Cruise Director Salary

[cpayne]

Hubby and I went out to dinner this evening and excitedly discussing our 8/21 Alaskan cruise. Got to talking about what a demanding job the Cruise Director has. Wondered how much they make to be "rewarded" for their basically 24/hr day position. Anyone have an idea????

[spongerob]

I think it's quite generous, and would annualize to an equivalent salary of well over $100,000 per year. Rumor has it that CD's get a cut of the casino profits, shore ex, and bingo/horse racing.

[wieslaw]

"Cruise Director (The cruise director is in charge of all on-board entertainment, creates, coordinates, and implements all the daily activities, acting master of ceremonies at social activities and evening shows). Professional entertainment background preferred or 2-5 years on board working your way up from an entry-level cruise staff position. Public speaking, delegate responsibilities and strong organizational abilities required. Fluent English Language skills required. Salary range: $3800-7500 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.
Assistant Cruise Director (Coordinates the cruise staff personnel activity schedules, supervise and act as master of ceremonies at specific passenger activities as directed by the cruise director, and assists in creating the daily programs). Entertainment, recreation, hotel or resort experience preferred or 1-2 years on board working your way up from an entry-level cruise staff position. Public speaking, delegate responsibilities and strong organizational abilities required. Fluent English Language skills required. Salary range: $2100-2700 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Cruise Director. "

I copied that from the web site advertising jobs on ships.

Wes

[bicker]

Yish! $90K plus room and board included. Nice!

[CaribbeanCruisesRock]

It's one of the biggest jobs to do and probably pays A LOT!