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  • Abby Kracoff

  • Butch Begovich

  • Abby is now the Youth Director for the Carnival Freedom. She began her Carnival career in 2000, as a seasonal counselor in between teaching. She graduated from Miami University, in Ohio, with a bachelor's degree in Special Education, with a concentration in learning disabilities and emotional disorders. She taught middle-school-aged children for four years in Tampa, Florida.

     Butch is the Cruise Director for the Carnival Liberty…and a huge Minnesota Twins baseball fan. He joined Carnival in March 2004 as a Social Host. In addition to his full-time job as a Cruise Director, Begovich sits on the Alumni Board of the Theta Lambda Zeta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, is a Certified Coach for the Impact Leadership program and a mentor for the Joseph T. Charles Mentor Leadership Program.

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  • Claire Heslop

  • Claire is the Dance Captain on the Carnival Dream. She was born in Darlington, England and has performed in various venues as a dancer. She was offered a contract with Carnival Cruise Lines in 1998 aboard the Carnival Holiday. Claire was picked to be a part of the inaugural Carnival Valor team in 2004, the inaugural Carnival Splendor team in 2008, and she is thrilled to have been picked to be a part of the inaugural Carnival Dream team.

  • Funship Friend

  • Industry Cruiser

  • I'm a “Fun Ship” guest who has enjoyed, or is planning on enjoying, all that sailing with Carnival Cruise Lines has to offer.

    A “Fun Ship” friend and cruise industry professional who understands the value of a floating resort vacation.

  • Jaime Deitsch

  • Malcolm Burn

  • Jaime is the Assistant Cruise Director for the Carnival Pride. She's from Farmington Hills, MI. She started with Carnival in 2007 as a Social Host on the Carnival Imagination. She says," I have the career that is perfect for me. My original goal when applying to work for Carnival was to travel and meet people. That is exactly what I am doing.”

    Malcolm "Woo Hoo" Burn is the cruise director for the Carnival Miracle.

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  • Ron Ness

  • I'm an employee at Carnival Cruise Lines headquarters.

  • Stephanie Meads

  • Sylvia Anderson

  • Stephanie Meads is the Assistant Cruise Director on the Carnival Legend. She started working for Carnival in August 2002 and loves every minute she’s onboard the “Fun Ships.” She’s originally from Richmond, VA.

  • Todd Wittmer

  • Todd is the Cruise Director for the Carnival Dream.
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  • A Dream Dance

    Wed, Dec 23 2009 by Claire Heslop

    The house lights dim. The band fills the room with their overture. The curtain rises, and there you are on the newest stage in the Carnival fleet, with over 1400 expectant cruisers waiting to be entertained. It’s the most exhilarating feeling to... » Continue Reading

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  • Memorable Moments

    Wed, Dec 23 2009 by Butch Begovich

    I have so many positive experiences as a Cruise Director. I mean, I feel like the luckiest guy in the world that I am blessed to make a living helping people, smile, laugh, and let loose. These are daily events and although some days are tougher than... » Continue Reading

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  • Giving Back - Orphanages in Mexico (Part II)

    Wed, Dec 23 2009 by Pier Paolo Scala

    After the Mazatlan project, I moved to the Carnival Spirit, out of San Diego. The first time we called at Manzanillo (Mexico), I got together with a few crewmembers and explained what my intentions were; then off we went to find another orphanage where... » Continue Reading

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  • A Carnival Dream Come True

    Wed, Dec 23 2009 by Todd Wittmer

    If I’m dreaming, don’t wake me anytime soon! Hi everyone, this is Todd Wittmer, the Cruise Director on one of the newest ships in the world, and Carnival's largest cruise ship (that feels really good to say) - the Carnival Dream. I know... » Continue Reading

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  • Giving Back - Orphanages in Mexico (Part I)

    Wed, Dec 23 2009 by Pier Paolo Scala

    They sing and dance. They’re very entertaining and talented. They remember your name and surprise you every day. They work really hard for months without a break. They are of over 50 different nationalities. They have different religions and cultures... » Continue Reading

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  • Happy Holidays!

    Tue, Dec 22 2009 by Butch Begovich

    The holidays are always a special time on our “Fun Ships.” They are full of festivities and special events to put our guests in the spirit of the season. Coming from Minnesota, it took me a long time to get used to having holidays without... » Continue Reading

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  • Unwrapping Circle "C"

    Tue, Dec 22 2009 by Abby Kracoff

    Stepping aboard the Carnival Dream back in September was just that, a dream. Even though we were still in the shipyard, in Monfalcone, Italy, it was hard to contain the sheer excitement and surprise I felt when looking at the three areas which comprise... » Continue Reading

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  • Sailing the High Seas: What It's Like Being a Captain for the Popular "Fun Ships"

    Tue, Dec 15 2009 by Pier Paolo Scala

    Being a cruise ship Captain for one of the largest cruise lines in the world is undoubtedly the ultimate goal for anyone who pursues a career at sea. I graduated from nautical school in 1983 and after serving 18 months in the Italian Navy, I started my... » Continue Reading

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  • Family Cruisin’

    Tue, Dec 15 2009 by Jaime Deitsch

    Once you set foot on board a Carnival Cruise ship, you have the perfect opportunity to leave all of stress from home on the pier… No need to worry; it will be waiting for you when you return. Once embarking on a Carnival vacation you have the chance... » Continue Reading

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  • A Carnival Thanksgiving

    Tue, Dec 15 2009 by Butch Begovich

    The holidays are a lways a special time for most around the world. A time to gather with family and friends, a time to laugh, a time to reminisce, and a time to take a break from busy schedules – to mix, mingle, and of course eat! But most of all... » Continue Reading

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