Ron Pass

Rare and embarrassing photograph unearthed!!!

This rare photo was recently discovered at the Carnival Cruise Lines main office in Miami, Florida.  Juan Felipe Martinez, an eighteen-year veteran CCL custodian who was cleaning out a storeroom in CCL’s Entertainment Department, unearthed the pic amongst others in a dusty Absolut Citron crate.   Historians from the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC used carbon dating to determine the photo was taken during the 2002 New Year’s Eve cruise on the Carnival Victory.  It appears from the pic that Ron was not only wearing a tuxedo while performing, but he was also singing show tunes.  An inscription on the back of the photo reads, “Dear Ron, Thank you once again for making this week so enjoyable for me.  I loved singing with you, especially the show tunes.  Gratefully, Joanie.”

Ron, an avowed anti-show-tuneist, was reached for comment at his home in Las Vegas, stating, “It’s clear I was wearing a tuxedo.  But the fact there’s a show tune book propped in front of me at the piano is not proof that I actually performed any show tunes. I can neither confirm nor deny I sang show tunes in my piano bar.  The photo probably has been digitally altered to publicly embarrass me.  I don’t doubt this is the work of Brad Alexander.”

Alexander, another popular piano entertainer, could not be reached aboard the Carnival Freedom for comment on Ron’s allegation.

Help name Ron’s next CD!

Ron will be recording a new CD while on board the Carnival Splendor this summer!  Recorded live from the piano bar with a live audience, the new CD needs a good title.   Please help Ron name the CD by clicking “comments,” above, and offering your ideas and suggestions!

Ron to join inaugural team for new Carnival Splendor!

Ron will join the entertainment team for Carnival’s newest, largest, and most innovative ship, the Carnival Splendor. After a vacation at home, Ron will join the ship’s start-up team at the shipyard in Genoa, Italy in late June.

This will be Ron’s fourth inaugural with Carnival. The Splendor will sail a variety of exotic European cruises, including a new 12-day itinerary from England to ports in beautiful northern Europe. Click here for details on the Splendor and it’s amazing itinerary.

Ron featured in widely popular cruise industry blog!

Ron was the featured interview in Carnival Senior Cruise Director John Heald’s internet blog. John’s blog has seen overwhelming success, with well over a million hits, since it was launched in 2007. John (pictured left, with Ron) also won an industry award for most innovative website, where he posts a behind the scenes commentary about cruises, ports, and ship experiences. Click here to read the interview! (You’ll need to scroll down to find the interview.)

Where in the world is Ron now?

Ron has joined the start-up crew on the new Carnival Splendor.  He’s back at the piano with more “socials” for the vessel’s inaugural season, kicking off June 30, 2008.  Please note: Ron does not yet know future ship assignments after the Splendor.  As soon as he knows, he promises to post the information here.  This info should be available some time in September.  Be sure to check this site for the latest on Ron’s whereabouts!