On-Board Entertainment: Top Cruise Companies For Entertainers
What is great about going on a cruise is that you get to visit many tourist destinations without the need to book different accommodation. This is because your hotel travels with you, and the rest of its amenities.
But if you want to earn money while travelling at the same time, you should consider working as a cruise entertainer. There are plenty of cruise companies that are looking for someone with your skills and talent. But don’t just settle for any cruise ship; apply with the best liners in the world.
Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival Cruise Lines have a fleet of vessels known for its fabulous on-board entertainment. Aside from luxurious amenities, there are plenty of exciting things to see and activities to enjoy throughout a cruise.
Do you have a talent for singing, dancing or acting? Carnival’s “Fun Ships” provide a variety of live music performances for their guests, which mean you will have plenty of choices in terms of when and what you want to perform in front of an audience. On-board entertainment is constantly being tweaked as well. So, if you crave variety in your profession, you will find it with Carnival Cruise Lines.
Carnival Magic, on the other hand, is famous for its lavish and largest production show. An actress like you, with various talents to boot, will surely have fun working aboard this cruise ship.
What is even better is that Carnival cruise liners travel to various parts of the world, from Asia to Europe. Guests can choose among Alaska Cruises, Bahamas Cruises, Caribbean Cruises and European Cruises.
Royal Caribbean
Being in the forefront of innovative entertainment, working with the Royal Caribbean is sure to help make your career smooth sailing. It is the first cruise liner with water-acrobatic shows that are sure to put your jaw-dropping skills and talent to good use. If you would rather star in a musical show, the ship also entertain guests with Hairspray, Chicago: The Musical and other musical extravaganzas. These musicals are quite popular; guests have to book in advance. So being part of one will not only propel your career forward, but also ensure you get paid handsomely.
Because the Royal Caribbean was designed for worldwide travel, you get to travel to different parts of the globe while entertaining guests.
Disney Cruise Line
The Disney Cruise Line may take inspiration from Disney corporation, but it has something for everyone. This means, if you have the qualifications to entertain both children and adults, then you will have a fruitful career as an entertainer aboard this ship. Even if you do not get a part in any of the ship’s musical productions, you can host one of the many children’s entertainments. Disney Cruise Line’s itinerary changes every year. This 2015, it will travel to Hawaii, Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, Alaska, Eastern and Western Caribbean, and the Bahamas, among others.
Norwegian Cruise Lines, Cunard and Silversea are some of the other cruise liners that are also considered the best in the world.
When applying for a job as a cruise entertainer, you can easily do so through online placement agencies, such as Cruise Ship Jobs, Carnival UK and Mermaid Group. Some of them require candidates to have a work experience, while others are willing to take on novices in the cruise ship world. You can also apply direct to cruise liners. Simply check if a website has Careers page.
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