Also called: Entertainment Director (Cruise)
The face of a cruise ship who runs all the entertainment and hosts the shows.
Cruise directors emcee shows, plan daily activities from trivia to deck parties, manage entertainers, and make announcements over the ship's PA. It is a nonstop people job.
Cruise crew get free cabins and meals and work contracts of about 4-9 months followed by time off; many lines are headquartered in Miami.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. Degree in hospitality, theater, or communications helps; usually years as entertainment staff first.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Hospitality Management, Theater, Communications.
Growing faster than average. No separate BLS projection; estimate based on related occupations.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can plan daily schedules, but emceeing shows and keeping 5,000 guests entertained live stays human.
Classes: Theater or drama, Speech and debate, Music or chorus.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2012.
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