor in tough times.

31:20
How can we use humor with the current situation happening around the world?

32:55
David discusses how to “own the emotion” with humor.

34:55
What about sports?

37:17
This is affecting many

Thanks for listening!
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The role of Cruise Director and how the new big ships are changing the duties and responsibilities. We also dive into why cruise ships are not flagged in the US.

0:01
Welcome, introduction & show summary
1:25
The role of a Cruise Director and how the new ships are changing those duties and responsibilities.

4:53
Those with aspirations of becoming a Cruise Director, how do they get there?

6:00
Special Guest - one of RC’s friendliest and most recognized; Cruise Director Clo O’Connor

7:17
Clo shares her story and discusses how the CD role has changed over the years for her.
9:37
Clo tells us what it was like coming up as a female Cruise Director.

12:43
Many believe that working on a cruise ship means you can’t have a family life. Clo essentially raised her son onboard and explains some of the benefits and retractors.

16:08
Trivia Time: Which countries are cruise lines registered/flagged?

More information on the Jones Act and if it hurts the industry
https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/is-this-old-law-hurting-america-s-cruise-industry.html

22:06
Mitch talks about the Jones act and river cruises including smaller American cruise lines
https://www.workboat.com/news/government/jones-act-hurdles-not-stopping-us-river-cruise-growth/

23:38
How David got started within the cruise industry

24:10
What is the Naster Blaster!?
https://naster.com/product/the-naster-blaster/

26:06
David discusses “You Just Have To Laugh” and the value of humor in tough times.

31:20
How can we use humor with the current situation happening around the world?

32:55
David discusses how to “own the emotion” with humor.

34:55
What about sports?

37:17
This is affecting many

Thanks for listening!
Subscribe for future episodes and follow Cruise Life Experience
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CruiseDirectorMitch/
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t01GkjSeEtI

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Cruise ship cleanliness and crew update on-board worlds largest cruise ship

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Cruise ship cleanliness and the lengths Cruise Lines go to in co-ordination with the CDC to keep guests safe and healthy. Also we get an update from crew-member (Activities Manager Nick Huffman) onboard the worlds largest Cruise Ship Symphony of the Seas.

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Show Notes
0:01
Top of show - welcome!

0:45
Introduction and information about the Cruise Life Experience Podcast
Hosted by Cruise Directors Mitch & Mike

1:45
Thank you and shout out as we kick off our first episode

3:40
Misconceptions of cruising
Why aren't ships flagged in the USA? Next episode!
4:15
Sanitizing efforts onboard ships
CDC VSP link - Vessel Sanitization Program
https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/vsp/pub/pub.htm

6:30
Amazon testing fogging machines like ships use
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-amazon-com-warehou/amazon-testing-disinfectant-fog-at-new-york-warehouse-after-coronavirus-protests-idUSKBN21P384

7:35
More people booking cruises for 2021
https://www.businessinsider.com/cruise-ship-bookings-are-increasing-for-2021-despite-coronavirus-2020-4

8:00
CDC Extension of no sail order
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2020/s0409-modifications-extension-no-sail-ships.html
9:10
Where are all the ships now?
11:30
Special Guest - Activities Manager (from California) Nick Huffman who will give us an update on the current life onboard the largest cruise ship in the world - Symphony of the Seas

24:10
Richard Fain - Chairman & CEO not taking salary for the foreseeable future
https://www-businessinsider-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.businessinsider.com/royal-caribbean-cruises-ceo-foregoes-salary-executive-pay-cuts-coronavirus-2020-4?amp

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Next episode
Why are ships not flagged in the USA?
What is the Jones Act?
What does a Cruise Director actually do?
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What will Cruising be like after Covid-19? With Special Guest Abe Hughes, Virtual of the Seas Creator

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The emerging health guidelines being released by cruise lines and how they will affect and change the global cruise industry. Special Guest Abe Hughes (former Cruise Director) and Virtual of the Seas creator discusses his new project and shares memories of Cruise Life.
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Show Notes:
0:13
Introductions & Show Description
Health protocols and future of global cruising, our favourite ports and Special Guest Abe Hughes - Former Cruise Director and Virtual of the Seas creator + surprise guests?

1:05
Changing Health Protocols
How cruise some lines will change health procedures for cruising when we get back into operations. Citing information from Princess and Genting cruise lines.

1:32
Genting preventive measures press release
https://www.dreamcruiseline.com/en/media/press-release/2020/press-release-20200407-gcl-announces-enhance-preventive-measures/

6:40
Princess Health Advisory updated press release
https://www.princess.com/downloads/pdf/plan/Health-Advisory-and-Travel-Safety-Procedures.pdf

7:15
Updated: Cruise lines extend pause in global operations
https://www.facebook.com/CruiseDirectorMitch/posts/2826475277389053

8:49
Special Guest Abe Hughes - Creator of Virtual of the Seas - virtual cruise experience

Abe shares stories on how he grew up in the cruise industry, his first day onboard, favourite places cruising has taken him and his new project Virtual of the Seas.
https://www.midfloridanewspapers.com/highlands_sun/why-not-take-a-virtual-cruise/article_679e8852-738d-11ea-966c-934de561cae1.html

39:15
Special Surprise Guest #1

47:40
Special Surprise Guest #2

57:25
Virtual of the Seas - follow online and join Abe onboard!
https://www.facebook.com/cruisedirectorabehughes/
https://twitter.com/royalcaribbean/status/1244425447225450497

58:38
Closing

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