Former Carnival Cruise Director Returning But Not ...

One among Carnival Cruise Line’s hottest former cruise directors, Chris “The Flying Scotsman” Williams, has introduced a return to the Enjoyable Ship Fleet, however not in the best way some visitors may need.

Williams has been teasing about his huge announcement prior to now few days on his YouTube channel and Fb web page, lastly letting followers understand how he’s reconnecting with Carnival.

“Some huge information, BIG information, however I’ve to interrupt some hearts to begin with,” he mentioned. “I’m not coming again as a cruise director. I retired for a cause, I needed to be residence extra with my household, I like being residence now with my daughter and my spouse.”

Over the previous 12 months, Williams has transitioned to be a fly-on entertainer on totally different cruise ships, bringing his distinctive act to audiences on totally different cruise traces.

“After almost a 12 months of ready, it appears to be like like I’m coming residence,” Williams introduced. “I’m going to be on the Legend.”

Williams has confirmed he shall be acting on two sailings throughout Carnival Legend‘s European cruises this summer season. Whereas he gained’t be onboard for the complete cruise lengths, he shall be becoming a member of the ship from June 7-10 and once more from August 9-13.

“It’s been nicely over a 12 months and a half that I’ve performed my present on a Carnival ship. I’m so excited to be coming residence, I’m so excited to be again on a Carnival ship. It’s gonna be great,” Williams mentioned. “Carnival Legend, I’m coming for you child!”

He additionally hints that extra Carnival Cruise Line bookings could also be coming sooner or later, although no additional dates or ships are but confirmed.

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The Carnival household is keen to welcome Williams residence and he acquired a shout-out from John Heald, the cruise line’s model ambassador, on his upcoming reveals.

“We’re so proud to welcome him again,” Heald mentioned. “We’ve missed you and we’re very exited that you can be on stage on our ships once more.”

Extra Alternatives to See The Flying Scotsman

Along with his upcoming sailings on Carnival ships, Williams additionally has reveals in 2026 with Fred. Olsen Cruise Traces and Ambassador Cruise Traces.

Williams shall be onboard a 10-night crusing of Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral from January 10-20, 2026 throughout a Norwegian fjords itinerary roundtrip from Southampton.

With Ambassador, Williams shall be on an extended crusing, the February 19, 2026 departure of Ambition for a 31-night Mediterranean cruise. Williams will solely be onboard for a part of the voyage, nonetheless, from February 25 to March 3 because the ship sails from Malaga to Civitavecchia.

Chris Williams and Carnival Cruise Line

Williams served with Carnival Cruise Line for 13 years. His first place was as an leisure singer, then he turned a Playlist Productions Performer and finally a cruise director. His vibrant fashion, irreverent humor, and amiable persona made him a favourite amongst Carnival cruise visitors.

In November 2023, Williams was promoted to Fleet Cruise Director, working to coach and assist onboard cruise administrators on totally different Carnival ships.

He solely served in that place earlier than retiring from Carnival Cruise Line in August 2024, shortly after his fortieth birthday. That event gave him time to mirror on the selection between job and household, and whereas he loves each, it was vital to shift his precedence to his household.

“I actually need to be there for my household,” he mentioned about his retirement. “I actually need to see my little lady rising up, I need to be in any respect the competitions that she does, I need to be in any respect her college days, I need to be in any respect her college night studies. I need to do every thing {that a} dad does.”

After all, Williams remains to be a top-notch entertainer and is bringing smiles to visitors from all around the world. Together with his return to Carnival Cruise Line in a brand new position, extra visitors will get to get pleasure from his vitality and panache, which is so distinctive and enjoyable.