Musician for Cruise Ship Entertainment

About the role

Join the onboard entertainment team as a musician, performing in orchestras, guest entertainer back‑ups, and themed dance sets across the ship’s venues. You will help create memorable experiences for guests while sailing with Norwegian Cruise Line.

Key responsibilities

• Perform up to four (or up to six in extenuating situations) daily sets, not including rehearsals, as scheduled by the Cruise Director and Bandmaster.
• Play in ship‑wide productions, support guest entertainers, and deliver dance and themed music in various venues.
• Maintain a vast repertoire of standard, current, seasonal, and ethnic material, memorised whenever possible.
• Adhere to safety, environmental, and crew‑drill protocols, and attend mandatory drills.

Required profile

• Live performance experience is mandatory; shipboard experience is preferred but not required.
• Excellent sight‑reading ability for orchestra musicians.
• Ability to perform outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Engaging, outgoing personality with a professional appearance and hygiene.
• Willingness to live in close quarters and follow uniform guidelines.
• Pass a pre‑employment medical exam and have no criminal record.