Chronicles of a Cruise Ship Musician
An exhaustive guide to working as a cruise ship musician.
Average Pay for Cruise Ship Musicians
How much money can you make as a cruise ship musician? More
Commonly Asked Questions
Do you have to be able to read music? Can you practice? Find out here. More
How Good Do You Have to Be?
What skills will you need to get a cruise gig? More
How Do I Get an Agent?
Follow these 10 strategies when applying to a cruise ship musician agency. Get a Job
Photos of a Crew Room vs. a Passenger Room
Ready for a gig? Start your search with this list of 100+ talent agencies. More info →
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Take your search to the next step with this list of 50+ cruise line entertainment departments. More info →
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Can I bring my spouse? Can I get a summer gig? Find answers to all of your questions. More info →
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How old are most cruise ship musicians? Can I get a gig on my summer vacation? Find answers to frequently asked questions about cruise gigs.
Can you use sheet music in the lounges? How often can you get off the ship? Things you should know about working on a cruise ship before you accept a contract.
How many pairs of socks will you need? Do you need to bring a tux? Find detailed packing lists and travel advice for your first cruise gig.
What is it like to work as a cruise ship musician? How many hours do you work? What are the first days like? What happens if you get fired?
Read travel stories and descriptions of cruise ship destinations in Europe, Africa and the Caribbean – written by working cruise ship musicians.
What’s it like to work as a guest performer? Do you get a passenger room? Read a first hand account of working as a resident guest performer on the high seas.
Read first-hand accounts of working as a show band musician on ships in Europe, Africa and the Caribbean.
Coming back to land requires some adjusting after so many months on a ship. Read how others have coped, and what they miss.
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