Chronicles of a Cruise Ship Musician

			
					Chronicles of a Cruise Ship Musician				
				
					An exhaustive guide to working as a cruise ship musician.

How to Get a Cruise Ship Musician Job

There are two main ways to get a cruise ship music job – find out which one is right for you.

Average Pay for Cruise Ship Musicians

How much money can you make as a cruise ship musician?

Commonly Asked Questions

Do you have to be able to read music? Can you practice? Find out here.

How Good Do You Have to Be?

What skills will you need to get a cruise gig?

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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Before You Go

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.

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What To Pack

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.

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While You’re There

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?

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Ports of Call

Read travel stories and descriptions of cruise ship destinations in Europe, Africa and the Caribbean – written by working cruise ship musicians.

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Guest Performer Job

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.

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