Cruise Director (M/F)

About the role

Mystic Cruises is an expedition ocean cruise line offering intimate voyages to destinations such as Antarctica, the Arctic, Northern Europe and the Mediterranean, with five-star comfort and a commitment to environmental sustainability. The Cruise Director plays a central role on Atlas Ocean Voyages vessels, representing the company from arrival to departure and acting as the go-to person for guests. The role is social, technical and administrative.

Key responsibilities

• Host all receptions, special events and the Captain's Welcome and Farewell parties, and visit public areas regularly to meet guests' needs.
• Dine with guests frequently, when possible, for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Act as Master of Ceremonies for all shows, events, the Captain's Welcome and Farewell parties.
• Provide headline entertainment, performing 1, 2 or 3 shows of 45 minutes each depending on the length of the cruise.
• Supervise and evaluate the entertainment department, including pianists and other entertainment staff.
• Work closely with the Hotel Manager, Expedition Leader and/or Shore Excursion Manager and other department heads to coordinate the daily programme.
• Manage all sound and lighting equipment in all venues.

Required profile

• Master of Ceremonies or professional entertainment experience.
• Strong management skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent verbal and written English; knowledge of another language is a plus.
• Superior customer service, team building and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication, decision-making and interpersonal skills.