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Cruise Director

Cruise Directors plan and oversee entertainment and activities aboard cruise ships.

Typical pay
$55,000/yr
Education
Portfolio + experience matters | Associate/Bachelor's in Marketing/Business (common) | …
Outlook
Steady

Why this matters in Business & Money

Marketing connects businesses to people.

What you’d actually do

Plan and host shipboard entertainment, manage activity schedules, lead and emcee events, coordinate with entertainment staff, handle passenger requests, organize shore excursions, manage entertainment budgets, and maintain passenger satisfaction.

What can I do right now?

  • DECA, School store, Marketing projects, Social media management

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