Popular Carnival Cruise Director Lee Mason’s career is on the move. He has officially been promoted to Fleet Cruise Director for Carnival Cruise Line and is leaving his current post.
By Doug Parker (CruiseRadio)
September 12, 2024
From Shipboard to Shoreside
The announcement, made via a video on his YouTube channel, was met with dozens of comments.
| “I’m so excited and also so grateful for everybody’s comments and well wishes,” Mason said in his video. |
He explained that his new role would start next month and involve traveling across the Carnival fleet to support both current Cruise Directors and Fun Squad members, helping to nurture future talent.
Carnival’s brand ambassador, John Heald, posted on Facebook, “Congratulations mate, I am very, very proud of you.”
Mason, currently the Cruise Director on Carnival Venezia, which sails out of New York, acknowledged that the promotion has some bittersweet aspects.
He expressed his disappointment about leaving his current ship and the upcoming contract with Carnival Celebration, as many guests had booked with hopes of having him as their Cruise Director.
| “I am sorry that I am going to miss you, and I hope you can understand that this is a very exciting step in my career,” Mason explained. |
Mason is taking over the Fleet Cruise Director role from Chris Williams (The Flying Scotsman), who retired in 2024 after 13 years with Carnival Cruise Line.
His new position will involve three-month rotations with one month of vacation, allowing him to visit various ships throughout the fleet.
Breaking Records for St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Lee first came onto our radar in 2018 when he was Cruise Director on Carnival Splendor and shaved his head during a challenge to raise $40,000 for St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
He holds the record for raising the most donations per single sailing. During the inaugural voyage of Carnival Celebration, he and 5,000 guests raised over $50,000 for the children’s hospital.
Congrats, Lee. No one deserves this more than you.