Butch Begovitch Interview

Tell us a little about your self, and what ship you’re currently onboard.

I just arrived back to the Carnival Glory after a six week vacation…….I had a great break, but it is nice to be back at work.

Where has Carnival taken you in your years onboard our “FUN SHIPS?”

I have been all over the world…….The Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, and Europe.

What does your job involve?

My job as a cruise director involves planning and implementing all of the on-board entertainment, including the shows, activities, and musical performances; hosting my own audience participation events, informing guests regarding the daily activities of the ship and ports of call; and managing a department of 65 people. Recently, my job has focused a lot more on safety as well. I now head a guest safety team committee and am in charge of all safety messages and announcements.

What’s the most rewarding part of your position?

The most rewarding part of my job is the fact that I get to be a part of so many people’s vacation memories, I get to help people let loose and enjoy themselves……..it is a great feeling!

 What would your #1 most memorable moment be from your fantastic job?

I don’t know if I can pinpoint a #1 memorable moment……I have a couple of………Being a part of the inaugural entertainment team on the Carnival Liberty (thank you John) , Having the opportunity to learn and work with Mr. Heald, and making life long friends are just a few of the things that come to mind.

What’s your favorite itinerary to cruise, and why?

I really enjoyed cruising the Med a couple of years ago……..I don’t know if I have a favorite itinerary so much as some favorite ports of calls. I really am glad that I had a chance to visit Dubrovnik, Croatia a couple of years ago on the Carnival Liberty, a beautiful port on the Adriatic Sea that has to most picturesque coastline and a warm and welcoming people. Puerta Vallarta is my favorite Mexican port, there is just so mush to see and do. I also really enjoy St. Maarten, in my opinion they have the best beaches in the Caribbean.

What types of guests do you meet?

 meet folks from all over the world, including guests who are just cruising for vacation, others who are cruising for celebrations. I have also been honored to meet many guests that I continue to run into again and again ………one of the most rewarding parts of my job is to see folks that are repeat cruisers.

What would you say to someone that has never cruised with Carnival before?

Get ready to have FUN! Carnival is the ultimate worry-free vacation.

What ship are you currently aboard?

The Carnival Glory. We sail out of Port Canaveral, Fla. and rotate seven-day eastern and western Caribbean itineraries.

I understand you have recently been promoted. Please tell us a little about your your promotion.

In the spring of 2006 I began “filling In” for full-time cruise directors around the fleet as what is called “acting cruise director.” In August of last year I was honored to receive a permanent promotion to full-time cruise director.