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Dream Talk - Meet the Crew

The Carnival Dream has been a huge undertaking for us - One, we take pride in. It's the largest member of our fleet and offers top-notch entertainment, a fun and friendly atmosphere, extensive onboard activities, and delicious dining. All this to ensure you have the ultimate cruising experience.

But none of it would be possible without the people behind the scenes. Those who take care of the housekeeping, prepare and serve meals, host and entertain, and keep her properly maintained. And let's not forget the navigator of it all...
These are the people you will meet here, at Carnival.com.

Boris Ruskovsky - Hotel Superintendent
Hometown: Zagreb in Croatia
Dream Sea Trials: "This is the final checking that can be done only on the sea."
Favorite area on the Carnival Dream: "Definitely the Lanai deck."
For more from Boris Ruskovsky, visit John Heald's blog, click here to check out the entire interview.

Captain Carlo Queirolo
Hometown: Italy
Dream Sea Trials: "To carry out all the tests, we will be at sea for five or six days."
Favorite Caribbean Port: St. Maarten
What actor would play you if a movie we're made about you: George Clooney
For more from Captain, visit John Heald's blog, click here to check out the entire interview.

Donato Becce - Hotel Director
Hometown: Potenza, Italy
Dream Sea Trials: "This is the final checking that can be done only on the sea."
Favorite Port: St. Malo (France)
Favorite Movie: Ben-Hur
For more from Donato, visit John Heald's blog, click here to check out the entire interview.

Todd Wittmer - Cruise Director
Hometown: San Diego, California
Favorite Onboard Show: Ticket to Ride...However, I'm really looking forward to the new shows on the Carnival Dream. They are going to be AMAZING.
Favorite Movie: I could never narrow it down to one...Goodfellas, Star Wars, Top Gun...

 

James Dunn - Assistant Cruise Director
Hometown: Derbyshire in England
Favorite Onboard Show: Vroom
Favorite Movie: Shrek, The Notebook, Mamma Mia, Titanic - Ironic, I know...
For more from James Dunn, visit John Heald's blog, click here to check out the entire interview.

Melissa Ford - Entertainment Staff
Hometown: A small town north of Toronto, Canada
Favorite Onboard Show: The Big Easy
Favorite Movie: Dirty Dancing
For more from Melissa, visit John Heald's blog, click here to check out the entire interview.

Cem Keçecioglu - Head Team Waiter
Hometown: Istanbul, Turkey
Hobbies: Golf and soccer (football)
Dream Dish Recommendation: Pumpkin soup and chocolate melting cake
Favorite Movies: Forrest Gump, Malcolm X, The Pianist

Stefano Gazzolo - Chief Engineer
Hometown: Italian Riviera, Province of Genova, Italy
Favorite Car: I know you are expecting me to say a Ferrari...I'll surprise you by saying, I love horses.
Favorite Actor(s): Jack Nicholson, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino
For more from Stefano, visit John Heald's blog, click here to check out the entire interview.

Mouna Crane - Karaoke Host
Hometown: United Kingdom
Karaoke Advice: The great thing about Karaoke on a cruise liner is you are never going to see these other people again. So you may as well just join in the fun.
Favorite Shipboard Activity: Hosting auditions...Guests are selected to perform in the main show lounge with our dance cast, orchestra, amazing costumes, wigs, etc. It's a full production.

Olga Gorbatenko - Assistant Housekeeping Manager
Hometown: Klaipeda, Lithuania
Favorite Port: Puerto Rico, San Juan
Favorite Ship Dish: Chocolate Molting Cake
Hobby: Horseback riding

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