JOBS ON CRUISE SHIPS

At least 2 or 5 years experience in similar position on board. This person should be a good organizer, in order to know how to delegate the different tasks, and very familiarized with general entertainment and with its specific varieties. In addition, a cruise director should to be a loquacious person, and socially skilful with an outgoing personality.

Responsible for the organization of the entertainment activities on board.

3,800 - 7,500 dollars a month.

Similar to the cruise director, but 1 or 2 years on board in the position of cruise staff can be a substitute for the required experience in entertainment.

Responsible for giving assistance to the cruise director, coordinating and attending the entertainment activities.

1,700 - 2,500 dollars a month.

A job just for ladies that requires to be very organized, previous experience in entertainment and hotel activities with, at least, 1 year as cruise staff, experience in public relationships and oratory, an outgoing and positive personality.

She receives and greets the passengers on board, introduces the captain to the new passenger, and directs social activities requested by the cruise director.

1,400 - 2,400 dollars a month.

Entry-level job that requires little experience in entertainment activities, such as bingo, dancing and singing, different games, etc. However, an enthusiastic and extroverted personality is essential for this position.

The job consists on socializing with the passenger in the different parties and activities on board the cruise, taking part in a variety of games, animation activities, dances and cocktail parties.

1,500 - 2,000 dollars a month.

Knowledge in diverse music to entertain the different passenger type, previous experience en the job in night clubs, hotels or discos.

The typical task of this kind of job.

1,400 - 1,800 dollars a month.

Extensive technical education, with development in technologically advanced equipment; wide experience in similar position, aboard a cruise or on land.

Responsible for the managing of the musical combination, the light and sound system and the technical aspects of the different production shows.

2.000 - 3,000 dollars a month.

Extensive technical education, with development in technologically advanced equipment; wide experience in similar position, aboard a cruise or on land.

Responsible for the managing of the musical combination, the light and sound system and the technical aspects of the different production shows.

1,800 - 2,200 dollars a month.

Technical education, practical experience in the field.

Assisting in the performance of the production shows and entertainment activities that require special technical skills.

1,500 - 1,900 dollars a month.